Grace Lore
@gracealore.bsky.social
MLA for Victoria-Beacon Hill / #bcpoli / Momma to Asher & Eve / PhD / Lover of running & all things #yyj / she/her
🎄 The Anawim Companions Society Christmas Tree Fundraiser is back!
Nov 24–Dec 13 at 973 Caledonia Ave. Fresh, locally sourced trees ($20–$125). Support Anawims' vital work for Victoria’s most vulnerable. 💚
👉 www.anawimsociety.ca
❤️ Team Lore
Nov 24–Dec 13 at 973 Caledonia Ave. Fresh, locally sourced trees ($20–$125). Support Anawims' vital work for Victoria’s most vulnerable. 💚
👉 www.anawimsociety.ca
❤️ Team Lore
November 25, 2025 at 6:28 PM
🎄 The Anawim Companions Society Christmas Tree Fundraiser is back!
Nov 24–Dec 13 at 973 Caledonia Ave. Fresh, locally sourced trees ($20–$125). Support Anawims' vital work for Victoria’s most vulnerable. 💚
👉 www.anawimsociety.ca
❤️ Team Lore
Nov 24–Dec 13 at 973 Caledonia Ave. Fresh, locally sourced trees ($20–$125). Support Anawims' vital work for Victoria’s most vulnerable. 💚
👉 www.anawimsociety.ca
❤️ Team Lore
On Trans Day of Remembrance, we honour those lives lost to violence and hate.
We stand with the trans community in grief, resilience, and solidarity. Your lives, voices, and safety matter.
Let’s build a world where trans people are celebrated, protected, and free to live authentically.
Team Lore
We stand with the trans community in grief, resilience, and solidarity. Your lives, voices, and safety matter.
Let’s build a world where trans people are celebrated, protected, and free to live authentically.
Team Lore
November 20, 2025 at 8:16 PM
On Trans Day of Remembrance, we honour those lives lost to violence and hate.
We stand with the trans community in grief, resilience, and solidarity. Your lives, voices, and safety matter.
Let’s build a world where trans people are celebrated, protected, and free to live authentically.
Team Lore
We stand with the trans community in grief, resilience, and solidarity. Your lives, voices, and safety matter.
Let’s build a world where trans people are celebrated, protected, and free to live authentically.
Team Lore
Reposted by Grace Lore
At 1:55 p.m. this Wednesday, November 19 - a test of the BC Emergency Alert system will take place. You'll hear the alert tone and receive a message on your phone, TV or radio.
Testing makes sure the alert system is working in case of an actual emergency.
Learn more: news.gov.bc.ca/33022
Testing makes sure the alert system is working in case of an actual emergency.
Learn more: news.gov.bc.ca/33022
November 17, 2025 at 6:15 PM
At 1:55 p.m. this Wednesday, November 19 - a test of the BC Emergency Alert system will take place. You'll hear the alert tone and receive a message on your phone, TV or radio.
Testing makes sure the alert system is working in case of an actual emergency.
Learn more: news.gov.bc.ca/33022
Testing makes sure the alert system is working in case of an actual emergency.
Learn more: news.gov.bc.ca/33022
So glad we were able to join the Action Committee of People with Disabilities in celebrating their 50th anniversary! 🎉
For five decades, ACPD has been empowering, supporting & advocating for people with disabilities in our community.
Here’s to the next 50 years of impact + inclusion!
❤️ Team Lore
For five decades, ACPD has been empowering, supporting & advocating for people with disabilities in our community.
Here’s to the next 50 years of impact + inclusion!
❤️ Team Lore
November 6, 2025 at 7:19 PM
So glad we were able to join the Action Committee of People with Disabilities in celebrating their 50th anniversary! 🎉
For five decades, ACPD has been empowering, supporting & advocating for people with disabilities in our community.
Here’s to the next 50 years of impact + inclusion!
❤️ Team Lore
For five decades, ACPD has been empowering, supporting & advocating for people with disabilities in our community.
Here’s to the next 50 years of impact + inclusion!
❤️ Team Lore
💙 Let’s show up for our Caribbean community.
Join the Move for the Caribbean fundraiser Soca Fit & Zumba classes supporting Hurricane Melissa relief.
🎟️ Pay by donation 🔗 vicaribbeanhub.com/move
Every dollar helps families rebuild.
❤️ Team Lore
Join the Move for the Caribbean fundraiser Soca Fit & Zumba classes supporting Hurricane Melissa relief.
🎟️ Pay by donation 🔗 vicaribbeanhub.com/move
Every dollar helps families rebuild.
❤️ Team Lore
November 4, 2025 at 6:34 PM
💙 Let’s show up for our Caribbean community.
Join the Move for the Caribbean fundraiser Soca Fit & Zumba classes supporting Hurricane Melissa relief.
🎟️ Pay by donation 🔗 vicaribbeanhub.com/move
Every dollar helps families rebuild.
❤️ Team Lore
Join the Move for the Caribbean fundraiser Soca Fit & Zumba classes supporting Hurricane Melissa relief.
🎟️ Pay by donation 🔗 vicaribbeanhub.com/move
Every dollar helps families rebuild.
❤️ Team Lore
🧡 Month in Review for October 2025!
October 31, 2025 at 9:19 PM
🧡 Month in Review for October 2025!
♻️ Grove Outdoors in Victoria helps adventurers gear up sustainably by offering quality used outdoor equipment and apparel.
By choosing secondhand, you’re saving money, reducing waste, and supporting a circular future.
❤️ Team Lore
By choosing secondhand, you’re saving money, reducing waste, and supporting a circular future.
❤️ Team Lore
October 30, 2025 at 5:49 PM
♻️ Grove Outdoors in Victoria helps adventurers gear up sustainably by offering quality used outdoor equipment and apparel.
By choosing secondhand, you’re saving money, reducing waste, and supporting a circular future.
❤️ Team Lore
By choosing secondhand, you’re saving money, reducing waste, and supporting a circular future.
❤️ Team Lore
The Little Antique China Shop, just down the street from our community office on Fort Street, keeps timeless treasures in circulation. Whether you’re looking for fine china or unique vintage pieces, they prove that well-made items can last a lifetime.
❤️ Team Lore
❤️ Team Lore
October 28, 2025 at 5:55 PM
The Little Antique China Shop, just down the street from our community office on Fort Street, keeps timeless treasures in circulation. Whether you’re looking for fine china or unique vintage pieces, they prove that well-made items can last a lifetime.
❤️ Team Lore
❤️ Team Lore
Starting today, there's a new triage process to book appointments at South Island UPCCs:
👉 This process is already being used by many other regions.
🩺 This means more patients can be seen & receive quicker access to specialized care providers, like mental health clinicians, pharmacists, or RNs.
👉 This process is already being used by many other regions.
🩺 This means more patients can be seen & receive quicker access to specialized care providers, like mental health clinicians, pharmacists, or RNs.
October 27, 2025 at 8:34 PM
Starting today, there's a new triage process to book appointments at South Island UPCCs:
👉 This process is already being used by many other regions.
🩺 This means more patients can be seen & receive quicker access to specialized care providers, like mental health clinicians, pharmacists, or RNs.
👉 This process is already being used by many other regions.
🩺 This means more patients can be seen & receive quicker access to specialized care providers, like mental health clinicians, pharmacists, or RNs.
♻️Charmaine’s Past and Present, across from our community office, is a a longtime #circulareconomy favourite for finding beautiful pre-loved pieces and keeping quality items out of landfills.
Shopping secondhand supports sustainability and local business, a win-win for our community.
❤️ Team Lore
Shopping secondhand supports sustainability and local business, a win-win for our community.
❤️ Team Lore
October 23, 2025 at 6:35 PM
♻️Charmaine’s Past and Present, across from our community office, is a a longtime #circulareconomy favourite for finding beautiful pre-loved pieces and keeping quality items out of landfills.
Shopping secondhand supports sustainability and local business, a win-win for our community.
❤️ Team Lore
Shopping secondhand supports sustainability and local business, a win-win for our community.
❤️ Team Lore
♻️ The Community Closet at the James Bay Community Project keeps clothes in use and out of landfills while helping neighbors find affordable, gently used items.
Shop, donate, or volunteer , every small action supports sustainability and community connection.
❤️ Team Lore
Shop, donate, or volunteer , every small action supports sustainability and community connection.
❤️ Team Lore
October 21, 2025 at 10:59 PM
♻️ The Community Closet at the James Bay Community Project keeps clothes in use and out of landfills while helping neighbors find affordable, gently used items.
Shop, donate, or volunteer , every small action supports sustainability and community connection.
❤️ Team Lore
Shop, donate, or volunteer , every small action supports sustainability and community connection.
❤️ Team Lore
More small business spotlights for Small Business Week! 🌟 Victoria is home to so many amazing local businesses that are not just the heart of our community, but also engines of our economy and creators of jobs.
❤️ Team Lore #BCPoli
❤️ Team Lore #BCPoli
October 20, 2025 at 6:20 PM
More small business spotlights for Small Business Week! 🌟 Victoria is home to so many amazing local businesses that are not just the heart of our community, but also engines of our economy and creators of jobs.
❤️ Team Lore #BCPoli
❤️ Team Lore #BCPoli
💥 Did you participate in ShakeOut BC? Grace Barbie did! 💖
👉 For more tips and resources on how to stay safe, visit PreparedBC.ca/Earthquakes or @preparedbc.bsky.social
@kellyrichmondbc.bsky.social
👉 For more tips and resources on how to stay safe, visit PreparedBC.ca/Earthquakes or @preparedbc.bsky.social
@kellyrichmondbc.bsky.social
October 16, 2025 at 5:31 PM
💥 Did you participate in ShakeOut BC? Grace Barbie did! 💖
👉 For more tips and resources on how to stay safe, visit PreparedBC.ca/Earthquakes or @preparedbc.bsky.social
@kellyrichmondbc.bsky.social
👉 For more tips and resources on how to stay safe, visit PreparedBC.ca/Earthquakes or @preparedbc.bsky.social
@kellyrichmondbc.bsky.social
The Festival of Authors Society is celebrating its 10th anniversary of honoring authors from near and far.
📚 From October 15–19, the festival will feature 40+ luminary authors, including award-winning Canadian and international voices, as well as celebrated local writers.
❤️ Team Lore
📚 From October 15–19, the festival will feature 40+ luminary authors, including award-winning Canadian and international voices, as well as celebrated local writers.
❤️ Team Lore
October 14, 2025 at 8:15 PM
The Festival of Authors Society is celebrating its 10th anniversary of honoring authors from near and far.
📚 From October 15–19, the festival will feature 40+ luminary authors, including award-winning Canadian and international voices, as well as celebrated local writers.
❤️ Team Lore
📚 From October 15–19, the festival will feature 40+ luminary authors, including award-winning Canadian and international voices, as well as celebrated local writers.
❤️ Team Lore
♻️🌟 Circular Economy Month
Spotlight on Super Chance Consignment! They've served Victoria for nearly 50 years! By giving quality household goods a second life, they keep treasures out of the landfill and support a circular economy.
❤️ Team Lore
Spotlight on Super Chance Consignment! They've served Victoria for nearly 50 years! By giving quality household goods a second life, they keep treasures out of the landfill and support a circular economy.
❤️ Team Lore
October 14, 2025 at 5:23 PM
♻️🌟 Circular Economy Month
Spotlight on Super Chance Consignment! They've served Victoria for nearly 50 years! By giving quality household goods a second life, they keep treasures out of the landfill and support a circular economy.
❤️ Team Lore
Spotlight on Super Chance Consignment! They've served Victoria for nearly 50 years! By giving quality household goods a second life, they keep treasures out of the landfill and support a circular economy.
❤️ Team Lore
Check out Victoria’s Largest Arts Hub!
The Vancouver Island Visual Arts Society (VIVAS) is hosting an Open House at 780 Blanshard Arts Hub tomorrow.
Explore the studios of 80+ local artists, visit four amazing galleries, and experience the creativity that makes this space so unique.
❤️ Team Lore
The Vancouver Island Visual Arts Society (VIVAS) is hosting an Open House at 780 Blanshard Arts Hub tomorrow.
Explore the studios of 80+ local artists, visit four amazing galleries, and experience the creativity that makes this space so unique.
❤️ Team Lore
October 10, 2025 at 9:44 PM
Check out Victoria’s Largest Arts Hub!
The Vancouver Island Visual Arts Society (VIVAS) is hosting an Open House at 780 Blanshard Arts Hub tomorrow.
Explore the studios of 80+ local artists, visit four amazing galleries, and experience the creativity that makes this space so unique.
❤️ Team Lore
The Vancouver Island Visual Arts Society (VIVAS) is hosting an Open House at 780 Blanshard Arts Hub tomorrow.
Explore the studios of 80+ local artists, visit four amazing galleries, and experience the creativity that makes this space so unique.
❤️ Team Lore
♻️🛒Circular Economy Month Spotlight
Zero Waste Emporium was Victoria’s first package-free grocery store and re-fillery. By making low-waste shopping easy and accessible, they’re helping our community cut down on single-use packaging and build a circular future.
❤️ Team Lore
Zero Waste Emporium was Victoria’s first package-free grocery store and re-fillery. By making low-waste shopping easy and accessible, they’re helping our community cut down on single-use packaging and build a circular future.
❤️ Team Lore
October 10, 2025 at 4:25 PM
♻️🛒Circular Economy Month Spotlight
Zero Waste Emporium was Victoria’s first package-free grocery store and re-fillery. By making low-waste shopping easy and accessible, they’re helping our community cut down on single-use packaging and build a circular future.
❤️ Team Lore
Zero Waste Emporium was Victoria’s first package-free grocery store and re-fillery. By making low-waste shopping easy and accessible, they’re helping our community cut down on single-use packaging and build a circular future.
❤️ Team Lore
Have your say on the future of transit in Greater Victoria! BC Transit’s Regional Transit
Plan open houses start next week. Learn more, share your ideas, and take the online survey: engage.bctransit.com/victoria-reg...
❤️ Team Lore
Plan open houses start next week. Learn more, share your ideas, and take the online survey: engage.bctransit.com/victoria-reg...
❤️ Team Lore
Victoria Regional Transit Plan
We need your input! BC Transit is seeking input into the long-term goals and network design priorities for the Victoria Regional Transit Plan. The plan is being developed with input from the Capital R...
engage.bctransit.com
October 9, 2025 at 6:35 PM
Have your say on the future of transit in Greater Victoria! BC Transit’s Regional Transit
Plan open houses start next week. Learn more, share your ideas, and take the online survey: engage.bctransit.com/victoria-reg...
❤️ Team Lore
Plan open houses start next week. Learn more, share your ideas, and take the online survey: engage.bctransit.com/victoria-reg...
❤️ Team Lore
510 beds coming to UVIC!
“Affordable, accessible housing is key to student success. By expanding on-campus options at UVic, we’re not only supporting learners, we’re also helping to reduce demand on the broader rental market,” says Lore.“
cheknews.ca/510-beds-pla...
❤️ Team Lore
“Affordable, accessible housing is key to student success. By expanding on-campus options at UVic, we’re not only supporting learners, we’re also helping to reduce demand on the broader rental market,” says Lore.“
cheknews.ca/510-beds-pla...
❤️ Team Lore
510 beds planned for UVic with $178M high-density student housing build
The province is supporting a high-density student housing build for the University of Victoria, which aims to alleviate affordability and availability challenges for students that often lead to long c...
cheknews.ca
October 7, 2025 at 9:34 PM
510 beds coming to UVIC!
“Affordable, accessible housing is key to student success. By expanding on-campus options at UVic, we’re not only supporting learners, we’re also helping to reduce demand on the broader rental market,” says Lore.“
cheknews.ca/510-beds-pla...
❤️ Team Lore
“Affordable, accessible housing is key to student success. By expanding on-campus options at UVic, we’re not only supporting learners, we’re also helping to reduce demand on the broader rental market,” says Lore.“
cheknews.ca/510-beds-pla...
❤️ Team Lore
♻️ 🌊Circular Economy Month Spotlight
Salt Legacy turns retired sails into stylish, one-of-a-kind bags and accessories. By giving old materials new life, they’re reducing waste and keeping ocean stories alive.
Shop circular this October.
❤️ Team Lore
Salt Legacy turns retired sails into stylish, one-of-a-kind bags and accessories. By giving old materials new life, they’re reducing waste and keeping ocean stories alive.
Shop circular this October.
❤️ Team Lore
October 7, 2025 at 5:41 PM
♻️ 🌊Circular Economy Month Spotlight
Salt Legacy turns retired sails into stylish, one-of-a-kind bags and accessories. By giving old materials new life, they’re reducing waste and keeping ocean stories alive.
Shop circular this October.
❤️ Team Lore
Salt Legacy turns retired sails into stylish, one-of-a-kind bags and accessories. By giving old materials new life, they’re reducing waste and keeping ocean stories alive.
Shop circular this October.
❤️ Team Lore
♻️ Celebrating Circular Economy Month this October!
Kicking off with Lorelei Textile Design, they turn reclaimed fabrics and flowers into unique, eco-friendly creations🧵🌸
Stay tuned as we spotlight more local businesses helping sustainability thrive in our community.
❤️ Team Lore
Kicking off with Lorelei Textile Design, they turn reclaimed fabrics and flowers into unique, eco-friendly creations🧵🌸
Stay tuned as we spotlight more local businesses helping sustainability thrive in our community.
❤️ Team Lore
October 3, 2025 at 4:39 PM
♻️ Celebrating Circular Economy Month this October!
Kicking off with Lorelei Textile Design, they turn reclaimed fabrics and flowers into unique, eco-friendly creations🧵🌸
Stay tuned as we spotlight more local businesses helping sustainability thrive in our community.
❤️ Team Lore
Kicking off with Lorelei Textile Design, they turn reclaimed fabrics and flowers into unique, eco-friendly creations🧵🌸
Stay tuned as we spotlight more local businesses helping sustainability thrive in our community.
❤️ Team Lore
City of Victoria's Reusable Cup Contest is back this October! Bring your mug to 30+ local cafés, earn stamps, and enter to win zero-waste prize packs.
Learn more and see participating cafés: victoria.ca/reuse
❤️ Team Lore
Learn more and see participating cafés: victoria.ca/reuse
❤️ Team Lore
October 2, 2025 at 11:31 PM
City of Victoria's Reusable Cup Contest is back this October! Bring your mug to 30+ local cafés, earn stamps, and enter to win zero-waste prize packs.
Learn more and see participating cafés: victoria.ca/reuse
❤️ Team Lore
Learn more and see participating cafés: victoria.ca/reuse
❤️ Team Lore
♻️ October is Circular Economy Month in B.C.!
We’re kicking things off with a Circular Economy Shopping Guide for thrift, upcycle & sustainable shops in Victoria.
Spotlights on local businesses coming all month!
#CircularEconomyBC #ShopLocal #VictoriaBC
❤️ Team Lore
We’re kicking things off with a Circular Economy Shopping Guide for thrift, upcycle & sustainable shops in Victoria.
Spotlights on local businesses coming all month!
#CircularEconomyBC #ShopLocal #VictoriaBC
❤️ Team Lore
October 2, 2025 at 4:45 PM
♻️ October is Circular Economy Month in B.C.!
We’re kicking things off with a Circular Economy Shopping Guide for thrift, upcycle & sustainable shops in Victoria.
Spotlights on local businesses coming all month!
#CircularEconomyBC #ShopLocal #VictoriaBC
❤️ Team Lore
We’re kicking things off with a Circular Economy Shopping Guide for thrift, upcycle & sustainable shops in Victoria.
Spotlights on local businesses coming all month!
#CircularEconomyBC #ShopLocal #VictoriaBC
❤️ Team Lore