The Town is updating its Official Community Plan. The next phase of engagement focuses on the Western Gateway Community Corridor. Your feedback will help shape how this area evolves to serve residents and the wider community into the future. Learn more: engage.viewroyal.ca

Due to the Canada Post strike, the 2025 Fall/Winter edition of View Royal News won’t be mailed out. 👉 Read it online now at www.viewroyal.ca/newsletters 👉 Or pick up a printed copy at Town Hall during business hours. Subscribe on our website to get future editions by email! #Viewroyal #yyj

The Canada Post strike could delay sewer utility invoices being mailed in mid-October and impact payments sent by mail. Sign up for Online Services by October 10 to get your invoice by email and manage payments online. More info: bit.ly/4879UcR

Help restore nature! Join the View Royal Habitat Restoration group for a community work party at Game Nature Park. No experience needed! Date: Sat, Sept 27 Time: 9:30 am–12:30 pm Location: Meet at the park entrance on Game Rd More info: viewroyal.ca/events #ViewRoyal #yyj

In honour of National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, the Craigflower Bridge will be illuminated in orange. Town Hall will be closed on Monday, September 30 and will reopen for regular business hours on Tuesday, October 1, 2023. #ViewRoyal #yyj #OrangeShirtDay

Statistics Canada is now hiring for the 2026 Census! Entry-level, supervisory and managerial positions are available in your community. Start and end dates vary by position and location, with some opportunities beginning as early as September 2025. Learn more at canada.ca/GCJobs.

🚧 Traffic Advisory: Various Locations in View Royal 🚧 Pavement marking renewal work will take place Sept 23–25 during the day, with some evening or night work possible. ➡️ Single-lane, alternating traffic ➡️ Expect delays ➡️ Slow down & use caution More info:http://bit.ly/46z4Vz4 #ViewRoyal #yyj

Join Our Team! View Royal is looking for a skilled & motivated professional to fill the role of Human Resources Coordinator/Executive Assistant. This position supports the CAO & Mayor’s Office & coordinates key HR functions. Application deadline: Sept 26 Full details: www.viewroyal.ca/employment

Notice of Permissive Tax Exemption Bylaw: Notice is hereby given, that the Council of the Town of View Royal intends to adopt Tax Exemption Bylaw (Non-Profit Organizations) No. 1157 under the authority of Section 224 of the Community Charter. More info: bit.ly/3IvaXZK #ViewRoyal #yyj

Join us today in-person or online for a Council meeting starting at 6:00pm. September 16 Agenda: bit.ly/42rUdJz Watch Live: bit.ly/44A30Yc #ViewRoyal #yyj

Help restore local nature! Join the View Royal Habitat Restoration group for a community work party at Game Nature Park. No experience needed! Sun, Sept 14 • 9:30am–12:30pm Meet at the park entrance on Game Rd More info: viewroyal.ca/events #ViewRoyal #yyj

We're hiring! The Town of View Royal is looking for a Human Resources Coordinator/Executive Assistant to lead HR functions and provide admin support to the CAO and Mayor’s Office. Apply by Sept 26: viewroyal.ca/employment #ViewRoyal #yyj

Statistics Canada is now hiring for the 2026 Census! Entry-level, supervisory and managerial positions are available in your community. Start and end dates vary by position and location, with some opportunities beginning as early as September 2025. Learn more at canada.ca/GCJobs

View Royal is updating its Transportation Master Plan Once complete the updated Plan will guide improvements to our transportation network over the next 10 years. Watch for engagement opportunities starting this fall and help shape View Royal’s transportation future. 🔗 engage.viewroyal.ca/TMP

🚧 Traffic Advisory: Island Hwy (Burnett to Admirals) 🚧 BC Hydro is working at multiple locations along Island Hwy through Sept 26. Day & night work. ➡️ Two lanes open, but expect delays ➡️ Slow down & use caution ➡️ Traffic control on site #ViewRoyal #yyj

🚧 Traffic Advisory FortisBC will be scanning their gas line along Island Highway (Price Rd to Knollwood Rd) on Wed, Sept 10 & Thurs, Sept 11. ➡️ Expect delays with single-lane, alternating traffic & temporary lane closures ➡️ Please slow down & use caution ➡️ Flaggers will be on site #ViewRoyal #yyj

Join us today in-person or online for a Committee of the Whole meeting starting at 6:00pm. September 9 Agenda: bit.ly/4pta9p0 Watch Live: bit.ly/44A30Yc

Learn about proposed changes to Trustee Electoral Areas in Greater Victoria. 📅 Sept 9, 7-9 pm 📍 SJ Willis Gym, 923 Topaz Ave Hosted by Greater Victoria School District, Esquimalt & Songhees Nations, local municipalities, and the CRD. Online feedback open until Sept 11. More info: sd61.bc.ca

🚧 Traffic Advisory: Island Highway Road repairs will take place on Island Highway (westbound approach to Wilfert Road) on Friday, September 5 from 5 to 8pm ➡️ Expect a lane closure during this time ➡️ Please slow down & use caution when travelling through the work zone Thank you for your patience.

Join us today at 6pm for the Council meeting, in person or online. Agenda: bit.ly/4lWVgbA Watch live: bit.ly/44A30Yc Curious about the meeting time change? Read the Procedure Bylaw update: bit.ly/4lamnQB

The Town is updating its Official Community Plan, the guide for housing, transport, parks, the environment and more. Share your input on three draft vision statements and goals for View Royal to 2050. Survey open until Sept 7: engage.viewroyal.ca/view-royal-2050 #ViewRoyal #yjj

Summer is winding down! Town Hall will be closed on Mon, Sept 1 for Labour Day. Regular business hours of 8:30am – 4:30pm resume on Tues, Sept 2. Reminder: Tomorrow (Fri, Aug 29) is the last day of summer hours. Town Hall will be open from 8am – 4pm. Enjoy the last days of summer! #ViewRoyal #yyj

🚧 Traffic Advisory: Watkiss Way Sanitary sewer emergency repairs are underway on Watkiss Way (Marler Drive to Creed Road) from 8am–3pm until September 12. Single-lane alternating traffic with delays expected. Please use extra caution when traveling through the area. #ViewRoyal #yyj

Council meetings are back next week! The first meeting after the August break is Tuesday, September 2 at 6pm. Please note the change in start time following the adoption of an amendment to the Town’s Procedure Bylaw (No. 1155, 2025) on July 2. Details: bit.ly/4lamnQB

Want an easy way to stay in the loop? Subscribe to the Town of View Royal’s RSS feed and get notified when new updates are posted to our website including news, public notices, events, agendas and minutes, and Town newsletters. 👉 Sign up here: www.viewroyal.ca/notifications

Highway 1 Bus on Shoulder Project Update: The Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure has released Newsletter #4 for the Bus on Shoulder project between McKenzie and Colwood. It highlights recent progress and what’s coming up next. Read the newsletter: www.gov.bc.ca/hwy1busonshoulder

Join us today in-person or online for an Official Community Plan Advisory Committee meeting starting at 7:00pm. Agenda: bit.ly/3UVDSZL Watch Live: bit.ly/44A30Yc Learn more about the OCP Review and Update: engage.viewroyal.ca/view-royal-2050 #ViewRoyal #yyj

View Royal is updating its Official Community Plan. We’ve drafted 3 vision options + 11 goals and want your feedback! Survey open until Sept 7: engage.viewroyal.ca/view-royal-2050 Enter to win a local gift card! #ViewRoyal #yyj

Help restore nature in View Royal! Join the Habitat Restoration work party at Stoneridge Wetland on Sat Aug 23, 9:30am–12:30pm. No experience needed, all welcome! Meet at park entrance beside 210 Stoneridge Place. Info 👉 www.viewroyal.ca/events

View Royal Archives: What Should I Do with My Stuff? Session 3: How Do I Store It? Learn storage solutions for papers, photos, keepsakes. 🗓 Aug 22, 2–4pm 📍 Town Hall (45 View Royal Ave) Details: www.viewroyal.ca/events #ViewRoyal #yyj

The View Royal Community Association is hosting a School Supply Swap tomorrow! Families can pick up free new or gently used supplies for back-to-school. 📅 August 20 from 5 to 8 pm 📍 View Royal Community Hall, 279 Island Highway Questions? Email: [email protected]

Congratulations, Superintendent Todd Preston, for your dedicated service.

Have your say on View Royal’s future! Take the Vision Survey to share your thoughts on draft vision statements & community goals for the OCP update. Survey is open until Sept 7. Complete it for a chance to win a gift certificate to a local business. 👉 engage.viewroyal.ca/view-royal-2050

🚧 TRAFFIC ADVISORY – August 13 CRD chamber box inspection, Island Hwy at Knollwood Rd. Two lanes open, expect brief delays. Slow down in work zone. Emergency vehicles prioritized, traffic control on site. Thank you for your patience while this work is completed.

🚧 TRAFFIC ADVISORY: August 11 Tree maintenance on Island Hwy between Helmcken & Admirals, 9:00am–3:30pm. ➡ Single-lane alternating traffic ➡ Flaggers on site ➡ Expect delays, consider alternate route Use caution around workers & equipment. #ViewRoyal #yyj

Join the View Royal Habitat Restoration group for a morning of community and conservation at Nursery Hill Park. 🗓 Sat, Aug 9 ⏰ 9:30am to 12:30pm 📍 Nursery Hill Park (meet at the picnic table at the south entrance to Garry Oak Meadows Park) Questions? Email [email protected]

Public info session on proposed changes to Trustee Electoral Areas within the Greater Victoria School District. Date: Tues, Sept 9 Time: 7-9pm Location: SJ Willis Gymnasium - 923 Topaz Ave Format: Brief presentation with Q&A Online feedback open until Thurs, Sept 11. More info: www.sd61.bc.ca

TRAFFIC ADVISORY – 300 Block of Island Highway Closure Island Highway is closed in both directions between Helmcken Road and Burnside Road W until further notice due to a police incident. Traffic is being detoured. Please avoid the area and use alternate routes where possible. #ViewRoyal #yyj

We're Hiring! The Town of View Royal is looking for a skilled & passionate leader to join our team as Deputy Corporate Officer. If you have experience in legislative services & thrive in a community-focused environment, we want to hear from you! Full details: www.viewroyal.ca/employment

Looking for school supplies or have extras to donate? The View Royal Community Association is hosting a School Supply Swap! Drop off new or gently used supplies at Adams Storage (July 5, 21 & 31), then come by the VRCA Hall on August 20 to pick up what your family needs for the new school year.

What Should I Do with My Stuff? Join the View Royal Archives for a free session on organizing and evaluating your personal collections. 🗓 Friday, Aug 8 ⏰ 2:00 – 4:00 pm 📍 Town Hall (45 View Royal Ave) Details: viewroyal.ca/events #ViewRoyal #yyj

Your feedback helped create the draft vision and goals for the Official Community Plan Review. Now we need your help again! Tell us if we're on the right track: engage.viewroyal.ca/view-royal-2050 Survey closes September 7 #ViewRoyal #yyj

The tsunami advisory following an earthquake off the coast of Russia has been cancelled.

A tsunami advisory has been issued following an earthquake off the coast of Russia. There is a possibility of strong localized currents. No significant inundation is expected, but low lying coastal areas and beaches may be at risk. More info: www.emergencyinfobc.gov.bc.ca

Highway 1 Bus on Shoulder Project Update: The Ministry of Transportation & Infrastructure has released Newsletter #3 for the Bus on Shoulder project between McKenzie & Colwood. It highlights recent progress and what’s coming up next. Read the newsletter & learn more: www.gov.bc.ca/hwy1busonshoulder

🚧 TRAFFIC ADVISORY: July 30 & 31 Tree maintenance on Island Hwy between Helmcken & Admirals, 9:00am–3:30pm. ➡ Single-lane alternating traffic ➡ Flaggers on site ➡ Expect delays, consider alternate route Use caution around workers & equipment. #ViewRoyal #yyj

The BC Day long weekend is coming up! Why not plan a block party to celebrate? Our Block Party Toolkit has everything you need to get started, including permit info, creative ideas and a handy checklist. Check out the toolkit: bit.ly/44cd3Vl #ViewRoyal #yyj

Be Wildfire Ready! Join us for a FREE Wildfire Preparedness Workshop. Learn what to do before, during and after a wildfire emergency. 🕕 Wed, July 30, 6:00–7:30pm 📍 View Royal Public Safety Bldg (333 Island highway) Register today: [email protected] or 250.479.7322 #ViewRoyal #yyj

The Official Community Plan guides how View Royal grows & evolves over the next 20 years. From housing & transportation to parks & the environment, your input helps shape future decisions. Share your feedback on the draft Vision & Goals. Survey: engage.viewroyal.ca/view-royal-2050 #ViewRoyal #yyj

Congratulations to Firefighters Bryan Hynes, Paul Graham and Ethan Small on receiving their official View Royal Fire Rescue badges after completing their first year of service. The badge ceremony was held July 22 at the Public Safety Building. More info: bit.ly/3UtxV5I