News In Victoria: Latest Stories

Transportation

BC Ferries forced to gear down vessel electrification ambitions

Hybrid vessels' switch-over is no longer on track--and the province's 2030 target isn't either

Environment

It’s a new season of whale song on the West Coast

A new project lets you listen in on whales' noises--but those whales may be overwhelmed from hearing all of our noises

Sponsored

Victoria's 2023 Vital Signs is available!

It starts with hope, and the goal is change

City Hall

Victoria needs more federal and provincial help on homelessness, council says

In debate on city’s latest indoor and outdoor sheltering policies, councillors were aligned in frustration with burden on municipality

Community

Victoria International Marina raises new welcome pole

Robyn Bell
October 5, 2023

Welcome poles are often referred to as totem poles, but they are not the same

Health

BC’s for-profit LTC homes are investing less in patient care, seniors advocate reports

Robyn Bell
October 2, 2023

BC's designated advocate says for-profit care homes spend less per patient, lack bang-for-buck, and are costing the public more than they used to

Forestry

Protesters gather to demand action on old-growth forests

Hundreds turned out to protest what they say is government inaction on BC's ancient forests

Events

Here’s what’s happening in Greater Victoria for National Truth and Reconciliation Day 2023

Robyn Bell
September 27, 2023

There are lots of ways to honour survivors and support Indigenous peoples and cultures this week