1+ hour, 19+ min ago   (148+ words) Published 6:10 pm Saturday, August 22, 2026 The sights and sounds of Langford’s agricultural past took centre stage on Saturday as the Luxton Heritage Festival welcomed the community to the Luxton Fairgrounds. The free, family-focused event offered visitors a chance to learn about…...

11+ hour, 29+ min ago   (391+ words) Published 8:00 am Saturday, August 22, 2026 The horizons of Victoria Theatre’s scope expanded further with a group of theatre companies and collectives gathering to celebrate the artistic community in the city. Organized by Victoria Theatre Collective, the first-ever Spotlight Awards were held…...

4+ day, 22+ hour ago   (123+ words) Published 9:00 pm Monday, August 17, 2026 The 10th annual Vancouver Island Western Heritage Association Bulls, Broncs & Barrels event was a sold-out show for 2026 at the Coombs Rodeo Grounds. Known as the “biggest little Western event on Vancouver Island,” it featured ladies barrel racing…...

1+ week, 3+ hour ago   (243+ words) Published 3:32 pm Saturday, August 15, 2026 Knights, performers and costumed revelers transformed Banfield Park into a medieval-inspired gathering on Saturday as the Victoria Renaissance Faire returned for its second year. Hundreds of people attended the faire throughout the day, many dressed in…...

1+ week, 2+ day ago   (207+ words) Published 1:30 pm Thursday, August 13, 2026 Greater Victoria will take centre stage this fall as Netflix’s new teen drama Crew Girl brings the region’s most iconic spots to audiences around the globe. With the trailer released Aug. 12, keen-eyed viewers may have already…...

1+ week, 2+ day ago   (231+ words) Published 5:45 am Thursday, August 13, 2026 By Peninsula News Review staff The Salish Sea Lantern Festival will bring art, light, music and community together in Sidney on Aug. 22. The free, family-friendly festival will take place at Beacon Park beginning at 6:30 p.m., featuring live…...

1+ week, 4+ day ago   (748+ words) Published 5:00 pm Tuesday, August 11, 2026 Bif Naked knows exactly what it means to start over. On Saturday (Aug. 15), the Canadian punk-rock icon will bring her hard-won perspective to Langford as the headliner for SoberFest. Taking over Starlight Stadium, the festival is…...

2+ week, 2+ hour ago   (297+ words) Published 5:03 pm Saturday, August 8, 2026 Families filled Fred Milne Park on Saturday, Aug. 8, as the Sooke Music Festival wrapped up its 11th year with a free day of music, activities and community. The festival’s final day featured family-focused activities including bounce castles…...

2+ week, 2+ day ago   (234+ words) Published 4:00 pm Thursday, August 6, 2026 By Victoria News staff Cat lovers will have another chance to enjoy feline antics on the big screen as Oscilloscope Laboratories’ Cat Video Fest returns to The Vic Theatre Aug. 8 and 9. The annual event features a…...

3+ week, 3+ day ago   (193+ words) Published 5:45 am Wednesday, July 29, 2026 The annual festival takes place on Aug. 15 and 16 across Saanich, Central Saanich and North Saanich. (Kelly Schaecher and Mark Taylor/Submitted) Flavour Trails, a Peninsula-wide festival celebrating local food and agriculture, is returning for its 20th year…...