Events

<div>British Columbia’s provincial government is pitching repairs to B.C. Place for hosting the 2026 FIFA World Cup as much needed and a way for the venue to hold more events in the future, but isn’t able to give a specific figure about what the needed renovations could cost. A worker cleans a door handle at B.C. Place stadium, in Vancouver, B.C., Thursday, March 12, 2020. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darryl Dyck</div>

B.C. Place upgrade needed to keep pulling in biggest events: Popham

Tourism and sports minister sats repairs needed, details and costs still to be determined

 

What term was given when online content creators were honoured by Time in 2006? (Black Press file photo)

QUIZ: A tribute to Time Person of the Year recipients

Each year, Time designates an individual, group, object or concept as its Person of the Year

 

Winter Wonderland lane celebrates the Christmas holiday shopping season in Sidney B.C. (Samantha Duerksen/Black Press Media)

Sidney holiday event round-up

A look at special Greater Victoria events happening in December

 

Connor Smyth will host a New Years Eve dance party on Dec. 31 at Qualicum Beach Community Hall. (Submitted photo)

10-year-old Vancouver Island DJ plans New Year’s Eve party for charity

Profits from DJ Connor’s event will go to Society of Organized Services

Connor Smyth will host a New Years Eve dance party on Dec. 31 at Qualicum Beach Community Hall. (Submitted photo)
A 2022 performance of Stars on Ice. (Courtesy Stars on Ice)

Stars on Ice Tour glides into Victoria at Save-On-Foods Memorial Centre

The tour brings the best of current, future and past figure skating champions

A 2022 performance of Stars on Ice. (Courtesy Stars on Ice)
Aerial view of the tents set up for riders at the Crofton Ball Fields. (Photo by Dave Silver)

BC Bike Race to descend on Island communities for 2024 events

Network of single track trails attracts riders from around the world

Aerial view of the tents set up for riders at the Crofton Ball Fields. (Photo by Dave Silver)
In the world of magic, a young illusionist named Vitaly has taken it upon himself to rekindle the flames of wonder. (Andrew Gerard Photo)

Magic that stunned Penn & Teller coming to Saanich school

Vitaly featured at UVic

  • Nov 19, 2023
In the world of magic, a young illusionist named Vitaly has taken it upon himself to rekindle the flames of wonder. (Andrew Gerard Photo)
The first Ukrainian Arts and Culture Celebration featured traditional Ukrainian dancing, music and art at the Ukrainian Cultural Centre, April 15. The Society is hosting a similar fundraising event titled the Sunflowers for Ukraine Concert on Oct. 15, 2023. (Hollie Ferguson/News Staff)

Ukrainian society in Victoria celebrates 45 years with Oak Bay event

Over 55 Ukrainian performers, including those the organization helped flee from the war in Ukraine, will perform at fundraiser

The first Ukrainian Arts and Culture Celebration featured traditional Ukrainian dancing, music and art at the Ukrainian Cultural Centre, April 15. The Society is hosting a similar fundraising event titled the Sunflowers for Ukraine Concert on Oct. 15, 2023. (Hollie Ferguson/News Staff)
Leah Schulting, executive director of the South Okanagan Canadian Mental Health Association hands out medals at the Penticton Pickleball for Mental Health on Sunday. (Monique Tamminga Western News)

Penticton Pickleball for Mental Health a smashing success, raises over $30K

Around 170 pickleball athletes from across B.C. participated in weekend event

Leah Schulting, executive director of the South Okanagan Canadian Mental Health Association hands out medals at the Penticton Pickleball for Mental Health on Sunday. (Monique Tamminga Western News)
People asked to walk, cycle, run or anything else they can think of to get moving. (Black Press Media file photo)

Greater Victoria Do the Loop wants you moving for unhoused youth

Money raised to help local society

  • Sep 12, 2023
People asked to walk, cycle, run or anything else they can think of to get moving. (Black Press Media file photo)
Jayden Hargreaves (middle), 18, is this year’s ambassador for the Vancouver Island Walk & Roll for MDC at Courtenay’s Airpark on Sept. 23. Photo courtesy of Denise Hargreaves

Annual walk for muscular dystrophy returning to Vancouver Island

The Walk & Roll for Muscular Dystrophy Canada will be hosted in the Comox Valley

Jayden Hargreaves (middle), 18, is this year’s ambassador for the Vancouver Island Walk & Roll for MDC at Courtenay’s Airpark on Sept. 23. Photo courtesy of Denise Hargreaves
A previous One Wave gathering celebrates strengths and success of North and South Pacific Peoples through song and dance. (Don Craig)

One Wave South Pacific Feast set to sweep away Victoria residents

Event at Cook Street centre

  • Sep 9, 2023
A previous One Wave gathering celebrates strengths and success of North and South Pacific Peoples through song and dance. (Don Craig)
Check out Ribfest from Friday to Sunday in Esquimalt. (Jessica Williamson/Black Press Media) Check out Ribfest from Friday to Sunday in Esquimalt. (Jessica Williamson/Black Press Media)

Esquimalt filled with great barbecue as Ribfest returns all weekend

Ribbers competing for prizes

  • Sep 7, 2023
Check out Ribfest from Friday to Sunday in Esquimalt. (Jessica Williamson/Black Press Media) Check out Ribfest from Friday to Sunday in Esquimalt. (Jessica Williamson/Black Press Media)
Splash of Light will feature fire dancers. (Photo submitted/Austin Moloughney)

This Esquimalt fire event will light up the night

Fire dancers are part of the Splash of Light event

  • Sep 2, 2023
Splash of Light will feature fire dancers. (Photo submitted/Austin Moloughney)
Square dancing has seen a renaissance. (Black Press Media file photo)

Greater Victoria residents invited to learn square dancing at free events

Events in Colwood and Saanich

  • Aug 28, 2023
Square dancing has seen a renaissance. (Black Press Media file photo)
The Vancouver Island Exhibition returns this coming weekend, Aug. 25-27, to the Beban Park fairgrounds. (News Bulletin file photo)

VIEX set to liven up Nanaimo’s fairgrounds

Vancouver Island Exhibition happens Friday to Sunday, Aug. 25-27

The Vancouver Island Exhibition returns this coming weekend, Aug. 25-27, to the Beban Park fairgrounds. (News Bulletin file photo)
Ted Siebert works on his sculpture during the Quality Foods Sand Sculpting Competition on July 16 in Parksville. (Kevin Forsyth photo)

Parksville Beach Festival an economic and social driver for community

Information being collected for new economic study

Ted Siebert works on his sculpture during the Quality Foods Sand Sculpting Competition on July 16 in Parksville. (Kevin Forsyth photo)
The Cadboro Bay Festival featured fun activities for the whole family. (Brendan Mayer/News Staff)

PHOTOS: Cadboro Bay Festival brings family fun to Saanich

The festival featured games, information displays, music and food

The Cadboro Bay Festival featured fun activities for the whole family. (Brendan Mayer/News Staff)
The Torquemasters Auto Extravaganza, with the Sidney, B.C. backdrop. (Ken Coward/Contributed to Black Press Media)

Sidney getting torqued for annual extravaganza for hot rod lovers

From brand-new Corvettes to classic hot rods, Torquemasters has something for everyone to enjoy

The Torquemasters Auto Extravaganza, with the Sidney, B.C. backdrop. (Ken Coward/Contributed to Black Press Media)
The City of Colwood has started the shift of major events away from the Esquimalt Lagoon to Royal Beach, starting with the Eats and Beats Beach Party. (Justin Samanski-Langille/News Staff)

Greater Victoria city looks to create its own version of Granville Island

Colwood’s Eats and Beats Beach Party kicks off the shift this weekend

The City of Colwood has started the shift of major events away from the Esquimalt Lagoon to Royal Beach, starting with the Eats and Beats Beach Party. (Justin Samanski-Langille/News Staff)