Alistair Ogden
Former staff writer at Victoria Buzz.
Prince Harry and Meghan Markle’s Vancouver Island mansion just went up for sale and...
... and it’s absolutely filled with Suits memorabilia!
World’s tallest gnome to replace John A. Macdonald statue in front of Victoria city...
Goodbye Prime Minister, hello Howard!
5 reasons to experience the musical majesty of the Victoria Symphony
#1: Treat Yourself 💃🏻
5 reasons to watch Jon Dore’s ‘Big Questions, Huge Answers’ comedy special in Victoria...
He once tried to bring a live bear onto Conan 🐻🎤
Accent Inns & Hotel Zed to host one-of-a-kind job fair on February 5th
Bring your résumé, your personality, and your appetite!
WIN a pair of tickets to Victoria Symphony’s ‘Mozart & Martinis’ at the Atrium
Eat, drink, and experiencing the music of history's greatest composers 🍸🎼
Victoria’s Fairmont Empress is hosting a job fair on January 24
Want to work at one of our city's most historic buildings and make over $23 an hour? 💸
Victoria Symphony to bring Star Wars soundtrack to the Royal Theatre (CONTEST)
This month, take a trip to a galaxy far far away... ✨
Get your photos taken with Santa at this winter carnival in Bastion Square
There's even a Santa Paws Photo Booth! 🎄
A free winter carnival is happening at Bastion Square this weekend
Santa Claus is coming to town... on Saturday!
A 90’s night like no other is coming to the Victoria Event Centre
Enjoy a bevvy of beverages, video games (Atari, NES, SNES, Nintendo 64), dozens of board games, foosball, ping pong and, of course, dancing!
Victoria Police responded to five overdose calls in nine hours last night
VicPD Patrol officers had to re-stock their naloxone kits.
Victoria and Saanich to craft an amalgamation question for October elections
Does Saantoria have a nice ring to it? What about Vicnich?
Van drags bike for eight blocks after crash with cyclist
Police say the driver may have suffered a medical emergency at the time of the crash
Man arrested at gunpoint outside Victoria High School (VIDEO)
The man allegedly consumed drugs before confronting a teacher and brandishing a knife
Victoria’s living wage is up to $20.50 per hour (REPORT)
The wage has risen almost $0.50/hr since 2017
Victoria kitesurfer appeals to the public after $15000 worth of gear stolen
"If anyone can get it I'll pay $500 with no questions asked," said kitesurfer Larry Dennis
Saanich Police remind driver to properly tie down flamingo
Yes, you read that headline correctly.
Male pedestrian dies after collision on Pat Bay Highway
A man in his 30s passed away at Victoria General Hospital despite efforts to save him.
Saanich man arrested in cross-border drug bust
Over 100 kilograms of illicit narcotics, 15 firearms, and two high-speed boats have been seized
Fire crews responding to vehicle fire at McClure Street and Linden Avenue
Did you see the smoke over downtown Victoria?
Help shape the future of the Cordova Bay area over the next 20 to...
You could change the area of Cordova Bay as we know it...
Greater Victoria School District approves new dress code
”It took 2 years, 16 meetings, 48 parent letters, 8 community presentations, and a relentless focus – but we got it done,” said SD61 Trustee Jordan Watters
Victoria takes #2 spot on pest control company’s list of BC’s 20 “rattiest” cities
Do you have some unwelcome roommates? 🐀
BC government introduces changes to combat “skyrocketing” ICBC costs
Settlements for pain and suffering claims for minor injuries will be capped at $5,500
Patent for potential syphilis vaccine given to University of Victoria professor
College campuses are rather infamous when it comes to STDs, but the University of Victoria might be on the cusp of changing that.
A “dinosaur” apparently showed up at the BC legislature (VIDEO)
Clever girl... or whoever was underneath that costume 🦖
This Video Could Change Your Mind About Bike Lanes
We know it's a touchy subject...
Oak Bay High School Grade 11 student dies of suspected drug overdose
Parents of students at Oak Bay High School received a letter on Friday afternoon containing tragic information
The Victoria Lavender Farm needs you to cuddle its baby goats (PHOTOS)
It's a tough job, but someone's got to do it 🐐
Saanich Police wrangle escaped pig (PHOTOS)
The large piggy was reportedly "off to market" 🐷
Construction underway on 82 new rental homes in Colwood
Ground has been broken on 82 much-needed rental homes for families, seniors and people with disabilities
Intrepid Theatre’s UNO Fest returns to Victoria (VIDEO)
Get your theatre fix May 9 - 19 🎭
Two local dental offices to offer “Free Dentistry Day” next week
The two dental offices in Sooke and View Royal are anticipating a big turn-out on Monday, April 23rd 👄
Province looks at making post-secondary education more accessible in the West Shore
Royal Roads University just got $250,000 from the BC Government
Modular housing to be built for Indigenous women at risk of homelessness
Pending municipal approvals, construction on the 800 block of Hillside Avenue is anticipated to be completed by March 2019.
The Victoria International Wine Festival has released its 2018 dates
Over 400 wines in one place? Yes please 🍷😃
Victorian’s message in a bottle washes up in Oregon
If that wasn't awesome enough, the message itself is full of inspiration and kindness.
Upgrades coming to Sooke’s Otter Point Road
"These upgrades will help keep drivers, cyclists and pedestrians moving safely," said Premier John Horgan, MLA for Langford-Juan de Fuca.
$4.7 million invested to support kids health on Vancouver Island
Child and youth mental health ☑️ Rural and remote access to healthcare ☑️ Early childhood development ☑️
5 reasons you need to check out Victoria’s Social Media Camp (CONTEST)
Storytelling ✅ Marketing ✅ Networking ✅ - win your way into this year's conference!
Several VicPD officers assaulted during recent arrests
Two officers are suffering from non-life threatening injuries, with one remaining in hospital.
Victoria’s newest library will open on Monday
Having fun isn't hard when you've got a sxʷeŋxʷəŋ təŋəxʷ James Bay Branch! 📚
Here are Reddit’s top 10 “least favourite” things about Victoria
Maybe bike lanes are more popular than we thought 🤔
This new app brings “swiping right” to the world of networking
Shapr can help you make those connections you've been missing!
Hotel Grand Pacific to host Housekeeping Job Fair this Saturday
Starting wage is $16.59 per hour then $20.93 after six months 💸
Poké has finally arrived in Victoria
Island Poké is having its grand opening on April 6!
Prime Minister Justin Trudeau to visit Victoria today
Hundreds of protesters plan to converge at the Canadian Coast Guard Base on Huron St
Island Health has had over 100,000 visits to its overdose prevention sites
100,000 visits, 820 overdose reversals, and zero deaths 🤔