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❄️ As part of an Emergency Weather Response, our partners at the Salvation Army ARC are adding 30 extra shelter mats this evening.
📍 Location: 525 Johnson St.
🕗 Hours: Tonight, December 26, 2025, 8 p.m. to 7 a.m.
✅ Co Ed
❎ No pets please
📍 Location: 525 Johnson St.
🕗 Hours: Tonight, December 26, 2025, 8 p.m. to 7 a.m.
✅ Co Ed
❎ No pets please
❄️ As part of an Emergency Weather Response, our partners at the Salvation Army ARC are adding 30 extra shelter mats this evening.
📍 Location: 525 Johnson St.
🕗 Hours: Tonight, December 24, 2025, 8 p.m. to 7 a.m.
✅ Co Ed
❎ No pets please
📍 Location: 525 Johnson St.
🕗 Hours: Tonight, December 24, 2025, 8 p.m. to 7 a.m.
✅ Co Ed
❎ No pets please
December 26, 2025 at 7:32 PM
❄️ As part of an Emergency Weather Response, our partners at the Salvation Army ARC are adding 30 extra shelter mats this evening.
📍 Location: 525 Johnson St.
🕗 Hours: Tonight, December 26, 2025, 8 p.m. to 7 a.m.
✅ Co Ed
❎ No pets please
📍 Location: 525 Johnson St.
🕗 Hours: Tonight, December 26, 2025, 8 p.m. to 7 a.m.
✅ Co Ed
❎ No pets please
❄️ As part of an Emergency Weather Response, our partners at the Salvation Army ARC are adding 30 extra shelter mats this evening.
📍 Location: 525 Johnson St.
🕗 Hours: Tonight, December 25, 2025, 8 p.m. to 7 a.m.
✅ Co Ed
❎ No pets please
📍 Location: 525 Johnson St.
🕗 Hours: Tonight, December 25, 2025, 8 p.m. to 7 a.m.
✅ Co Ed
❎ No pets please
❄️ As part of an Emergency Weather Response, our partners at the Salvation Army ARC are adding 30 extra shelter mats this evening.
📍 Location: 525 Johnson St.
🕗 Hours: Tonight, December 24, 2025, 8 p.m. to 7 a.m.
✅ Co Ed
❎ No pets please
📍 Location: 525 Johnson St.
🕗 Hours: Tonight, December 24, 2025, 8 p.m. to 7 a.m.
✅ Co Ed
❎ No pets please
December 25, 2025 at 10:19 PM
❄️ As part of an Emergency Weather Response, our partners at the Salvation Army ARC are adding 30 extra shelter mats this evening.
📍 Location: 525 Johnson St.
🕗 Hours: Tonight, December 25, 2025, 8 p.m. to 7 a.m.
✅ Co Ed
❎ No pets please
📍 Location: 525 Johnson St.
🕗 Hours: Tonight, December 25, 2025, 8 p.m. to 7 a.m.
✅ Co Ed
❎ No pets please
❄️ As part of an Emergency Weather Response, our partners at the Salvation Army ARC are adding 30 extra shelter mats this evening.
📍 Location: 525 Johnson St.
🕗 Hours: Tonight, December 24, 2025, 8 p.m. to 7 a.m.
✅ Co Ed
❎ No pets please
📍 Location: 525 Johnson St.
🕗 Hours: Tonight, December 24, 2025, 8 p.m. to 7 a.m.
✅ Co Ed
❎ No pets please
December 24, 2025 at 8:12 PM
❄️ As part of an Emergency Weather Response, our partners at the Salvation Army ARC are adding 30 extra shelter mats this evening.
📍 Location: 525 Johnson St.
🕗 Hours: Tonight, December 24, 2025, 8 p.m. to 7 a.m.
✅ Co Ed
❎ No pets please
📍 Location: 525 Johnson St.
🕗 Hours: Tonight, December 24, 2025, 8 p.m. to 7 a.m.
✅ Co Ed
❎ No pets please
✨Happy holidays from the City of Victoria.
City Hall, the Beacon Hill Park maintenance yard and Public Works yard will be closed on December 25, 26 and January 1. The Crystal Pool and Fitness Centre is closed for annual maintenance and will reopen on Dec. 29.
City Hall, the Beacon Hill Park maintenance yard and Public Works yard will be closed on December 25, 26 and January 1. The Crystal Pool and Fitness Centre is closed for annual maintenance and will reopen on Dec. 29.
December 24, 2025 at 6:47 PM
✨Happy holidays from the City of Victoria.
City Hall, the Beacon Hill Park maintenance yard and Public Works yard will be closed on December 25, 26 and January 1. The Crystal Pool and Fitness Centre is closed for annual maintenance and will reopen on Dec. 29.
City Hall, the Beacon Hill Park maintenance yard and Public Works yard will be closed on December 25, 26 and January 1. The Crystal Pool and Fitness Centre is closed for annual maintenance and will reopen on Dec. 29.
The Galloping Goose detour will remain in place until further notice due to safety concerns of a retaining structure.
For more information, visit the CRD's Alerts page:
For more information, visit the CRD's Alerts page:
December 23, 2025 at 5:02 PM
The Galloping Goose detour will remain in place until further notice due to safety concerns of a retaining structure.
For more information, visit the CRD's Alerts page:
For more information, visit the CRD's Alerts page:
UPDATE: As part of an Emergency Weather Response, our partners at the Salvation Army ARC are adding 30 extra shelter mats this evening at 525 Johnson Street.
The City is opening an overnight warming tent in response to recent and forecasted weather conditions in Victoria.
📍 Location: Across the street from Salvation Army ARC
🕗 Hours: Tonight, Saturday, December 20, 8 p.m. to 7 a.m.
📍 Location: Across the street from Salvation Army ARC
🕗 Hours: Tonight, Saturday, December 20, 8 p.m. to 7 a.m.
December 21, 2025 at 12:06 AM
UPDATE: As part of an Emergency Weather Response, our partners at the Salvation Army ARC are adding 30 extra shelter mats this evening at 525 Johnson Street.
The City is opening an overnight warming tent in response to recent and forecasted weather conditions in Victoria.
📍 Location: Across the street from Salvation Army ARC
🕗 Hours: Tonight, Saturday, December 20, 8 p.m. to 7 a.m.
📍 Location: Across the street from Salvation Army ARC
🕗 Hours: Tonight, Saturday, December 20, 8 p.m. to 7 a.m.
December 20, 2025 at 8:21 PM
The City is opening an overnight warming tent in response to recent and forecasted weather conditions in Victoria.
📍 Location: Across the street from Salvation Army ARC
🕗 Hours: Tonight, Saturday, December 20, 8 p.m. to 7 a.m.
📍 Location: Across the street from Salvation Army ARC
🕗 Hours: Tonight, Saturday, December 20, 8 p.m. to 7 a.m.
The City is opening an overnight warming tent in response to recent and forecasted weather conditions in Victoria.
📍 Location: Across the street from Salvation Army ARC
🕗 Hours: Tonight, Friday, December 19, 8 p.m. to 7 a.m.
📍 Location: Across the street from Salvation Army ARC
🕗 Hours: Tonight, Friday, December 19, 8 p.m. to 7 a.m.
December 19, 2025 at 11:37 PM
The City is opening an overnight warming tent in response to recent and forecasted weather conditions in Victoria.
📍 Location: Across the street from Salvation Army ARC
🕗 Hours: Tonight, Friday, December 19, 8 p.m. to 7 a.m.
📍 Location: Across the street from Salvation Army ARC
🕗 Hours: Tonight, Friday, December 19, 8 p.m. to 7 a.m.
The City is opening an overnight warming tent in response to poor weather conditions in Victoria.
📍 Location: 1611 Quadra St./Parking lot at Quadra St. and Mason St.
🕗 Hours: Tonight, 9:30 p.m. to 7 a.m. [Thursday, December 18]
📍 Location: 1611 Quadra St./Parking lot at Quadra St. and Mason St.
🕗 Hours: Tonight, 9:30 p.m. to 7 a.m. [Thursday, December 18]
December 19, 2025 at 5:44 AM
The City is opening an overnight warming tent in response to poor weather conditions in Victoria.
📍 Location: 1611 Quadra St./Parking lot at Quadra St. and Mason St.
🕗 Hours: Tonight, 9:30 p.m. to 7 a.m. [Thursday, December 18]
📍 Location: 1611 Quadra St./Parking lot at Quadra St. and Mason St.
🕗 Hours: Tonight, 9:30 p.m. to 7 a.m. [Thursday, December 18]
The City’s 2026 Draft Budget is ready for YOUR INPUT.
Tell Council how to invest your tax $. Have your say by Fri. Jan. 23.
In writing by:
📧 email
📬 mail or drop off at City Hall
📽️ Or in a pre-recorded video up to 5 min in length.
engage.victoria.ca
Tell Council how to invest your tax $. Have your say by Fri. Jan. 23.
In writing by:
📬 mail or drop off at City Hall
📽️ Or in a pre-recorded video up to 5 min in length.
engage.victoria.ca
December 18, 2025 at 11:22 PM
The City’s 2026 Draft Budget is ready for YOUR INPUT.
Tell Council how to invest your tax $. Have your say by Fri. Jan. 23.
In writing by:
📧 email
📬 mail or drop off at City Hall
📽️ Or in a pre-recorded video up to 5 min in length.
engage.victoria.ca
Tell Council how to invest your tax $. Have your say by Fri. Jan. 23.
In writing by:
📬 mail or drop off at City Hall
📽️ Or in a pre-recorded video up to 5 min in length.
engage.victoria.ca
Notice: Dallas Road closure between Memorial Cresent and St. Charles Street
🚧 Crews are monitoring the storm surge and will implement sidewalk and road closures as required
🚩 Please follow signage and exercise caution in the area
#yyjtraffic
🚧 Crews are monitoring the storm surge and will implement sidewalk and road closures as required
🚩 Please follow signage and exercise caution in the area
#yyjtraffic
December 18, 2025 at 8:51 PM
Notice: Dallas Road closure between Memorial Cresent and St. Charles Street
🚧 Crews are monitoring the storm surge and will implement sidewalk and road closures as required
🚩 Please follow signage and exercise caution in the area
#yyjtraffic
🚧 Crews are monitoring the storm surge and will implement sidewalk and road closures as required
🚩 Please follow signage and exercise caution in the area
#yyjtraffic
⚠️ A wind warning is in effect, with gusts up to 90 km/h expected on Thursday until late evening.
🧰 Secure loose items around your home and watch for fallen tree limbs and other hazards.
💡 Learn how to prepare for power outages and other weather-related hazards at VictoriaReady.ca.
🧰 Secure loose items around your home and watch for fallen tree limbs and other hazards.
💡 Learn how to prepare for power outages and other weather-related hazards at VictoriaReady.ca.
December 18, 2025 at 7:09 PM
⚠️ A wind warning is in effect, with gusts up to 90 km/h expected on Thursday until late evening.
🧰 Secure loose items around your home and watch for fallen tree limbs and other hazards.
💡 Learn how to prepare for power outages and other weather-related hazards at VictoriaReady.ca.
🧰 Secure loose items around your home and watch for fallen tree limbs and other hazards.
💡 Learn how to prepare for power outages and other weather-related hazards at VictoriaReady.ca.
🎖️Excited to announce $25,000 in #IDPAD Youth Grants for projects empowering youth of African descent in Victoria! From entrepreneurial skill building, to a mural project, swim lessons, an Afrocentric school and creative arts training — these programs spark positive change. victoria.ca/IDPAD
December 17, 2025 at 11:26 PM
🎖️Excited to announce $25,000 in #IDPAD Youth Grants for projects empowering youth of African descent in Victoria! From entrepreneurial skill building, to a mural project, swim lessons, an Afrocentric school and creative arts training — these programs spark positive change. victoria.ca/IDPAD
Excited to partner with Victoria Youth Empowerment Society (VYES) to support youth outreach transportation over the next two years!
This collaboration enables VYES to assist at-risk youth access appointments and support unhoused youth in Victoria to return home safely. victoria.ca/cswb
This collaboration enables VYES to assist at-risk youth access appointments and support unhoused youth in Victoria to return home safely. victoria.ca/cswb
December 16, 2025 at 10:00 PM
Excited to partner with Victoria Youth Empowerment Society (VYES) to support youth outreach transportation over the next two years!
This collaboration enables VYES to assist at-risk youth access appointments and support unhoused youth in Victoria to return home safely. victoria.ca/cswb
This collaboration enables VYES to assist at-risk youth access appointments and support unhoused youth in Victoria to return home safely. victoria.ca/cswb
⚠️ 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.
Notice: Fisgard Street Closure at Government Street
🕓 Dec 17 from 8 a.m. to noon
🚧 Delivery access to Chinatown via Store Street
🚩 Detours in place, please follow signage and direction from crews
#yyjtraffic
🕓 Dec 17 from 8 a.m. to noon
🚧 Delivery access to Chinatown via Store Street
🚩 Detours in place, please follow signage and direction from crews
#yyjtraffic
December 16, 2025 at 5:00 PM
Notice: Fisgard Street Closure at Government Street
🕓 Dec 17 from 8 a.m. to noon
🚧 Delivery access to Chinatown via Store Street
🚩 Detours in place, please follow signage and direction from crews
#yyjtraffic
🕓 Dec 17 from 8 a.m. to noon
🚧 Delivery access to Chinatown via Store Street
🚩 Detours in place, please follow signage and direction from crews
#yyjtraffic
Excited to announce we’re partnering with Peer2Peer Indigenous Society to support their culturally-grounded relocation program’s transportation costs over the next year. This will help Peer2Peer empower more individuals who wish to relocate home to their family, culture & Nations. victoria.ca/cswb
December 12, 2025 at 6:44 PM
Excited to announce we’re partnering with Peer2Peer Indigenous Society to support their culturally-grounded relocation program’s transportation costs over the next year. This will help Peer2Peer empower more individuals who wish to relocate home to their family, culture & Nations. victoria.ca/cswb
Have your say on the City’s 2026 Draft Budget by January 23, 2026 to help inform Council’s budget decisions.
In writing by:
📧 email
📫 mail or drop off at City Hall
📽️ Or in a pre-recorded video up to five minutes in length
Learn more at engage.victoria.ca
In writing by:
📫 mail or drop off at City Hall
📽️ Or in a pre-recorded video up to five minutes in length
Learn more at engage.victoria.ca
December 12, 2025 at 6:02 PM
Have your say on the City’s 2026 Draft Budget by January 23, 2026 to help inform Council’s budget decisions.
In writing by:
📧 email
📫 mail or drop off at City Hall
📽️ Or in a pre-recorded video up to five minutes in length
Learn more at engage.victoria.ca
In writing by:
📫 mail or drop off at City Hall
📽️ Or in a pre-recorded video up to five minutes in length
Learn more at engage.victoria.ca
Tonight’s Council meeting starts at 6:30 p.m. View the agenda & tune in to the live stream: ow.ly/aeVP50KQxLo #yyj
December 12, 2025 at 12:09 AM
Tonight’s Council meeting starts at 6:30 p.m. View the agenda & tune in to the live stream: ow.ly/aeVP50KQxLo #yyj
📣 Have Your Say: Complete the business or community survey before Jan. 31 to help inform a Noise Bylaw that balances livability and economic vibrancy in Victoria.
🙌The Goal: to make it easier to understand, follow and enforce.
💻 engage.victoria.ca/noisebylaw
🙌The Goal: to make it easier to understand, follow and enforce.
💻 engage.victoria.ca/noisebylaw
December 11, 2025 at 6:02 PM
📣 Have Your Say: Complete the business or community survey before Jan. 31 to help inform a Noise Bylaw that balances livability and economic vibrancy in Victoria.
🙌The Goal: to make it easier to understand, follow and enforce.
💻 engage.victoria.ca/noisebylaw
🙌The Goal: to make it easier to understand, follow and enforce.
💻 engage.victoria.ca/noisebylaw
Today's Committee of the Whole meeting is underway. View the agenda & tune in to the live stream: ow.ly/aeVP50KQxLo #yyj
December 11, 2025 at 5:03 PM
Today's Committee of the Whole meeting is underway. View the agenda & tune in to the live stream: ow.ly/aeVP50KQxLo #yyj
⚠️ A rainfall warning is in effect, with 40 to 70 mm of rain expected today through this evening. Keep storm drains happy and help us prevent flooding with these tips:
🍂 Keep leaves and debris out of storm drains
🧹 If a drain seems blocked, try to safely clear a channel for the runoff
🍂 Keep leaves and debris out of storm drains
🧹 If a drain seems blocked, try to safely clear a channel for the runoff
December 10, 2025 at 11:18 PM
⚠️ A rainfall warning is in effect, with 40 to 70 mm of rain expected today through this evening. Keep storm drains happy and help us prevent flooding with these tips:
🍂 Keep leaves and debris out of storm drains
🧹 If a drain seems blocked, try to safely clear a channel for the runoff
🍂 Keep leaves and debris out of storm drains
🧹 If a drain seems blocked, try to safely clear a channel for the runoff
Notice: Lane reductions on Hillside Ave. between Doncaster Dr. and Shelbourne St.
🕓 Dec. 11 & 12, 8 a.m.-3:30 p.m. daily
🚧 No access to Hillside Centre via Shakespeare St. or Doncaster Dr. for westbound traffic. Mall detour via Cedar Hill Rd.
🚩 Please follow detour signage and direction from crews
🕓 Dec. 11 & 12, 8 a.m.-3:30 p.m. daily
🚧 No access to Hillside Centre via Shakespeare St. or Doncaster Dr. for westbound traffic. Mall detour via Cedar Hill Rd.
🚩 Please follow detour signage and direction from crews
December 10, 2025 at 5:01 PM
Notice: Lane reductions on Hillside Ave. between Doncaster Dr. and Shelbourne St.
🕓 Dec. 11 & 12, 8 a.m.-3:30 p.m. daily
🚧 No access to Hillside Centre via Shakespeare St. or Doncaster Dr. for westbound traffic. Mall detour via Cedar Hill Rd.
🚩 Please follow detour signage and direction from crews
🕓 Dec. 11 & 12, 8 a.m.-3:30 p.m. daily
🚧 No access to Hillside Centre via Shakespeare St. or Doncaster Dr. for westbound traffic. Mall detour via Cedar Hill Rd.
🚩 Please follow detour signage and direction from crews
Notice: 600-Block of Herald Street Temporarily Closed
🕓 Dec. 11, 7 a.m.-5 p.m.
🚧 Herald St. closed from Douglas to Government St.
⛔ Obey signs and follow detour
🏢 Local access maintained
👟 South sidewalk will remain open
🕓 Dec. 11, 7 a.m.-5 p.m.
🚧 Herald St. closed from Douglas to Government St.
⛔ Obey signs and follow detour
🏢 Local access maintained
👟 South sidewalk will remain open
December 9, 2025 at 5:03 PM
Notice: 600-Block of Herald Street Temporarily Closed
🕓 Dec. 11, 7 a.m.-5 p.m.
🚧 Herald St. closed from Douglas to Government St.
⛔ Obey signs and follow detour
🏢 Local access maintained
👟 South sidewalk will remain open
🕓 Dec. 11, 7 a.m.-5 p.m.
🚧 Herald St. closed from Douglas to Government St.
⛔ Obey signs and follow detour
🏢 Local access maintained
👟 South sidewalk will remain open
With the Chinatown Gate Roof Replacement project underway, City crews have taken the opportunity to refresh several of the structure’s decorative wooden panels.
Each piece is hand-painted to match the original colours and designs, preserving the gate’s iconic look.
Each piece is hand-painted to match the original colours and designs, preserving the gate’s iconic look.
December 8, 2025 at 6:30 PM
With the Chinatown Gate Roof Replacement project underway, City crews have taken the opportunity to refresh several of the structure’s decorative wooden panels.
Each piece is hand-painted to match the original colours and designs, preserving the gate’s iconic look.
Each piece is hand-painted to match the original colours and designs, preserving the gate’s iconic look.