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How to celebrate Black History Month in Victoria this February

From cemetery tours and museum exhibits to keynote speeches and panel discussions, here are seven events to learn more about Black history this month!

Questions remain surrounding changes to graduated licensing program

Initially, the changes were set to take effect in early 2026. With that timeline delayed until the summer, many questions still remain.

Approximately 300 gather downtown in march of solidarity with Iranians

The march, in protest of the Iranian government's brutal crackdown on protests, started at Centennial Square and ended at the B.C. legislature.

Five Victoria releases to get you away from Spotify, and towards local performers

“Eventide” features twinkling electric guitar that chops and reverberates with Glass’s own enunciation, reminiscent of bands like Explosions in the Sky. It remains a purposely instrumental release, made for the…

For the love of local: A look into Victoria’s local market scene

“You realize that populated in your own city are hundreds of garage studios, metal working studios, people who are knitters … these markets bring them out of the woodwork and…

Saanich plans to update Shelbourne Valley, Quadra McKenzie areas

“We know that the campus supply of housing is inadequate, and that the off campus supply has been inadequate [too]," Murdock said.

Don’t turn away from Gaza

Talk about Gaza, and what's happening there. It's too easy to turn away, and feel that Israel is too far to make a difference.

Is Victoria really a ‘student city?’

Bergen has many advantages for students, ranging from affordable housing to safer nightlife. Sammen, Norway’s student welfare organization, offers a double dormitory for just 3553 NOK (about $489 CAD) per…

‘Food Not Lawns:’ How guerrilla gardeners inspired the next generation of environmental activists

For others, however, guerilla gardening is an anti-colonial act meant to address food security concerns in local communities, and challenge the institutions and systems that decide who is allowed to…

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