Victoria receives an average of 837 mm of rain annually, compared with 1,238 mm in Sooke and 1,593 mm in Vancouver

CBC is a proud returning partner of the Victoria Film Festival – Vancouver Island's largest and longest-running film festival

The City of Fernie's new youth councillor Sophia Becker attended B.C Youth Parliament in Victoria, where she learned the ins and outs of Canadian politics.

A mother killer whale whose calf died more than two weeks ago has recently been spotted still carrying the newborn's carcass in waters off Victoria.

The annual Festival of Trees Victoria raised $145,000 for the BC Children’s Hospital Foundation, bringing the total raised since the Bay Centre began hosting the event to over $1.6 million.

Vancouver, a bustling west coast seaport in British Columbia, is among Canada’s densest, most ethnically diverse cities. Surrounded by mountains and the Pacific Ocean, Vancouver is renowned for its natural beauty and outdoor activities.

The rich and diverse talents of British Columbia filmmakers will be on vivid display in the National Film Board of Canada (NFB) selection at the 2025

A Quebec-based retailer known for its line of chocolates and shops with ice cream parlours serving up decadent treats is set to expand in British Columbia and is prepping to open a new franchise location in Vancouver this year. Chocolats Favoris will double its B.C. presence this year when it opens at 14 Water St in Gastown.

Victoria Residential Builders Association's annual Crystal Ball Housing Forecast takes optimistic view of local housing market

Renters in Canada may welcome news of declining average rents, but those eyeing Victoria may face a different reality. The average asking rent for residential properties across Canada dropped by 3.2 per cent in 2024,

Despite the national downward trend, Victoria continues to see rent increases across all unit types. The average rent in the city reached $2,362 at the end of 2024, reflecting a three per cent overall increase. Studio apartments saw an eight per cent rise, while two-bedroom units jumped four per cent.

With its natural beauty, low population density and high-quality health care, Canada is an attractive retirement destination for older Americans. Although Canadian winters may be