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Established in 2012, Victoria Buzz has emerged as the premier destination for local news and updates on various happenings in the Victoria area and beyond. It has quickly become the trusted source for all things related to Victoria and Vancouver Island.

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Dowler Place transitional housing proves a success despite pushback

6 days ago | victoriabuzz.com | Curtis Blandy

Four months in, and Victoria’s recently opened transition housing is proving to be a success. Last June, SOLID Outreach and the City of Victoria announced a new transitional housing space to be located at 2155 Dowler Place. The SOLID-run site began operating as a transitional housing space in January, and has seen 29 individuals come through their facility to find more permanent housing in just four months.
Victoria council sends proposal for 12-storey ‘monolithic’ downtown hotel back to applicant

6 days ago | victoriabuzz.com | Curtis Blandy

Victoria’s city council has opted not to approve an application to construct a 12-storey hotel on the site of the historic, burnt down Plaza Hotel. Instead, the City staff will have to go back to the applicant and work with them to amend the application so it adheres to current guidelines, bylaws and policies.
CEO of Nanaimo’s Hullo fast ferry service steps down as company looks to grow

1 week ago | victoriabuzz.com | Curtis Blandy

Nanaimo’s fast ferry service, operated by Vancouver Island Ferry Company (VIFC), have announced their CEO, Alastair Caddick, will be stepping down to allow the company to grow. In the short time Hullo has been offering a ferry service between Nanaimo and downtown Vancouver, they have been able to establish themselves, now operating 14 daily sailings.
BC pharmacare advocates call on Prime Minister Carney to finish what Trudeau started

1 week ago | victoriabuzz.com | Curtis Blandy

A BC organization advocating for universal, public pharmacare, AccessBC, is calling on the newly elected prime minister to commit to expanding Canada’s pharmacare legislation. AccessBC is a grassroots group that succeeded in advocating for free prescription contraception in BC, and now works to see the same thing accomplished in other provinces and territories. Last year, the Canada Pharmacare Act (Bill C-64) was passed, with initial coverage of contraceptives and diabetes medications.
Wildfire on small island off the shores of East Sooke has been put out

1 week ago | victoriabuzz.com | Curtis Blandy

The only active wildfire on Vancouver Island is now out. Earlier this week, a wildfire was spotted on a small island in the Juan de Fuca Strait, just off of East Sooke Regional Park. The island is called Secretary Island, and the wildfire that took over the small piece of land was first discovered on Monday, May 5th.
Victoria psych-rockers hope to sell out Capital Ballroom for sophomore album release

1 week ago | victoriabuzz.com | Curtis Blandy

Earth Freaks, a local Victoria band, are swinging for the fences and have booked the Capital Ballroom for their sophomore album release on Thursday May 15th. They are a psychedelic rock band who are known for their fuzzed out riffs that really channel the spirit of the 60s with a modern, west coast twist. Earth Freaks have a slough of special treats for the crowd at this monumental gig—they have planned a special psychedelic light show, as well as several special performances by special guests.
Langford’s Bacon, Beer and Bourbon Festival next event to announce pause this year

1 week ago | victoriabuzz.com | Curtis Blandy

Similar to the Great Canadian Beer Festival and the Langford Beer Festival, the Bacon, Beer and Bourbon Festival has announced it will be “pressing pause” on this year’s event. According to festival organizer Dave Bain, tariffs and the ongoing Canada-US trade war are the primary reasons for the event’s 2025 cancellation—especially considering whisky has to be produced in Kentucky to be considered bourbon.
‘There’s something for everyone’: Rifflandia reveals lineup for this year’s festival

1 week ago | victoriabuzz.com | Curtis Blandy

The much-anticipated day has arrived! Rifflandia has officially announced their lineup for 2025’s festival. This year’s lineup includes several international giants, some nostalgic juggernauts and an array of Canadian talent of all genres. “It’s our 15th year, and we’re doing it better than ever—whether you’re here for the throwbacks, the club beats, or the indie gems, there’s something for everyone in this year’s lineup,” wrote a Rifflandia spokesperson in a media release.
VicPD seek witnesses and video in suspected vehicle arson on Johnson Street

1 week ago | victoriabuzz.com | Curtis Blandy

VicPD are looking for witnesses and video footage following a suspected arson that occurred on Johnson Street late last month. On April 24th, shortly after 4:15 a.m., police were called to assist the firefighters with a vehicle fire, involving a black GMC Sierra in the 1000-block of Johnson Street. Following the incident, VicPD hopes to speak with anyone who may have seen or heard something in the area.
Former Royal Roads instructor and police officer admits to five instances of sexual misconduct

1 week ago | victoriabuzz.com | Curtis Blandy

The Office of the Police Complaint Commissioner (OPCC) has concluded the public hearing of Keiron McConnell, who had been accused of several instances of sexual misconduct throughout his career. During his hearing, McConnell admitted he was guilty of sexually harassing five women, whom he had a position of power over—both while as an instructor at several post-secondary institutions, including Royal Roads University, and as an officer with the Vancouver Police Department (VPD).