News In Victoria: Latest Stories

Arts

Monster Boy takes over North Park lending hub

By Michael John Lo
December 3, 2022

Fibre artist is neighbourhood association's first artist in residence

Health

Most BC residents think pandemic was not managed well: independent review

By Brishti Basu
December 2, 2022

Less than 20% of survey respondents trusted COVID-19 information shared by the government

Health

Island Health quietly declares rare bacterial infection outbreak

By Brishti Basu
December 2, 2022

One person has died from Hib this year, after the disease was dormant for the past decade

Arts

HOMO: A Queer Cabaret is a celebration of LGBTQ2S+ community and artistry in Victoria

By Emily Vance
December 2, 2022

Intrepid Theatre has spent a decade fostering space for emerging and established LGBTQ2S+ artists in Victoria and beyond

Health

Victoria non-profit rallies in Ottawa for better access to psilocybin

By Jolene Rudisuela
December 1, 2022

TheraPsil’s CEO says exemptions for the psychoactive substance are too hard to get and rules are inconsistent

Health

Island school absence and illness rates continue to rise, but province plans no further action

By Brishti Basu
November 30, 2022

A Mayne Island school had to shut down due to absences this week

Weather

Rainy, cold weather on the way: What you can expect this winter

Moisture returns with stormy conditions after Island’s unusually dry fall

Environment

The Price of Paper

By Larry Pynn
November 29, 2022

Coastal communities around the world contend with the toxic legacies of pulp and paper mills