News In Victoria: Latest Stories

Music

Quadratic Sound cancels all events as zoning issues shut down venue

Robyn Bell
November 12, 2024

The Rock Bay venue is the third to end programming this year as Victoria's music scene struggles.

Business

Ships off the Westshore still have no port to go to: feds force workers back to the docks

A dock foreman strike in Vancouver means laden shipping vessels are parked in the Strait of Juan de Fuca.

City Hall

Victoria council to ask Saanich for extreme weather shelter support

Victoria wants to avoid being the extreme weather shelter hub again this winter.

Municipal

More work to be done on Saanich climate action plan

In her overall assessment of the district's climate results, Saanich Manager of Sustainability Rebecca Newlove was blunt: “We’re not on track.”

Canadian Armed Forces

2024 Remembrance Day events in Greater Victoria

Amelia Acedo
November 7, 2024

From Victoria to the Westshore, there are several ways to honour veterans this year

Tourism

Greater Victoria needs more hotels and a bolder vision of the Inner Harbour, says tourist bureau

Mark Brennae
November 6, 2024

On Tuesday, Destination Greater Victoria (DGV) unveiled its 2025-2035 master plan, outlining its vision, goals, and what needs to be done to sustain the development of the region’s visitor economy over the next 10 years.

US Election

How BC will be directly impacted by a Trump presidency

A sector-by-sector analysis shows how the president-elect could steer the region from the status quo

City Hall

Aging infrastructure a concern as Victoria releases its draft financial plan

“For the average household, there would be an annual increase of $22 for water, $7 for sewer, $26 for stormwater, and $13 for solid waste,” the draft plan states.