Read collected City of Victoria news releases, with publication dates and original links. This independent collection is checked daily; follow the City release for full details, later updates and corrections.
VICTORIA, B.C. — Five projects that celebrate and empower youth of African descent in Victoria have each been awarded $5,000. “Our whole community benefits when young people can shape the future of our city,” said Mayor-elect Marianne Alto. “The…
VICTORIA, B.C. — The Victoria Fire Department continues to extinguish the large fire at the former Travellers Inn at 760 Queens Ave. Portions of the building have collapsed and heavy machinery is in use for controlled demolition. Fire crews will…
The City of Victoria is investing in arts and culture spaces that support creativity, connection and a vibrant city. The Cultural Infrastructure Grant supports non-profit organizations to create and improve arts and culture spaces that are safe,…
The preliminary results for the City of Victoria’s 2026 Local Government Election have been tabulated from 12 voting places, five advance voting opportunities, special voting opportunities and mail ballots. Preliminary results are: MAYOR: ALTO,…
UPDATE (3 p.m.): An internet connectivity issue at James Bay Community School is slowing voter check-in and registration.While we work to fix the issue, a free bus service is available to take voters to Crystal Garden to vote and then return to…
The City’s annual leaf collection program starts October 19 and will continue until January. Crews will start leaf collection in your neighbourhood zone on the collection start date (listed below) and will take three to four weeks to complete each…
Victoria has a one-in-three chance of experiencing a damaging earthquake in the next 50 years. The best way to be safe is to get prepared. Join thousands of British Columbians in the Great BC ShakeOut earthquake drill on Oct. 15 at 10:15 a.m. During…
VICTORIA, B.C. — The City has learned of a delay in Canada Post delivering requested mail ballots for the 2026 City of Victoria Local Government Election. Completed mail ballots must be received by the City by 8 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 17, 2026, to…
The City of Victoria will observe the holiday schedule below for Thanksgiving Day. Police, Fire and emergency streets and utility services are available 24/7. Closed on Monday, Oct. 12: City Hall Beacon Hill Park maintenance yard Public Works yard…
VICTORIA, B.C. – The City of Victoria is inviting poets from across the Capital Regional District to apply to become the next poet laureate and youth poet laureate. Each laureate position gives poets a platform to share their work and bring poetry…
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