Mariah Burchell
Staff writer with Victoria Buzz. Story idea? Send me an email mariah@victoriabuzz.com
BC Transit offering free rides on election day
To the polls!
BC health officials report 706 new cases of COVID-19 on Thursday, September 16th
81 new cases were reported in the Island Health region.
Monsters Haunted House has returned and they have a brand new location
Are you brave enough? 👻
Survey ranks Vancouver Island resort as second best in Canada
Just another day on the island 😎
BC health officials report 661 new cases of COVID-19 on Wednesday, September 15th
66 new cases and 2 deaths were reported in the Island Health region.
This fall could be a wet one according the Weather Network’s long-term forecast
Here comes the rain 🌧️
14 of the best crispy chicken sandwiches Victoria has to offer
As voted by Islanders themselves!
BC health officials report 677 new cases of COVID-19 on Tuesday, September 14th
There are now over 6,000 active cases in the province.
Nanaimo RCMP seek help locating 25-year-old missing woman (UPDATED)
The woman is known to frequent emergency shelters.
BC health officials report 1,984 new cases of COVID-19 for a three-day period on...
There were two new deaths in the Island Health region.
Victoria Flying Club celebrates 75 years with an open house this weekend
Meet pilots, tour aircrafts and win prizes! ✈️
West Shore RCMP arrest woman driving erratically in stolen vehicle
The vehicle was stolen out of Shawnigan Lake earlier this month.
Emergency services show support for health care workers at Victoria General Hospital (VIDEO)
The video was shared by a health care worker
New survey reveals majority of British Columbians prefer working from home
64% of participants would even consider switching jobs to remain working remotely.
Victoria man who drove over police cruiser and attempted to ram three others with...
Police are seeking the public’s help in locating the suspect
BC health officials report 820 new cases of COVID-19 on Friday, September 10th
9 deaths were reported, the highest one-day total since February 25th.
Victoria family discover their massive $500,000 Lotto Max win over lunch
Bert expressed how much of a relief this prize brings to his family overall.
19 things to do in and around Victoria this weekend, September 11th-12th
Ribfest, comedy shows and collector car festivals!
Massive development and tech company coming to Langford will create hundreds of new jobs
The move brings a $44 million tech investment to the city
Ocean Cleanup vessel returns to Victoria with 8 tonnes of garbage in tow
The next sailing hopes to remove 30 to 40 tonnes of debris from the water.
Local cyclist to ride 400km to raise money for Duncan animal sanctuary
Ride for Hooves has a fundraising goal of $10,000.
BC health officials report 774 new cases of COVID-19 on Thursday, September 9th
People not vaccinated are 34 times more likely to be hospitalized than those fully vaccinated.
WestJet announces mandatory COVID-19 vaccines for all employees
Full vaccination will be a requirement of employment as of October 30th.
The Island Health COVID-19 Vax Van will be at Ribfest this weekend
First and second doses will be available
Sexual violence prevention campaigns relaunch at post-secondary schools across BC
Nearly two-thirds of sexual assaults occur on campus during the first eight weeks of school.
BC health officials report 814 new cases of COVID-19 on Wednesday, September 8th
90 new cases were reported in the Island Health region.
Witness of attack against police officer in Banfield Park urged to come forward by...
The woman is described as a 50-year-old Caucasian woman with grey hair.
Oak Bay’s Collector Car Festival returns for its 21st year this weekend
Cars of all makes and vintages are welcome!
BC Cancer Foundation and Vancouver Island grocers team up to raise $500,000 toward cancer...
Thrifty Foods will be matching donations up to $125,000
BC health officials report 2,425 new cases of COVID-19 for a four-day period on...
There were four new deaths in the Island Health region.
Five people seriously injured in single-vehicle crash in Sooke this morning
RCMP are looking for dashcam footage.
These 5 popular fall items could be toxic for your pets according to the...
Not everyone loves pumpkin spice!
Homeless encampment erupts in fire near Beacon Hill Park Monday night (PHOTOS)
Propane tank explosions fueled the blaze
VicPD seeks witnesses after collision between woman and dump trunk over long weekend
Bystanders and the driver of the truck helped rescue the woman.
Island Health launches a second Vax Van this Labour Day long weekend
The van will be set up at popular shopping centres in Victoria and Nanaimo
Oak Bay Police seek to identify hammer-wielding man in ATM smashing incident
The crimes took place at two different banks
BC health officials report 671 new cases of COVID-19 on Friday, September 3rd
There are currently 21 active health care outbreaks in the province.
These are the 10 least expensive homes currently for sale in the Victoria area
Are you looking for a studio or one bedroom apartment?
London Drugs implements mandatory vaccination policy for employees
Vaccination will be a condition of employment as of November 1st.
24 things to do in and around Victoria this Labour Day long weekend, September...
It’s time for the fair! 🎡
Another staff member has tested positive in large COVID-19 outbreak at Victoria long-term care...
15 staff members and 20 residents have tested positive in the outbreak
BC health officials report 801 new cases of COVID-19 on Thursday, September 2nd
66 new cases were reported in the Island Health region.
Royal Roads University will hold three COVID-19 vaccination clinics this month
Both first and second doses will be administered
Telus and Bell customers across Western Canada reported cell service outages this morning
The network error has been resolved as of 1 p.m.
BC Legislature to light up in pink in support of Canada’s Health Care workers...
Thank you for all that you do 💕
Island Health workers verbally assaulted and harassed during Wednesday’s vaccine passport protest
One healthcare worker was physically assaulted.
BC health officials report 785 new cases of COVID-19 on Wednesday, September 1st
One new death was reported on Vancouver Island at Sunny Lodge long-term care home.
These are the 5 most expensive homes currently for sale in the Victoria area
Talk about breaking the bank 💰
Victoria’s annual Greek Fest has returned with in-person food and entertainment
Enjoy traditional greek dishes and tours of the Greek Museum and Church
Here’s what to expect when Clipper sailings return to Victoria’s inner harbour
Ferry service will begin on September 17th for American visitors