News In Victoria: Latest Stories

Politics

BC quietly removes all requirement to self-isolate when COVID-positive

By Jimmy Thomson
November 18, 2022

The change marks the end of mandatory COVID-19 public health measures in the province, but was not prominently featured in any government communication

Healthcare

Frontline healthcare workers deny BC’s claim that all patients tested for respiratory illness

By Brishti Basu
November 18, 2022

With most people not being tested for what they have, the data presented by the province is incomplete, at best

Environment

Environmental sustainability gets a passing grade in Vital Signs report, but there’s still lots of room for improvement

By Jolene Rudisuela
November 15, 2022

From transportation solutions to reducing waste, climate policies are top of mind in Greater Victoria

Arts

Victoria's arts and culture sector stays steady while touring artists continue to grapple with recovery

By Ryan Hook
November 11, 2022

For a city of its size, Victoria punches above its weight; but musicians are still fighting an uphill battle.

Snow

For this Victoria couple, ski season on Vancouver Island lasts all year long

By Emily Vance
November 11, 2022

Jess and Rodney Newcombe spent the past year hiking deep into the backcountry of Vancouver Island to find snow to ski—months after the last flakes of winter stopped falling

Weather

Lack of communication leaves unhoused Victorians out in the snow, despite open warming centre

By Brishti Basu
November 9, 2022

The city opened a warming centre Monday night after constant snowfall, but the city’s unhoused say they were not informed about its availability

Environment

Still light: Portraits of a Trial Islands lighthouse keeper

By Ryan Hook
November 8, 2022

Amidst threats of obsolescence, the Trial Islands lighthouse is still home to keepers continuing this work, and caring for the Island

Housing

Evicted to make way for a new development, low-income seniors face finding a new home

By Jolene Rudisuela
November 7, 2022

Housing providers weigh how to build more units on land already occupied by residents