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

For fans of psych-rock.

Featured

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!

Concerts

Phillips Backyard 2026 lineup includes headliners Modest Mouse and Chance the Rapper

Plus Father John Misty, Angine de Poitrine and more!

Music

Three Vancouver Islanders recognized at 2026 Juno Awards

Including Nelly Furtado’s hall of fame induction!

Events

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

But they hope to be back in 2027.

Events

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

Don’t miss this FIFA watch party! ⚽

News

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

It started through an online gaming platform.

News

Construction resumes on Highway 17 Keating Cross overpass project next week

Nighttime lane closures expected as work ramps back up.

Three Vancouver Islanders recognized at 2026 Juno Awards

8 hours ago

Including Nelly Furtado’s hall of fame induction!

Events

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

8 hours ago

But they hope to be back in 2027.

Events

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

9 hours ago

Don’t miss this FIFA watch party! ⚽

News

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

9 hours ago

It started through an online gaming platform.

News

Construction resumes on Highway 17 Keating Cross overpass project next week

9 hours ago

Nighttime lane closures expected as work ramps back up.

Arts

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

10 hours ago

Get ready for some laughs! 🎤

Community Partnership

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

10 hours ago

For fans of psych-rock.

Elections

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

12 hours ago

He is based in Vancouver.

Events

Tickets for BC Lions pre-season game in Langford go on sale Tuesday morning

13 hours ago

Tickets sold out fast last year!

News

Council motion seeks to provide Victoria Curling Club with funds for new ice making plant

14 hours ago

By taking $175,00 from the contingency budget.

Arts

Join over 200 dancers at this international tango event in Esquimalt this April

14 hours ago

From April 10th to 12th! 💃

News

New $3.8M redesigned BC Transit website to launch early this week

15 hours ago

It will be live on Tuesday, March 31st.

Food and Drinks

Popular American burger chain Five Guys confirmed for Colwood

15 hours ago

With more locations rumoured!

Events

5 things to do in and around Victoria this Monday, March 30th

2 days ago

Let’s get this week started! 🎉

Crime

Convicted sexual offender from Vancouver Island to be released in Abbotsford

3 days ago

He is originally from Port Alberni.

Hockey

Victoria Royals season ends with optimism as team eyes key draft additions

3 days ago

They will draft 5th and 7th in the first round.

Crime

Witnesses sought by Comox Valley RCMP following stabbing incident

4 days ago

The victim suffered serious injuries.

News

What Vancouver’s top hotel market ranking means for Victoria

4 days ago

We’re seeing a rise in luxury hotel demand!

News

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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

Phillips Backyard 2026 lineup includes headliners Modest Mouse and Chance the Rapper

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

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

Tickets for BC Lions pre-season game in Langford go on sale Tuesday morning

Council motion seeks to provide Victoria Curling Club with funds for new ice making plant

Join over 200 dancers at this international tango event in Esquimalt this April

New $3.8M redesigned BC Transit website to launch early this week

Popular American burger chain Five Guys confirmed for Colwood

5 things to do in and around Victoria this Monday, March 30th

Convicted sexual offender from Vancouver Island to be released in Abbotsford

Victoria Royals season ends with optimism as team eyes key draft additions

Witnesses sought by Comox Valley RCMP following stabbing incident

What Vancouver’s top hotel market ranking means for 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

Over 35 creative workshops coming to Westshore Town Centre this spring break

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