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Crime

VicPD investigating suspicious fire that destroyed Stadacona Park playground

It is believed to be human-caused.

Featured

New Music Monday: Standard Issue Pleasure Model releases dynamic new album ‘Tripsitter’

For fans of psych-rock.

Food and Drinks

Popular American burger chain Five Guys confirmed for Colwood

With more locations rumoured!

Arts

Documentary on renowned Vancouver Island painter slated for theatrical release this weekend

E.J. Hughes was known to be prolific but reclusive.

Arts

Campaign to save Hermann’s Jazz Club and View Street Social meets goal of $450K (UPDATED)

But staff members of the spaces are feeling left behind.

News

Windstorm knocks out power to thousands across Vancouver Island

Outages continue to climb!

Healthcare

Advocates call on BC for better legislation to support trans, non-binary and Two-Spirit people

On Trans Visibility Day.

News

Cowichan residents push back against proposed zoning bylaw changes

A petition calls for delay and public hearing as concerns grow.

Events

5 things to do in and around Victoria this Wednesday, April 1st

Happy April Fools’ Day! 🎉

News

HelloFresh recalls cheese products in meal kits across Canada due to Listeria

Check your HelloFresh boxes!

Crime

VicPD investigating suspicious fire that destroyed Stadacona Park playground

It is believed to be human-caused.

Advocates call on BC for better legislation to support trans, non-binary and Two-Spirit people

9 hours ago

On Trans Visibility Day.

News

Cowichan residents push back against proposed zoning bylaw changes

10 hours ago

A petition calls for delay and public hearing as concerns grow.

Events

5 things to do in and around Victoria this Wednesday, April 1st

10 hours ago

Happy April Fools’ Day! 🎉

News

HelloFresh recalls cheese products in meal kits across Canada due to Listeria

11 hours ago

Check your HelloFresh boxes!

Crime

VicPD investigating suspicious fire that destroyed Stadacona Park playground

12 hours ago

It is believed to be human-caused.

News

Multiple BC Ferries sailings cancelled between Swartz Bay and Tsawwassen Tuesday

12 hours ago

Due to mechanical issue.

Arts

Get creative this spring with art classes at the Art Gallery of Greater Victoria

12 hours ago

From drawing to paper flowers! 🎨

Arts

‘Support local writers’: Submissions now open for 2026 Victoria Book Prizes

13 hours ago

Categories include poetry, children’s books and fiction/non-fiction.

News

Greater Victoria forecast brings sun, cloud and some rain this week

13 hours ago

But a pretty nice Easter long weekend!

News

BC Transit tweaks springtime schedule for several Greater Victoria bus routes

15 hours ago

With less service to post-secondary and more to the ferry.

Music

Three Vancouver Islanders recognized at 2026 Juno Awards

1 day ago

Including Nelly Furtado’s hall of fame induction!

Events

Victoria’s popular Harbour Blues ‘n Roots Festival announces hiatus for 2026

1 day ago

But they hope to be back in 2027.

Events

5 things to do in and around Victoria this Tuesday, March 31st

1 day ago

Don’t miss this FIFA watch party! ⚽

News

Sooke teen in custody after alleged school shooting threats tied to US case

1 day ago

It started through an online gaming platform.

News

Construction resumes on Highway 17 Keating Cross overpass project next week

1 day ago

Nighttime lane closures expected as work ramps back up.

Arts

‘Mister Whatever’: Award-winning comedian John Mulaney’s tour is coming to Victoria

1 day ago

Get ready for some laughs! 🎤

Community Partnership

New Music Monday: Standard Issue Pleasure Model releases dynamic new album ‘Tripsitter’

1 day ago

For fans of psych-rock.

Elections

Documentary filmmaker Avi Lewis elected new leader of Canada’s NDP

2 days ago

He is based in Vancouver.

News

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VicPD investigating suspicious fire that destroyed Stadacona Park playground

New Music Monday: Standard Issue Pleasure Model releases dynamic new album ‘Tripsitter’

Popular American burger chain Five Guys confirmed for Colwood

Documentary on renowned Vancouver Island painter slated for theatrical release this weekend

Campaign to save Hermann’s Jazz Club and View Street Social meets goal of $450K (UPDATED)

Windstorm knocks out power to thousands across Vancouver Island

Advocates call on BC for better legislation to support trans, non-binary and Two-Spirit people

Cowichan residents push back against proposed zoning bylaw changes

5 things to do in and around Victoria this Wednesday, April 1st

HelloFresh recalls cheese products in meal kits across Canada due to Listeria

VicPD investigating suspicious fire that destroyed Stadacona Park playground

Advocates call on BC for better legislation to support trans, non-binary and Two-Spirit people

Cowichan residents push back against proposed zoning bylaw changes

5 things to do in and around Victoria this Wednesday, April 1st

HelloFresh recalls cheese products in meal kits across Canada due to Listeria

VicPD investigating suspicious fire that destroyed Stadacona Park playground

Multiple BC Ferries sailings cancelled between Swartz Bay and Tsawwassen Tuesday

Get creative this spring with art classes at the Art Gallery of Greater Victoria

‘Support local writers’: Submissions now open for 2026 Victoria Book Prizes

Greater Victoria forecast brings sun, cloud and some rain this week

BC Transit tweaks springtime schedule for several Greater Victoria bus routes

Three Vancouver Islanders recognized at 2026 Juno Awards

Victoria’s popular Harbour Blues ‘n Roots Festival announces hiatus for 2026

5 things to do in and around Victoria this Tuesday, March 31st

Sooke teen in custody after alleged school shooting threats tied to US case

Construction resumes on Highway 17 Keating Cross overpass project next week

‘Mister Whatever’: Award-winning comedian John Mulaney’s tour is coming to Victoria

New Music Monday: Standard Issue Pleasure Model releases dynamic new album ‘Tripsitter’

Documentary filmmaker Avi Lewis elected new leader of Canada’s NDP

Get creative this spring with art classes at the Art Gallery of Greater Victoria

This all-you-can-eat hot pot spot in Saanich has over 65 items to choose from

More than 10,000 runners expected as TC10K returns to Victoria next month

Victoria’s Fairmont Empress is hosting an elegant Easter brunch this April

Shine Gala returns to the Fairmont Empress for a dazzling night of fashion, food, and fun

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