Grace Lore
@gracealore.bsky.social
MLA for Victoria-Beacon Hill / #bcpoli / Momma to Asher & Eve / PhD / Lover of running & all things #yyj / she/her
Sunday medicine for the heart and mind. So many seals could be heard.
#DYK Tlikwaynung is the Lekwungen name for what we now call Trial Island - a place where there were lots of seals!
Tlikwaynung is an ecological reserve - vernal pools, camas, and Garry oaks.
#DYK Tlikwaynung is the Lekwungen name for what we now call Trial Island - a place where there were lots of seals!
Tlikwaynung is an ecological reserve - vernal pools, camas, and Garry oaks.
February 8, 2026 at 11:01 PM
Sunday medicine for the heart and mind. So many seals could be heard.
#DYK Tlikwaynung is the Lekwungen name for what we now call Trial Island - a place where there were lots of seals!
Tlikwaynung is an ecological reserve - vernal pools, camas, and Garry oaks.
#DYK Tlikwaynung is the Lekwungen name for what we now call Trial Island - a place where there were lots of seals!
Tlikwaynung is an ecological reserve - vernal pools, camas, and Garry oaks.
The Fairfield Repair Care gets a 10/10 from me!
Volunteers fixing your toaster or hairdryer or pants or radio from TV 70s!
Keep things out of the landfill, your money in your pocket, build community!
First Saturday, every other month. See you in April?
#repaircafe #YYJ #VictoriaBC
Volunteers fixing your toaster or hairdryer or pants or radio from TV 70s!
Keep things out of the landfill, your money in your pocket, build community!
First Saturday, every other month. See you in April?
#repaircafe #YYJ #VictoriaBC
February 8, 2026 at 1:27 AM
The Fairfield Repair Care gets a 10/10 from me!
Volunteers fixing your toaster or hairdryer or pants or radio from TV 70s!
Keep things out of the landfill, your money in your pocket, build community!
First Saturday, every other month. See you in April?
#repaircafe #YYJ #VictoriaBC
Volunteers fixing your toaster or hairdryer or pants or radio from TV 70s!
Keep things out of the landfill, your money in your pocket, build community!
First Saturday, every other month. See you in April?
#repaircafe #YYJ #VictoriaBC
Busy week - I meet with parents and teachers across the city to talk education and what our students, and teachers need.
I connected with Fernwood NRG, The Cook Street Activity Centre, Cridge, Transition House, the Allied Health Centre and Primary Care Network, DGV, Pacifica Housing, and Peers!
I connected with Fernwood NRG, The Cook Street Activity Centre, Cridge, Transition House, the Allied Health Centre and Primary Care Network, DGV, Pacifica Housing, and Peers!
February 7, 2026 at 2:33 AM
Busy week - I meet with parents and teachers across the city to talk education and what our students, and teachers need.
I connected with Fernwood NRG, The Cook Street Activity Centre, Cridge, Transition House, the Allied Health Centre and Primary Care Network, DGV, Pacifica Housing, and Peers!
I connected with Fernwood NRG, The Cook Street Activity Centre, Cridge, Transition House, the Allied Health Centre and Primary Care Network, DGV, Pacifica Housing, and Peers!
Next time you're walking through James Bay, stop by Irving Park and check out the plaque honouring Gibbs and remember the long history of Black leadership and contribution here in our city.
February 6, 2026 at 6:59 PM
Next time you're walking through James Bay, stop by Irving Park and check out the plaque honouring Gibbs and remember the long history of Black leadership and contribution here in our city.
More local #VictoriaBC Black history. Meet Mifflin Wistar Gibbs - one of the first Black elected officials in Canada.
He came to Victoria as part of a wave of Black settlers in the 1850s and was a businessman and City Councillor from 1966 to 1869
Learn more this weekend @royalbcmuseum.bsky.social
He came to Victoria as part of a wave of Black settlers in the 1850s and was a businessman and City Councillor from 1966 to 1869
Learn more this weekend @royalbcmuseum.bsky.social
February 6, 2026 at 6:56 PM
More local #VictoriaBC Black history. Meet Mifflin Wistar Gibbs - one of the first Black elected officials in Canada.
He came to Victoria as part of a wave of Black settlers in the 1850s and was a businessman and City Councillor from 1966 to 1869
Learn more this weekend @royalbcmuseum.bsky.social
He came to Victoria as part of a wave of Black settlers in the 1850s and was a businessman and City Councillor from 1966 to 1869
Learn more this weekend @royalbcmuseum.bsky.social
The Other Guise Theatre is a bold, community‑driven company bringing fresh, imaginative performance to Victoria’s arts scene. They spotlight local talent, inventive storytelling & theatre that feels alive, curious, and unexpected.
Their space, open since late last year, is now available to book.
Their space, open since late last year, is now available to book.
February 3, 2026 at 11:08 PM
The Other Guise Theatre is a bold, community‑driven company bringing fresh, imaginative performance to Victoria’s arts scene. They spotlight local talent, inventive storytelling & theatre that feels alive, curious, and unexpected.
Their space, open since late last year, is now available to book.
Their space, open since late last year, is now available to book.
There is so much Black history to learn in this province!
Stop by the inner harbour and then head on over to the Maritime Museum! They have an exhibit on this 1858 history. you’ll find this and so much more B.C. Black History Awareness Sociery
#BCpoli #bchistory #BlackHistoryMonth
Stop by the inner harbour and then head on over to the Maritime Museum! They have an exhibit on this 1858 history. you’ll find this and so much more B.C. Black History Awareness Sociery
#BCpoli #bchistory #BlackHistoryMonth
February 3, 2026 at 7:13 PM
There is so much Black history to learn in this province!
Stop by the inner harbour and then head on over to the Maritime Museum! They have an exhibit on this 1858 history. you’ll find this and so much more B.C. Black History Awareness Sociery
#BCpoli #bchistory #BlackHistoryMonth
Stop by the inner harbour and then head on over to the Maritime Museum! They have an exhibit on this 1858 history. you’ll find this and so much more B.C. Black History Awareness Sociery
#BCpoli #bchistory #BlackHistoryMonth
25+ local cafés, bakeries & restaurants are pouring limited‑edition hot chocolates — from the Empress’s Marshall’s Marshmallow Melt to Pure Lovin’ Chocolate’s Black Forest.
Each drink is unique, delicious, and donates $1 to the BC SPCA Victoria Community Animal Centre.
hotchocolatefestvictoria.com
Each drink is unique, delicious, and donates $1 to the BC SPCA Victoria Community Animal Centre.
hotchocolatefestvictoria.com
February 2, 2026 at 11:23 PM
25+ local cafés, bakeries & restaurants are pouring limited‑edition hot chocolates — from the Empress’s Marshall’s Marshmallow Melt to Pure Lovin’ Chocolate’s Black Forest.
Each drink is unique, delicious, and donates $1 to the BC SPCA Victoria Community Animal Centre.
hotchocolatefestvictoria.com
Each drink is unique, delicious, and donates $1 to the BC SPCA Victoria Community Animal Centre.
hotchocolatefestvictoria.com
When police are involved in a crisis response they need the right tools to respond with compassion, safety, and care.
HealthIM is a digital, evidence-based screening that helps police and health-care providers share critical information in real time.
HealthIM is a digital, evidence-based screening that helps police and health-care providers share critical information in real time.
January 29, 2026 at 7:56 PM
When police are involved in a crisis response they need the right tools to respond with compassion, safety, and care.
HealthIM is a digital, evidence-based screening that helps police and health-care providers share critical information in real time.
HealthIM is a digital, evidence-based screening that helps police and health-care providers share critical information in real time.
House of Savoy is Victoria’s oldest consignment store and proudly women‑owned since day one. A reliable local staple of the circular economy, they give great fashion a second life - and we love celebrating businesses that keep style sustainable and community‑minded.
January 29, 2026 at 5:30 PM
House of Savoy is Victoria’s oldest consignment store and proudly women‑owned since day one. A reliable local staple of the circular economy, they give great fashion a second life - and we love celebrating businesses that keep style sustainable and community‑minded.
Beautiful day with @annekangburnaby.bsky.social
Art, connection, community, education, and culture - they’re essential!
Thanks to Anne, Jenny, Matthew, Grace, Robert, Charlayne, Rhudey, Sue, and sooo many of the other people leading this work and investing in #VictoriaBC
#YYJ #YYJArts
Art, connection, community, education, and culture - they’re essential!
Thanks to Anne, Jenny, Matthew, Grace, Robert, Charlayne, Rhudey, Sue, and sooo many of the other people leading this work and investing in #VictoriaBC
#YYJ #YYJArts
January 28, 2026 at 11:38 PM
Beautiful day with @annekangburnaby.bsky.social
Art, connection, community, education, and culture - they’re essential!
Thanks to Anne, Jenny, Matthew, Grace, Robert, Charlayne, Rhudey, Sue, and sooo many of the other people leading this work and investing in #VictoriaBC
#YYJ #YYJArts
Art, connection, community, education, and culture - they’re essential!
Thanks to Anne, Jenny, Matthew, Grace, Robert, Charlayne, Rhudey, Sue, and sooo many of the other people leading this work and investing in #VictoriaBC
#YYJ #YYJArts
It was a full and important week in community. Connected with grade 10s at Vic High, @greatervichousing, @uvss @tourismvancouverisland, spoke @bclegislature, met with @crd_bc @intrepidtheatre and more.
Most important, stood with and heard from community, friends and family who are loud for Laura
Most important, stood with and heard from community, friends and family who are loud for Laura
January 24, 2026 at 10:21 PM
It was a full and important week in community. Connected with grade 10s at Vic High, @greatervichousing, @uvss @tourismvancouverisland, spoke @bclegislature, met with @crd_bc @intrepidtheatre and more.
Most important, stood with and heard from community, friends and family who are loud for Laura
Most important, stood with and heard from community, friends and family who are loud for Laura
Now open and available in Victoria and across Vancouver Island!!!
1-888-885-8824
9am-7:45pm
Seven days a week!
Access Central connects people to clinical assessment & treatment with one call — because when someone asks for support, time matters.
1-888-885-8824
9am-7:45pm
Seven days a week!
Access Central connects people to clinical assessment & treatment with one call — because when someone asks for support, time matters.
January 24, 2026 at 12:16 AM
Now open and available in Victoria and across Vancouver Island!!!
1-888-885-8824
9am-7:45pm
Seven days a week!
Access Central connects people to clinical assessment & treatment with one call — because when someone asks for support, time matters.
1-888-885-8824
9am-7:45pm
Seven days a week!
Access Central connects people to clinical assessment & treatment with one call — because when someone asks for support, time matters.
Statement on the death of Laura Gover
w/ @dianagibson.bsky.social
Supports are available:
Cridge Centre for the Family
Victoria Women's Transition House
Victoria Sexual Assault Centre
Intimate Images Protection Service
Ending Violence Association of BC
BC Society of Transition Houses
Legal Aid BC
w/ @dianagibson.bsky.social
Supports are available:
Cridge Centre for the Family
Victoria Women's Transition House
Victoria Sexual Assault Centre
Intimate Images Protection Service
Ending Violence Association of BC
BC Society of Transition Houses
Legal Aid BC
January 20, 2026 at 12:58 AM
Statement on the death of Laura Gover
w/ @dianagibson.bsky.social
Supports are available:
Cridge Centre for the Family
Victoria Women's Transition House
Victoria Sexual Assault Centre
Intimate Images Protection Service
Ending Violence Association of BC
BC Society of Transition Houses
Legal Aid BC
w/ @dianagibson.bsky.social
Supports are available:
Cridge Centre for the Family
Victoria Women's Transition House
Victoria Sexual Assault Centre
Intimate Images Protection Service
Ending Violence Association of BC
BC Society of Transition Houses
Legal Aid BC
Christmas is around the corner 🎄 but there’s still time to shop local!
For our final artisan‑market roundup of the year, check out two unique markets happening this Saturday: the Indigenous Pop‑Up Market ✨ and the Punk Market 🧷.
Unique gifts, local makers + community vibes 🎁
Team Lore
For our final artisan‑market roundup of the year, check out two unique markets happening this Saturday: the Indigenous Pop‑Up Market ✨ and the Punk Market 🧷.
Unique gifts, local makers + community vibes 🎁
Team Lore
December 19, 2025 at 11:03 PM
Christmas is around the corner 🎄 but there’s still time to shop local!
For our final artisan‑market roundup of the year, check out two unique markets happening this Saturday: the Indigenous Pop‑Up Market ✨ and the Punk Market 🧷.
Unique gifts, local makers + community vibes 🎁
Team Lore
For our final artisan‑market roundup of the year, check out two unique markets happening this Saturday: the Indigenous Pop‑Up Market ✨ and the Punk Market 🧷.
Unique gifts, local makers + community vibes 🎁
Team Lore
♟️The Galleon Gaming Club is a lively, welcoming community where teens and adults of all backgrounds can come together to relax, connect, and share the joy of gaming.
They're all about creating a space that celebrates play, friendship, and belonging.
Check them out.👇
❤️ Team Lore
They're all about creating a space that celebrates play, friendship, and belonging.
Check them out.👇
❤️ Team Lore
December 19, 2025 at 6:55 PM
♟️The Galleon Gaming Club is a lively, welcoming community where teens and adults of all backgrounds can come together to relax, connect, and share the joy of gaming.
They're all about creating a space that celebrates play, friendship, and belonging.
Check them out.👇
❤️ Team Lore
They're all about creating a space that celebrates play, friendship, and belonging.
Check them out.👇
❤️ Team Lore
Visiting Crosstown!
54 supportive housing units, 100 mixed affordable, commercial space, a YMCA ten dollar a day child care centre, AND a community health clinic under construction. Thank you Cool Aid!
54 supportive housing units, 100 mixed affordable, commercial space, a YMCA ten dollar a day child care centre, AND a community health clinic under construction. Thank you Cool Aid!
December 18, 2025 at 2:05 AM
Visiting Crosstown!
54 supportive housing units, 100 mixed affordable, commercial space, a YMCA ten dollar a day child care centre, AND a community health clinic under construction. Thank you Cool Aid!
54 supportive housing units, 100 mixed affordable, commercial space, a YMCA ten dollar a day child care centre, AND a community health clinic under construction. Thank you Cool Aid!
Reposted by Grace Lore
⚠️ A rainfall warning is in effect, with 40 to 60 mm of rain expected today through this evening.
💨 A wind warning is also in effect, with gusts up to 100 km/h expected this evening until Wednesday morning.
🧰 Secure loose items around your home and watch for fallen tree limbs and other hazards.
💨 A wind warning is also in effect, with gusts up to 100 km/h expected this evening until Wednesday morning.
🧰 Secure loose items around your home and watch for fallen tree limbs and other hazards.
December 16, 2025 at 5:56 PM
⚠️ A rainfall warning is in effect, with 40 to 60 mm of rain expected today through this evening.
💨 A wind warning is also in effect, with gusts up to 100 km/h expected this evening until Wednesday morning.
🧰 Secure loose items around your home and watch for fallen tree limbs and other hazards.
💨 A wind warning is also in effect, with gusts up to 100 km/h expected this evening until Wednesday morning.
🧰 Secure loose items around your home and watch for fallen tree limbs and other hazards.
With the rainy season settling in, it’s the perfect time to cozy up with a good game and good company.
Looking to unwind and spend time with loved ones? Check out Interactivity Board Game Café, a great local spot to make memories and find a new favourite game. 🌧️🎲❤️
Looking to unwind and spend time with loved ones? Check out Interactivity Board Game Café, a great local spot to make memories and find a new favourite game. 🌧️🎲❤️
December 12, 2025 at 12:29 AM
With the rainy season settling in, it’s the perfect time to cozy up with a good game and good company.
Looking to unwind and spend time with loved ones? Check out Interactivity Board Game Café, a great local spot to make memories and find a new favourite game. 🌧️🎲❤️
Looking to unwind and spend time with loved ones? Check out Interactivity Board Game Café, a great local spot to make memories and find a new favourite game. 🌧️🎲❤️
✨ Holiday markets are popping up across Victoria this weekend! Take a peek at the posters below, it’s a great chance to meet local makers, support small businesses, and find gifts made with real heart.
❤️ Team Lore
❤️ Team Lore
November 28, 2025 at 11:00 PM
✨ Holiday markets are popping up across Victoria this weekend! Take a peek at the posters below, it’s a great chance to meet local makers, support small businesses, and find gifts made with real heart.
❤️ Team Lore
❤️ Team Lore
✨ BC Parliament Buildings Light Up
Kick off the holiday season with music, family-friendly activities + the magical lighting of the Parliament Buildings!
📅 Nov 28 | 3:30–6:30 pm 📍 BC Parliament Buildings 🎶 Performances by local choirs & bands. Free for everyone.
❤️ Team Lore
Kick off the holiday season with music, family-friendly activities + the magical lighting of the Parliament Buildings!
📅 Nov 28 | 3:30–6:30 pm 📍 BC Parliament Buildings 🎶 Performances by local choirs & bands. Free for everyone.
❤️ Team Lore
November 28, 2025 at 7:20 PM
✨ BC Parliament Buildings Light Up
Kick off the holiday season with music, family-friendly activities + the magical lighting of the Parliament Buildings!
📅 Nov 28 | 3:30–6:30 pm 📍 BC Parliament Buildings 🎶 Performances by local choirs & bands. Free for everyone.
❤️ Team Lore
Kick off the holiday season with music, family-friendly activities + the magical lighting of the Parliament Buildings!
📅 Nov 28 | 3:30–6:30 pm 📍 BC Parliament Buildings 🎶 Performances by local choirs & bands. Free for everyone.
❤️ Team Lore