2020 Archive

City and Province Working to Move People from Central Park Due to Flooding [PDF - 152 KB]
December 23, 2020

Reduction and Reuse Key to Zero Waste Victoria [PDF - 142 KB]
December 16, 2020

Annual Youth Transit U-PASS Now Available Online [PDF - 130 KB]
December 15, 2020

Preliminary Results for Victoria’s 2020 By-Election [PDF - 140 KB]
December 12, 2020

Unofficial Final 2020 By-Election Summary Report [PDF - 457 KB]
December 12, 2020

Unofficial Statement of Votes Cast [PDF - 463 KB]
December 12, 2020

Council Green Lights More Than 250 New Rentals, Helping to Close the City’s Housing Gap [PDF - 128 KB]
December 11, 2020

BACKGROUNDER: Participatory Budgeting Funding Recipients [PDF - 959 KB]
December 11, 2020

Community Votes Are In: $50,000 will Support Seven Projects for Newcomers to Victoria [PDF - 138 KB]
December 11, 2020

General Voting Day for Victoria’s 2020 By-Election is Saturday [PDF - 139 KB]
December 10, 2020

Help Shape Your Neighbourhood and Build a Community for Everyone [PDF - 116 KB]
December 9, 2020

Attachment: 2021 Draft Budget Summary [PDF - 463 KB]
December 7, 2020

Your City Budget. Have Your Say. [PDF - 146 KB]
December 7, 2020

Attachment: Photo of Bobbi Bjornholt’s Vacant Storefront Artwork (2020) [PDF - 958 KB]
December 7, 2020

Attachment: Photo of Kashaf Fatima’s Animated Kiosk Artwork (2020) [PDF - 955 KB]
December 7, 2020

Call to Artists: Downtown Kiosk and Storefront Artwork [PDF - 122 KB]
December 7, 2020

City Provides $115K for Mobile Showers and Outreach [PDF - 141 KB]
December 4, 2020

Attachment: Photo of Mobile Shower Trailer [PDF - 521 KB]
December 4, 2020

How to Vote by Mail After December 4 in Victoria’s By-Election [PDF - 147 KB]
December 3, 2020

Coastal Communities Social Procurement Initiative Selected as one of Canada’s Top 100 Recovery Projects [PDF - 123 KB]
December 1, 2020

Attachment: Map of vehicle access in Beacon Hill Park [PDF - 2 MB]
November 26, 2020

Beacon Hill Summit Reopens to Vehicles to Improve Accessibility [PDF - 117 KB]
November 26, 2020

Statement from Mayor Helps on Federal Net-Zero Emissions Plan [PDF - 135 KB]
November 19, 2020

Attachment: Photo of Agamemnon and Eleni Kasapi Park with Mayor Lisa Helps and members of the South Jubilee Neighbourhood Association [PDF - 642 KB]
November 18, 2020

New Park for South Jubilee Neighbourhood [PDF - 143 KB]
November 18, 2020

Attachment: Photo of an electric vehicle charging on Broad Street [PDF - 311 KB]
November 17, 2020

EV Chargers Open on Broad Street [PDF - 116 KB]
November 17, 2020

Victoria Ranks #5 in World for Small Cities with Big Opportunities [PDF - 123 KB]
November 16, 2020

Community Virtuals: An Invitation to Help Build Community [PDF - 180 KB]
November 12, 2020

What You Need to Know to Vote in Victoria’s By-Election [PDF - 141 KB]
November 9, 2020

City Receives Over $6.5 Million from Provincial and Federal Government - Statement from Mayor Helps [PDF - 119 KB]
November 5, 2020

Help Us Make Victoria More Accessible – Apply to be Part of New Accessibility Advisory Committee [PDF - 122 KB]
November 3, 2020

Statement from Mayor Helps on Systemic Racism in Victoria and the Defacement of Public Art [PDF - 117 KB]
November 2, 2020

Candidate Nomination Period Opens Today for Victoria’s By-Election on Saturday, December 12 [PDF - 120 KB]
October 27, 2020

Business Licences Now Available Online [PDF - 123 KB]
October 16, 2020

Sign Up to ShakeOut Victoria on Thursday, October 15 [PDF - 150 KB]
October 8, 2020

Have Your Say Improving Life for Victoria Newcomers [PDF - 101 KB]
October 7, 2020

Statement from Mayor Helps on Federal Single-Use Plastics Ban [PDF - 118 KB]
October 7, 2020

Youth Poet Laureate Call for Nominations [PDF - 150 KB]
October 6, 2020

Lorna Crozier and Mark Leiren-Young Win 2020 Victoria Book Prizes [PDF - 138 KB]
October 5, 2020

Fire Prevention Week is October 4 – 10: Serve Up Fire Safety in the Kitchen!™ [PDF - 219 KB]
October 5, 2020

Childcare Report Confirms Gap in Spaces [PDF - 138 KB]
October 2, 2020

Xe xe Smun eem-Victoria Orange Shirt Day: Every Child Matters Virtual Ceremony is September 30 at Noon [PDF - 160 KB]
September 28, 2020

Attachment: Photo of New Harbour Road Bike Lanes [PDF - 1 MB]
September 28, 2020

Attachment: AAA Cycling Network Map [PDF - 347 KB]
September 28, 2020

New Route to Ride Just in Time for GoByBike Week [PDF - 169 KB]
September 28, 2020

Statement from Mayor Helps in Response to the Federal Government’s Rapid Housing Initiative Announcement [PDF - 136 KB]
September 21, 2020

Six New EV Chargers Coming to Downtown, Helping to Power Transition to Zero-Emission Travel [PDF - 143 KB]
September 21, 2020

City of Victoria COVID-19 Update [PDF - 140 KB]
September 18, 2020

Statement from Mayor Helps in Response to the Province’s Economic Restart Plan [PDF - 117 KB]
September 17, 2020

City of Victoria COVID-19 Update [PDF - 145 KB]
September 11, 2020

2020 Victoria Book Prize Finalists Announced [PDF - 173 KB]
September 9, 2020

Attachment: Photo of New Zero Waste Stations [PDF - 222 KB]
September 4, 2020

New Zero Waste Stations Introduced into Public Spaces [PDF - 161 KB]
September 4, 2020

City of Victoria COVID-19 Update [PDF - 133 KB]
September 4, 2020

City of Victoria COVID-19 Update [PDF - 145 KB]
August 7, 2020

City Granted Injunction for Beacon Hill Park [PDF - 117 KB]
July 28, 2020

City of Victoria COVID-19 Update [PDF - 146 KB]
July 17, 2020

City Asks Court to Enforce Safe Sheltering in Beacon Hill Park [PDF - 123 KB]
July 10, 2020

City of Victoria COVID-19 Update [PDF - 144 KB]
July 10, 2020

Let’s Get Creative, Victoria [PDF - 171 KB]
July 2, 2020

Congratulations to Cool It! Climate Leaders [PDF - 103 KB]
June 29, 2020

Join Us for Victoria’s Canada Day Virtual Celebration [PDF - 177 KB]
June 26, 2020

City of Victoria COVID-19 Update [PDF - 182 KB]
June 26, 2020

City of Victoria COVID-19 Update [PDF - 145 KB]
June 19, 2020

Attachment: Artwork by Charlotte Scholefield, Youth Verses participant [PDF - 2 MB]
June 18, 2020

Youth Verses Virtual Showcase is Friday [PDF - 145 KB]
June 18, 2020

$50,000 for Projects Benefiting Newcomers [PDF - 155 KB]
June 16, 2020

Major Upgrades to Shelbourne Street [PDF - 124 KB]
June 12, 2020

Virtual Canada Day Celebration Planned for Victoria [PDF - 141 KB]
June 12, 2020

Playgrounds Open Under Parks and Recreation Recovery Plan [PDF - 117 KB]
June 11, 2020

Build Back Victoria: A Path to Re-Opening and Recovery [PDF - 238 KB]
June 5, 2020

Attachment: Photo of Emily Thiessen in her home studio [PDF - 337 KB]
June 3, 2020

Attachment: Photo of "Pine Cones" by Jaron Gavilan located at Yates Street between Camosun Street and Fernwood Road. [PDF - 545 KB]
June 3, 2020

Two New Public Art Showcases Coming [PDF - 163 KB]
June 3, 2020

Statement from Mayor Helps on the Need to Take Action Against Racism [PDF - 123 KB]
June 3, 2020

TELUS Commits to Victoria, Plans Office and Innovation Centre in Downtown [PDF - 164 KB]
June 2, 2020

Neighbourhood Grants Focus on COVID-19 Community Recovery and Resiliency [PDF - 123 KB]
June 1, 2020

City of Victoria Supports Business in Restart, Re-opening [PDF - 134 KB]
May 22, 2020

Statement from Mayor Helps on Housing Vulnerable Populations in Victoria [PDF - 111 KB]
May 20, 2020

Monthly Youth Transit Passes Now Available Online [PDF - 120 KB]
May 15, 2020

City of Victoria Takes Steps Towards COVID-19 Recovery [PDF - 130 KB]
May 15, 2020

City Re-Opening Some Outdoor Recreation Facilities [PDF - 114 KB]
May 13, 2020

City of Victoria COVID-19 Update [PDF - 127 KB]
May 12, 2020

City of Victoria COVID-19 Update [PDF - 123 KB]
May 8, 2020

City of Victoria COVID-19 Update [PDF - 124 KB]
May 4, 2020

City of Victoria COVID-19 Update [PDF - 123 KB]
May 1, 2020

Statement from Mayor Helps on B.C.’s Plan for Electronic Hearings [PDF - 113 KB]
May 1, 2020

City Launches Online Recreation Resources [PDF - 116 KB]
April 27, 2020

City of Victoria COVID-19 Update [PDF - 121 KB]
April 27, 2020

Statement from Mayor Helps on BC's Plan for Topaz Park and Pandora Avenue [PDF - 113 KB]
April 25, 2020

City of Victoria COVID-19 Update [PDF - 125 KB]
April 24, 2020

City of Victoria COVID-19 Update [PDF - 125 KB]
April 23, 2020

City of Victoria COVID-19 Update [PDF - 125 KB]
April 22, 2020

City of Victoria COVID-19 Update [PDF - 155 KB]
April 21, 2020

City Creating Physical Distancing on Local Streets [PDF - 117 KB]
April 20, 2020

City of Victoria COVID-19 Update [PDF - 123 KB]
April 20, 2020

City of Victoria COVID-19 Update [PDF - 142 KB]
April 17, 2020

Attachment: Photo of Brian Butler and Mayor Lisa Helps at the 2019 Victoria Book Prizes Announcement Gala, Photo credit: Victoria Book Prize Society [PDF - 79 KB]
April 16, 2020

Call for Entries to 2020 Victoria Book Prizes [PDF - 137 KB]
April 16, 2020

Increased Physical Distancing Measures in Parks [PDF - 116 KB]
April 16, 2020

City of Victoria COVID-19 Update [PDF - 126 KB]
April 16, 2020

Council Supports DVBA’s Pandemic Recovery Efforts [PDF - 163 KB]
April 15, 2020

City of Victoria and DVBA COVID-19 Update [PDF - 155 KB]
April 15, 2020

City of Victoria COVID-19 Update [PDF - 146 KB]
April 14, 2020

Attachment: Dallas Road and Beacon Hill Park Road Closure Map [PDF - 1 MB]
April 9, 2020

Physical Distancing at Beacon Hill Park and Dallas Road [PDF - 115 KB]
April 9, 2020

Council Provides COVID Relief to Residents and Businesses [PDF - 152 KB]
April 9, 2020

City of Victoria COVID-19 Update [PDF - 137 KB]
April 8, 2020

City of Victoria COVID-19 Update [PDF - 149 KB]
April 7, 2020

City of Victoria COVID-19 Update [PDF - 144 KB]
April 6, 2020

City of Victoria COVID-19 Update [PDF - 138 KB]
April 3, 2020

Attachment: Photo of Artist in Residence Kathryn Calder [PDF - 8 MB]
April 2, 2020

Victoria’s Artist in Residence to Live Stream Performance from Home [PDF - 127 KB]
April 2, 2020

City of Victoria COVID-19 Update [PDF - 143 KB]
April 2, 2020

City of Victoria COVID-19 Update [PDF - 143 KB]
April 1, 2020

City of Victoria COVID-19 Update [PDF - 137 KB]
March 31, 2020

City of Victoria COVID-19 Update [PDF - 143 KB]
March 30, 2020

City of Victoria COVID-19 Update [PDF - 144 KB]
March 27, 2020

City of Victoria COVID-19 Update [PDF - 141 KB]
March 26, 2020

City of Victoria COVID-19 Update [PDF - 148 KB]
March 25, 2020

City of Victoria COVID-19 Update [PDF - 145 KB]
March 24, 2020

Flag at Half-Mast in Recognition of Former Victoria City Councillor [PDF - 113 KB]
March 23, 2020

City of Victoria COVID-19 Update [PDF - 148 KB]
March 23, 2020

Outdoor Recreation Facilities Closed in City’s COVID-19 Response [PDF - 135 KB]
March 22, 2020

Island Health, BC Housing, Coalition to End Homelessness, the City of Victoria Implement Measures for COVID-19 and Vulnerable Populations in Victoria [PDF - 123 KB]
March 20, 2020

Playgrounds Closed in City’s COVID-19 Response [PDF - 136 KB]
March 20, 2020

City’s Support for Community During COVID-19 Pandemic [PDF - 160 KB]
March 19, 2020

City of Victoria Responds to COVID-19 [PDF - 125 KB]
March 16, 2020

Statement from Mayor Helps on Island Health's First Case of COVID-19 [PDF - 136 KB]
March 11, 2020

Calling All Artists: Two Public Art Opportunities [PDF - 151 KB]
March 10, 2020

More Than $136,000 in 2020 Neighbourhood Grants for Community Building [PDF - 122 KB]
March 6, 2020

Your Opinion is Music to Our Ears [PDF - 130 KB]
March 4, 2020

Could You be the Opening Act? Apply to Youth Songwriting and Performance Workshop Series with Kathryn Calder [PDF - 142 KB]
March 2, 2020

Council Approves Close to 600 New Homes, Many More Move Forward to Next Steps [PDF - 127 KB]
February 28, 2020

Silver Threads Service Opening New Centre in Victoria [PDF - 133 KB]
February 25, 2020

Victoria Fire Department Rides to Support Fellow Firefighter’s Daughter [PDF - 119 KB]
February 25, 2020

Attachment: Photo of Mayor Lisa Helps Purchasing New Running Shoes at Frontrunners [PDF - 3 MB]
February 21, 2020

Mayor Helps Encourages Victoria Residents to Join TC10K Mayors’ Challenge [PDF - 97 KB]
February 21, 2020

Statement from Mayor Helps on Provincial Budget 2020 [PDF - 116 KB]
February 19, 2020

Candidate Nomination Period Opens Today for Victoria’s By-Election on Saturday, April 4 [PDF - 141 KB]
February 18, 2020

Budget 2020 Prepares City for the Future [PDF - 174 KB]
February 12, 2020

Attachment: Photo of City of Victoria's Artist in Residence Kathryn Calder [PDF - 174 KB]
February 12, 2020

Victoria’s Artist in Residence Invites Youth to Participate in Focus Group [PDF - 120 KB]
February 12, 2020

Statement: Crystal Pool and Wellness Centre Replacement Project Update [PDF - 117 KB]
February 6, 2020

Help Shape Our Seniors Action Plan [PDF - 182 KB]
January 29, 2020

Mayor Helps Takes Victoria Priorities to Federal Ministers in Ottawa [PDF - 120 KB]
January 24, 2020

City Launches Trees in Cities Challenge [PDF - 172 KB]
January 24, 2020

City Invests $8 Million to Revitalize Topaz Park [PDF - 121 KB]
January 24, 2020

Attachment: Draft Design Concept for Topaz Park [PDF - 5 MB]
January 24, 2020

Statement from Mayor Helps on Today’s Supreme Court of Canada Decision Not to Hear the City’s Appeal on Checkout Bag Regulation Bylaw [PDF - 125 KB]
January 23, 2020

Victoria 3.0 - Draft Economic Action Plan Ready for Feedback [PDF - 205 KB]
January 16, 2020

Attachment: Photo of James Bay Community School students meeting with seniors [PDF - 202 KB]
January 16, 2020

Victoria’s Artist in Residence Invites Seniors to Participate in Intergenerational Project [PDF - 122 KB]
January 16, 2020

Attachment: Photo Victoria's New Youth Poet Laureate Neko Smart [PDF - 99 KB]
January 10, 2020

Meet Victoria’s New Youth Poet Laureate – Neko Smart [PDF - 183 KB]
January 10, 2020

Steering Committee Members Wanted for City’s Participatory Budgeting Initiative [PDF - 109 KB]
January 7, 2020

Make Emergency Preparedness a New Year’s Resolution – Attend a Free Workshop [PDF - 128 KB]
January 6, 2020

Attachment: Photo of Former Victoria Fire Chief and City Councillor Eric Simmons, [PDF - 201 KB]
January 2, 2020

Attachment: Photo of Former Victoria Fire Chief and City Councillor Eric Simmons [PDF - 201 KB]
January 2, 2020

In Memory of Former Victoria Fire Chief and City Councillor Eric Simmons [PDF - 126 KB]
January 2, 2020