City of Victoria
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The official account for the City of Victoria, British Columbia. Not monitored 24/7. Calls for service: 250-361-0400 (24/7) or 911 for emergencies.
Notice: Rockland Ave. closed at Cook St. (east side)
🚧 Emergency underground repair
🗓️ Nov. 12-15
🚩 One northbound lane on Cook St. closed. Rockland Ave. detours in place. Please follow directions from signs and crews.
#yyjtraffic
🚧 Emergency underground repair
🗓️ Nov. 12-15
🚩 One northbound lane on Cook St. closed. Rockland Ave. detours in place. Please follow directions from signs and crews.
#yyjtraffic
November 10, 2025 at 8:01 PM
Notice: Rockland Ave. closed at Cook St. (east side)
🚧 Emergency underground repair
🗓️ Nov. 12-15
🚩 One northbound lane on Cook St. closed. Rockland Ave. detours in place. Please follow directions from signs and crews.
#yyjtraffic
🚧 Emergency underground repair
🗓️ Nov. 12-15
🚩 One northbound lane on Cook St. closed. Rockland Ave. detours in place. Please follow directions from signs and crews.
#yyjtraffic
Notice: Cook Street closed between Johnson and Yates St.
🕓 Nov 12 - 26, 7 a.m. - 5 p.m.
🚧 Underground utility servicing
🚩 Detours in place, please follow signage and direction from crews
#yyjtraffic
🕓 Nov 12 - 26, 7 a.m. - 5 p.m.
🚧 Underground utility servicing
🚩 Detours in place, please follow signage and direction from crews
#yyjtraffic
November 10, 2025 at 7:16 PM
Notice: Cook Street closed between Johnson and Yates St.
🕓 Nov 12 - 26, 7 a.m. - 5 p.m.
🚧 Underground utility servicing
🚩 Detours in place, please follow signage and direction from crews
#yyjtraffic
🕓 Nov 12 - 26, 7 a.m. - 5 p.m.
🚧 Underground utility servicing
🚩 Detours in place, please follow signage and direction from crews
#yyjtraffic
🚧 Remembrance Day Road Closures - Nov. 11
🕒 9:30 a.m.-noon
📍 Inner Harbour
To support the parade & ceremony, Government, Belleville & Wharf St. will be closed.
🚗 Please note: No parking on the parade route or event area. Plan ahead & expect delays.
🕒 9:30 a.m.-noon
📍 Inner Harbour
To support the parade & ceremony, Government, Belleville & Wharf St. will be closed.
🚗 Please note: No parking on the parade route or event area. Plan ahead & expect delays.
November 10, 2025 at 5:01 PM
🚧 Remembrance Day Road Closures - Nov. 11
🕒 9:30 a.m.-noon
📍 Inner Harbour
To support the parade & ceremony, Government, Belleville & Wharf St. will be closed.
🚗 Please note: No parking on the parade route or event area. Plan ahead & expect delays.
🕒 9:30 a.m.-noon
📍 Inner Harbour
To support the parade & ceremony, Government, Belleville & Wharf St. will be closed.
🚗 Please note: No parking on the parade route or event area. Plan ahead & expect delays.
⚠️ A wind warning is now in effect, with gusts up to 90 km/h expected Thursday afternoon.
🌊 The coastal flooding statement is still active, with coastal flooding, wind, waves and high ocean water levels expected this afternoon.
🌦️ Greater Victoria weather alerts (Enviro.Canada): ow.ly/kVYg50Q984M
🌊 The coastal flooding statement is still active, with coastal flooding, wind, waves and high ocean water levels expected this afternoon.
🌦️ Greater Victoria weather alerts (Enviro.Canada): ow.ly/kVYg50Q984M
⚠️ A coastal flooding statement is in effect for Victoria. Be cautious near the coastline.
🌊 Possible coastal flooding, significant winds, waves and high ocean water levels are expected Wednesday afternoon and again on Thursday afternoon.
🌊 Possible coastal flooding, significant winds, waves and high ocean water levels are expected Wednesday afternoon and again on Thursday afternoon.
November 6, 2025 at 5:54 PM
⚠️ A wind warning is now in effect, with gusts up to 90 km/h expected Thursday afternoon.
🌊 The coastal flooding statement is still active, with coastal flooding, wind, waves and high ocean water levels expected this afternoon.
🌦️ Greater Victoria weather alerts (Enviro.Canada): ow.ly/kVYg50Q984M
🌊 The coastal flooding statement is still active, with coastal flooding, wind, waves and high ocean water levels expected this afternoon.
🌦️ Greater Victoria weather alerts (Enviro.Canada): ow.ly/kVYg50Q984M
Today's Committee of the Whole meeting is underway. View the agenda & tune in to the live stream: ow.ly/aeVP50KQxLo #yyj
November 6, 2025 at 5:04 PM
Today's Committee of the Whole meeting is underway. View the agenda & tune in to the live stream: ow.ly/aeVP50KQxLo #yyj
⚠️ A coastal flooding statement is in effect for Victoria. Be cautious near the coastline.
🌊 Possible coastal flooding, significant winds, waves and high ocean water levels are expected Wednesday afternoon and again on Thursday afternoon.
🌊 Possible coastal flooding, significant winds, waves and high ocean water levels are expected Wednesday afternoon and again on Thursday afternoon.
November 5, 2025 at 10:39 PM
⚠️ A coastal flooding statement is in effect for Victoria. Be cautious near the coastline.
🌊 Possible coastal flooding, significant winds, waves and high ocean water levels are expected Wednesday afternoon and again on Thursday afternoon.
🌊 Possible coastal flooding, significant winds, waves and high ocean water levels are expected Wednesday afternoon and again on Thursday afternoon.
🍂 Reminder: Leaf collection is underway!
▪️ Please follow the ‘No Parking’ signs placed on your street before collection begins.
▪️ Check the schedule to see when pick-up starts in your neighbourhood: victoria.ca/leafcollection.
▪️ Please follow the ‘No Parking’ signs placed on your street before collection begins.
▪️ Check the schedule to see when pick-up starts in your neighbourhood: victoria.ca/leafcollection.
November 5, 2025 at 5:40 PM
🍂 Reminder: Leaf collection is underway!
▪️ Please follow the ‘No Parking’ signs placed on your street before collection begins.
▪️ Check the schedule to see when pick-up starts in your neighbourhood: victoria.ca/leafcollection.
▪️ Please follow the ‘No Parking’ signs placed on your street before collection begins.
▪️ Check the schedule to see when pick-up starts in your neighbourhood: victoria.ca/leafcollection.
♻️ Start saving those hard-to-recycle items, Victoria! Beyond the Curb pop-up:
📍 Vic West Community Centre
📅 Saturday, Nov. 8
⏲ 9 a.m.-3 p.m.
Accepted items: flexible plastics, white & coloured foam, small electronics, textiles & home furnishings (clean & working only!) victoria.ca/BeyondTheCurb
📍 Vic West Community Centre
📅 Saturday, Nov. 8
⏲ 9 a.m.-3 p.m.
Accepted items: flexible plastics, white & coloured foam, small electronics, textiles & home furnishings (clean & working only!) victoria.ca/BeyondTheCurb
November 5, 2025 at 12:00 AM
♻️ Start saving those hard-to-recycle items, Victoria! Beyond the Curb pop-up:
📍 Vic West Community Centre
📅 Saturday, Nov. 8
⏲ 9 a.m.-3 p.m.
Accepted items: flexible plastics, white & coloured foam, small electronics, textiles & home furnishings (clean & working only!) victoria.ca/BeyondTheCurb
📍 Vic West Community Centre
📅 Saturday, Nov. 8
⏲ 9 a.m.-3 p.m.
Accepted items: flexible plastics, white & coloured foam, small electronics, textiles & home furnishings (clean & working only!) victoria.ca/BeyondTheCurb
📣 Empower Black youth in Victoria by applying for the 2025 IDPAD Youth Grant by Nov. 10.
⚾ This year, the BC Black History Awareness Society’s Rookie Minors Baseball Tournament honoured Doug Hudlin’s legacy with some of this funding. Learn more at victoria.ca/IDPAD.
#africanheritage
⚾ This year, the BC Black History Awareness Society’s Rookie Minors Baseball Tournament honoured Doug Hudlin’s legacy with some of this funding. Learn more at victoria.ca/IDPAD.
#africanheritage
November 4, 2025 at 7:02 PM
📣 Empower Black youth in Victoria by applying for the 2025 IDPAD Youth Grant by Nov. 10.
⚾ This year, the BC Black History Awareness Society’s Rookie Minors Baseball Tournament honoured Doug Hudlin’s legacy with some of this funding. Learn more at victoria.ca/IDPAD.
#africanheritage
⚾ This year, the BC Black History Awareness Society’s Rookie Minors Baseball Tournament honoured Doug Hudlin’s legacy with some of this funding. Learn more at victoria.ca/IDPAD.
#africanheritage
Today, local veterans, members of The Royal Canadian Legion, Mayor and members of Council marked the start of the 2025 Poppy Campaign. The campaign raises funds to support Canadian Armed Forces members, veterans and their families. Poppies are available at City Hall and across the community.
October 31, 2025 at 9:05 PM
Today, local veterans, members of The Royal Canadian Legion, Mayor and members of Council marked the start of the 2025 Poppy Campaign. The campaign raises funds to support Canadian Armed Forces members, veterans and their families. Poppies are available at City Hall and across the community.
Storm season is here... and so are we.
Connect with staff in Public Works 24/7 for City service requests at: 250.361.0400.
Connect with staff in Public Works 24/7 for City service requests at: 250.361.0400.
October 29, 2025 at 5:20 PM
Storm season is here... and so are we.
Connect with staff in Public Works 24/7 for City service requests at: 250.361.0400.
Connect with staff in Public Works 24/7 for City service requests at: 250.361.0400.
⚠️ Wind warning in effect, with gusts up to 90 km/h expected Tuesday evening.
🧰 Secure loose items around your home and watch for fallen tree limbs and other hazards.
🌦️ Greater Victoria weather alerts (Environment Canada): ow.ly/kVYg50Q984M
🧰 Secure loose items around your home and watch for fallen tree limbs and other hazards.
🌦️ Greater Victoria weather alerts (Environment Canada): ow.ly/kVYg50Q984M
October 28, 2025 at 7:19 PM
⚠️ Wind warning in effect, with gusts up to 90 km/h expected Tuesday evening.
🧰 Secure loose items around your home and watch for fallen tree limbs and other hazards.
🌦️ Greater Victoria weather alerts (Environment Canada): ow.ly/kVYg50Q984M
🧰 Secure loose items around your home and watch for fallen tree limbs and other hazards.
🌦️ Greater Victoria weather alerts (Environment Canada): ow.ly/kVYg50Q984M
🎉Big news for Victoria pool users!
The City is finalizing an agreement to use the building at Quadra and Broughton St. as an interim pool and recreation facility when the Crystal Pool closes for construction.
📰 Read the full story at victoria.ca/news
💦 Find more project info at crystalpool.ca
The City is finalizing an agreement to use the building at Quadra and Broughton St. as an interim pool and recreation facility when the Crystal Pool closes for construction.
📰 Read the full story at victoria.ca/news
💦 Find more project info at crystalpool.ca
October 27, 2025 at 7:12 PM
🎉Big news for Victoria pool users!
The City is finalizing an agreement to use the building at Quadra and Broughton St. as an interim pool and recreation facility when the Crystal Pool closes for construction.
📰 Read the full story at victoria.ca/news
💦 Find more project info at crystalpool.ca
The City is finalizing an agreement to use the building at Quadra and Broughton St. as an interim pool and recreation facility when the Crystal Pool closes for construction.
📰 Read the full story at victoria.ca/news
💦 Find more project info at crystalpool.ca
🚧 Work is underway on the Chinatown Gate Roof Replacement project! Crews are removing old tiles and preparing to install the new handcrafted roof. Thanks to this innovative scaffolding set-up, traffic in both directions will remain open – as will all your favourite businesses throughout Chinatown!
October 24, 2025 at 8:40 PM
🚧 Work is underway on the Chinatown Gate Roof Replacement project! Crews are removing old tiles and preparing to install the new handcrafted roof. Thanks to this innovative scaffolding set-up, traffic in both directions will remain open – as will all your favourite businesses throughout Chinatown!
Rain and wind are coming to #yyj. Help us prevent flooding:
🍂 Keep leaves & debris out of storm drains
🧹 If blocked, safely clear a channel
🌧️ Avoid piling yard waste where it could wash into drains
⚠️ If drain can’t be cleared, or you can’t tell the cause of the blockage, call PW: (250) 361-0400
🍂 Keep leaves & debris out of storm drains
🧹 If blocked, safely clear a channel
🌧️ Avoid piling yard waste where it could wash into drains
⚠️ If drain can’t be cleared, or you can’t tell the cause of the blockage, call PW: (250) 361-0400
October 23, 2025 at 8:07 PM
Rain and wind are coming to #yyj. Help us prevent flooding:
🍂 Keep leaves & debris out of storm drains
🧹 If blocked, safely clear a channel
🌧️ Avoid piling yard waste where it could wash into drains
⚠️ If drain can’t be cleared, or you can’t tell the cause of the blockage, call PW: (250) 361-0400
🍂 Keep leaves & debris out of storm drains
🧹 If blocked, safely clear a channel
🌧️ Avoid piling yard waste where it could wash into drains
⚠️ If drain can’t be cleared, or you can’t tell the cause of the blockage, call PW: (250) 361-0400
📣 Attention @thebeaches.bsky.social fans! Consider biking to Friday's concert – cruise down protected bike lanes on Caledonia Ave. and see our newly upgraded & covered bike parking in the SOFMC parking lot. Space for bikes of all shapes & sizes, so just lock your ride, head inside & enjoy the show!
October 23, 2025 at 5:20 PM
📣 Attention @thebeaches.bsky.social fans! Consider biking to Friday's concert – cruise down protected bike lanes on Caledonia Ave. and see our newly upgraded & covered bike parking in the SOFMC parking lot. Space for bikes of all shapes & sizes, so just lock your ride, head inside & enjoy the show!
Today's Committee of the Whole meeting is underway. View the agenda & tune in to the live stream: ow.ly/aeVP50KQxLo #yyj
October 23, 2025 at 4:16 PM
Today's Committee of the Whole meeting is underway. View the agenda & tune in to the live stream: ow.ly/aeVP50KQxLo #yyj
Reducing Food Waste: A Circular Economy Event
📅 Nov. 10, 5:30-8:30 p.m.
Join experts to explore how we can reduce food waste & build a stronger, more sustainable food system. Register: ow.ly/2rOU50XelpR
📅 Nov. 10, 5:30-8:30 p.m.
Join experts to explore how we can reduce food waste & build a stronger, more sustainable food system. Register: ow.ly/2rOU50XelpR
October 22, 2025 at 8:12 PM
Reducing Food Waste: A Circular Economy Event
📅 Nov. 10, 5:30-8:30 p.m.
Join experts to explore how we can reduce food waste & build a stronger, more sustainable food system. Register: ow.ly/2rOU50XelpR
📅 Nov. 10, 5:30-8:30 p.m.
Join experts to explore how we can reduce food waste & build a stronger, more sustainable food system. Register: ow.ly/2rOU50XelpR
📅 Oct. 20 - 21
📍 Crystal Pool & Fitness Centre
🏗️ Preliminary site investigations
🚧 Reduced street parking, intermittent closures to streets around Crystal Pool
Follow direction from crews and signage, stay out of work zones.
📍 Crystal Pool & Fitness Centre
🏗️ Preliminary site investigations
🚧 Reduced street parking, intermittent closures to streets around Crystal Pool
Follow direction from crews and signage, stay out of work zones.
October 17, 2025 at 6:00 PM
📅 Oct. 20 - 21
📍 Crystal Pool & Fitness Centre
🏗️ Preliminary site investigations
🚧 Reduced street parking, intermittent closures to streets around Crystal Pool
Follow direction from crews and signage, stay out of work zones.
📍 Crystal Pool & Fitness Centre
🏗️ Preliminary site investigations
🚧 Reduced street parking, intermittent closures to streets around Crystal Pool
Follow direction from crews and signage, stay out of work zones.
♻️ Start saving those hard-to-recycle items, Victoria! Beyond the Curb pop-up:
📍 Vic West Community Centre
📅 Saturday, Nov. 8
⏲ 9 a.m.-3 p.m.
Accepted items: flexible plastics, white & coloured foam, small electronics, textiles & home furnishings (clean & working only!) victoria.ca/BeyondTheCurb
📍 Vic West Community Centre
📅 Saturday, Nov. 8
⏲ 9 a.m.-3 p.m.
Accepted items: flexible plastics, white & coloured foam, small electronics, textiles & home furnishings (clean & working only!) victoria.ca/BeyondTheCurb
October 16, 2025 at 11:00 PM
♻️ Start saving those hard-to-recycle items, Victoria! Beyond the Curb pop-up:
📍 Vic West Community Centre
📅 Saturday, Nov. 8
⏲ 9 a.m.-3 p.m.
Accepted items: flexible plastics, white & coloured foam, small electronics, textiles & home furnishings (clean & working only!) victoria.ca/BeyondTheCurb
📍 Vic West Community Centre
📅 Saturday, Nov. 8
⏲ 9 a.m.-3 p.m.
Accepted items: flexible plastics, white & coloured foam, small electronics, textiles & home furnishings (clean & working only!) victoria.ca/BeyondTheCurb
Today's Committee of the Whole meeting is underway. View the agenda & tune in to the live stream: ow.ly/aeVP50KQxLo #yyj
October 16, 2025 at 4:07 PM
Today's Committee of the Whole meeting is underway. View the agenda & tune in to the live stream: ow.ly/aeVP50KQxLo #yyj
Reminder: Royal Victoria Marathon hits the streets TOMORROW
🚧 Expect closures on key race route streets
🚗 No parking on race routes
📍 Best ways around: Douglas, Simcoe or Niagara St.
🚌 Walk, bike or bus if you can
More info: https://ow.ly/VR8h50X2x0z
🚧 Expect closures on key race route streets
🚗 No parking on race routes
📍 Best ways around: Douglas, Simcoe or Niagara St.
🚌 Walk, bike or bus if you can
More info: https://ow.ly/VR8h50X2x0z
October 11, 2025 at 4:01 PM
Reminder: Royal Victoria Marathon hits the streets TOMORROW
🚧 Expect closures on key race route streets
🚗 No parking on race routes
📍 Best ways around: Douglas, Simcoe or Niagara St.
🚌 Walk, bike or bus if you can
More info: https://ow.ly/VR8h50X2x0z
🚧 Expect closures on key race route streets
🚗 No parking on race routes
📍 Best ways around: Douglas, Simcoe or Niagara St.
🚌 Walk, bike or bus if you can
More info: https://ow.ly/VR8h50X2x0z
Tonight’s Council meeting starts at 6:30 p.m. View the agenda & tune in to the live stream: ow.ly/aeVP50KQxLo #yyj
October 9, 2025 at 11:55 PM
Tonight’s Council meeting starts at 6:30 p.m. View the agenda & tune in to the live stream: ow.ly/aeVP50KQxLo #yyj
📣 The #IDPAD Youth Grant is now open for applications.
🖤 The grant funds projects that support and empower Black youth in Victoria.
⏰ Applications are due by Nov. 10.
💻 To learn more about the grant & eligibility and to apply online visit victoria.ca/IDPAD.
#africanheritage
🖤 The grant funds projects that support and empower Black youth in Victoria.
⏰ Applications are due by Nov. 10.
💻 To learn more about the grant & eligibility and to apply online visit victoria.ca/IDPAD.
#africanheritage
October 9, 2025 at 7:00 PM
📣 The #IDPAD Youth Grant is now open for applications.
🖤 The grant funds projects that support and empower Black youth in Victoria.
⏰ Applications are due by Nov. 10.
💻 To learn more about the grant & eligibility and to apply online visit victoria.ca/IDPAD.
#africanheritage
🖤 The grant funds projects that support and empower Black youth in Victoria.
⏰ Applications are due by Nov. 10.
💻 To learn more about the grant & eligibility and to apply online visit victoria.ca/IDPAD.
#africanheritage
Royal Victoria Marathon hits the streets on Sun. Oct. 12
🚧 Expect closures on key race route streets starting Sat. morning
🚗 No parking on race routes
📍 Best ways around: Douglas, Simcoe or Niagara St.
🚌 Walk, bike or bus if you can
More info: ow.ly/kLYS50X2wXv
#yyjtraffic
🚧 Expect closures on key race route streets starting Sat. morning
🚗 No parking on race routes
📍 Best ways around: Douglas, Simcoe or Niagara St.
🚌 Walk, bike or bus if you can
More info: ow.ly/kLYS50X2wXv
#yyjtraffic
October 9, 2025 at 5:06 PM
Royal Victoria Marathon hits the streets on Sun. Oct. 12
🚧 Expect closures on key race route streets starting Sat. morning
🚗 No parking on race routes
📍 Best ways around: Douglas, Simcoe or Niagara St.
🚌 Walk, bike or bus if you can
More info: ow.ly/kLYS50X2wXv
#yyjtraffic
🚧 Expect closures on key race route streets starting Sat. morning
🚗 No parking on race routes
📍 Best ways around: Douglas, Simcoe or Niagara St.
🚌 Walk, bike or bus if you can
More info: ow.ly/kLYS50X2wXv
#yyjtraffic