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Official Start of Johnson Street Bridge Construction | May 17 2013

Fri, 17 May 2013 11:47:58 PST

Today, the Honourable Ron Cannan, Member of Parliament for Kelowna-Lake Country joined City of Victoria Mayor Dean Fortin and Sean Brock, Vice President and District Manager of PCL Constructors Westcoast Inc., to officially kick off the start of construction at the Johnson Street Bridge site in downtown Victoria.

Official Unveiling of "The Hands of Time" 150th Anniversary Public Artwork | May 17 2013

Fri, 17 May 2013 13:24:01 PST

The community is invited to attend the Official Unveiling of The Hands of Time artwork that commemorates the City of Victoria's 150th anniversary of incorporation in 2012. A ceremony will take place on Wednesday, May 22, 2013 from 10 a.m. - 10:30 a.m. at the Lower Causeway of the Inner Harbour (across from the Fairmont Empress Hotel).

Compostable Bags Now Available for Sale at City Hall and Crystal Pool | May 15 2013

Wed, 15 May 2013 08:22:23 PST

Mayor's Open Door on the Road this Friday | May 13 2013

Mon, 13 May 2013 09:44:53 PST

Register for Our Next Emergency Preparedness Workshop on May 29 | May 13 2013

Mon, 13 May 2013 09:30:17 PST

Is your family prepared for a power outage, earthquake or tsunami? Victoria has a one in three probability of a damaging earthquake in the next 50 years. It's not a matter of if an earthquake will happen, but when. Learn what you need to include in your emergency kit and how to reunite with loved ones after a disaster at a free workshop on May 29.

Call for Entries to Annual Victoria Book Prize Awards Closes May 31 | May 09 2013

Thu, 09 May 2013 12:35:17 PST

The annual Victoria Book Prize Awards provides an opportunity to showcase the literary achievements of authors and illustrators who make Greater Victoria their home. The Victoria Book Prize Society is now accepting submissions for the $5,000 City of Victoria Butler Book Prize and the $5,000 Bolen Books Children's Book Prize. The deadline for submissions is May 31, 2013.

Celebrate Summer Downtown with CITYVibe - Victoria's Guide to Festivals and Outdoor Events | May 06 2013

Tue, 07 May 2013 16:12:27 PST

Looking to celebrate summer downtown with friends and family? Available in hard copy, online, and iPhone app, CITYVibe is your free guide to City-sponsored festivals and outdoor events in 2013!

Foster Announces Donation to David Foster Way | May 03 2013

Fri, 03 May 2013 16:30:15 PST

David Foster and his wife Yolanda joined Mayor Dean Fortin at Ship Point this afternoon to discuss the City's concept plans for the 11 special places along David Foster Way. During the informal overview, David Foster announced a personal donation of $50,000 for the further development of the five kilometre harbour walkway plan.

Vancity Contributes $100,000 to David Foster Way | May 02 2013

Fri, 03 May 2013 09:20:19 PST

The vision to advance Victoria's waterfront pathway moved forward today. Vancity announced it will fund $100,000 towards the development of Heron Cove at Fisherman's Wharf, one of 11 "special place" concepts the City has developed to make David Foster Way a spectacular landmark and a positive catalyst for investment in Victoria.

Cook Street Playground at Beacon Hill Park Wins Success by 6 Award | May 01 2013

Thu, 02 May 2013 07:59:10 PST

Cook Street Playground at Beacon Hill Park has been awarded the Success by 6 Early Years Award for Favourite Park/Playground for 2013!