Loneliness Awareness Week is two weeks away: June 15–21. You still have time to plan something small. Make it official by sharing what you're committing to: survey.alchemer-ca.com/s3/50593279/... #CRDConnectionInAction

Gatherings can help deepen trust and allow real community to take root. You don't need a budget or a permit to bring neighbours together. Just a date. Share what kind of gathering you’re planning or find one happening near you: resilientneighbourhoods.ca/connectioninaction #CRDConnectionInAction

📣 Loneliness Awareness Week is three weeks away: June 15–21! 🌟 Across the Capital Region, people are coming together through events and activities both big and small. ➡️ Share what you're planning or find something near you: resilientneighbourhoods.ca/connectioninaction #CRDConnectionInAction

You don't need a budget or a big plan to build a stronger neighbourhood. You just need a few minutes. Small acts of sharing and mutual support are how trust is built. This week, try one small neighbourly act and share what you did using #CRDConnectionInAction.

Social connection isn't just good for the soul; it's also good for the body. 💡 Want ideas for starting conversations and building neighbourly trust? The Hey Neighbour Recipe Book is a great place to start: vancouver.ca/files/cov/he... #CRDConnectionInAction

Most of us want to know our neighbours better, but sometimes just don't know how to start. Here are five small ways to open the door to connecting with our neighbours – awkwardness not necessary (but it’s okay!). #CRDConnectionInAction

Loneliness is a quiet crisis. Connection is the cure, and it lives next door. Join in with us for Connection in Action, a Capital Region campaign running now through Loneliness Awareness Week, June 15-21. Learn more and sign up: resilientneighbourhoods.ca/connectioninaction #CRDConnectionInAction

Join our session with Miko Betanzo, Senior Planner with the City, who will talk about the role of Community Association Land Use Committees in light of recent changes that delegate more decisions to staff and allow for certain applications to avoid public hearings. www.victoriadra.ca/events/land-...

Are you a Downtown resident looking for a way to contribute to your neighbourhood? Join our board of directors and help build community and make sure that the interests of folks who live Downtown are represented at City Hall. Find out more at www.victoriadra.ca/governance.

Reserve your spot today for a dream-like multi-sensory experience on November 15th featuring poetry, spatialized soundscapes, and immersive analogue projections! The evening will include sets by spoken word poets Marie Metaphor Specht and Shauntelle Dick-Charleson. www.victoriadra.ca/events/the-s...

Join us for a free outdoor film night on Thursday (Oct 23) at 6:30 pm in the courtyard of the Central Branch of the GVPL. The program will feature several critically-acclaimed short films, including three stop-motion animation films by local filmmaker Iris Moore. www.victoriadra.ca/events/outdo...

The Downtown Residents Assocation will have an entry in this year's Santa Claus Parade and we are hosting an art build on Oct 2 at 5:30 pm in the clubhouse at 720 Belleville St. We'll be making a banner and creating animal masks to be worn in the parade. RSVP at victoriacoolkit.info/masks-and-pu....

The DRA's CALUC is hosting a public meeting on October 15th at 6 pm at 625 Broughton St. This is an opportunity for nearby residents to learn about a proposed development at 617 Broughton, ask questions, and provide feedback. More project details can be found at tender.victoria.ca/webapps/ourc....

Join the Victoria Downtown Residents Association and SOLID Outreach for a free Naloxone training. Learn how to identify the signs of a toxic drug poisoning and administer Naloxone, a medication used to reverse the effects of an opioid poisoning. www.victoriadra.ca/events/nalox...

Are you an 2SLGBTQIA+ performer? Do you need a safe space to showcase your talent, find community, and network with other queer artists? Bring your performance to our...QUEER OPEN STAGE!!! www.victoriadra.ca/events/queer...

Check out our June newsletter for details on upcoming events, including our Notes of Pride concert on June 25th, other Pride events in early July, and lots of other cool things happening Downtown this month. mailchi.mp/fdd772d71d99...

Our annual general meeting is happening tomorrow night starting at 7 pm at theDock (722 Cormorant Street, 3rd Floor). We are honoured that Mark Albany from Songhees Nation has agreed to be our guest speaker. Find all the details at www.victoriadra.ca/post/annual-...

We're hosting a free screening of the award-winning documentary Singing Back the Buffalo on Apr. 16 from 8 to 10 pm under the east side of the Johnson Street Bridge. Thanks to the City of Victoria, through the Our DWTN Ideas Fund, and Reel Canada for their support. www.victoriadra.ca/post/canfilm...

Check out our March E-News for details about upcoming DRA events and initiatives, news from the community, updates from the City of Victoria and more! mailchi.mp/8f49a3f6aca8...

Our monthly Queer Open Stage takes place on the 3rd Wednesday of each month until May. The next one is happening tomorrow night (Feb 19) at theDock (722 Cormorant St) with featured performer Sofia Sol. Doors open at 6:30 pm and performances usually start a little before 7. linktr.ee/queeropensta...

@coolkitvicyyj.bsky.social is launching a new dish sharing program called The Dish Library on Mar. 1 from 12 to 2 pm at the corner of Douglas and Herald. Free food and apple cider, games, and an information exchange. Come learn how to participate in a circular economy that strengthens our community!

Seedy Saturday is returning to the Downtown neighbourhood! The event is happening on Feb 15 from 11 am to 4 pm at Crystal Garden (713 Douglas St). There will be over 50 local vendors, a seed exchange, free gardening talks, activities for kids, food and more! Sign up to volunteer at shorturl.at/t4Rz5

November E-News - mailchi.mp/091f4dbfeadd... Queer Open Stage, Sidewalk Talk Victoria, Seniors for Climate Recap, Housing Justice Day, Free Composting Workshop, Shop Local, Seedy Saturday Fundraiser, Public Poetry Remix, 2025 Draft Budget, Victoria Storefront Pilot

The Victoria Downtown Residents Association is the official community organization representing people living in Victoria’s Downtown neighbourhood. Whether you've lived here for a month or for decades, if you call downtown Victoria home; this is where you belong. www.victoriadra.ca