Día de Muertos brings colour and culture to Central Saanich
Families and friends gathered in Saanichton on Oct. 31 to celebrate Día de Muertos
Victoria News · Oct 31, 2026Read the update
VICTORIA, BRITISH COLUMBIA / THE LOCAL EDITIONSaturday, October 31, 2026
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Local stories, plans worth making,
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Across the neighbourhoods.
Arts & culture
Matisse to Ansel Adams, Wosk Collection adds wonder to Art Gallery of Greater Victoria
Into the Wosk Collection: Discovery & Wonder opens at the Art Gallery of Greater Victoria Nov. 7
Community
Improv whodunit takes audiences through Victoria’s iconic Craigdarroch Castle
Inspired by Agatha Christie, Murder on Paper Street takes place throughout Craigdarroch Castle
Community
‘They were built forever’: Behind the overnight move of a 114-year-old Oak Bay home
Jim Connelly has spent 38 years in the house-moving business, where no two relocations are quite the same
Community
Nearly 380 Greater Victoria bus trips cancelled amid overtime ban
An ongoing labour dispute is disrupting bus service across Greater Victoria
Public safety
Update: Victoria police arrested man who pled guilty to child sexual offences
James Richardson failed to appear for his sentencing hearing on Oct. 29
MAKE A LITTLE ROOM IN YOUR CALENDAR
A date with your city.
Oct31
Persian Halloween Party
Oct 31, 2026 · 8:00 p.m. Pacific · Through Oct 31, 2026 · 11:30 p.m. Pacific · Victoria Edelweiss Club, 108 Niagara Street, Victoria, BC V8V 1E9, Victoria, BC
Eventbrite — public Victoria listingsNov4
Island Design Excellence Award Ceremony
Nov 4, 2026 · 5:30 p.m. Pacific · Through Nov 4, 2026 · 9:00 p.m. Pacific · United Commons (formerly First Metropolitan), 932 Balmoral Road, Victoria, BC V8T 1A8, Victoria, BC
Eventbrite — public Victoria listingsNov6
FLEETWOOD MAC ~ ABBA Tribute Concert with DREAMS ~ ARRIVAL Victoria
Nov 6, 2026 · 7:30 p.m. Pacific · Through Nov 6, 2026 · 9:30 p.m. Pacific · The Roxy, 2657 Quadra Street, Victoria, BC V8T 2A3, Victoria, BC
Eventbrite — public Victoria listingsNov8
Gregory Gourdet & Corbin Mathany - Pacific Northwest Dinner Series
Nov 8, 2026 · Ugly Duckling Dining & Provisions, 543 Fisgard Street, Victoria, BC V8W 1R3, Victoria, BC
Eventbrite — public Victoria listingsNov26
RRU Changemakers Speakers Series - Lital Marom
Nov 26, 2026 · 7:00 p.m. Pacific · Victoria Conference Centre, 720 Douglas Street, Victoria, BC V8W 3M7, Victoria, BC
Eventbrite — public Victoria listingsDec11
The Victoria Rock Choir
Dec 11, 2026 · 7:30 p.m. Pacific · Through Dec 11, 2026 · 9:30 p.m. Pacific · United Commons (formerly First Metropolitan), 932 Balmoral Road, Victoria, BC V8T 1A7, Victoria, BC
Eventbrite — public Victoria listingsTimes are local to Victoria (Pacific). Confirm current details with the organizer. Browse the calendar
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