Victoria

George Morrison climbs aboard a teacher’s pickup to load up the food the school community at Oak Bay High collected for the Mustard Seed’s food network. (Christine van Reeuwyk/News Staff)

Greater Victoria charities see soaring demand for food and housing

Newcomers and students top the list

  • Nov 3, 2023
George Morrison climbs aboard a teacher’s pickup to load up the food the school community at Oak Bay High collected for the Mustard Seed’s food network. (Christine van Reeuwyk/News Staff)
Neeraj Grewal, centre manager, with Heather Brazier, Victoria Youth Clinic board chair, at the new Foundry Victoria location on Yates Street. (Ella Matte/News Staff)

Foundry Victoria expands offerings to serve region’s youth

New location nearly double the size of previous space to support expanded care teams

Neeraj Grewal, centre manager, with Heather Brazier, Victoria Youth Clinic board chair, at the new Foundry Victoria location on Yates Street. (Ella Matte/News Staff)
HeliJet CEO Danny Sitnam (right) shows Premier David Eby a model of an electric aircraft HeliJet has ordered, which is expected to be the first of its kind in Canada, during an event in Victoria on Oct. 31. (Jake Romphf/News Staff)

B.C. to get Canada’s first electric helicopter-like aircraft

HeliJet announces its advanced air mobility goals in Victoria

HeliJet CEO Danny Sitnam (right) shows Premier David Eby a model of an electric aircraft HeliJet has ordered, which is expected to be the first of its kind in Canada, during an event in Victoria on Oct. 31. (Jake Romphf/News Staff)
More people are paying for Victoria real estate in cash. (Canadian Press photo)

‘Big jump’ in people who are paying cash for pricey Victoria real estate

Unclear what’s motivating it, says expert

More people are paying for Victoria real estate in cash. (Canadian Press photo)
There are more cars on the road in 2022 than in 2017. (Black Press Media file photo)

Number of vehicles on Greater Victoria roads has jumped significantly: CRD

But the number of households without a vehicle also went up

There are more cars on the road in 2022 than in 2017. (Black Press Media file photo)
There are more cars on the road in 2022 than in 2017. (Photo courtesy of Save Old Growth)

Number of vehicles on Greater Victoria roads has jumped significantly: CRD

But the number of households without a vehicle also went up

There are more cars on the road in 2022 than in 2017. (Photo courtesy of Save Old Growth)
This RV is being advertised as a “one-bedroom” rental. (Screenshot/Facebook Marketplace)

‘Utterly depressing’: $1K Victoria 1-bedroom rental actually just an RV

Renter cries foul about amount charged for an RV

This RV is being advertised as a “one-bedroom” rental. (Screenshot/Facebook Marketplace)
Police made 20 arrests in relation to thefts at one downtown Victoria store over three days in October. (Black Press Media file photo)

Police make 20 theft arrests over 3 days at downtown Victoria store

Enforcement project responded to concerns from local businesses

Police made 20 arrests in relation to thefts at one downtown Victoria store over three days in October. (Black Press Media file photo)
Dylan Foss outside his Vic West building that’s set to be redeveloped. (Jake Romphf/News Staff)

Developer clarifies move-out date after Victoria tenants got improper notice

Letter told residents they had less than three months to leave building set for redevelopment

Dylan Foss outside his Vic West building that’s set to be redeveloped. (Jake Romphf/News Staff)
A HeliJet helicopter was struck by lightning and damaged during a flight from Vancouver to Victoria on Oct. 24. Nobody on board was injured as the aircraft landed safely at its destination. (File photo)

Passenger hauling helicopter struck by lightning lands safely in Victoria

14 people aboard aircraft when lightning broke off rear rotor, made instruments go dark

A HeliJet helicopter was struck by lightning and damaged during a flight from Vancouver to Victoria on Oct. 24. Nobody on board was injured as the aircraft landed safely at its destination. (File photo)
A rendering of the now complete supportive housing building that will serve young adults experiencing or at risk of homelessness. (Courtesy of BC Housing)

48-unit Victoria building opens for young homeless adults

Site includes education, employment and other support services

A rendering of the now complete supportive housing building that will serve young adults experiencing or at risk of homelessness. (Courtesy of BC Housing)
Esquimalt will host some of the province’s best speedskating at an Oct. 28 event. (B.C. Games photo)

Esquimalt rink set to host B.C.’s best speedskaters

Event set for Oct. 28

  • Oct 21, 2023
Esquimalt will host some of the province’s best speedskating at an Oct. 28 event. (B.C. Games photo)
Victoria catering company Toque was closed earlier this year. (Pexels photo illustration)

Island chef who shuttered catering giant sued for ‘cold’ wedding food

B.C. Civil Resolution Tribunal rejects case, leaves door open to it being refiled

Victoria catering company Toque was closed earlier this year. (Pexels photo illustration)
A 42-year-old has been charged for a fire, set in diapers at the Nanaimo Walmart, that closed the store for five days and caused tens of thousands of merchandise items, including food, to be tossed in the garbage. (News Bulletin file photo)

Victoria arson suspect accused of diaper burning at Nanaimo Walmart

Edwin Singh faces new charges over a fire that caused $2 million in damage

A 42-year-old has been charged for a fire, set in diapers at the Nanaimo Walmart, that closed the store for five days and caused tens of thousands of merchandise items, including food, to be tossed in the garbage. (News Bulletin file photo)
A Victoria resident was set to run out of medication that keeps her from feeling suicidal. (Pexels photo)

Victoria patient told to wait 16 days for prescription to not feel suicidal

Woman blames doctor shortage for lack of available appointments

A Victoria resident was set to run out of medication that keeps her from feeling suicidal. (Pexels photo)
Andrea Zonnis is organizing the Intuitive Arts Festival, which will be held at the Leonardo Da Vinci Centre from Nov. 4 to 5. (Brendan Mayer/News Staff)

Victoria’s premier psychic showcase to return in ‘full force’

Intuitive Arts Festival will feature over 44 exhibitors

Andrea Zonnis is organizing the Intuitive Arts Festival, which will be held at the Leonardo Da Vinci Centre from Nov. 4 to 5. (Brendan Mayer/News Staff)
A Victoria councillor wants restrictions on where people can use drugs to go further than what B.C. is proposing. This file photo shows pictures of loved ones, who died from toxic drugs, outside the Ministry of Health office during an International Overdose Awareness day event in Victoria. (Jake Romphf/ News Staff)

Victoria delays vote on expanding B.C.’s public drug use bans

Councillor pushing more restrictive policies than what province announced

A Victoria councillor wants restrictions on where people can use drugs to go further than what B.C. is proposing. This file photo shows pictures of loved ones, who died from toxic drugs, outside the Ministry of Health office during an International Overdose Awareness day event in Victoria. (Jake Romphf/ News Staff)
Feet protruding from a pile of leaves had a Victoria Facebook group debating whether they were part of Halloween decorations or belonged to a dead animal. (Courtesy of Tracy Mildenberger)

Halloween decor or raccoon no more: Mystery feet stimulate Victoria debate

Comical comment section demanded answers about what was protruding from a pile of leaves

Feet protruding from a pile of leaves had a Victoria Facebook group debating whether they were part of Halloween decorations or belonged to a dead animal. (Courtesy of Tracy Mildenberger)
Craigdarroch Castle will host two theatre performances this fall. (Courtesy of Craigdarroch Castle)

Murder mystery improv, solo Frankenstein coming to Victoria castle

Performances include classically trained actor, award-winning theatre company

Craigdarroch Castle will host two theatre performances this fall. (Courtesy of Craigdarroch Castle)
Greater Victoria’s average vacant rental units were priced at 33-per-cent more than occupied units in the same buildings in 2022. The B.C. government says it isn’t looking at bringing in vacancy price controls despite calls from various groups and local governments across the province. (Jake Romphf/News Staff)

Vacancy controls rejected as Greater Victoria rents surge between tenancies

Groups and municipalities across B.C. call on the government to regulate the rent hikes

Greater Victoria’s average vacant rental units were priced at 33-per-cent more than occupied units in the same buildings in 2022. The B.C. government says it isn’t looking at bringing in vacancy price controls despite calls from various groups and local governments across the province. (Jake Romphf/News Staff)