Students set to light up the night in James Bay with vibrant window displays
Last year more than 80 windows featured artwork. ✨
This adorable grumpy-faced pooch is up for adoption in Victoria
And Joey is extremely affectionate! !! 🐕
Watch as the Port Alice pulp mill is demolished after 104 years (VIDEO)
It had a long, sordid history!
Victoria mural artist paints over smashed window covering for downtown retailer
When life gives you lemons, make lemonade! 🍋🎨🖌️
Public suggestions welcome in naming new Langford elementary school
Some are suggesting Stew Young Elementary
‘You spoke and we listened’: CRD reverses decision to replace Thetis Lake sign
The initial post had over 1,000 outraged comments.
13th annual Lindsay Buziak Walk for Justice is set for February 2nd
Her father organizes it to encourage police action.
Owner says window smashed at downtown Victoria clothing store ‘part of a bigger problem’
“People don’t go smashing windows for nothing.”
University of Victoria cheer team wins big at world championships
The team has gone undefeated in BC since 2017!
‘Keep the old one’: New sign at Thetis Lake prompts internet backlash (UPDATED)
Safe to say people are not fans of it.
‘It’s been a 20 year journey’: New community centre with Scottish origins opening in...
It officially opens on Thursday!
Cowichan Valley artist to have his work displayed at art galleries in Italy and...
Hildebrand has been creating art for 50 years!
Here’s why hundreds of Victorians lined up for hours for tacos this Saturday
Tacos and donuts will always be a winning combo. 🌮🍩
Here’s what ‘intersectional environmentalism’ means and how Victoria can benefit from it
It’s not as complicated as you may think!
Here’s what you need to know about Victoria’s Chinese Lunar New Year parade
Happening January 29th! 🐲🐰🎉
Esquimalt’s last remaining bank shut its doors for good last week
Only ATMs remain..
Watch as two Nanaimo boys receive signed Bo Horvat stick lost by airline (VIDEO)
Fin himself delivered the stick to make sure it made it there safely!
Esquimalt Gorge Park is home to one of the oldest archaeological sites on Vancouver...
Dating back over 5,000 years!
Royal BC Museum launches a new engagement plan in the wake of controversial $789-million...
Starting this Thursday!
What goes in your blue box: BC releases new list of recyclables
Including single-use coffee cups!
Major improvements underway at Langford Lake include a new floating dock (PHOTOS)
Plus an improved turtle habitat! 🐢
These were Vancouver Island ‘s most popular library books of 2022
You should really check these out. 👀
10 Victoria-based musicians to add to your playlist in 2023
You heard it first! 🎶
‘An essential service’: BC says $10-a-day child care to reach more parents in 2023
Over 1,375 child care spaces will be added this month.
‘They’re just irreplaceable’: Victoria art gallery sees over $42,000 in stone carvings stolen (VIDEO)
Two of the creators of these carvings have passed away.
US Coast Guard saves sailor and two dogs with help from Victorians (VIDEO)
The small sailboat ran aground off Vancouver Island.
Inspired by passion: Victoria woman empowering young women through martial arts
“90% of women have a freeze response.”
Victoria director creates film to expose increase in human trafficking on Vancouver Island
Tied to a Lie will be finished early next year.
Victoria’s iconic Cherry Bomb Toys finds new home for storefront and toy museum
A New Hope is that the new spot will open on May the fourth.
Our Place to feed Victoria’s struggling population a proper Christmas dinner
For those worried about putting food on the table.
Camosun receives nearly $1.3 million donation to open doors for women in trades
Over 1,000 women have benefitted!
Text alert system goes live to warn Vancouver Island communities of toxic drug supplies
Subscribe by texting “JOIN” to 253787.
Construction underway on tiny-shelter village in Port Alberni
There will be 30 homes for people experiencing homelessness.
‘It’s been a journey’: Victoria’s kosher ‘Bikery’ to be rebranded ‘My Way Bikery’ under...
They will be re-opening under a new name and ownership in the new year.
WIN Resale announces new storefront location in Saanich
A new place to thrift and help the community!
Santa flew in style to visit kids at six different Vancouver Island hospitals today...
No child will be forgotten! 🎅
Here’s how you can get your hands on one of Victoria’s elusive Hero sandwiches
Your only chance for a ‘fat stacked’ sandwich until January.
Cedar Hill Middle School replacement to be the ‘greenest’ in Greater Victoria
The existing school has the highest seismic vulnerability rating.
‘Bird is the word’: District of Saanich officially recognized as Bird Friendly City
Thanks to the hard work of local environmentalists! 🦉
17 festive things to do in and around Victoria this weekend, December 10th and...
And our Christmas Lights Map is ready! 🎄
New skatepark in Colwood will pay homage to Belmont Park that closed in 2015
Construction has begun!
20-storey building dedicated to affordable housing coming to Pandora Avenue
It will include 158 rental units and a childcare space.
Two Victoria residents have been awarded for dedication to their community
Congrats to them both! 👏
11 ways Victorians can help donate to people in need over the holidays
‘Tis the season for giving. ❤️
8 incredible creations from Habitat For Humanity’s Gingerbread Showcase fundraiser
Magic is in the air (and in the icing). ✨
Growth of Victoria’s only outdoor consignment store prompts move to larger space
Grove Outdoors wants to make the outdoors more accessible.
Capital City Comic Con will not return to Victoria in 2023 and here’s why
It’s not a goodbye, it’s a see you later. 🤝
10-year-old Ukrainian refugee flips the switch to light up Butchart Gardens for the holidays...
The only thing brighter than the lights was young Nasar’s smile.
Victoria charity aims to get instruments into the hands of kids for Christmas
Over three years they’ve donated over 140 instruments.