News In Victoria: Latest Stories

Education

Education minister fires Victoria School Board en masse

Robyn Bell
January 31, 2025

The board has been accused of governance issues, not assisting a special adviser, and failing to work with community partners.

Environment

Multiple conservation groups sue Feds over delay in protecting Southern Resident killer whales

Robyn Bell
January 30, 2025

The groups argue that DFO and the environment ministry must recommend an emergency order to cabinet immediately.

BC Election 2024

Sonia Furstenau steps down as leader of the BC Greens

Furstenau was elected leader of the BC Greens in 2020, following the resignation of Andrew Weaver.

Housing

Island’s tallest tower proposed for Blanshard and Pandora

Mark Brennae
January 27, 2025

A major gain for the city, the builder says, are the 321 proposed units that would help contribute up to 30% of Victoria’s annual housing targets and the 99 propounded two- and three-bedroom units which would surpass what is needed yearly for family housing.

Community

Victoria council checks balance on Crystal Pool referendum ads

Concerns arose around possible biased language used in city ads

Sponsored

The Creating Community Wellness Society is helping to connect patients with doctors

Eva Rasciauskas
January 22, 2025

The Canadian healthcare system can be difficult to navigate—but this local non-profit is offering a pathway

BC Election 2024

Top South Island issues addressed in BC’s new ministry mandate letters

Newly released mandates lay out province's priorities and plans to 'make a tangible difference' in everyday life

Immigration

BC climate activist faces deportation again—this time due to lost paperwork

Robyn Bell
January 21, 2025

Zain Haq is set to be deported on Saturday after the IRCC told him it can't find his residency application