Adam Chan
Former Staff Writer at Victoria Buzz.
This year’s salmon run at Goldstream Park has begun
An average of 30,000 salmon return to the river each year!
The grand opening of Langford’s Sarah Beckett Memorial Playground is this Saturday
The playground is in memory of Cst. Sarah Beckett who died in the line of duty.
Victoria’s first ever international women’s college basketball tournament is coming to UVic
It’s only the second time that the NCAA is coming to Canada 🏀
Retired Vancouver Island teacher wins $675K scratch-and-win grand prize
He’s looking to buy sails for a boat he’s building.
Island Health expands bacteria advisory for Elk/Beaver Lake
2 previous advisories for the lake were released earlier this month.
Con artists are running a ‘Steam Wallet’ gift card scam warns VicPD
Both frauds started over email.
Langford bike thief caught red-handed tries giving police false name
Spoiler: it didn’t work 😮
5 things to do in and around Victoria today, Friday August 23rd
Happy Friday, Victoria!
Colwood’s Hatley Castle is one of the top 10 movie locations to visit in...
It’s the only location in Canada to make the list! 🍁🏰
The 2nd Annual Canamera Classic Car Show is returning to Central Saanich this Sunday
All proceeds will go towards BC Children’s Hospital.
Police no longer believe foul play was involved in Saanich death
A Victoria man’s body was found in a driveway last week.
BC’s long-term autumn forecast has just been released
Winter is NOT coming…
There is a city-wide lemonade stand competition happening in Greater Victoria this Saturday
Come get your Big Squeeze on! 🍋
Starbucks is selling half-priced Frappuccinos across Canada today
Here’s how to cash in on the deal! 🥤
5 things to do in and around Victoria today, Thursday August 22nd
The Vancouver Island Metal Festival kicks off today! 🤘
VicPD seeking public assistance in locating ‘high-risk’ missing woman
“...the circumstances of her disappearance are high-risk.”
Victoria’s first all-in-one taxi hailing app is looking for drivers
Are you looking to make some extra cash? 🙋
BC Parks working to bring rare butterfly back to habitat near Vancouver Island
The Taylor’s checkerspot butterfly disappeared from southern Vancouver Island in the early 1990s.
Second suspect in Oak Bay gunpoint robbery arrested by Sidney RCMP
The first suspected was arrested shortly after the incident occurred.
5 things to do in and around Victoria today, Wednesday August 21st
Who else wants to see “Weird Al” Yankovic accompanied by a live orchestra today 👀🙋♂️
BC releases controversial new rules on ride-sharing
For example, ride-share drivers must have the same minimum rate as taxis.
New 6-storey affordable rental building coming to downtown Victoria
The building will feature affordable “micro-suites”.
5 things to do in and around Victoria today, Tuesday August 20th
Happy Tuesday, Victoria!
From a salmon trivia night (in support of wild BC salmon) to a stellar line-up of local drag performers, here are 5...
Victoria cyclist suffers potentially life threatening injuries in downtown collision
The cyclist collided with a tow truck that was towing another vehicle.
Esquimalt-based HMCS Regina returns to Vancouver Island after six months at sea (PHOTOS/VIDEO)
The ship disrupted illegal shipments to North Korea, seized over 9 tonnes of illegal drugs, and more.
Wildlife rescue centre issues warning after people caught feeding black bear on Vancouver Island
“Feeding the bear is putting the bear at high risk of having to be euthanized…”
Disney’s new streaming platform is officially coming to Canada this November
It’s got shows and movies from Disney, Marvel, Pixar, Star Wars, and more
Heinz baby food recalled across Canada for possibly containing insects
The recall was launched following a consumer complaint.
14 photos and videos of this year’s adorable Pet-A-Palooza in Victoria (PHOTOS/VIDEOS)
Who wants to see videos of puppy races! 😍🐕
Impaired driver attempts to flee after crashing car into Esquimalt house
"It was so loud and went on for several seconds that I thought it was an earthquake."
17 things to do in and around Victoria this weekend, August 17th – 18th
Come say hi to us Sunday at the Westshore Town Centre!
Island Health issues bacteria advisory for Elk Lake
Last week, Beaver Lake was closed due to a blue-green algae bloom
Victoria ranked one of the top 10 cities for commuters in the world (REPORT)
How’s your daily commute?🚶♂️🚗🚴🚌
Emergency crews rescue woman from waters off Oak Bay
The woman was seen wearing hospital pyjamas.
Pet-A-Palooza is coming to Victoria this weekend
FREE admission, wiener dog races, a puppy stampede, Victoria’s first ever ‘Mud Run with your dog’, and more!
5 things to do in and around Victoria today, Friday August 16th
Who's ready for a FREE outdoor movie?
Downtown Victoria collision at busy intersection causes traffic delays Thursday afternoon
Avoid the intersection of Blanshard and Fisgard Streets.
Cannabis use in Canadians aged 65 and older has nearly doubled since legalization (REPORT)
Around 4.9 million Canadians have reported using cannabis between mid-May to mid-June, 2019.
Island Health extends medical warning for spike in overdoses in Victoria
Last week, a teenage girl from Langford passed away from an alleged overdose.
Walmart officially launches home delivery service in Victoria
The company rolled out the delivery service in Toronto and Winnipeg last year.
9th annual Family Festival in Central Saanich is happening this weekend
Featuring 70 different vendors, inflatables, live musicians, and more!
5 things to do in and around Victoria today, Thursday August 15th
The massive Sidney Street Market is on tonight!
BC wants licensed cannabis suppliers to pitch edible product designs ahead of legalization
Cannabis edibles, beverages, and extracts will be legal in December 2019.
Two Vancouver Island teens arrested for destroying heritage train cars in broad daylight (PHOTOS)
“It is going to take a lot of work to replace the windows and repair the damage.”
Victoria’s newest licensed cannabis dispensary opens this Saturday
The first 50 customers to walk through the door will get free merch!
Vancouver Island emu tasered by police after escaping local farm (PHOTO/VIDEO)
Well that got emu-tional.
5 things to do in and around Victoria today, Wednesday August 14th
There will be over 100 vendors at tonight's Oak Bay Village Night Market!
McDonald’s is selling their “remastered” Big Macs for just $3 in Victoria this week
The fast food giant has reinvented their Big Mac, Quarter Pounder, and classic cheeseburgers.
Oak Bay Police release photo of ‘person of interest’ in UVic break and enters
He may have either been a former UVic student, or dressed as one to blend in.
A new state-of-the-art MRI machine was just installed at Victoria’s Royal Jubilee Hospital
It’s twice as strong as current MRI’s.