Victoria Times Colonist

The Times Colonist serves as the primary regional news source for Victoria and Vancouver Island. Its editorial mission is to provide comprehensive coverage of civic life in British Columbia’s capital region, with a strong emphasis on municipal governance, provincial politics, public policy, and issues affecting Vancouver Island communities. The Times Colonist has received numerous journalism awards at both provincial and national levels, particularly for investigative reporting.

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Last updated date: September 2026

Location:

Victoria, Canada

Year the organization
started publishing:

1980

Languages:

English

Type of coverage:

Local

Area of coverage:

Victoria

Type of content produced by theme:

Education

Environment

Politics

Sports

Lifestyle

Health and well-being

Entertainment and culture

Law and crime

Society and human rights

Entrepreneurship

Economy and finance

Ethnic minorities

Refugees

Migration

Journalism genres:

Interviews and reporting

Information services

Opinion

Investigative journalism

Journalism coverage types and techniques:

Data journalism

Engaged, community-driven or participatory journalism

Tech platforms and other mediums used:

Website

Newsletter

Founders

Female:

Male:

Founders:

N/A

Directors:

Team

Full-time employees:

Part-time employees:

Freelancers or consultants:

Volunteers:

Organization tax status:

For-profit

All revenue sources reported by media leaders:

Grants

Advertising

Audience support / reader revenue

Grants from local and national government, and other connected governmental institutions or entities

Local advertising sold by own team

Event sponsorships

Memberships

The primary source of revenue reported by media leaders:

Advertising

Others revenue sources:

None , Print subscriptions, Classifieds

Why is this profile included?

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Victoria Times Colonist

Content

Management and team

Founders

Team

Business structure and revenue sources