Community

Victoria boasts banana-growing weather, but don't eat the fruit

Victoria banana tree stretches 17 feet, won't bear fruit

Oct 10, 2024 5:40 AM Read more >

Witches swap brooms for paddleboards on Thetis Lake

Third annual Witch’s Paddle event draws more than a hundred paddling witches ahead of Halloween

Oct 7, 2024 8:18 AM Read more >

Fire Prevention Week in Victoria: test fire alarms before it's 'too late'

The City of Victoria and local assistant fire chief give three 'simple actions' to stay on top of fire safety

Oct 6, 2024 5:29 AM Read more >

QUIZ: How much do you know about beer and wine?

The fall season is a time for wine and beer festivals

Oct 6, 2024 4:50 AM Read more >

Dodd's dishes up dinner for Thanksgiving at Victoria's Our Place

Community comes out to serve up hot Thanksgiving dinner at Our Place

Oct 5, 2024 5:31 AM Read more >

Newly notorious Youbou elk named for Metchosin singer-songwriter

‘May he live long and make many mini elks’: Jesse Roper (the human one)

Oct 4, 2024 5:42 AM Read more >

PHOTOS: Colwood Halloween pirates plunder pantries, purses for food bank

The Bowers have been planning, building, growing and crafting for their spooky fundraising display since June

Oct 3, 2024 5:00 PM Read more >

High school senior wants to reignite Victoria's climate movement

Climate activism ahead of B.C. election aims to give youth more say in decision-making

Oct 3, 2024 4:50 PM Read more >

Island chef's dreams of zero-waste restaurant start with Canadian contest

Victoria chef Stefan Armand is the only B.C. competitor in the 2024-2025 San Pellegrino Young Chef Academy

Oct 3, 2024 2:19 PM Read more >

New Outdoor Recreation Council of BC toolkit launched

The Outdoor Recreation Council of BC (ORCBC) is launching a new resource, a comprehensive toolkit.

Oct 3, 2024 2:04 PM Read more >