Victoria Buzz Staff
Your inside source for Greater Victoria happenings. Established in 2012.
Photos and Videos from Victoria’s first ever Color Vibe 5k
This first ever Color Vibe 5k in Victoria happened this past Sunday. Over 3,000 runners and walkers took part. The event kicked off with...
UPDATE: Missing Esquimalt man found deceased, foul play ruled out
UPDATE – Mr. Holly was found deceased last night by Sooke RCMP and Search and Rescue. His death is not being deemed suspicious. Thank...
Duo Running 60k to Help Fill A Dream
On July 26, Jerry Hughes and his coach, Yana Hempler, will be running 60k from Duncan to Victoria in order to raise funds and...
Man pulls shotgun on another motorist in Langford, causes chaos in the West Shore
It all began with a complaint which identified the suspect, his vehicle, and the fact that he was believed to be under the influence...
Enjoy a free round-trip on the COHO ferry on your birthday
Don’t sit at home for your next birthday, hop on board the M.V. Coho and visit Port Angeles, WA or Victoria, BC for the...
UPDATED: Sooke Rd reopened after a serious head-on collision
UPDATED: Sooke Rd reopened after RCMP spent several hours investigating a serious head-on collision
Original article with updates:
West Shore RCMP are currently investigating a head-on...
Calling all shoe lovers! Designer Shoe Warehouse is opening in Victoria at Island Home...
Calling all shoe lovers! Designer Shoe Warehouse is opening in Victoria at Island Home Centre! We are searching for an enthusiastic team that wants...
Free Slurpees on July 11 for 7-Eleven Day 2015
What’s better than birthday cake? A FREE 7-Eleven Slurpee! It’s that time of year when 7-Eleven celebrates its birthday by handing out thousands of...
Wondering about water restrictions?
The 2015 water supply outlook is being monitored daily by the CRD. Sooke Lake Reservoir is 84% full (July 7, 2015) which is still...
Search Warrant in Highlands yields weapons and drugs
On the morning of July 3, 2015, West Shore RCMP received information that a 29 year old Highlands man was illegally in possession of a...
Winner has been selected for the public art competition in connection with the Craigflower...
Saanich Council have approved funding for the installation of a juried work of art in connection with the 2014 reconstruction of the Craigflower Bridge. The...
Restaurant employee robbed then attacked while on break in Saanich, suspects arrested
An employee of a restaurant in the 300 block of Burnside Road West is recovering following a violent robbery. The attack occurred while he was having...
Remember your morning coffee with the daily newspaper and catching up on local sports?
Remember the good ol' days when you woke up, rubbed the sleep from your eyes and troddled out to the front stoop to retrieve...
Win a pair of 4-day festival passes to Rock of the Woods Music Festival
Rock of the Woods music festival is the Cowichan Valley's hidden gem. This year's line up includes: The Dudes, Gob, JPOD the beat chef,...
Water Mars Bomber Documentary (video)
An 8 minute documentary on the Mars Water Bomber. At 80 mph, the Mars Water Bombers can take on 6,000 gallons of water in...
Video and photos from Victoria Pride Parade 2015
Thousands lined the streets on Sunday to watch the Victoria Pride Parade. The Victoria Pride Society was born from a casual picnic in Beacon...
Saanich Police warn of another cougar sighting in the Rithets Bog Conservation Area
Saanich Police are notifying users of Rithets Bog Conservation Area to be aware that a cougar was once again observed within the park boundaries.
Around...
The Maritime Museum Secures New Location in Nootka Court, Plans to Reopen by August
The Maritime Museum of BC has found a home in Nootka Court, located at 634 Humboldt St. The new location will have a Society...
Saanich Playground Completely Destroyed After Two Suspected Arsons
Investigators from the Saanich Police Departent and the Saanich Fire Department are looking for clues into two separate fires to a playground structure at...
Planes and helicopters flying in close formation on Canada Day, mystery solved.
If you looked up in the sky on Canada Day, you likely saw several planes and helicopters flying in close formation. We were flooded...
Planning to celebrate Canada’s 148th birthday downtown? Here is a schedule of events.
Victoria Celebrates Canada Day have announced an exciting line-up of family-friendly events, main stage performances, A Flavour of Canada multicultural food village, and spectacular...
UPDATED: Woman suffers serious injuries after random attack in James Bay
VicPD Detectives are continuing to investigate the random, violent, attack of a 30-year-old woman that occurred in James Bay on Thursday, June 25th and...
Police Seeking Witnesses Of Attempted Robbery at Royal Oak Shopping Centre
Saanich Police Detectives are seeking assistance from the public to help to solve an attempted rbbery that took place in the Royal Oak Shopping...
Homeless man who turned in over $2,000 he found, asks Victoria Buzz to help...
A recent story that captured national media attention and resulted in thousands of dollars being donated by people across Canada, has provided yet one...
Victoria Sports News – A brand new online magazine all about sport and recreation...
Victoria Sports News will soon launch a brand new online magazine all about sport and recreation in Greater Victoria. They are currently working hard...
Traditional First Nations War Canoe Races return to the Inner Harbour for the first...
The tradition, athleticism and thrilling spectacle of First Nations War Canoe Races will return to Victoria’s iconic Inner Harbour for the first time in...
Two separate arrests in Saanich made easy after both suspect were found sleeping in...
Sannich Police are asking for the public to remain vigilant, keeping a watchful eye on their properties, as well as those of their immediate...
Update: Suspect Identified In Beacon Hill Park Children’s Farm Vandalism
Update: VicPD officers have identified a suspect after a man was captured on surveillance video allegedly breaking into and vandalizing the Beacon Hill Park...
Update: Non-venomous corn snake Located after it escaped owners guitar case at Fernfest
UPDATE: The snake has been safely located and Victoria Police say it has been turned over to Animal Control.
VicPD officers are advising the...
Update: Stolen Car with a Distinctive Batman Car Seat located
VicPD are asking the public’s help in reuniting a young mother and son with their vehicle after it was stolen Thursday. Officers are pointing...
Victoria Dog swallows golf ball needs publics help to get him back in the...
From BC SPCA:
Rambo could barely walk when he arrived. He was vomiting and, in only a matter of days, had lost a substantial amount...
Victoria Grizzlies staying in Colwood for 5 more years after hammering out a new...
The Victoria Grizzlies of the B.C. Hockey League have announced they have reached an agreement on lease terms that will keep the team at...
Homeless man in Langford finds $2,000, turns it over to the West Shore RCMP
Did you lose $2,000? Well you are in luck because of an honest homeless man!
Members of the public often come to the Detachment front...
Barn fire in Metchosin leads to illegal grow op and distillery
Early Thursday, Metchosin Fire Department and West Shore RCMP responded to a barn fire in the 1300 block of Neild Road, Metchosin. Upon investigation,...
New rule of the road kicks in today: Keeping left is not always right
Keeping left is not always right - think twice about hogging the left lane on highways
The Roundhouse at Bayview Place Approved for Redevelopment
Focus Equities Inc., the master developers of the 20 acre Bayview Place site, are pleased to announce that Victoria City Council, at public hearing...
Saanich Firefighters contain grass fire; residents asked to stay indoors
Saanich Fire say the brush fire is contained at Maplewood Rd and Camrose Cres but the there is still lots of smoke in area and...
RCMP targeting prolific offenders in the West Shore community
The West Shore RCMP is focusing a significant amount of resources towards targeting prolific offenders in our community. Between May 7 and June 9,...
Victoria HarbourCats team up with Baseball BC to offer a grassroots festival and BC...
The Victoria HarbourCats are pleased to announce they have teamed with Baseball BC to offer a grassroots festival and BC Selects female provincial identification...
Ten survivalists BRAVE Northern Vancouver Island, but only one will be able to endure...
Ten survival experts are dropped off in separate and extremely remote locations on Northern Vancouver Island. Equipped with only limited gear and their years...
Crime Stoppers – Sooke RCMP looking for three male suspects vandalizing vehicles in the...
Sooke RCMP received a report of numerous mischief incidents in the area of Maple Avenue North in Sooke. The unknown suspects bent license plates...
TELUS launches free public Wi-Fi across BC and Alberta, locations already available in Greater...
TELUS is making free public Wi-Fi available at more than 8,000 hotspots across B.C. and Alberta with approximately 160 hotspots throughout Greater Victoria.
Unlike other...
Vancouver Island, the Gulf Islands and Haida Gwaii at level three drought conditions, islanders...
Vancouver Island, the Gulf Islands and Haida Gwaii are being urged to reduce water consumption. These regions are currently experiencing Level 3 drought conditions,...
Point Ellice House and Gardens expands business to include a restaurant
Point Ellice House has traditionally been a heritage sit and tea house but have now expanded their business to include a restaurant. The official...
Events happening around Greater Victoria This Weekend (June 5th-7th)
The weather is going to be amazing this weekend and the temperatures could reach as high as 24 degrees.
Habourcats Home-opener with fireworks Friday and...
Moncton RCMP release ‘thank you’ video on anniversary of deadly shootings
Codiac RCMP has released a video salute to the people of Moncton thanking them for the outpouring of support in the wake of the...
Post-Game fireworks at Harbourcats home opener Friday and Saturdays game
Fireworks are on for BOTH tomorrow and Saturday at the Victoria HarbourCats Baseball Club games. (June 5th and 6th)
The Victoria HarbourCats are pleased to...
Saanich Police warning area resident to lock vehicles following a rash of overnight thefts...
Saanich Police are once again warning area residents to lock their vehicles, as well as access points to their garages, following a rash of...
Crime Stoppers Crime of the Week – Break and Enter Mangoes Boutique Johnson St
On May 20th Mangoes Boutique on Johnson St was broken into by suspects smashing the front door. Once they were in the store they...
Have you seen this boat? Stolen from a residence in Sidney
Have you seen this stolen boat? Sidney resident Erin Johnson, is requesting the publics assistance in helping find this missing boat & trailer stolen...