Victoria Buzz: Latest stories on Vancouver Island

Environment

Juan de Fuca Marine Trail expected to reopen for hiking and camping this summer

After being battered by storms in 2024 and 2025.

Featured

New Music Monday: Dead Summer release first single from forthcoming EP

They are a two-piece band with a big sound!

Fire

First four wildfires of the season break out on Vancouver Island

Located between Lake Cowichan and Port Alberni.

News

Here’s what caused the massive plumes of smoke over Greater Victoria Saturday night

Fire crews battled the blaze overnight.

Events

Canadian Snowbirds add Victoria to 55th anniversary tour this summer

The team will perform along Dallas Road this August!

Concerts

21 Things to do in and around Victoria this Weekend – April 24th to 26th

Who's ready for the TC10K? 🏃‍♀️

News

Juan de Fuca Recreation Centre to reinstall sauna seating after community backlash

After a petition called for the bench’s return.

Comedy

5 things to do in and around Victoria this Wednesday, April 29th

Check out community open decks! 🎛️

Arts

Renowned Victoria artist hosts exhibition with proceeds going to 10 local charities

25% of each sale goes to the charity of the buyers’ choice.

Events

Victoria man living with Parkinson’s shares his story ahead of Victoria Mile

He was diagnosed at 40-years-old.

Environment

Juan de Fuca Marine Trail expected to reopen for hiking and camping this summer

After being battered by storms in 2024 and 2025.

Juan de Fuca Recreation Centre to reinstall sauna seating after community backlash

46 minutes ago

After a petition called for the bench’s return.

Comedy

5 things to do in and around Victoria this Wednesday, April 29th

1 hour ago

Check out community open decks! 🎛️

Arts

Renowned Victoria artist hosts exhibition with proceeds going to 10 local charities

2 hours ago

25% of each sale goes to the charity of the buyers’ choice.

Events

Victoria man living with Parkinson’s shares his story ahead of Victoria Mile

2 hours ago

He was diagnosed at 40-years-old.

Environment

Juan de Fuca Marine Trail expected to reopen for hiking and camping this summer

3 hours ago

After being battered by storms in 2024 and 2025.

Healthcare

UVic study finds traumatic brain injury survivors use psychedelic drugs for relief

5 hours ago

They use psilocybin, LDS and ketamine.

Lifestyle

Vancouver Island Beach named among top 50 in North America

6 hours ago

Road trip, anyone? 🏖️

News

Two Oak Bay resolutions on student ferry fees and food security endorsed at AVICC

6 hours ago

Including $10 post-secondary student fees on BC Ferries.

Hockey

Longtime Vancouver Canucks broadcaster John Garrett dies suddenly

7 hours ago

He was 74-years-old.

News

Significant traffic impacts expected for Cook Street as road construction continues

24 hours ago

Bike lanes are being installed.

Comedy

5 things to do in and around Victoria this Tuesday, April 28th

1 day ago

Fancy a night out at the opera? 🎭

Events

18 snaps from vibrant Khalsa Parade celebrations in Victoria on Sunday (PHOTOS)

1 day ago

Thousands celebrated the event!

Community Partnership

New Music Monday: Dead Summer release first single from forthcoming EP

1 day ago

They are a two-piece band with a big sound!

Community

This brand new late-night burger joint just opened in downtown Victoria

1 day ago

Smashburgers, anyone? 🍔

Crime

West Shore and Sooke RCMP help arrest suspect in Alberta homicide case

1 day ago

The susptect was tracked down in Sooke.

Community

Victoria hotel ranked among North America’s best new hotels in 2026

1 day ago

It was the only Canadian hotel to make the list.

News

138 BC workers lost their lives last year due to workplace injury or illness

1 day ago

Forty-one died of traumatic injuries.

News

Over 23,000 cruise passengers set to visit Victoria this week

1 day ago

It's getting busier!

News

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Juan de Fuca Marine Trail expected to reopen for hiking and camping this summer

New Music Monday: Dead Summer release first single from forthcoming EP

First four wildfires of the season break out on Vancouver Island

Here’s what caused the massive plumes of smoke over Greater Victoria Saturday night

Canadian Snowbirds add Victoria to 55th anniversary tour this summer

21 Things to do in and around Victoria this Weekend – April 24th to 26th

Juan de Fuca Recreation Centre to reinstall sauna seating after community backlash

5 things to do in and around Victoria this Wednesday, April 29th

Renowned Victoria artist hosts exhibition with proceeds going to 10 local charities

Victoria man living with Parkinson’s shares his story ahead of Victoria Mile

Juan de Fuca Marine Trail expected to reopen for hiking and camping this summer

Juan de Fuca Recreation Centre to reinstall sauna seating after community backlash

5 things to do in and around Victoria this Wednesday, April 29th

Renowned Victoria artist hosts exhibition with proceeds going to 10 local charities

Victoria man living with Parkinson’s shares his story ahead of Victoria Mile

Juan de Fuca Marine Trail expected to reopen for hiking and camping this summer

UVic study finds traumatic brain injury survivors use psychedelic drugs for relief

Vancouver Island Beach named among top 50 in North America

Two Oak Bay resolutions on student ferry fees and food security endorsed at AVICC

Longtime Vancouver Canucks broadcaster John Garrett dies suddenly

Significant traffic impacts expected for Cook Street as road construction continues

5 things to do in and around Victoria this Tuesday, April 28th

18 snaps from vibrant Khalsa Parade celebrations in Victoria on Sunday (PHOTOS)

New Music Monday: Dead Summer release first single from forthcoming EP

This brand new late-night burger joint just opened in downtown Victoria

West Shore and Sooke RCMP help arrest suspect in Alberta homicide case

Victoria hotel ranked among North America’s best new hotels in 2026

138 BC workers lost their lives last year due to workplace injury or illness

Over 23,000 cruise passengers set to visit Victoria this week

Here’s how Victorians can earn rewards faster with Cascadia Liquor’s new program

These free tours will show Victorians where their drinking water comes from

Healing Hearts Run returns to Royal Roads to support families through loss

The ultimate champagne and cake experience is coming to Hatley Castle this April

This Victoria conference is tackling menopause head-on this May

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