News In Victoria: Latest Stories

Arts

Unlikely Victoria venues step up for lost local music scene

By Ryan Hook
December 10, 2022

The Carlton Club and Phoenix Bar & Grill are filling in the gaps since Logan's Pub closed last year

Good news

‘Like a dream come true’: Former office building a haven of affordability for artists in Victoria’s squeezed-out market

By Emily Vance
December 9, 2022

Rockslide Gallery & Studio invites the public to tour through 80+ artist spaces at their Open Studio & Holiday Market Dec. 10

Housing

A final decision on Missing Middle is coming, but not until the new year

By Shannon Waters
December 8, 2022

Victoria council decides to proceed with controversial policy 'as if the current council members had heard the public hearing'

Crime

Laurel Collins joins Victoria woman's fight to change publication ban rules on sexual assault

Jordyn Haukaas
December 8, 2022

Currently, survivors can face charges or custody for speaking out about their own cases

Homelessness

View Royal to prohibit camping in all parks but one—and new bylaw wording prohibits it there too

By Michael John Lo
December 7, 2022

If implemented as written, the bylaw could violate a BC Supreme Court ruling by effectively banning all sheltering

Environment

The story of the Vancouver Island marmot: One of Canada’s most endangered species

By Nina Grossman
December 7, 2022

The alpine ground squirrel was recently listed as ‘critically imperiled’

Mental Health

Indigenous advocates optimistic about new Victoria substance use treatment facility

By Brishti Basu
December 7, 2022

The space was designed for women and non-binary people, after consultation with Indigenous groups

Policing

Police board member's resignation highlights political challenges of policing reform

By Shannon Waters
December 4, 2022

Councillors and current and former police board members want the province to step up on recommended reforms