Greater Victoria

A show cow revels in the attention of a visitor to the Saanich Fair. (Black Press Media file photo)

Five things to do in Greater Victoria this weekend

Find some thrills at the fairgrounds or just watch your ship come in

A show cow revels in the attention of a visitor to the Saanich Fair. (Black Press Media file photo)
Rifflandia’s The Park festival runs from Sept. 15 to 17 at Royal Athletic Park. (Black Press Media file photo)

‘Splifflandia’: Victoria’s Rifflandia offering cannabis delivery with the music

There will be an online ordering system and onsite delivery at annual music festival

Rifflandia’s The Park festival runs from Sept. 15 to 17 at Royal Athletic Park. (Black Press Media file photo)
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)
Ryder Hesjedal (left), who the Tour de Victoria is named after, at the start line alongside five-year-old Michael Greenway for the 60-kilometre race on Saturday (Aug. 19). (Bailey Moreton/News Staff)

Racers young and old line up for Tour de Victoria

Cyclists taking part in various lengths of races

Ryder Hesjedal (left), who the Tour de Victoria is named after, at the start line alongside five-year-old Michael Greenway for the 60-kilometre race on Saturday (Aug. 19). (Bailey Moreton/News Staff)
The nominator took a chance photographing the Lansdowne Road walkway that captured the most votes in the #JankyJune contest. (Courtesy Walk on Victoria)

‘It looks like a curb’: Saanich sidewalk voted the worst in photo contest

#JankyJune second-place finisher is a slender slip of pavement wrapped around an Oak Bay tree

The nominator took a chance photographing the Lansdowne Road walkway that captured the most votes in the #JankyJune contest. (Courtesy Walk on Victoria)
Tam Kung Temple is open daily to the public from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. (Photo Ella Matte/News)

Canada’s oldest Chinese temple in Victoria throws fundraiser for repairs

Built in 1912, Tam Kung Temple working to fund a $650,000 restoration

Tam Kung Temple is open daily to the public from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. (Photo Ella Matte/News)
A billboard announces the benefits of Proterra ZX5 battery-powered electric buses as one is parked at a bus stop, Feb. 2, in downtown Miami. Proterra says it is seeking Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection from a federal court in Delaware. A statement on Proterra’s website Monday, Aug 7, said that it intends to maintain normal operations and will file motions with the court to use existing capital to keep funding operations, including paying employees, vendors and suppliers. (AP Photo/Wilfredo Lee, File)

10 electric buses on tap for Victoria despite bankruptcy protection

Business building BC buses sharpens its focus ‘as a leading EV battery technology supplier’

A billboard announces the benefits of Proterra ZX5 battery-powered electric buses as one is parked at a bus stop, Feb. 2, in downtown Miami. Proterra says it is seeking Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection from a federal court in Delaware. A statement on Proterra’s website Monday, Aug 7, said that it intends to maintain normal operations and will file motions with the court to use existing capital to keep funding operations, including paying employees, vendors and suppliers. (AP Photo/Wilfredo Lee, File)
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)
Veterans Affairs Minister Ginette Petitpas Taylor and Joseph ‘Larry’ Gollner, retired brigadier-general and president of the BC Afghanistan Memorial Society, lay a wreath at Victoria’s B.C. Afghanistan Memorial on National Peacekeepers’ Day. (Brendan Mayer/News Staff)

Greater Victoria marks National Peacekeepers’ Day

Esquimalt’s events will include a Hercules plane flyby

Veterans Affairs Minister Ginette Petitpas Taylor and Joseph ‘Larry’ Gollner, retired brigadier-general and president of the BC Afghanistan Memorial Society, lay a wreath at Victoria’s B.C. Afghanistan Memorial on National Peacekeepers’ Day. (Brendan Mayer/News Staff)
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)
Saanich police were informed at around 10:30 a.m. Monday (Aug. 7) that the cougar was in the 1200 block of Judge Place. (Pixabay stock photo)

Cougar spotted near Saanich’s Playfair Park

Police are warning people in the area to be cautious

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Saanich police were informed at around 10:30 a.m. Monday (Aug. 7) that the cougar was in the 1200 block of Judge Place. (Pixabay stock photo)
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)
Naomi Morrell, aka Scream Soda, powers through the Denmark team at the Junior Roller Derby World Cup – held in Valence, France from July 28 to 30. (Courtesy of Darren Stehr/derbyphotos.ca)

Victoria teen captains Canada to bronze at Junior Roller Derby World Cup

Naomi Morrell said she is thrilled with the experience, but sad it was over so quickly

Naomi Morrell, aka Scream Soda, powers through the Denmark team at the Junior Roller Derby World Cup – held in Valence, France from July 28 to 30. (Courtesy of Darren Stehr/derbyphotos.ca)
Ground support services and ride event coordinator Larry Sheets helps Victoria Flying Club visitors exit the B-17 bomber Sunday (July 30). (Brendan Mayer/News Staff)

Second World War planes take flight at Victoria Flying Club

Visitors were able to fly in B-17 and B-25 bombers

Ground support services and ride event coordinator Larry Sheets helps Victoria Flying Club visitors exit the B-17 bomber Sunday (July 30). (Brendan Mayer/News Staff)
Premier David Eby told reporters Friday (July 28) recent issues with BC Ferries which lead to significant delays and confusion for travellers are ‘not acceptable’ and he stressed the need to make improvements and the government’s continued support for the Crown corporation during a call with leadership earlier in the day. (Justin Samanski-Langille/News Staff)

‘Not acceptable’: Premier speaks with BC Ferries after travel chaos

Eby told leadership they must do everything possible, and government there to help

Premier David Eby told reporters Friday (July 28) recent issues with BC Ferries which lead to significant delays and confusion for travellers are ‘not acceptable’ and he stressed the need to make improvements and the government’s continued support for the Crown corporation during a call with leadership earlier in the day. (Justin Samanski-Langille/News Staff)
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 James Way Causeway, built in 1903, gives an up-close view of boats in the inner harbour. (Samantha Duerksen)

International immigration pacing Capital Region’s population jump: report

Region’s fertility rate remains one of the lowest in Canada

The James Way Causeway, built in 1903, gives an up-close view of boats in the inner harbour. (Samantha Duerksen)
Cougar sightings in Sooke have spiked, prompting conservation officials to warn residents. (Shutterstock.com)

Baby boom brings rise in cougar sightings

Conservation group urges caution in woods this summer

Cougar sightings in Sooke have spiked, prompting conservation officials to warn residents. (Shutterstock.com)
An aerial photo of Victoria International Airport on May 28. (Bailey Moreton/News Staff)

Driest first six months ever in Greater Victoria to start 2023

From January to June, 222.3 millimetres of rain fell at Victoria International Airport

An aerial photo of Victoria International Airport on May 28. (Bailey Moreton/News Staff)
The Victoria Foundation’s annual Community Grants Program supports registered charities and other qualified groups whose work benefits community well-being within the capital region. (Pixabay)

Victoria Foundation distributes a record $4.9M to nearly 200 organizations

The record donations are a part of the Victoria Foundation’s Community Grants Program

The Victoria Foundation’s annual Community Grants Program supports registered charities and other qualified groups whose work benefits community well-being within the capital region. (Pixabay)