Victoria News Staff

A red sunset due to smoke may be on the horizon again on Vancouver Island as wildfire haze is expected to return. (Christine van Reeuwyk/News Staff)

Haze settles over Vancouver Island again as B.C. battles wildfires

There are 377 active fires in B.C. with 47 in the Coastal Fire Region

A red sunset due to smoke may be on the horizon again on Vancouver Island as wildfire haze is expected to return. (Christine van Reeuwyk/News Staff)
The Uminari Taiko Drummers will bring their distinctive beat to the Japanese Cultural Fair at Esquimalt Gorge Park Aug. 26. (Black Press Media file photo)

Five things to do in Greater Victoria this weekend

Weekend events bring a taste of cultures around the world to our doorstep

The Uminari Taiko Drummers will bring their distinctive beat to the Japanese Cultural Fair at Esquimalt Gorge Park Aug. 26. (Black Press Media file photo)
The Victoria Police Department had a busy weekend, with Saturday being particularly busy. (Black Press Media file photo)

Explosion, grass fires keep Victoria police busy

Weekend sees higher-than-average call volume for VicPD

The Victoria Police Department had a busy weekend, with Saturday being particularly busy. (Black Press Media file photo)
Folger Passage and Barkley Canyon have recorded record-high daily average temperatures. (Courtesy Ocean Networks Canada)

Record high ocean temperatures recorded at two sites off Vancouver Island

Sites west of Vancouver Island see increase in daily average temperatures

Folger Passage and Barkley Canyon have recorded record-high daily average temperatures. (Courtesy Ocean Networks Canada)
The forecast shows heavier smoke is expected for Vancouver Island by late Saturday. (FireSmoke Canada)

Forecast shows Vancouver Island engulfed in smoke by Saturday

Light particles expected to become heavier by late evening across the Island

The forecast shows heavier smoke is expected for Vancouver Island by late Saturday. (FireSmoke Canada)
A CH-148 Cyclone helicopter from 12 Wing Shearwater in Eastern Passage, N.S. in June 2020. Residents could see a similar Cyclone take off and land near Work Point on Friday, Aug. 18. (THE CANADIAN PRESS/Andrew Vaughan)

Cyclone helicopter set to touch down at CFB Esquimalt

Work Point landing, takeoff are part a demonstration for the Raven Program

A CH-148 Cyclone helicopter from 12 Wing Shearwater in Eastern Passage, N.S. in June 2020. Residents could see a similar Cyclone take off and land near Work Point on Friday, Aug. 18. (THE CANADIAN PRESS/Andrew Vaughan)
A trio of dragon boats cross the finish line overlooked by the B.C. legislature building during last year’s Victoria Dragon Boat Festival. (Black Press Media file photo)

Five things to do in Greater Victoria this weekend

Catch a flick, enjoy some tunes, or just hang out with your furry friends

A trio of dragon boats cross the finish line overlooked by the B.C. legislature building during last year’s Victoria Dragon Boat Festival. (Black Press Media file photo)
CatVideoFest runs Aug. 18, 19 and 20 at The Vic Theatre. (Courtesy Victoria Film Festival)

VIDEO: Purrfect film fest lands at The Vic Theatre

Feline funnies hit the big screen for all-ages show Aug. 19

CatVideoFest runs Aug. 18, 19 and 20 at The Vic Theatre. (Courtesy Victoria Film Festival)
The VG4A cycle tour launches at Mile 0 in Victoria on Aug. 13 at 9 a.m. After opening remarks, cyclists will ride along the Dallas Road bike path to Clover Point for photographs then continue on to Cadboro Bay for coffee. (Meg Harrigan-Lee/Victoria Grandmothers for Africa)

Cycling Victoria grannies celebrate $2M raised to aid African counterparts

Victoria Grandmothers for Africa annual tour kicks off Aug. 13

The VG4A cycle tour launches at Mile 0 in Victoria on Aug. 13 at 9 a.m. After opening remarks, cyclists will ride along the Dallas Road bike path to Clover Point for photographs then continue on to Cadboro Bay for coffee. (Meg Harrigan-Lee/Victoria Grandmothers for Africa)
The Cadboro Bay Festival is sure to draw crowds to Cadboro-Gyro Park on Sunday (Aug. 6). (Courtesy of Sarah Faria)

Five things to do in Greater Victoria this weekend

Sunny beaches, fast cars and Latin music – who could ask for anything more?

The Cadboro Bay Festival is sure to draw crowds to Cadboro-Gyro Park on Sunday (Aug. 6). (Courtesy of Sarah Faria)
A man faces multiple assault charges after allegedly striking a woman in the face and pushing a man. (Black Press Media file photo)

Assault alleged after pair witness grass in Victoria being set on fire

Woman suffers potentially life-altering injuries

A man faces multiple assault charges after allegedly striking a woman in the face and pushing a man. (Black Press Media file photo)
Dance duo Funkanometry dances surrounded by a cheering crowd during last year’s Eats and Beats Beach Party. This year’s event goes July 29 at Royal Beach. (Black Press Media file photo)

Five things to do in Greater Victoria this weekend

Eats and Beats comes to Royal Beach, searching for turtles at Matheson Lake

Dance duo Funkanometry dances surrounded by a cheering crowd during last year’s Eats and Beats Beach Party. This year’s event goes July 29 at Royal Beach. (Black Press Media file photo)
The Roxy Theatre on Quadra Street. (Black Press Media file photo)

Heartfelt musical set for Victoria theatre stage

Blue Bridge Repertory Theatre prepares to raise the curtains

The Roxy Theatre on Quadra Street. (Black Press Media file photo)
Victoria police are asking anyone who sees Ajia Richardson to call 911. (Courtesy VicPD)

Victoria police search for wanted man

Ajia Richardson was last seen in Victoria’s Burnside Gorge neighbourhood Friday

Victoria police are asking anyone who sees Ajia Richardson to call 911. (Courtesy VicPD)
A Zellers pop-up store inside the Hudson’s Bay store at the Burlington Centre in Burlington, Ont. shown in a July 2021 handout photo. (THE CANADIAN PRESS/HO-Hudson’s Bay Co.)

Zellers pop-up coming to downtown Victoria this summer

Bay Centre among the next 21 locations opening in Canada

A Zellers pop-up store inside the Hudson’s Bay store at the Burlington Centre in Burlington, Ont. shown in a July 2021 handout photo. (THE CANADIAN PRESS/HO-Hudson’s Bay Co.)
Lettuce is the most wasted food, followed by other produce according to a survey of 1,001 people commissioned by Chefs Plate. (Christine van Reeuwyk/News Staff)

Gen Z in Canada spends the most on food – and wastes the most – says survey

Lettuce is the most commonly trashed food item, followed by other perishables

Lettuce is the most wasted food, followed by other produce according to a survey of 1,001 people commissioned by Chefs Plate. (Christine van Reeuwyk/News Staff)
The Health Career Access Program allows Island Health applicants a chance to get on-the-job training while attending one of Vancouver Island’s post-secondary institutions. (File photo courtesy North Island College)

Island Health program opens doors to health-care careers

Program provides on-the-job training for those in school with no experience

The Health Career Access Program allows Island Health applicants a chance to get on-the-job training while attending one of Vancouver Island’s post-secondary institutions. (File photo courtesy North Island College)
The streets of downtown Victoria around the legislature will be filled with the sights and sounds of bike racing on Sunday (July 16) as competitive cyclists from all over B.C. race in the Agency Grand Prix. (Courtesy Panache Cycling Sports)

Best cyclists in B.C. to lap the legislature in Victoria this weekend

The July 16 event includes a kids skill zone, bicycle polo tournament and classic bike show

The streets of downtown Victoria around the legislature will be filled with the sights and sounds of bike racing on Sunday (July 16) as competitive cyclists from all over B.C. race in the Agency Grand Prix. (Courtesy Panache Cycling Sports)
The Victoria Fire Department is reminding residents of the dangers of bonfires and beach fires after a large brush fire on Dallas Road. (Black Press Media file photo)

Weekend brush fire, bonfire prompt stern reminder from Victoria firefighters

Tinder dry conditions leads to rapid spread of Dallas Road beach blaze

The Victoria Fire Department is reminding residents of the dangers of bonfires and beach fires after a large brush fire on Dallas Road. (Black Press Media file photo)
In this file photo, an Amazon.com package awaits delivery from UPS. (AP Photo/Paul Sakuma, File)
In this file photo, an Amazon.com package awaits delivery from UPS. (AP Photo/Paul Sakuma, File)