Ty Hooper
Ty is a freelance writer for Victoria Buzz and journalist from Victoria, B.C.
Yates St. parkade bomb scare deemed deliberate by police
The incident began around 11:30 am Wednesday morning and came to an end just after 7:30 p.m.
Students and parents stumped over missing stumps needed for Quadra Elementary School project
About 15 stumps were taken from the school property.
Langford to Victoria commuter rail service one step closer following announcement of study
If things go as planned, the region could see the return of a commuter rail service that will operate between Langford and Victoria West.
The province...
Annual Wounded Warrior Run begins today in Port Hardy
The annual Wounded Warrior Run B.C. starts in Port Hardy today and will finish in Victoria on Sunday, February 26.
Founded four years ago, the...
Central Saanich Police pull over Zamboni during Vancouver Island’s “Snowmageddon”
No good deed goes unpunished, or at least without a warning.
Central Saanich farmer Marko Kardum became a viral sensation during the “Snowmageddon” last night after...
New plans submitted for Colwood Corners includes 276 rental apartments for phase one (PHOTOS)
The plan to give Colwood Corners a facelift looks to be moving ahead after the city received updated development plans just before Christmas. The...
Tenants of Cook Street apartment facing “renovictions”
Tenants living at 2626 Cook St. received eviction notices after being notified that the property owners intend to renovate the entire building.
The eviction...
Potential locations for a parkade in Victoria
Recently there’s been a lot of discussion over downtown parking in the city of Victoria. Many local businesses have claimed there isn’t enough parking downtown, while others...
Temporary drug overdose prevention sites set to open in Victoria next week
Two temporary supervised drug consumption sites are set to open in Victoria next week in response to the staggering amount of drug overdoses within...
Downtown parking complaints has City looking for transportation alternatives
Recent complaints from local businesses about the lack of adequate downtown parking has increased public pressure on the City of Victoria to address the...
Start the holiday season with a beer at the Christmas Craft Beer Show
What better way to start off the holiday season than with a cold beverage at the very first Christmas Craft Beer Show, taking place...
Fear on the Pier: Be prepared for monsters in all shapes and sizes at...
If you’re looking for a horrifying scare this October, the new Monsters Haunted House at Ogden Point is your best bet.
Formerly Evil Acres in...
It’s your ROLL to give! TP the Town Victoria on October 1st
The Prodigy Group, a group of community leaders in the Greater Victoria area, is giving back to the community this fall with its event...
Five Things (and people) to look out for at the 2016 Pacific Links Bear...
Golf lovers rejoice! The 2016 Pacific Links Championship at Bear Mountain is just days away.
The tournament was originally set to be contested in Tianjin,...
Looking for the perfect adventure? Check out The Ultimate World Travel Show
If it’s wanderlust you’re craving make sure you stop by the “The Ultimate World Travel Show”, presented by Vision Travel, coming to Victoria on...
One last Summer feast: The 2016 Esquimalt Ribfest
Are you looking to fill your belly with delicious food one last time before summer is over? If so, the 2016 Esquimalt Ribfest is...