Victoria News

Victoria News is a local newspaper based in Victoria, British Columbia, Canada. It focuses on providing coverage of community news, sports, business updates, job opportunities, and various events happening in the area. The publication keeps residents informed about important issues and happenings in Victoria.

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CMHC predicts better times on the way for B.C. home sellers and renters - Greater Victoria News

2 months ago | vicnews.com | Wolf Depner

CHMC predicts higher housing prices, vacancy rates on the way due to construction, interest and immigration trends
Father of murdered Victoria real estate agent leads 16th Walk for Justice - Greater Victoria News

2 months ago | vicnews.com

The Feb. 2 walk will start at Saanich Municipal Hall at 10 a.m.
Orca advocates sue federal ministers over lack of action on endangered whales

2 months ago | vicnews.com | Rochelle Baker

By Rochelle Baker, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter CANADA'S NATIONAL OBSERVER For a second time, the world watched as Tahlequah, an endangered southern resident killer whale, struggled to keep her dead newborn calf afloat in the Salish Sea.
Report states Indigenous tourism sector falling short of recovery goals

2 months ago | vicnews.com | Sam Laskaris

By Sam Laskaris, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter WINDSPEAKER.COM The good news is that there is growing demand for Indigenous tourism across Canada. But the not-so-good news is the industry is still falling short of post-COVID recovery goals according to a report released on Jan. 23 by the Conference Board of Canada (CBOC) and the Indigenous Tourism Association of Canada (ITAC).
Defence cites self-defence in Prince George machete attack trial

2 months ago | vicnews.com | Bob Mackin

By Bob Mackin, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter PRINCE GEORGE CITIZEN The lawyer for one of the men accused in a machete attack on a resident of a Prince George motel in August 2022 told a B.C. Supreme Court judge on Thursday, Jan. 30 that his client acted in self-defence. Dakota Rayn Keewatin, 31, and Kerridge Andrew Lowley, 49, were charged with break and enter and aggravated assault after the Aug. 11, 2022 incident at the Econo Lodge City Centre Inn.
B.C. filmakers capture 2 years of Okanagan wildfires

2 months ago | vicnews.com | Madeline Dunnett

By Madeline Dunnett, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter THE DISCOURSE Husband and wife team Nova Ami and Velcrow Ripper live and breathe storytelling through documentaries. A decade ago, after working on various solo projects, the two began collaborating on films that hone in on the complexities of the climate crisis, with their latest sharing stories of communities in the Okanagan Valley from two wildfire seasons.
Crown closing its case in Prince George hotel room machete attack

2 months ago | vicnews.com | Bob Mackin

By Bob Mackin, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter PRINCE GEORGE CITIZEN A Crown prosecutor told a B.C. Supreme Court judge on Tuesday, Jan. 28 that a victim's testimony and video evidence demonstrate beyond a reasonable doubt that two men should be found guilty of committing aggravated assault and break and enter at a Prince George motel almost two and a half years ago.
B.C. winter backcountry travel boom feeds need to be Avy Savvy

Jan 23, 2025 | vicnews.com | Madeline Dunnett

By Madeline Dunnett, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter THE DISCOURSE Are you planning on going backcountry skiing or snowboarding this winter? You're not the only one. There has been a huge increase in winter backcountry recreation since the COVID-19 pandemic began according to Jan Neuspiel, director of Island Alpine Guides, based in the Vancouver Island community of Cumberland. "Like so many things in the outdoors, the pandemic was a big bump," Neuspiel said.
Judge cites concussions sentencing ex-CFLer for assaulting B.C. police officer

Jan 23, 2025 | vicnews.com | Bob Mackin

By Bob Mackin, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter PRINCE GEORGE CITIZEN A provincial court judge in Prince George suggested a history of concussions contributed to a a former BC Lions player beating a highway patrol officer almost two years ago. Robert Charles Waite, 67, was originally charged with aggravated assault and two counts of assaulting a peace officer. Waite pleaded guilty to the lesser charge of assaulting a peace officer causing bodily harm and was sentenced Jan.
Tofino weaving Nuu-chah-nulth culture into its tourism package

Jan 23, 2025 | vicnews.com | Nora O'Malley

By Nora O'Malley, Local Journalism Initiative Reporter HA-SHILTH-SA There's a clear effort underway to weave First Nations culture into Tofino's lucrative tourism economy. In November 2024, Island Coastal Economic Trust (ICET) announced a $180,000 project investment with IISAAK OLAM Foundation towards building a commercial art space and carving facility at Naa'Waya'Sum Gardens (formerly the Tofino Botanical Gardens).