⚠️ 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

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.

🍂 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.

♻️ 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

📣 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

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.

⚠️ 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

🎉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

🚧 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

📣 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!

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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

📅 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.

♻️ 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

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

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

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

Today's Committee of the Whole meeting is underway. View the agenda & tune in to the live stream: ow.ly/aeVP50KQxLo #yyj

Notice: Traffic disruption on Fort Street, between Vancouver St. and Cook St. 🕓 October 10, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. 🚧 Intermittent Lane Reduction 🚲👟 Cyclists and pedestrians: Follow detours or plan alternate route 🚩Expect delays and follow directions of signs and crews #yyjtraffic

Notice: Superior St. closed just west of the Oswego St. intersection 🕓 Starting Oct 6 - extended closure for Lift Station Replacement project 🚩 Detours in place, please follow signage and direction from crews #yyjtraffic

🦉 Night Work Notice Road Closures: Tolmie Ave from Oak St. to Alder & Blanshard St. from Cloverdale Ave. to Finlayson St. 📅 October 6 – 10, 6:30 p.m. to 7 a.m. (weather permitting) 🚧 Road milling and re-paving 👷🏼 Follow directions of signs and crews 🚩 Expect delays and please use alternative routes

Notice: Figard St. closed at Government St. – access to Chinatown via Store St. 🕓 Starting Oct 6 for roughly one week while crews set-up scaffold for Chinatown Gate Roof Replacement project 🚩 Please follow signage and direction from crews #yyjtraffic

Notice: Single Lane alternating traffic on Esquimalt Road between Mary St. and Russel St. 🕓 Oct. 6, 7 a.m.–7 p.m. 🚲👟 Cyclists and pedestrians: Follow detours or plan alt route 🚩 Expect delays and follow directions of signs and crews #yyjtraffic

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☕ The Reuse Stamp Card Contest is back! Bring your reusable cup to participating cafés in Victoria this October, collect stamps, and win sustainable prizes. Help reduce waste and make reuse the norm. Map & details: victoria.ca/reuse

To mark the National Day for Truth and Reconciliation, the Canadian flag at City Hall will be flown at half-mast. Today is an opportunity for Canadians to commemorate the history and ongoing trauma caused by residential schools and honour those lost and the communities who continue to be impacted.

Notice: Single Lane alternating traffic on Fort St. between Carberry Gdns. and Pemberton Rd. 🕓 Oct. 1-2, 9 a.m. – 3 p.m. 🚧 FortisBC – Gas Service installation 🚲👟 Cyclists and pedestrians: Follow detours or plan alt route 🚩 Expect delays and follow directions of signs and crews #yyjtraffic

REMINDER: Residents and businesses are responsible for paying their City accounts on time to avoid late penalties. Learn how to access and pay your accounts during the mail strike: https://ow.ly/1ZJU50X3Oev

🍂 Get your leaves ready! Our residential leaf collection program starts Oct. 14 and continues until January. Get participation guidelines and neighbourhood collection dates at victoria.ca/leafcollection.

Love Local? 📥 Sign up for our monthly e-newsletter and stay up to date on the latest news, important dates and deadlines, tips for your home or business, and other useful info about the happenings in our community. 🖱️ Subscribe to Connect E-News or other City newsletters: victoria.ca/signup

Notice: Richmond Avenue closed between Quamichan St. and Oak Shade Ln. 📅 Starting October 1, for approx. 3 months 🚧 Pedestrian Safety Improvements 🚲👟 Cyclists and pedestrian access only, please follow signage 🚩 Expect delays and use alt routes #yyjtraffic

Notice: Lane reduction on Blanshard Street between Finlayson Street and Tolmie Avenue. 🕓 Sunday, Sept 28, 7 a.m.-3 p.m. 🚧 Northbound Lane reduction 🚩 Expect delays and please use alternative routes

Notice: Traffic disruption on Fort Street, between Vancouver and Cook St. 🕓 Sept. 26, 7 a.m. – 5 p.m. 🚧 Lane reduction 🚲👟 Cyclists and pedestrians: Follow detours or plan alternate route 👷🏼 Follow directions of signs and crews 🚩 Expect delays and use alternative routes #yyjtraffic

Notice: Westbound lane closure on Superior Street between Douglas and Government St. 🕓 Thursday September 25, 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. 🚧 BC hydro repair work 🚩 Expect delays and use alternative routes #yyjtraffic

Register now for a day with the Tamarack Institute and the City of Victoria to learn practical tools for creating stronger and more inclusive communities. 📅 Mon, Oct 20 📍 City Hall, Antechamber victoria.ca/neighbourhoods

Notice: Fairfield Road paving between Cook Street and Memorial Avenue. 📅 September 20-21, 6 a.m. - 7 p.m. (weather permitting) 🚧 Road closed, pedestrian access only 🚩 Expect delays and please use alternative routes

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📍 LAST CHANCE to tell us where you want to go! Suggest parking zone locations (where shared e-bikes will be parked and available for use) by dropping pins on the map at engage.victoria.ca/bikeshare before Sept. 24! #yyjbike

Notice: Traffic disruption on Johnson Street between Vancouver and Cook St. 🕓 Sept. 16 – 19, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. 🚧 Lane reduction 🚩 Expect delays and please use alternative routes #yyjtraffic

Today on Firefighters' National Memorial Day, we honour those who have lost their lives in the line of duty. We thank the VFD and all firefighters for your courage and dedication to keeping our community safe. The Canadian flag will fly at half-mast at City Hall today in their honour.

Tonight’s Council meeting starts at 6:30 p.m. View the agenda & tune in to the live stream: ow.ly/aeVP50KQxLo #yyj

Notice: Blanshard St. closed northbound between Finlayson St. and Tolmie Ave. – southbound traffic approaching Tolmie reduced to one lane. 🕓 One day impact on Sept 13 from 6 a.m. to 2 p.m. 🚩 Detours in place, please follow signage and direction from crews #yyjtraffic

The public hearing on Victoria’s Official Community Plan update is today at 6:30 p.m. at City Hall. Your voice matters —learn how to participate at engage.victoria.ca/ocp.

Today's Committee of the Whole meeting is underway. View the agenda & tune in to the live stream: ow.ly/aeVP50KQxLo #yyj

📢 2025 Neighbourhood Grants: Last Chance to Apply📢 ⏰ Apply for up to $7,500 for a placemaking or community resilience project, like the Vic West Emergency Kiosk Mural, or up to $1,500 for a community event or activity. Apply before the 2025 funds run out. victoria.ca/neighbourhoodgrants