City of Victoria - 2008 Archived Media Releases

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12/30/2008 - High Winds Expected [PDF 49KB]
12/29/2008 - City Hosts Annual New Year's Day Levee [PDF 53KB]
12/23/2008 - View Street Parkade to Close for Month of January [PDF 23KB]
12/22/2008 - When Alarm Bells Ring, Call 911 [PDF 94KB]
12/22/2008 - Road Crews Continue in Full Force to Battle Snow [PDF 99KB]
12/19/2008 - Have a Healthy Holiday Season [PDF 100KB]
12/19/2008 - Holiday Hours for City of Victoria Services [PDF 101KB]
12/19/2008 - Victoria's New Poet Laureate Announced [PDF 101KB]
12/15/2008 - City Crews Working Around the Clock to Sand and Salt Streets [PDF 96KB]
12/14/2008 - City Crews Are Busy Clearing Roads With More Snow Expected [PDF 23KB]
12/11/2008 - City Prepares for Snow This Weekend [PDF 101KB]
12/10/2008 - Celebrate the Season at Crystal Garden Open House [PDF 53KB]
12/05/2008 - Donate to the Public Works Food Drive Next Week [PDF 100KB]
12/02/2008 - What Has Heritage Significance to You? [PDF 59KB]
11/27/2008 - 43rd Annual Carolling Week at City Hall [PDF 53KB]
11/26/2008 - What Does Sustainability Mean for Victoria? [PDF 59KB]
11/25/2008 - Learn More About Victoria's Steel Water Main Project [PDF 99KB]
11/19/2008 - Tree Banding Helps Prevent Winter Moth Damage in Spring [PDF 99KB]
11/19/2008 - 2008 Civic Election Results Officially Declared [PDF 56KB]
11/16/2008 - 2008 Civic Election Results [PDF 429KB]
11/15/2008 - Unofficial 2008 Civic Election Results [PDF 52KB]
11/14/2008 - Regional Recreation Pass Makes Fitness More Accessible [PDF 100KB]
11/14/2008 - Civic Election Results Tomorrow [PDF 51KB]
11/10/2008 - Council Adopts Order of Protection for Historic Roger's Chocolates Building [PDF 96KB]
11/07/2008 - New On Street Parking Pay Stations Will Make Parking Downtown Easier [PDF 100KB]
11/07/2008 - Hours for Temporary Overhead Shelter in Parks Increased [PDF 99KB]
11/07/2008 - Residential Leaf Pick-Up Service Begins Monday [PDF 103KB]
11/07/2008 - Workshop Shows How to Put Gardens to Bed Naturally [PDF 102KB]
11/06/2008 - The Commerce Canoe to be Officially Unveiled [PDF 105KB]
11/06/2008 - Residents Asked to Keep Drains Clear of Leaves [PDF 96KB]
11/05/2008 - Learn How to Put Your Garden to Bed Naturally [PDF 104KB]
11/03/2008 - Advance Voting Dates for 2008 Civic Election [PDF 51KB]
10/31/2008 - ICCA Opening Ceremony and First Event for Newly Renovated Crystal Garden [PDF 53KB]
10/31/2008 - City Manager Penny Ballantyne Returns Monday [PDF 96KB]
10/31/2008 - Check Your Smoke Alarms While Changing Your Clocks [PDF 96KB]
10/30/2008 - City Celebrates 3rd Annual Tree Appreciation Day [PDF 102KB]
10/29/2008 - Victoria's Fireworks Bylaw a Benefit to Public Safety [PDF 24KB]
10/17/2008 - Construction of James Bay Storm Drain [PDF 97KB]
10/17/2008 - What's Your Vision for Fisherman's Wharf Park? [PDF 97KB]
10/16/2008 - City Will Appeal BC Supreme Court Decision [PDF 120KB]
10/16/2008 - Notice of News Conference: Update on BC Supreme Cout Judgment [PDF 96KB]
10/15/2008 - Paper Trail and Mechanimals Win Victoria Book Prizes [PDF 118KB]
10/14/2008 - Notice of News Conference: Mayor Responds to BC Supreme Court Judgment on Right to Camp in Parks [PDF 97KB]
10/10/2008 - Spirit Square Concept will Revitalize Victoria's Civic Square [PDF 98KB]
10/09/2008 - Filing Deadline Approaching for Municipal Candidates [PDF 55KB]
10/09/2008 - Thanksgiving Day Hours for City of Victoria Services [PDF 104KB]
10/07/2008 - Downtown Murals to be Officially Unveiled [PDF 118KB]
10/06/2008 - Tickets on Sale for Victoria Book Prize Awards [PDF 114KB]
10/02/2008 - Fire Prevention Week Kicks off Monday [PDF 102KB]
9/30/2008 - Municipal Candidate Information Available Online [PDF 55KB]
9/30/2008 - New Anchor Tenant for Royal Athletic Park [PDF 98KB]
9/30/2008 - New Interpretive Walkway Honours Coast Salish [PDF 152KB]
9/29/2008 - Signs of Lekwungen to be Unveiled [PDF 104KB]
9/23/2008 - Poets Invited to Apply for City's Poet Laureate [PDF 100KB]
9/23/2008 - So You Want to Run for Council? [PDF 54KB]
9/19/2008 - Hanging Basket Removal Signifies Change of Season [PDF 101KB]
9/19/2008 - Welcome Back to Wellness: Customer Appreciation Week at Crystal Pool and Fitness Centre [PDF 101KB]
9/19/2008 - Bastion Parkade to Close for Painting This Sunday [PDF 22KB]
9/18/2008 - Snowbirds to Arrive in Victoria Today for Spirit in the Sky [PDF 102KB]
9/17/2008 - Are You Prepared for an Earthquake? [PDF 103KB]
9/15/2008 - Spirit in the Sky: Snowbirds Over Clover Point [PDF 106KB]
9/12/2008 - Bastion Parkade to Close for Painting Next Two Sundays [PDF 24KB]
9/12/2008 - Victoria Recognized as a Global Sustainability Leader [PDF 110KB]
9/12/2008 - The 20 Cities of 2020: Global Sustainability Background Attachment [PDF 2.0MB]
9/10/2008 - Finalists Selected for 2008 City of Victoria Butler Book Prize and Bolen Books Children's Book Prize [PDF 113KB]
9/05/2008 - Bastion Parkade to Close for Painting Next Three Sundays [PDF 24KB]
9/04/2008 - Festival of Learning Challenges You to Improve and Grow [PDF 103KB]
8/29/2008 - Prepare for High Winds Today [PDF 94KB]
8/29/2008 - Improvements to Finlayson Street to be Completed Next Week [PDF 97KB]
8/29/2008 - Bastion Parkade to Close for Painting Next Four Sundays and Labour Day [PDF 25KB]
8/29/2008 - Improve and Grow at the Festival of Learning [PDF 102KB]
8/28/2008 - Annual Maintenance of Victoria's Underground Infrastructure to Begin Next Week [PDF 24KB]
8/28/2008 - Crystal Pool and Fitness Centre to Close for Annual Maintenance [PDF 105KB]
8/27/2008 - Holiday Hours for City of Victoria Services [PDF 103KB]
8/26/2008 - Volunteers Wanted for 'Spirit in the Sky' Snowbirds Event [PDF 103KB]
8/22/2008 - View Street Parkade Closed for Painting This Sunday [PDF 22KB]
8/22/2008 - New Tool For Student Renters to Minimize Fire Risk [PDF 101KB]
8/22/2008 - Improvements to Finlayson Street Nearing Completion [PDF 99KB]
8/15/2008 - View Street Parkade Closed for Painting Next Two Sundays [PDF 22KB]
8/11/2008 - Sanitary Sewer Smoke Testing to Begin Tomorrow [PDF 24KB]
8/08/2008 - View Street Parkade Closed for Painting Next Three Sundays [PDF 94KB]
8/07/2008 - New Mural Inspired by Chinatown's Colourful 150 Year History [PDF 95KB]
8/01/2008 - BC Day Long Weekend Road Closures: What to Expect Downtown [PDF 101KB]
7/31/2008 - Victoria Fire Department Celebrates 150 Years of Service with Fire Bells and Fanfare [PDF 150KB]
7/31/2008 - Notice of Work on Galloping Goose Trail Near Harbour Road Friday, August 1 [PDF 95KB]
7/28/2008 - Bring Lawn Chairs to Concert, but Not Before Sunday [PDF 123KB]
7/25/2008 - Holiday Hours for City of Victoria Services [PDF 103KB]
7/25/2008 - Westsong Walkway Bridge to Temporarily Close for Improvements [PDF 95KB]
7/24/2008 - Spirit in the Sky: Snowbirds Honour 150th Anniversary of BC [PDF 176KB]
7/19/2008 - 700 Block of View Street Closed for Police Investigation [PDF 96KB]
7/16/2008 - More Youth to Play Hockey with H.E.L.P. [PDF 102KB]
7/11/2008 - Short Detour on Galloping Goose Cycling Pathway Near Harbour Road [PDF 96KB]
7/09/2008 - Learn How to Garden Without Pesticides [PDF 105KB]
7/09/2008 - Enjoy Summer with Lunchtime Concerts in the Square [PDF 429KB]
7/07/2008 - Sewer Repair to Continue on Douglas Street Through Evening Rush Hour [PDF 94KB]
7/03/2008 - Sewer Line Repair at Douglas Street and Pandora Avenue May Cause Commuter Delays [PDF 95KB]
7/03/2008 - Victoria Citizens Continue to Rank Quality of Life as High [PDF 105KB]
7/03/2008 - Victoria Expands Successful Paws in Parks Program [PDF 104KB]
7/02/2008 - Bells Ring In Celebration of Quebec City's 400th Anniversary [PDF 100KB]
6/30/2008 - Concerts In the Park Summer Series Begins Tomorrow [PDF 143KB]
6/26/2008 - Canada Day Hours for City of Victoria Services [PDF 104KB]
6/26/2008 - 5th Annual City of Victoria Butler Book Prize Entries [PDF 108KB]
6/25/2008 - New Water Service Installation on Bay Street May Impact Commuter Routes [PDF 97KB]
6/24/2008 - Victoria's Fire Boat Named the Protector [PDF 103KB]
6/23/2008 - Victoria Elementary Students to Unveil Fire Boat Name [PDF 102KB]
6/23/2008 - Property Tax Deadline Approaching [PDF 94KB]
6/19/2008 - Community's Support Ensures Canada Day Festivities [PDF 118KB]
6/13/2008 - Three Crystal Pool Lifeguards Honoured with Vital Link Awards [PDF 97KB]
6/13/2008 - Point Ellice Bridge to Close for Annual Maintenance [PDF 97KB]
6/13/2008 - Public Meeting to Present Proposed Improvements to Redfern Park [PDF 98KB]
6/11/2008 - Melissa McLean Appointed as Mayor's Executive Assistant [PDF 97KB]
6/10/2008 - Johnson Street Bridge Testing May Cause Delays for Commuters [PDF 98KB]
6/07/2008 - Victoria Overflows Cup With Kindness [PDF 48KB]
6/06/2008 - Roadwork Will Affect Traffic on Finlayson Street [PDF 95KB]
6/06/2008 - Are You Prepared for an Emergency? [PDF 105KB]
6/06/2008 - Seniors' Concert in the Park Series Kicks Off [PDF 140KB]
6/06/2008 - City of Gardens Rolls Out Signature Hanging Baskets [PDF 28KB]
6/06/2008 - Paving on Tyee Road May Impact Commuter Routes [PDF 95KB]
6/05/2008 - Celebrate Father's Day with a Céilidh in the Park [PDF 140KB]
6/05/2008 - Public Invited to Paws in Parks Open House [PDF 103KB]
6/02/2008 - Share a little Cup of Kindness [PDF 48KB]
5/30/2008 - Road Work on Tyee Road May Impact Commuter Routes [PDF 97KB]
5/30/2008 - Removal of Ellice Playlot to House the Homeless [PDF 99KB]
5/26/2008 - City Manager on Personal Leave [PDF 96KB]
5/23/2008 - City Employee A Leader in Energy Conservation [PDF 98KB]
5/23/2008 - Hillside Avenue Sewage Overflow Investigation Now Complete [PDF 30KB]
5/21/2008 - So Busted: A Youth Discussion on Justice Community and Youth [PDF 103KB]
5/16/2008 - Victoria Elementary Students Asked to Name the Fire Boat [PDF 99KB]
5/16/2008 - Public Works Day: The Future is Now [PDF 105KB]
5/16/2008 - Road Work on Blanshard Street [PDF 98KB]
5/15/2008 - Cowichan Spirit Pole Visits the Capital City [PDF 105KB]
5/14/2008 - New High Speed Fire Boat to Protect Victoria Harbour [PDF 102KB]
5/12/2008 - Fiesta Fundraiser to Support Adult Literacy in Tipitapa [PDF 104KB]
5/12/2008 - Safe Needle Disposal Boxes Installed Downtown [PDF 103KB]
5/09/2008 - Mock Disaster Exercises Regional Emergency Preparedness [PDF 101KB]
5/07/2008 - So Busted: A Youth Discussion on Justice, Community & Youth [PDF 99KB]
5/05/2008 - Emergency Preparedness Week is May 4 � 10, 2008 [PDF 107KB]
5/05/2008 - Student Artworks Showcase BC's History [PDF 102KB]
5/05/2008 - Victoria Fire Fighter Memorial Destined for City Hall [PDF 97KB]
4/29/2008 - City and FCA Agree to Mediation [PDF 98KB]
4/29/2008 - Do You Ever Wonder What Used to Be on Your Lot? [PDF 95KB]
4/25/2008 - Sewage Contamination of Bowker Creek [PDF 95KB]
4/21/2008 - Public Works Crews Cleaning Up Paint Spill [PDF 94KB]
4/21/2008 - Colourful Summer Banners Enhance Downtown [PDF 105KB]
4/17/2008 - Learn How to Prepare for an Emergency [PDF 103KB]
4/11/2008 - Intersection of View and Vancouver Now Open [PDF 95KB]
4/07/2008 - Jocelyn Jenkyns Named GM of Victoria Conference Centre [PDF 97KB]
4/04/2008 - Victoria To Test Cutting Edge Sewer Rehabilitation Technology [PDF 144KB]
4/04/2008 - Learn How to Install a Secondary Suite and Bring an Existing Suite up to Code [PDF 105KB]
3/27/2008 - Civic Reception to Honour Twin City Relationships [PDF 97KB]
3/26/2008 - New Traffic Light and Bicycle Lanes to Improve Public Safety [PDF 98KB]
3/20/2008 - Should We Preserve the Modern? [PDF 102KB]
3/18/2008 - Easter Holiday Hours for City Hall and Services [PDF 100KB]
3/13/2008 - Public Hearing Cancelled for Tonight's Council Meeting [PDF 99KB]
3/11/2008 - Sewer Rate Increase in May 2008 [PDF 97KB]
3/04/2008 - Help Plan Victoria's Harbour Pathway [PDF 102KB]
2/29/2008 - Dynamic New Public Art Piece Chosen for Bastion Square [PDF 108KB]
2/21/2008 - Annual Water Main Flushing to Begin [PDF 97KB]
2/14/2008 - Centennial Parkade to Reopen [PDF 94KB]
2/14/2008 - Murals on the Move [PDF 98KB]
2/08/2008 - Greater Victoria Commission to End Homelessness Announced [PDF 105KB]
2/08/2008 - Residential Branch Collection to Begin [PDF 97KB]
2/07/2008 - Mayor Lowe to Make Announcement About Mayor's Task Force on Breaking the Cycle of Mental Illness, Addictions and Homelessness Action Plan [PDF 103KB]
2/06/2008 - Indulge in Love, Poetry and Chocolate [PDF 100KB]
2/06/2008 - Celebrate the Season with Love, Poetry and Chocolate [PDF 99KB]
2/05/2008 - Victoria Learns From Portland's Success on Homelessness [PDF 99KB]
2/01/2008 - Citizens Asked for Feedback on City Services [PDF 99KB]
1/30/2008 - Public Input Sought at Workshop to Plan Alston-Tyee-Bay Area's Future [PDF 101KB]
1/29/2008 - One Evening - Three Canadian Poet Laureates [PDF 100KB]
1/28/2008 - Businesses Reminded to Renew Licences [PDF 98KB]
1/28/2008 - Reminder to Clear Snow and Ice from Sidewalks [PDF 95KB]
1/28/2008 - Improvements to View and Vancouver Intersection Enter Home Stretch [PDF 95KB]
1/24/2008 - Secondary Suites Workshop Draws Full House [PDF 97KB]
1/23/2008 - Spend an Evening with Three Canadian Poet Laureates [PDF 98KB]
1/23/2008 - New Housing for Homeless in Victoria [PDF 61KB]
1/21/2008 - Learn How to Install a Secondary Suite [PDF 102KB]
1/21/2008 - Automotive Sector Achieves 100% Compliance [PDF 24KB]
1/21/2008 - Passport to Skating Wins LERN Award [PDF 101KB]
1/17/2008 - Make Emergency Preparedness a News Year's Resolution [PDF 101KB]
1/08/2008 - Birds are Still in the Aviary at Beacon Hill Park [PDF 100KB]
1/02/2008 - BC Experience Map to Stay in Victoria [PDF 360KB]

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