Will this year be the biggest “Black Friday” ever in Victoria?
With the Canadian dollar at its lowest level in years against the US dollar, many market forecasters are saying this week's Black Friday might be...
4 questions every Victoria business should ask itself
As Victoria closes out the final week of Small Business Month, there’s no better time to for small business owners around the region to gut-test...
Browns Social House coming soon to Uptown, will feature year-round patio
Browns Social House will begin construction of its new location at Uptown in October and is anticipating to be opened in the spring of...
Langford Lanes under new ownership, re-opening in October
Great News! Langford Lanes will be re-opening under new management in October. Court has approved new ownership headed by local businessman Gerry St. Cyr.
The bowling alley...
Skinnytato Polish Restaurant closes its doors for good after 5 years to fulfill retirement
Skinnytato, a family-run Polish influenced restaurant located at 615 Johnson Street for the past 5 years, has closed its doors for good on September...
World class motor track coming soon to Vancouver Island!
Set in the Cowichan Valley, and opening in spring, 2016, Vancouver Island Motorsport Resort (VIMR) will be an exciting year-round motorsport facility. The resort...
Pacific Coastal Airlines launches new non-stop service between Victoria and Kelowna
Pacific Coastal Airlines has added a new route to its network of more than sixty-five destinations in British Columbia effective Tuesday, October 27, 2015.
The...
DSW Grand Opening Today 8AM
Last night, Victoria Buzz had the pleasure of attending the pre-grand opening of the new DSW store at 805 Cloverdale (the old Michaels location)....
Victoria Public Market team have applied for a zoning change to allow a brew-pub...
Townline, the folks that developed and own the Victoria Public Market, have applied for a zoning change to allow a brew-pub to move into...
20,000 square foot indoor trampoline park coming to Esquimalt
There has been a slight delay in the opening of the 20,000 square foot indoor trampoline park in Equimalt.
The owner tells Victoria Buzz the...
Marigold Nurseries announces it will be closing its doors for good after 71 years...
Marigold Nurseries has announced it will be closing its doors for good on December 24th.
Founded in 1944, the company, which was founded by Les...
Developer puts a helicopter inside Fort street office building
Last week, we told you about local developer, Sakura, putting a helicopter inside a building on Fort St! Most of you probably didn't believe us,...
Restaurants, Pubs and Cafes with patios around Greater Victoria
Summertime means patio time is well and truly upon us! These languid long warm days invite us to relax, meet with friends and family and perhaps grab...
Summertime at Fisherman’s Wharf
When was the last time you played tourist in your hometown? Inspired by the beautiful summery weather, we set out to explore our little...
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...
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...
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...
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...
Renovations complete, Big Bad John’s re-opens
It opened in 1962, and until this spring, remained unchanged in appearance.
But today the Strathcona Hotel is unveiling a major renovation to its legendary...
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...
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...
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...
Cabin 12 announces they are closing for good after 6 years in business
After 6 years in business Cabin 12 located at 3111 Cedar Hill Road announce they are officially closing the doors for good. No reason...
Today is has been made official. Delta airlines will operate three 65-seat flights into...
The new service is part of Delta's previously announced plans for 2 percent system capacity growth for 2015.
Delta has now officially released it's intentions...
Modern In Your Municipality – Episode 2 The Highlands
REALTOR® Tasha Noble speaks to Mayor Ken Williams about the stunning district of the Highlands and gets a sneak peek of their new community...
The Apple Box Presents: The Farmers’ City Market – Kickstarter Campaign
The Apple Box is proud to present an innovative food shop collaborative The Farmers’ City Market - and they need your support!
Located in energetic Fan Tan...
“Brothers” strike out on their own, full service downtown hair cut is still $13
Two months ago today, Artor, Vic, and Tim Gashi opened Brothers Barbershop on Fort St., in a location that had been the former home to Oscar...
Royal BC Museum’s turns its back courtyard into a Food Truck Festival daily from...
It’s hungry work discovering our province’s past!
But don’t worry, the Royal BC Museum has you covered, as it rolls out its first ever Food...
Canadian Tire taking over 12 Target locations across Canada including the Hillside Centre location
Canadian Tire announced it has finalized an agreement to acquire 12 leases, formerly held by Target Canada, for $17.7M. The transaction is subject to...
The Phillips Backyard Weekender announce 2015 line up
Phillips Backyard Weekender have announced the 2015 line up :
Talib Kweli • USS • Dan Mangan + Blacksmith • BADBADNOTGOOD • Watsky...
HarbourCats and Grizzlies team up with combined season ticket package
The Boys of Summer, and the Gladiators of Winter, wrapped into one.
The Victoria HarbourCats of the West Coast League, and the Victoria Grizzlies of...
Date set for Kraft Hockeyville 2015 NHL Pre Season game in Victoria between...
The date has been set! Kraft Hockeyville 2015 NHL ® Pre Season game between the Vancouver Canucks® and the San Jose Sharks ® will...
Veteran sportscaster Mira Laurence will serve in Community Relations and Marketing for both the...
One of the best-known members of the local media will be a key piece of the organizational efforts of both the Victoria HarbourCats of...
Romeo’s in the Westshore reopens after completing months of renovations
Romeo's Langford location in the Westshore Town Centre (2945 Jacklin Rd) has completed months of renovations and is back open for business!
Romeos has five...
Floyd’s Diner offering their signature burgers and poutine for HarbourCats games this season
There will be a decidedly familiar “pink” look to the third base deck at Sports Trader’s Diamond at RAP this season – and the...
Modern In Your Municipality – Episode 1 Colwood
Tasha Noble from the Modern Real Estate Team had the opportunity to sit down with Mayor Carol Hamilton of Colwood to chat about the...
Mayfair Optometric Clinic Victim of Theft Twice, Male Arrested, Now Seek Info on Female
Last week, thieves hit Mayfair Optometric Clinic twice, stealing nearly $10,000 worth of sunglasses. Victoria police confirmed an arrest was made after one alleged...
DVBA to close Douglas Street on June 21 for Car Free Day
The Downtown Victoria Business Association is launching Victoria’s first Car Free Day on Douglas Street on June 21, 2015 with registrations for vendors and...
First cruise ship of the 2015 arrives at Ogden Point to kick of a...
The first cruise ship of the 2015 season arrived this morning, officially kicking off a record-breaking cruise season at Ogden Point.
Greater Victoria Harbour Authority...
Victoria Hippo Tours era in Victoria comes to an end, heads south
The bus that had heads turning for two years in Victoria has announced it will be heading south to the Caribbean.
The 40-passenger amphibious yellow...
Fabulous Fort to Kick off Kindness Meter campaign for homelessness in Victoria
Join Fabulous Fort for their #KindnessMeterYYJ kick off party happening this Wednesday, April 15th at 9am!
Two old school parking meters have been installed to...