Victoria 
Christmas – Winter Holiday Getaway Ideas in British Columbia
Planning for the holidays isn’t always easy. And, these plans are often stressful. Remove the stress, work, or difficulty out of holiday planning with a few ideas… Read more »
Health Canada Seeks Input on Proposed Lithium-Ion Battery Rules
Health Canada is asking the public and a wide range of stakeholders to weigh in as it considers new rules for lithium-ion batteries and the consumer products… Read more »
CBSA Proposes Ending Border Check-In for Connecting International Travellers
The federal government is looking to streamline how international travellers move through Canadian airports, and it’s asking the public for input before making any changes. The Canada… Read more »
What to See and Do at the 2025 Edition of Magical Christmas Experience at Butchart Gardens
Step into a holiday fantasy at The Butchart Gardens, where the magic of Christmas takes over, transforming the landscape into a luminous display of festive lights and… Read more »
Buy Made in Canada This Christmas: 15 Holiday Gift Ideas
No matter the type of holiday gifts on your list, there is likely an all-Canadian company with a few options for you. By ‘all-Canadian,’ this means that the company is owned by Canadians, while their products are also manufactured here.
New B.C. Rules Restrict Employer Sick Note Requests, Effective Immediately
British Columbia has introduced new employment standards regulations that restrict when employers can request sick notes, a move aimed at reducing administrative burdens for health-care professionals and… Read more »
New Remembrance Day Stamp Pays Tribute to Sikh Soldiers in Canadian History
Canada Post has released a new Remembrance Day stamp paying tribute to Sikh soldiers who served with courage and distinction, many of whom were long overlooked in… Read more »
Majority of British Columbians Say Cowichan Title Ruling Could Harm Reconciliation Efforts
A recent B.C. Supreme Court decision granting the Cowichan Tribes Aboriginal title over parts of Richmond has sparked significant public concern, with most residents fearing it could… Read more »
2025 Christmas & Holiday Activities in and Around Victoria – Santa Claus Parades, Lights, and Holiday Events
A list of Christmas events in and around Victoria including children’s events, Santa Claus Parade, Christmas lights, carols, theatre, and other holiday events. Contents Christmas Lights &… Read more »
Wendy’s Marks 50 Years in Canada with Bull’s-Eye BBQ Cheeseburger
Wendy’s Canada is expanding its burger lineup with a new limited-time offering that emphasizes bold flavours and locally sourced ingredients. The Bull’s-Eye BBQ Cheeseburger will be available… Read more »
Health Canada Says Thousands Incorrectly Approved for Canadian Dental Care Plan
Health Canada has acknowledged an administrative error affecting a small number of participants in the Canadian Dental Care Plan (CDCP), which provides affordable dental services to millions… Read more »
How Canada’s Health Care Compares to Other Universal Systems: High Spending, Poor Access
A new study from the Fraser Institute reports that Canada spends more on health care than most other high-income countries with universal systems, but has fewer medical… Read more »
15 Haunted Places and Ghost Stories in British Columbia
The time of year has come when we are surrounded by images of witches, skeletons, monsters, and, of course, ghosts! There is no other fitting time of… Read more »
Canadian Tire Reports Customer Data Breach Affecting SportChek, Mark’s and Other Brands
Canadian Tire Corporation has identified a data breach affecting customer information in one of its e-commerce databases. The company says the unauthorized activity occurred on October 2,… Read more »
Things to Do This Halloween in Victoria – 2025
A list of family Halloween activities, haunted houses & adult Halloween events/parties in and around Victoria.
25 Fall Getaways in British Columbia
British Columbia offers so many opportunities to escape and enjoy the outdoors during the fall months that you may have a hard time choosing where you will go. The beautiful colors of the autumn are on display no matter where you look, and outdoor activities still abound during the cooler months. This is a great moment to take a time out from life in general and step into the beauty that nature has on display everywhere in the province.
A&W Canada Introduces New Plant-Based Burger Nationwide
A&W Canada has added another vegetarian option to its menu, unveiling the A&W Plant-Based Burger across the country. The new burger was created in the company’s own… Read more »
Malahat SkyWalk to Host Four Winds Indigenous Culture Celebration Marking Truth and Reconciliation Weekend
Malahat SkyWalk, in partnership with Malahat Nation, will present Four Winds, a two-day gathering dedicated to Indigenous culture and art on September 27 and 28. The event… Read more »
IKEA Canada Marks 40 Years of Swedish Meatball With New Menu Launch
IKEA Canada will introduce a new menu in late fall 2025 to mark the 40th anniversary of its Swedish meatball, a dish first created in 1985 by… Read more »
Chipotle Canada Brings Back Carne Asada for Limited Time
Chipotle Mexican Grill will reintroduce Carne Asada to its menu in Canada and the United States beginning Thursday, September 4. The steak option will be available at… Read more »
Harvey’s Launches Limited-Time Spicy Menu
Canadian fast-food chain Harvey’s has rolled out a new limited-time menu built around Crispy Jalapeños, available at participating locations from August 25 through October 26. The “Smokin’… Read more »
Canada Spends $92.5 Billion on Debt Interest; Outpaces Health Transfers and Child Care Funding
Canadians are set to see a growing share of government budgets directed toward debt interest payments, according to a new study from the Fraser Institute. For 2024/25,… Read more »
CFIA: Dubai Chocolates Recalled Due to Salmonella Contamination
Several varieties of Pistachio & Knafeh Milk Chocolate have been pulled from shelves across British Columbia, Ontario, and Quebec after tests linked them to a Salmonella outbreak… Read more »
Angus Reid Survey Finds Majority of Canadians Seek More Proof on Kamloops Burial Claims
Four years after the Tkʼemlúps te Secwépemc First Nation revealed ground-penetrating radar results pointing to 215 possible graves at the former Kamloops Indian Residential School, Canadians remain… Read more »