News In Victoria: Latest Stories

Infrastructure

James Bay residents say lower speed limits no good without enforcement

Mark Brennae
December 11, 2024

On one stretch of Oswego, the JBNA study said, on average seven vehicles exceed the speed limit every 15 minutes when ships are in port compared with one vehicle speeding when there aren’t any ships at Ogden.

Policing

Impaired driving is on the rise in Saanich and Victoria

Alongside Saanich, VicPD is increasing enforcement of impaired driving as the holiday season approaches.

Environment

Troubled waters: Intermittent pollution in Bowker Creek a mystery

Robyn Bell
December 9, 2024

While the contaminant has not been identified, construction runoff is likely, says conservation organization

Disability

Tenants from Village on the Green rally for housing security

Tenants with disabilities are worried they’ll end up on the street

University of Victoria

UVic encourages Swiftness in the classroom with new Taylor-made music course

Mark Brennae
December 6, 2024

Universities have offered courses on musicians since the Beatles, so it should be no surprise there’s a Swiftie course.

Housing

Cool Aid ready to launch the new Crosstown multi-use housing development

New tenants are expected to move into Crosstown sometime in February.

Charity

Fundraiser aims to help non-profit keeping people safe in Victoria’s nightlife district

Robyn Bell
December 2, 2024

Hotel Zed will match up to $25K in donations to Good Night Out, supporting work to prevent sexual assault and gendered violence during nights out.

Events

Free and public seasonal events around the CRD this December

We’ve rounded up a host of holiday events happening across the region