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First in a series of fall storms set to drench Victoria, batter Bella Coola
Much of Vancouver Island faces a rainfall warning up to 120 mm
VICTORIA, BRITISH COLUMBIA / THE LOCAL EDITIONThursday, November 5, 2026
Victoria, BC news & local updates
Catch up on local headlines for Victoria, British Columbia, Canada, with publication dates and original reporting links. Public sources are checked daily.
Community
Victoria, CRD work extends bike route closures on Galloping Goose
Closure expected in place until spring 2027
Community
Pacific Fleet’s newest ship sails into Victoria waters Friday
HMCS Robert Hampton Gray will be officially commissioned Nov. 16
Community
Writer who honed culinary teaching skills in Victoria cooks up kitchen manual
Khalil Akhtar launches inaugural foodie book How to Eat with Your Hands: Roti Shoti and Other Ways to Settle In
Public safety
UVic student rebuilds after Victoria fire claims home, beloved cat
Samten Stobbe lost nearly everything in the Oct. 24 fire, including her cat and musical instruments
Community
Victoria Jazz Society surpasses $250K fundraising goal
More than $271,000 has been pledged to help sustain live music programming in Victoria
Community
Lockdown at Victoria elementary school lifted following reported threat
Victoria police say there is no imminent public safety risk following a reported threat near a school
Community
Man who beat wife to death with a hammer denied request for parole in Victoria
James Shortreed, 71, indicated connections to AA members in Victoria who would support him
Public safety
Police seize cache of drugs, shotgun in Langford house search
West Shore RCMP seized drugs and a gun while executing a search warrant in Langford on Oct. 22.
Public safety
Oak Bay Police impound vehicle after driver fails two breathalyzer tests
The motorist was also issued a 90-day immediate roadside prohibition
Community
Developers unveil vision for 17-storey hotel at prominent downtown Victoria site
The proposed Westholme Hotel would bring 198 rooms to a site developers say is 'really just a hole in the ground,' but the project has yet to go before city council
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Blue-green algae advisories expanded to Lower Thetis and Durrance lakes
Advisories remain active for Prior, Elk and Beaver lakes as health officials urge visitors to keep pets on leash
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Time shift: Greater Victoria should plan for dark days ahead
The latest sunrise of the year in Victoria is Dec. 31 at 9:05 a.m
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Victoria residents can ‘leaf’ the lawn clean 3 ways
City allows for bagged pick up – only leaves and in clear bags – through Dec. 11
Community
Dance Victoria archives find new home at UVic
An open house on Nov. 19 will give the public a chance to explore the collection and learn about its new home
Community
Saanich educator believes children ‘learn best through play’ earning national nod
Meera Bandechha builds environments where children explore, question and connect at Park Lane Preschool
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Victoria runner ‘Crazy Legs’ conquers all six Marathon Majors at 76
After injuries threatened to derail his Berlin Marathon, Joseph Camilleri finished a journey that began in Boston in 2018
Community
Chihuahua with something to prove? Grizzlies want your dog in Colwood
Ten dogs will take to the rink for a 'Pup Race' at the Victoria Grizzlies Nov. 20 game against Cowichan
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Missing Person Found
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE November 3, 2026 File: 26-46423 Victoria, B.C. – Mark, who was listed as a missing person by the Victoria Police Department, has been found safe. We respectfully ask you to remove any posts or photos related to the file…
Community
Victoria walk raises $29,000 for women and children fleeing abuse
The Night Light Walk, by Royal LePage, raised funds The Cridge Transition House and outreach services
Community
Juan de Fuca Search and Rescue takes on 4 tasks in 3 days
The final callout of the weekend had the trained volunteers heading to Botanical Beach for a hiker with a lower leg injury.
Community
Man handed 7.5 year sentence for 2017 Oak Bay machete attack
Kaspar Handspiker pled guilty after attacking a house sitter with a machete
Public safety
MISSING: Victoria police worry over ‘vulnerability’ of 53-year-old man last seen leaving a taxi
Man last seen leaving a taxi in the 700-block of Bay Street
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