Jordan Cunningham

The small volunteer department on Pender Island has become an unlikely social media success story, using humour, creativity, and pop culture references to spread fire safety awareness far beyond the Gulf Islands.

In tee-ball, keeping score is more of a suggestion than a rule. Nobody really loses, nobody really wins, and most of the players seem perfectly fine with that.

The laid-back atmosphere along Victoria's waterfront is quickly giving way to race-day excitement as sailors from both sides of the border prepare for the 81st Swiftsure International Yacht Race.

For legendary music producer David Foster, Victoria has always been more than just his hometown.

In a career spanning more than 600 games and 10 Grey Cups, it came to a fitting end in a rare "home" game.

A late night boating incident on Prospect Lake could have ended in tragedy, save for quick actions by a young man and neighbours.

The Peninsula Football Club U-14 Girls are preparing for the BC Premier League semifinals this weekend, carrying a ridiculous 22-1 record and enough confidence to make a reporter feel deeply inadequate.

For nearly six decades, Gauthier was the face of the Odeon Theatre on Yates Street, greeting patrons, selling tickets, and recommending films. In many ways he was as much a part of the movie-going experience as the films themselves.

As communities across Southern Vancouver Island prepare for the 2026 municipal elections, electoral organizations – often referred to as slates or civic parties – are becoming increasingly common.

It's one of Victoria's most enduring urban legends.