Samantha Holomay

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Debate online regarding residents’ pride in Victoria started on Reddit when a user posed the question of what their favourite part of living in the region is. (Bailey Moreton/News Staff)

‘Arguably the best neighborhood in Canada’: Victorians highlight their pride

Debate sparked online regarding what makes residents so proud to call Victoria home

Debate online regarding residents’ pride in Victoria started on Reddit when a user posed the question of what their favourite part of living in the region is. (Bailey Moreton/News Staff)
Rita Da Silva makes scarves for the unhoused in Victoria. (Rita Da Silva photo)

‘Stitches of love’: Victoria woman crochets for unhoused as winter looms

Rita Da Silva decided to create scarves for a local shelter from donated yarn

Rita Da Silva makes scarves for the unhoused in Victoria. (Rita Da Silva photo)
Brants were once an abundant bird in North America until overhutning led to their decline (Courtesy of —- Victoria Harbour Bird Sanctuary) Brants were once an abundant bird in North America until overhutning led to their decline (Courtesy of —- Victoria Harbour Bird Sanctuary) Brants were once an abundant bird in North America until overhutning led to their decline (Courtesy of —- Victoria Harbour Bird Sanctuary)

Victoria bird sanctuary celebrates 100 years keeping nature alive in city

The sanctuary occupies the marine front yard of Greater Victoria.

Brants were once an abundant bird in North America until overhutning led to their decline (Courtesy of —- Victoria Harbour Bird Sanctuary) Brants were once an abundant bird in North America until overhutning led to their decline (Courtesy of —- Victoria Harbour Bird Sanctuary) Brants were once an abundant bird in North America until overhutning led to their decline (Courtesy of —- Victoria Harbour Bird Sanctuary)
The Greater Victoria Green Team members volunteer their time to clean up the environment. (Courtesy of Greater Victoria Green Team)

‘Green, clean, invasive plant-removal teams’: Victoria Green Team’s history

‘The idea is that change can’t happen without people caring,’ said project manager Kaitlin Warren

The Greater Victoria Green Team members volunteer their time to clean up the environment. (Courtesy of Greater Victoria Green Team)
Victoria has a flourishing underground music and, according to Gabriel Bettey, that culture is growing as each year passes. (Photo: Wendy Wei/Pexels)

‘Victoria rave squad’: Electronic music lovers cultivating healthier culture

Victoria’s underground music culture has developed over the years, becoming less about drugs

Victoria has a flourishing underground music and, according to Gabriel Bettey, that culture is growing as each year passes. (Photo: Wendy Wei/Pexels)
Naloxone nasal spray comes in a device with two prongs that can fit into a nostril to administer the medication to someone who has overdosed. (Darryl Dick/The Canadian Press)

Red Cross wants to increase access to internasal naloxone in Greater Victoria

Doctors are suggesting people are more comfortable administering the internasal version

Naloxone nasal spray comes in a device with two prongs that can fit into a nostril to administer the medication to someone who has overdosed. (Darryl Dick/The Canadian Press)
Victoria rents are not immune from the rising housing costs that have been occurring across the country. (Jake Romphf/News Staff)

New study challenges assumptions that Airbnb greatly impacts Canadian rents

A Conference Board of Canada study says that Airbnb activity has little impact on rent prices

Victoria rents are not immune from the rising housing costs that have been occurring across the country. (Jake Romphf/News Staff)
Courtney Collins’ cat named Kitten grew stressed during the period when they were unsure where they would end up. (Courtesy of Courtney Collins)

‘Pretty much screwed’: Saanich tenant slams lack of pet-friendly rentals

Pet clauses are banned in Ontario, but landlords in B.C. can prohibit pets in their rental units

Courtney Collins’ cat named Kitten grew stressed during the period when they were unsure where they would end up. (Courtesy of Courtney Collins)
According to the Central Saanich Police Service, Facebook Marketplace scams have been on the rise. (Courtesy of Better Business Bureau)

‘I was taken so badly’: Victoria scam victims speak out about online tricks

Central Saanich police warn residents about an uptick in Facebook Marketplace scams

According to the Central Saanich Police Service, Facebook Marketplace scams have been on the rise. (Courtesy of Better Business Bureau)
Come be a Souper-hero at this year’s 22nd Souper Bowls of Hope charity event for the first time since 2019. (Courtesy of Victoria Youth Empowerment Society)

‘Show your Soup-ort’: Youth Empowerment Society hosts soup fundraiser

Executive director Julia-Ann Hunter says holidays can be a challenging time for the un-housed

Come be a Souper-hero at this year’s 22nd Souper Bowls of Hope charity event for the first time since 2019. (Courtesy of Victoria Youth Empowerment Society)
UVic Vikes player Abby Mackenzie met Mackenzie Rigg when she was in her first year. (Samantha Holomay/Black Press Media)

‘Capturing a legacy’: UVic Vikes celebrate the life of men’s soccer captain

Men’s and women’s soccer teams organize the Vikes Kick Cancer event.

UVic Vikes player Abby Mackenzie met Mackenzie Rigg when she was in her first year. (Samantha Holomay/Black Press Media)
Housing affordability for students continues to be a huge issue, and there have been social implications as a result, according to some students. (Courtesy of the City of Victoria)

Victoria housing crisis creates social divide for post-secondary students

On-campus and off-campus living has created a social divide, some students say

Housing affordability for students continues to be a huge issue, and there have been social implications as a result, according to some students. (Courtesy of the City of Victoria)
FortisBC says users will soon see a drop in natural gas prices. (Courtesy of Tetra Tech Canada)

‘A green milestone’: FortisBC completes pipeline near Greater Victoria landfill

The Parkside Hotel and Spa in Victoria joined the project by also investing in renewable energy,

FortisBC says users will soon see a drop in natural gas prices. (Courtesy of Tetra Tech Canada)
Health Minister Adrian Dix says the proposed bylaw changes would allow physician assistants to work in provincial emergency rooms (THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darryl Dyck photo)

‘Monumental move’: Physician assistants could alleviate Greater Victoria shortage

Physician assistants are closer to providing a broad range of health services to B.C. patients

Health Minister Adrian Dix says the proposed bylaw changes would allow physician assistants to work in provincial emergency rooms (THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darryl Dyck photo)
‘The ultimate goal is building a tourism industry that empowers women,’ said 4VI director of sustainability and project lead Kyla Egan. (Courtesy of 4VI)

Vancouver Island tourism losing more women each year survey says

25% of women surveyed are not confident they will remain in tourism sector

‘The ultimate goal is building a tourism industry that empowers women,’ said 4VI director of sustainability and project lead Kyla Egan. (Courtesy of 4VI)
Victoria is home to the Cattle Point Dark Sky Urban Star Park, part of a worldwide dark-sky movement that encourages areas to reduce sky pollution. (Courtesy of Steven Colepy)

‘Starry-eyed seekers’: Greater Victoria UFO chasers study the night sky

Vancouver Island’s cosmic crusaders are seeking extraterrestrial encounters

Victoria is home to the Cattle Point Dark Sky Urban Star Park, part of a worldwide dark-sky movement that encourages areas to reduce sky pollution. (Courtesy of Steven Colepy)
If your street is dark, or has difficult terrain, you may want to inform your delivery driver before they arrive. (Skip The Dishes photo)

‘Frustrated’: Saanich delivery driver urges people to at least turn on lights

Food app drivers face increased risks during fall and winter

If your street is dark, or has difficult terrain, you may want to inform your delivery driver before they arrive. (Skip The Dishes photo)
Talks around modernzing the provinces 911 system has been in place for years. (Black Press Media---file photo)

B.C. wants to update 911 to include video, text and photo messaging

UBCM delegates are urging the province to provide funding to help modernize 911 services

Talks around modernzing the provinces 911 system has been in place for years. (Black Press Media---file photo)
BC Ferries’ Spirit of Vancouver will be out of service during Thanksgiving weekend due to repairs. (Photo by Theresa Bodger) BC Ferries’ Spirit of Vancouver will be out of service during Thanksgiving weekend due to repairs (Photo by Theresa Bodger)

B.C. Ferries cancels more sailings on Tsawwassen to Swartz Bay route

BC Ferries encourages vehicle travellers to consider walking on instead

BC Ferries’ Spirit of Vancouver will be out of service during Thanksgiving weekend due to repairs. (Photo by Theresa Bodger) BC Ferries’ Spirit of Vancouver will be out of service during Thanksgiving weekend due to repairs (Photo by Theresa Bodger)
Robin Hood is proud of having its staff from all different walks of life to create a special experience for all their guests. (Jake Romphf/Victoria News)

‘Six decades of success’: The secret behind a Victoria hotel’s 60-year legacy

General manager Sam Kirsch says the hotel acts as the ‘unofficial ambassadors of the Island’

Robin Hood is proud of having its staff from all different walks of life to create a special experience for all their guests. (Jake Romphf/Victoria News)