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Touchdown Pacific was more of a fumble than a highlight play

Touchdown Pacific was the first professional football game ever held on Vancouver Island, but Victoria wasn't ready for it.

¡Que Viva México! Festival Mexicano brings vibrant movement to Victoria’s Inner Harbor

As temperatures soared from July 13–14, Victoria’s Ship Point hosted the annual Festival Mexicano.

One of Victoria nightlife’s most beloved events of the year declares: Indie Sleaze is back, baby!

If I wear my Raybans from 2007 and dance really hard… will 2024 just go away? It’s 10 p.m. on a Thursday night in Victoria, B.C. and at Hermann’s Upstairs,…

What’s behind the surge in snorkelling?

The low-cost sport is a colourful adventure and lesson in conservation –– and it’s becoming more popular. But why?
Fat Sisters Vintage

Fat Sisters Vintage: Victoria’s first plus size consignment store

Fat Sisters Vintage has a wonderful, welcoming atmosphere the moment you step through the door with bright, colourful clothes.
Thrifty Foods

Sleep-deprived students upset at Thrifty Foods late-night renovations 

Drilling, hammering, and other construction noise at Thrifty Foods is keeping Tuscany Village residents up at all hours.
Cherry blossoms

Cherry blossom trees bloom earlier than usual in Victoria this year

This year Victoria's cherry blossom trees blossomed a week earlier than usual — and their preemptive arrival might be cause for concern. 
Tombo Victoria

Is Tombo Eats worth the hype?

Tombo Eats is the newest cafe/bakery/restaurant that just launched in Victoria. The eatery’s motto is “good food, made here.”

The Greater Victoria municipalities, ranked

The Capital regional district encompasses 13 municipalities. Here’s the ultimate (and completely subjective) ranking of our municipalities. 

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