On a chill January day, off and on shore at Whirly Bay in Metchosin, Canadian Army divers work alongside German counterparts in a series of drills that date back to 1979. This marks the third consecutive year Exercise Roguish Buoy landed in Greater Victoria, with divers from across Canada, United Kingdom, Latvia, Germany and the […]

Victoria is calling out the province, while putting in added cash, for Canada Day festivities at a time when our sovereignty is under threat. In the draft budget for 2026, the city has $110,800 allocated for July 1 festivities. With the number far lower than previous years – the 2025 budget was just over $400,000

Emerald Pig reports they have found retired secret agents, but we still need to find a troubled young couple The Emerald Pig Theatrical Society is holding auditions for an upcoming show, Suburban Standoff. The auditions are happening on Feb. 2 at 7 p.m. at the South Bonson Community Centre (10932 Barnston View Rd. Pitt Meadows).

Those in Victoria looking for a romantic night out this Valentine’s Day don’t have far to travel. Greater Victoria boasts the best place for a romantic dinner out in B.C., according to OpenTable data sourced from diners themselves. The Dining Room at The Butchart Gardens leads the platform’s Top 100 Romantic Restaurants for 2026. Victoria