r/VictoriaBC • • 29d ago

Note From r/VictoriaBC Mods | Election Season 2026 is Upon Us!

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Hello everyone, happy double election season 2026!

With both municipal & provincial elections approaching in under a month, this sub will be (and already is) inundated with political content. Please review the following regarding political content in the sub during election season.

  • Be civil & decent to each other, even when in disagreement. Political season is a great time to practice the virtue of disagreeing without being disagreeable. In other words, to respond to an argument rather than attacking someone's character. We will remove content and give out bans when appropriate to keep the discussion civil and constructive.
  • Political posts should be linked to an official, legitimate news outlet or publication. Please avoid self-made political posts, social-media screenshots, rants/raves, etc. There is no lack of political news content, and we'd like to keep discussion based around legitimate coverage to help mitigate the spread of misinformation, and to minimize redundancy.
  • Mind the municipal & provincial distinction re: relevancy to Victoria. We encourage folks to post provincial political content over at r/BritishColumbia and to focus on municipal issues here at r/VictoriaBC. As local & provincial politics do overlap, some provincial content may be appropriate this sub, but in general please keep political content focused on Victoria & region.
  • Posts that break the 'No Editorialized Headlines' rule will be removed regardless of the content or engagement prior to removal. When posting an article, the post title should match the article's headline exactly. Any editorialization, whether intentional or not, will result in the removal of that post.
  • Help us out by reporting rule-breaking content. If you think a post or comment breaks the rules, please report it so we can review the content. Keeping in mind the next rule...
  • Please don't abuse the report function. Disagreement is not a reportable offence - please utilize the downvote button if you disagree with a post or comment. Misusing the report feature breaks Reddit-wide rules, and we report all users who abuse the report function which can lead to site-wide restrictions to one's Reddit account. Thank you for not misusing the report function, we appreciate it.
  • Avoid low-effort posts & comments. We've heard it all before. Save those low-effort one liners for Thanksgiving dinner or Twitter. We'll remove low-effort content in our efforts to maintain civil discourse.
  • No AI-generated content. Any post or comment suspected of being generated by AI will be removed.

The sub's safety & crowd-control features have also been turned up to help filter out content from bots, newer accounts, trolls, brigaders, etc. If you have content removed that you think shouldn't have been, please message the mods and we will review it when we can.

Thanks everyone!

-r/VictoriaBC mod crew


r/VictoriaBC • • 10h ago

RIP Jesse Adams

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1.1k Upvotes

I’m just gutted by this horrendous news. Jesse was a true warrior for dogs and cats. Such a monumental loss for the animals, the Ukraine, and Victoria too. His heart was bigger than his fear and he walked the talk. May his legacy of love move others to help and may it live on. My heartfelt condolences to his family, friends and loved ones.


r/VictoriaBC • • 13h ago

News Vancouver Island animal rescuer Jesse Adams killed on Ukraine’s front lines

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r/VictoriaBC • • 11h ago

Keep your kitties indoors please 🎃

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293 Upvotes

r/VictoriaBC • • 10h ago

Sharing this about Jesse and his work

207 Upvotes

This person spent time with Jesse saving animals (and people, of course) in Ukraine.
I dunno guys, I'm just really sad about this. He was a hell of a dude.


r/VictoriaBC • • 3h ago

Doerkson denounces white supremacist stunt at B.C. legislature

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r/VictoriaBC • • 4h ago

Does anyone know what’s happening at Uptown

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There’s around a dozen cop cars surrounding a bus, maybe a 75 at the bus stop. And now an ambulance just went in that direction. They got everyone off the bus. I’ve never seen these many cop cars all at once


r/VictoriaBC • • 1d ago

I’m not religious or trans, but this made me tear up. Stay awesome, Victoria.

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4.2k Upvotes

Lutheran church on cedar hill.


r/VictoriaBC • • 17h ago

Controversy Blue Fox Cafe’s $5 sharing charge sparks online backlash in Victoria

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r/VictoriaBC • • 1h ago

City of Victoria warns of aggressive owl on Dallas Road

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r/VictoriaBC • • 5h ago

Question Trick or treating

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We have recently moved to Victoria, James Bay Area, and have two small children. We are also new to Canada from the UK, I’m just wondering what the trick or treating etiquette? Do you only trick or treat places with decorations/pumpkins? Or certain streets?
Any help would be appreciated 🎃


r/VictoriaBC • • 9h ago

Transit / Traffic Alert Douglas St MVAs at Caledonia and at Queens

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54 Upvotes

r/VictoriaBC • • 2h ago

why so many nubo’s?

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can anyone explain why there are 5000 nubo’s of different kinds in victoria? is it a scheme?


r/VictoriaBC • • 7h ago

Question These are considered the most EXPENSIVE Retaurants In Victoria. So which have you eaten at?

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There's a lot of restaurant closures in the past few years but there's still some expensive places that are still open that aren't just for rich fat cats but maybe not a routine place for regular people to eat at unless you want something fancy. According to reviewers, these are considered the most expensive in Victoria. Have you eaten any of these places?

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Marilena Cafe & Raw Bar

The Courtney Room

Janevca Kitchen & Lounge

Ugly Duckling Dining & Provisions

Le Petit Chef

Il Terrazzo

Q at the Empress

JOIE Grillades

Rabbit Rabbit

IL Covo Trattoria

Deep Cove Chalet

ChoBap Sushi Bar


r/VictoriaBC • • 10h ago

Do you have adequate insurance?

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41 Upvotes

Thought I'd post this from someone who has had to get into the gritty details of insurance coverage. Perhaps it's a good idea to check your coverage.


r/VictoriaBC • • 7h ago

C Sweets!!

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Finally found European style hot chocolate.
We saw a recommendation for this wonderful place on Reddit and decided to give it a try. My Wife has been raving about hot chocolate that she had in Spain 20 years ago. They did everything they could to replicate it and they got it bang on. I had a more traditional hot chocolate and I will say as a 59-year-old that that is the best hot chocolate I’ve ever had.

Service and quality are amazing Second to none honestly, you have nothing to lose by trying this place. Also great to support a local business.

I am new to the area. I’ll do my best to describe location. It is in the quality foods on the second floor in the eagle creek plaza


r/VictoriaBC • • 1h ago

Victoria police investigate suspicious encounter involving youth

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Victoria police are searching for a man accused of following a girl and making inappropriate comments during a suspicious encounter near Blanshard Street and Hillside Avenue.

With Halloween approaching, police are encouraging parents and caregivers to discuss personal safety with children before they head out trick-or-treating.

Police said the youth involved in the incident took appropriate steps to protect herself by leaving the situation and returning to safety.

VicPD recommends children travel with friends or trusted adults whenever possible, remain aware of their surroundings and identify safe places to seek help, including nearby businesses or trusted neighbours.


r/VictoriaBC • • 1h ago

Help Me Find Missing! Green Jade Necklace

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Hi all, I lost a green jade necklace sometime around October 16/17th. It's incredibly special to me, as I received it from my great grandmother. If anyone may have found it, I'm absolutely desperate to see it returned. It could be around the Saxe Point area, or may have been located on a bus. Please don't hesitate to reach out if you find it, thank you all!


r/VictoriaBC • • 4h ago

Help Me Find Halloween is coming!!!! Where go!?

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I havent celebrated Halloween in Victoria in a few years the last time i went out was to hermans upstairs! Where are the Halloween parties for adults this year? Whats worth checking out!?


r/VictoriaBC • • 1d ago

Raincoast Dog Rescue

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455 Upvotes

Sad news hearing that Jesse Adams, founder of RainCoast Dog Rescue has passed away in Ukraine on the frontlines. He has made such an enormous and profound impact in animal rescue around the World. Condolences to his family and friends. You will be so greatly missed. Thank you for everything.


r/VictoriaBC • • 12h ago

Hit-and-Run (White Mitsubishi Lancer) at Swartz Bay Ferry Terminal Last Night (Oct 26)

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White Mitsubishi Lancer

If your car was parked at Swartz Bay Ferry Terminal last night and another vehicle hit it, I have video footage of the incident.

I saw a vehicle back into your front bumper and then drive away without stopping.

I've also submitted the footage to ICBC. Feel free to message me if you need a copy of the video for your claim.


r/VictoriaBC • • 14h ago

Imagery A while ago I asked /r/VictoriaBC to put me in touch with mural artists for a time-lapse series I was starting. Here's the second local mural to be featured in the series! "A Swim Through Time" by Austin Knill

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r/VictoriaBC • • 1h ago

Housing & Moving How is it living at The Dalmatian (1021 Johnson St)?

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Title: How is it living at The Dalmatian (1021 Johnson St)?

Hi everyone! My family and I are planning to move into The Dalmatian, and we have a toddler. I have a few questions for current or former residents:

Safety: Any issues with theft, security, or unauthorized visitors?

Smoking and drug use: Any problems around the building or in common areas?

Noise: How loud are the fire trucks and ambulances, especially on the higher floors with windows closed?

Management: Is Pacifica Housing responsive to residents’ concerns?

Our unit is on the 9th floor, facing Yates Street. Any honest feedback or advice would be greatly appreciated. Thank you!


r/VictoriaBC • • 1d ago

White supremacist group on the steps of our legislature

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693 Upvotes

Didn’t take long for the ugliness of racism to surface. Doerkson has condemned it.


r/VictoriaBC • • 9h ago

Event Got pumpkins? Langford fire crews are ready to smash them

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