News In Victoria: Latest Stories

Municipal

What are they running for? A local government explainer

Capital Daily breaks down the responsibilities of municipal councils, school boards, and the Capital Regional District

Municipal

UPDATED: VIVA Victoria fires communications manager over allegations of sending misleading ‘Island Health’ email

The account has been deleted, but it may be linked to VIVA’s media representative, who has since been let go

Good news

Carey Newman is sharing the stories of residential school survivors to anyone with an internet connection

By Emily Vance
September 30, 2022

A new interactive website has launched for the Witness Blanket, an art installation that tells the stories of residential school survivors through objects

Events

What’s happening in Greater Victoria to mark the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation

By Capital Daily Staff
September 30, 2022

Also known as Orange Shirt Day, Sept. 30 honours those who died in residential schools, and the families and communities affected by the system's legacy

Indigenous

‘Walking history books’: Founders of Victoria Orange Shirt Day reflect on reconciliation

By Ryan Hook
September 30, 2022

Sept. 30 marks the second annual National Day for Truth and Reconciliation

Health

Island hospitals, schools already facing impact of COVID-19, respiratory virus surge

By Brishti Basu
September 29, 2022

BC is expecting a surge of hospitalizations this fall, but won’t instate any public health measures

Housing

‘Bold’ Eby housing proposal finds approval among Victoria politicians

By Shannon Waters
September 29, 2022

The city’s leaders have struggled to advance broad housing reforms—now, the BC NDP leadership candidate is offering to do it for them

Photography

The last lap: The Westshore Speedway's final day, in photos

By James MacDonald
September 29, 2022

After 68 years, Canada's oldest speedway has closed down