Mariah Burchell
Staff writer with Victoria Buzz. Story idea? Send me an email mariah@victoriabuzz.com
BC health officials report 3,798 new cases of COVID-19 on Wednesday, January 5th
566 new cases were reported in the Island Health region.
Rockslide at BC Ferries Horseshoe Bay terminal damages one vehicle and closes parkade
While Swartz Bay is dealing with water toilet issues 😬
Video footage captures 95-year-old abandoned mansion in Sooke (VIDEO)
It is currently for sale for almost $10 million 👻
Island Health declares COVID-19 outbreak at 5 long-term care homes
A total of 32 staff and residents tested positive to date
RCMP investigating emergency generator stolen from Nanaimo Lifeline
They provide emergency response to seniors.
BC health officials report 2,542 new cases of COVID-19 on Tuesday, January 4th
360 new cases and 2 deaths were reported in the Island Health region.
There’s a brand new ‘Friends’ inspired apartment building in Quadra Village (PHOTOS)
And it features sitcom-inspired Easter eggs!
Environment Canada issues winter storm watch for Greater Victoria
10 to 20 cm of snow is expected this week
Earls in downtown Victoria closes after ceiling collapses from pipe bursting
Due to the extreme cold.
Starbucks announces launch of brand new menu to ring in the new year
Including a brand new feature drink and cold pressed juice!
Icy roads led to 18-year-old man’s death in Sooke Road crash Monday night
Bystanders attempted first aid on scene.
BC health officials report 9,332 new cases of COVID-19 for a three-day period on...
1,117 new cases were reported in the Island Health region.
Extreme winter weather conditions damage Salt Spring Island sewage treatment plant
Sewage entered Ganges Creek and flowed out to Ganges Harbour.
BC health officials report 3,795 new cases of COVID-19 on Friday, December 31st
There are over 20,000 active cases in the province.
8 new eateries that opened in and around Victoria in 2021
Where do we start!? 😍
Nanaimo RCMP nab two suspects who stole three dozen NHL jerseys
Surveillance footage at the local sporting goods store caught the theft on tape.
Here’s a list of BC’s most popular baby names in 2021
Is your name on the list?
BC health officials report 4,383 new cases of COVID-19 on Thursday, December 30th
There are 17,357 active cases of COVID-19 in the province.
Canada-wide warrant issued 45-year-old woman last seen in Nanaimo
She was recently released from prison.
BC Ferries cancels four sailings between Tsawwassen and Swartz Bay Thursday
Due to staff shortages 🚢
Tim Hortons announces Canada’s top five favourite Timbit flavours
What do you think was #1? 🤔
Here’s what you need to know about BC’s new paid sick day benefit
It comes into effect January 1st
CRD cancels recycling pick up around Victoria today due to snow
Hold that recycling!
BC health officials report 2,944 new cases of COVID-19 on Wednesday, December 29th
There are now over 16,000 active cases in the province.
Ring in the New Year with ‘Lights of Wonder’ in downtown Victoria’s Centennial Square
With hot chocolate, popcorn and a midnight countdown! 🥳
VicPD officer hospitalized after being dragged behind impaired driver’s vehicle
The driver had a previous homicide conviction.
Vancouver Island lotto players won record breaking $100.4 million in 2021
And 3 million free-play tickets!
BC health officials report 1,785 new cases of COVID-19 on Tuesday, December 28th
283 new cases were reported in the Island Health region.
BC Ferries cancels two sailings Tuesday due to extreme freezing weather conditions
Causing frozen water pipes and unsafe conditions on vehicle decks
22 places to get your Christmas tree chipped in and around Victoria
Recycle your tree responsibly 🎄
20 stunning photos of Vancouver Island’s holiday snowfall (PHOTOS)
With more in the forecast!
COVID-19 continues to escalate in BC with nearly 2,500 cases reported on Christmas Eve
There are now over 10,000 active cases in the province.
UVic will temporarily return to online classes due to spike in COVID-19
From January 10th to 24th.
BC health officials report 2,046 new cases of COVID-19 on Thursday, December 23rd
The highest single daily case count for the province.
Esquimalt’s Archie Browning Sports Centre to reopen as COVID-19 vaccine clinic next month
To help administer booster shots.
10 Christmas movies filmed in and around Victoria to enjoy this holiday season
Make it a December to remember 🎄
BC businesses ordered to temporarily close under new COVID-19 restrictions could get up to...
From new COVID-19 Closure Relief Grant
VicPD seek to identify male in connection with high-risk missing woman Barbara ‘Hailey’ Way
She was last seen at Mayfair Mall on December 13th.
Oak Bay resident scammed out of $200,000 in telephone fraud incident
Another resident was defrauded of $12k in a mobile refund scam
BC health officials report 1,474 new cases of COVID-19 on Wednesday, December 22nd
There are now over 7,000 active cases in the province.
Christmas cookies save the day: Wellness check leads to discovery of unresponsive 83-year-old in...
He was in medical distress for up to 5 days
Nanaimo RCMP searching for 42-year-old man with ten outstanding warrants
Including for possession of drugs and firearms.
Watch as BC Ferries’ newest hybrid electric ferry arrives in Victoria (VIDEO)
The vessel can be seen passing under the Johnson Street bridge
BC health officials report 1,308 new cases of COVID-19 on Tuesday, December 21st
202 new cases were reported in the Island Health region.
35-year-old Victoria man charged with manslaughter in 2020 fatal shooting
He will appear in court today.
BC aims to have residents receive their COVID-19 booster dose by end of March...
Over 700,000 boosters/third doses have been administered in the province to date