News In Victoria: Latest Stories

Mental Health

Victoria podcast helping people access therapy to return for 2nd season

Robyn Bell
February 9, 2026

The three-part season will follow eight people as they learn to navigate the mental-health-care system.

Environment

BC pauses $162M Malahat-widening project amid environmental concerns for Goldstream

Robyn Bell
February 7, 2026

Carl Olsen, who has spent more than three years protesting the project, says BC should consider alternative traffic-calming measures on the Malahat.

Housing

Builders welcome CRD permit changes but question efficiency gains

Casey Edge of the Victoria Residential Builders Association thinks Kulmala hit the nail on the head when he said what really matters is how the new bylaw is carried out.

Events

Events happening in Greater Victoria this February

Emily Edwards
February 3, 2026

There's plenty to do in Victoria this month, from Family Day and Valentine's Day to the VI Whisky Festival and Baroque Festival.

Municipal

Saanich council votes to borrow $93.4M for new operation centre

Robyn Bell
January 28, 2026

The decision comes months after a failed AAP to borrow $150M.

Civil Unrest

BC Green party calls for consumer coolness toward Pattison companies over potential ICE deal

“I hope that Jim Pattison feels the heat from his consumer base and cuts his ties with ICE,” Emily Lowan tells Capital Daily.

Homelessness

Victoria's community safety plan on track as city continues to seek helping hand

The city already has implemented all 11 of its priority actions, with five completed, including the hiring of nine additional dedicated police officers at VicPD.