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Wind, rain, and ruin: Iconic wilderness trails limp into summer after storm season

1 week ago | capitaldaily.ca | Rochelle Baker

IndigenousNewsBased on facts either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. Weather damage raises issue of how much 'climate-proofing' (and funding) Island's west coast will needGet the news and events in Victoria, in your inbox every morning. Thank you! Your submission has been received!Oops! Something went wrong while submitting the form. Windfalls, landslides and washouts.
Events happening in Greater Victoria this June

2 weeks ago | capitaldaily.ca | Amelia Acedo

EventsNewsBased on facts either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. Summer kicks off in style with outdoor festivals, farmers markets, foodie events, and family-friendly fun all across Greater Victoria. Get the news and events in Victoria, in your inbox every morning. Thank you! Your submission has been received!Oops! Something went wrong while submitting the form.
Celebrate culture and community at Awakening Chinatown 2025

2 weeks ago | capitaldaily.ca | Amelia Acedo

EventsNewsBased on facts either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. Check out the lion dances, calligraphy, fortune telling, Chinese opera, and more at this annual festival. Get the news and events in Victoria, in your inbox every morning. Thank you! Your submission has been received!Oops! Something went wrong while submitting the form.
Your 2025 guide to Victoria’s farmers markets

3 weeks ago | capitaldaily.ca | Amelia Acedo

CommunityNewsBased on facts either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. Fresh produce, local artisans, and community vibes—here’s where to shop local this season. Get the news and events in Victoria, in your inbox every morning. Thank you! Your submission has been received!Oops! Something went wrong while submitting the form.
Moviegoers petition city to keep downtown movie experiences

3 weeks ago | capitaldaily.ca | Mark Brennae

BusinessNewsBased on facts either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. If both theatres were to close, it would leave the IMAX in the Royal BC Museum as the lone multi-screen theatres screening major releases, and Silver City at Tillicum the closest multiplex cinema. Get the news and events in Victoria, in your inbox every morning. Thank you! Your submission has been received!Oops! Something went wrong while submitting the form.
Victoria YMCA-YWCA moving to Bay Centre

1 month ago | capitaldaily.ca | Mark Brennae

HealthNewsBased on facts either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. The new Y won’t have a pool, gymnasium, or any racquet sport courts, something Gent estimates 10-15% of the membership usesGet the news and events in Victoria, in your inbox every morning. Thank you! Your submission has been received!Oops! Something went wrong while submitting the form.
Understanding government: What keeps Canada democratic-and independent?

1 month ago | capitaldaily.ca | Tyler Olsen

Federal Election 2025ExplainerProvides context or background, definition and detail on a specific topic. Canada's constitutional democracy gives the Prime Minister significant powers—but also provides limitations on that power. Get the news and events in Victoria, in your inbox every morning. Thank you! Your submission has been received!Oops! Something went wrong while submitting the form. This story first appeared in the Fraser Valley Current newsletter. Democracy isn’t inherently permanent.
Want to hold an event here? There are rules

1 month ago | capitaldaily.ca | Mark Brennae

ProtestsExplainerProvides context or background, definition and detail on a specific topic. Event organizers can’t drive poles or stakes into the ground and if their event is to go longer than two hours, they may have to provide portable toilets. Get the news and events in Victoria, in your inbox every morning. Thank you! Your submission has been received!Oops! Something went wrong while submitting the form.
Mother’s Day events in Greater Victoria 2025

1 month ago | capitaldaily.ca | Amelia Acedo

EventsNewsBased on facts either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. From creative workshops and artisan markets to special brunches and lunches, there are plenty of ways to celebrate the mother figure in your life. Get the news and events in Victoria, in your inbox every morning. Thank you! Your submission has been received!Oops! Something went wrong while submitting the form.
BC Supreme Court upholds first-ever jail sentence for man who killed 2 black bears in his Tofino backyard

1 month ago | capitaldaily.ca | Nora O'Malley

A black bear sow and her cubs wander the shores of Clayoquot Sound. Photo: Jérémy Mathieu via Ha-Shilth-SaA black bear sow and her cubs wander the shores of Clayoquot Sound. Photo: Jérémy Mathieu via Ha-Shilth-SaCrimeNewsBased on facts either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. The man shot a nursing mother bear with four arrows and its young cub while they were 15 feet up a tree.