Screenshot of the Victoria Buzz website
Founded in 2012, Victoria Buzz is dedicated to delivering timely news, engaging stories and insightful content for locals. A hub for what’s happening in Greater Victoria, the digital media site features local news, including stories about the environment, housing, crime, transportation and sports. Its lifestyle coverage includes reporting on food and drinks, the arts, the outdoors, as well as business and “offbeat” stories. The outlet also provides information services such as a local events calendar and business directory. Its content is available online, via e-mail newsletter and via social media.

Source: SembraMedia

Last updated date: September 2026

Location:
Victoria, Canada
Year the organization
started publishing:
2012
Languages:
English
Type of coverage:
Hyperlocal
Area of coverage:
Victoria, BC

Content

Type of content produced by theme:
Environment
Politics
Sports
Lifestyle
Health and well-being
Entertainment and culture
Law and crime
Entrepreneurship
Journalism genres:
Interviews and reporting
Information services
Journalism coverage types and techniques:
Breaking news
Curated/aggregated content
Tech platforms and other mediums used:
Website
Newsletter
Social media platforms
Twitter
Tiktok

Management and team

Founders

Female:
0
Male:
1
Founders:
Mike Kelly
Directors:

Team

Full-time employees:
0
Part-time employees:
0
Freelancers or consultants:
0
Volunteers:
0

Business structure and revenue sources

Organization tax status:
For-profit
All revenue sources reported by media leaders:
Advertising
Branded content or native advertising
Local advertising sold by own team
Event sponsorships

Why is this profile included?

This media outlet is part of our directory because it meets SembraMedia’s inclusion criteria: it produces original content, serves the public interest, and works with independence and transparency. This profile was developed using information provided directly by the media outlet, through surveys or interviews. We aim to keep the information current, but SembraMedia does not guarantee its accuracy or completeness, and recommends verifying any key details with the media organization.

In SembraMedia we use own and third party cookies for analytical purposes that allow us to track, monitor and analyze your browsing and behavior to make improvements to the product based on the analysis made, as well as own technical cookies that allow the proper functioning of the website. You can accept all cookies by clicking the "Accept" button or configure or reject their use by clicking "Reject". More information in the Privacy and Cookies Policy.