Victoria Buzz Staff
Your inside source for Greater Victoria happenings. Established in 2012.
The spouses of the RCMP are asking you to Wear Red on Tuesday April...
The Spouses of the RCMP are asking you to Wear Red on Tuesday April 12, 2016, the date of her Regimental Funeral, in support...
Suspect in horrific Church Avenue sexual assault arrested
Saanich Police have arrested 43-year-old David Hope in a sexual assault and robbery that occurred at an apartment on Church Avenue in Saanich.
In late...
Body of fallen officer to be transported by Motorcade today – Here is the...
Today (April 7th) at noon, police from across Vancouver Island and the mainland will accompany the body of RCMP Cst. Sarah Beckett from Victoria...
A Candlelight Walk to Remember Fallen Officer taking place on Sunday
After the tragic events that unfolded Tuesday morning, that took the life of 32-year-old West Shore RCMP Cst. Sarah Beckett, one longtime Langford resident...
Victoria Royals second round series against Kelowna will be on Shaw TV
Great news Victoria Royals fans! The WHL and Shaw announced today that the second round series of the 2016 WHL Playoffs between the Victoria...
Driver with over a dozen distracted driving charges banned from driving in B.C.
Did you see the tweet posted by the Richmond RCMP in early March of a Richmond woman's long list of charges for distracted driving?
In...
Shelbourne corridor break and enter suspect arrested in Nanaimo
Saanich Police have made an arrest in a rash of break-and-enters in the University Heights and the Shelbourne corridor area.
Between December 2015 and March...
Gofundme campaign set up for RCMP officer killed while on duty
Three local car clubs have set up a Gofundme campaign to raise funds for the family of West Shore RCMP officer, Cst. Sarah Beckett,...
B.C. Supreme Court denies tent city injuction
Today Chief Justice Christopher Hinkson denied the interim injunction and removal of tent city. According to the judge the plaintiffs,"have not demonstrated that they...
West Shore RCMP officer killed in early morning Langford crash identified
An on-duty RCMP officer with 11 years of police service on Vancouver Island has died following a crash in Langford early Tuesday morning.
The collision...
Victoria residents living near Tent City “Mad as Hell” arrange community meeting
Anger around Victoria's tent city is growing and several residents living in the area say they're not going to take it anymore and have...
Update: Missing Alberta man found safe by Victoria Police
Update: Alberta resident Kevin McPhee, reported missing on March 25, was found safe by Victoria police on Tuesday night.
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Victoria Police are asking for...
Go on the Ultimate Off-Trail Adventure into Awe-Inspiring Great Outdoors!
If you have been wanting to go on the ultimate off-trail adventure into awe-inspiring great outdoors and untamed wilderness in America Wild - now is...
“Las Vegas-style fountains” attraction coming to Victoria’s Inner Harbour
With the immense popularity of the lighting of the Steamship Terminal, the Greater Victoria Harbour Authority announced today the exciting changes coming to the...
Gondola based transit system launches in Victoria
Summit Gondola Network or SGN, an alternative energy transportation network, with their urban gondola systems are transforming city planning with plans to significantly reduce...
Reduce speed limit to 30 km/h recommends Provincial Health Officer
In a report released Thursday, B.C.'s Provincial Health Officer recommends reducing the speed limit from 50km/hr down to 30km/hr within municipalities and on treaty lands.
30km/hr...
Drug deal gone wrong in Langford sends one man to hospital with gunshot wound
West Shore RCMP are investigating what they describe as a dug deal gone bad, after a 40-year-old Duncan man admitted himself to hospital on...
Update: Missing Nanaimo teen located and is safe
Nanaimo RCMP have informed us Tanora Weindhardt has been located and is safe.
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The Nanaimo RCMP is asking for the public's assistance in locating 17-year-old...
Mom and daughter catch special moment while walking along Galloping Goose trail
A mom and daughter got see a special moment tother they were walking along the Galloping Goose in Langford/Metchosin.
Carol Murray tells Victoria Buzz, her...
Fire destroys motor home at West Bay RV Park in Esquimalt (VIDEO)
An early morning fire on Tuesday at the West Bay RV park in Esquimalt destroyed a motor home and badly damaged two camper trailers.
Both...
73-year-old woman cyclist succumbs to injuries after collision with a vehicle
Victoria Police traffic analysts are investigating after a collision near Chinatown claimed the life of a 73-year-old woman cyclist from Victoria.
Police say they received...
Victoria Man charged in Denver Sexual Assault
Warning: Some details are graphic and may be disturbing to some readers.
A Victoria man has been charged in a vicious sexual assault of a...
Victoria Police remove online crime map from their website
Five years after Victoria Police introduced an online map showing up to six months of crime statistics around Victoria neighbourhoods, the police force have...
BC Transit transfers eliminated as of Friday
After a month of consultation with the public and BC Transit drivers, the Victoria Regional Transit Commission have chosen to keep fare prices the...
Letter to the buzz: Lost jewelry in laundry found by hospital staff – owner...
From Victoria Buzz fan, Anne-Marie Smith:
I am writing you today to let you know that there are angels among us. I have attached a...
Royals begin playoff march with Chiefs tonight! Fans encouraged to wear black and blue
After the most exciting regular season in the Victoria Royals 5 year history, the playoffs are set to start tonight!
The Victoria Royals will...
Salvation Army and Our Place Society to provide emergency accommodation for displaced tenants
The Salvation Army and Our Place Society willprovide emergency accommodation for displaced tenants of the Traveller’s Inn
Dozens of long-term tenants of the severely fire...
Today Marks the 25th Anniversary of Michael Dunahee’s Disappearance
Today marks the 25th anniversary of Michael Dunahee’s disappearance. On Sunday, March 24th, 1991, four-year-old Michael Dunahee went missing from a playground at Blanshard...
Former Toronto mayor Rob Ford dies at 46 after battle with cancer
Former Toronto mayor Rob Ford's death at 46 prompts outpouring from all sides of Canadian politics
Former Toronto mayor Rob Ford's death prompts outpouring from...
Win tickets to Music Makers & Stigma Shakers and a signed single from Vince...
Enjoy an evening dedicated to awesome music, raising awareness and busting the stigma surrounding mental health!
The second annual Music Makers and Stigma Shakers benefit...
Casting call: Production company seeking First Nations for extras on Ollie and Emma series
Local Victoria based production company, Less Bland Productions, is requesting submissions for extras for the webisode series “Ollie and Emma" to be filmed in...
Shawnigan Lake ruling states that contaminated soil treatment facility not permitted
The BC Supreme Court has ruled that a contaminated soil treatment facility at run by South Island Resource Management on Stebbings Road is not...
Aerial footage captures the ruins and cliffs of the Sooke Potholes.
Aerial drone footage of ruins on the edge of a cliff above the flooded Sooke River Potholes of Sooke B.C. March 2016
Skateboarding now permitted on downtown streets (VIDEO)
Since the early 1990’s, the City’s bylaw did not allow skateboarders on streets within the
downtown core and if caught, officers were permitted to confiscate...
New Rules for Home Inspectors to Protect Home Buyers
The province announced it will be implementing new requirements for home inspectors to give home buyers increased confidence when they purchase a home.
The new rules...
Routes of Change World Explorer to Arrive in Esquimalt on March 22 at Esquimalt’s...
Markus Pukonen will not get on a plane, in a car or use any motorized vehicle for five years. While he's fulfilling that commitment,...
7-Eleven is throwing down the challenge to all slurpee fans
7-Eleven is throwing down the challenge to slurpee fans to pull out all the stops. It's bring your own cup day! Bring a random...
City of Victoria to start supervised-injection site dialogue
As Island Health moves toward establishing a supervised-injection site for drug users, Victoria is being asked to confirm its support for the idea.
Catherine Mackay,...
BC Ferries adds extra sailings for the Easter long weekend
BC Ferries is getting ready for a busy Easter long weekend with the addition of 58 sailings beginning on Thursday, March 24.
The most popular...
Camilles Restaurant located in Bastion Square closes after 28 years in business
A long-time restaurant located in the heart of Old Town Victoria at Bastion Square has announced it is now closed after being in business...
Early morning stabbing in Centennial Square sends one man to hospital
Another stabbing in the early morning hours in downtown Victoria has sent one man to hospital.
Police are investigating after an early morning stabbing in...
North Saanich-based farm receives “Buy Local” funding to attract more visitors
The Roost Farm Centre in North Saanich is a bustling hub of activity, complete with a working farm, winery and bakery to experience and...
Canada’s population surpasses 36 million
According to Statistics Canada, the country's population now totals over 36 million - up 62,800 Canadians from October.
Canada's population growth rate from October 2015...
Royals renew radio partnership with the Zone @ 91.3
As the Royals continue to battle for top spot in the Western Conference tonight against Kelowna, the team announced that they have renewed their...
Affordable workforce housing approved for Sidney
Sidney is set to gain affordable workforce housing, after Sidney council's approval of an application by the Greater Victoria Rental Development Society (GVRDS) on Monday,...
Amazing drone footage showing the flooded Cowichan Bay
Check out this stunning 4K drone footage captured on March 10th in the Cowichan Bay.
The video also captures a flooded SUV on Cowichan Bay Road...
Tax Turkey Tuesday is coming! Get a free turkey when you get your taxes...
Tax season is here and our friends over at Liberty Tax on Douglas Street will give you a turkey just in time for Easter...
Need a job? Victoria’s biggest job fair is happening this week
Victoria's biggest job fair takes place this Wednesday at Central Baptist Church. GT Hiring Solutions, in cooperation with WorkLink Employment Society and Beacon Community...
Canada has 70 new Canadian citizens from 27 different countries!
While our dollar might not be so good, Canada is culturally much richer today following Tuesday’s citizenship ceremonies at the Victoria Conference Centre.
70 new...