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Victoria’s parking bylaws slash car stalls for new builds.
- Zero required in the Downtown Core and Transit Oriented Areas.
- 50% cut in the five Major Mobility Hubs.
- 30% cut along the Transit Priority Network (Douglas corridor).
- Full exemption for affordable housing and every 3–6 unit building.
❌Cheaper for developers.
✅More housing units.
❌And a lot more cars pushed onto residential streets that were never designed for them.
The spillover is already happening. These bylaws make it bigger.
Public hearing is tonight (July 23) at 6:30 pm.
More details here: teapaw.org/CharlesBodi/status/207…
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⚠️⚠️⚠️BREAKING NEWS ⚠️⚠️⚠️
Victoria’s new parking bylaws (public hearing July 23, 2026, at 6:30 p.m.) slash or eliminate minimum vehicle stalls for new builds—zero in downtown & TOAs, 50% cuts in hubs, full exemptions for affordable & 3-6 unit buildings, plus TDM/cash-in-lieu options.
Result: "cheaper housing", more density… and more cars fighting for space on residential streets. The spillover problem just got bigger. Phase 2 curb management better hurry.
Source: "Notice of Public Hearing for the Special Council Meeting of July 23, 2026" victoria.ca/city-government/…
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Last day of summer.
Just still water, a few boats, and the BC Legislature sitting there like they finally got the place to themselves.
#yyj @gvicharbour @BCLegislature
Video of the ARM Cuauhtémoc (also called Buque Escuela Cuauhtémoc), the Mexican Navy’s three-masted training tall ship.
September 15, 2026. @CityOfVictoria Inner Harbour @gvicharbour
@BenMulroney opened the @JewishFedBC and @jfvvi event with a Land Acknowledgement for Israel 🇮🇱
@KolotRabbi @RabbiVictoria @MendyStiefel
Here is @BenMulroney's closing comment during the @JewishFedBC and @jfvvi event on September 18, 2026.
"What would he like you to walk away with?"
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City of Victoria's 2026 Local Government Election
On Saturday, Oct. 17, 2026, Victoria voters will have the opportunity to elect:
- 1 mayor,
- 8 councillors,
- 3 CRD directors, and
- 2 School District 61 trustees
The ballot will also include a non-binding question asking voters:
---> Do you support Saanich and Victoria becoming one municipality? <---
Please watch the video to learn important information, such as:
Who can vote:
- Victoria resident
- Non-resident property owner
- 18 years or older
- Canadian citizen
- Resident of B.C. for at least six months
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New Candidates Meet & Greet
Tuesday, September 22 · 7 to 9 p.m.
Ask questions, get to know four new candidates for Victoria City Council, and talk about how to get Victoria back on track.
Meet the candidates:
• Wendy Bowkett
• Melissa Cseszko
• Arthur McInnis
• Karen Rothe
Where:
- Grace Lutheran Church Sanctuary
- 1273 Fort St.
- Accessible entry
There will be a moderated Q&A. Send questions ahead of time to [email protected]
Victoria votes Saturday, October 17, 2026.
Details: sustainablevictorianetwork.c…
Authorized by Sustainable Victoria Network. Independent and volunteer-run. Not affiliated with @CityOfVictoria or @ElectionsBC.
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FOR THE OFFICE OF MAYOR of @CityOfVictoria
One (1) to be elected for the term ending November 2030
Who do you like on this list?
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FOR THE OFFICE OF COUNCILLOR for @CityOfVictoria
Eight (8) to be elected for the term ending in November 2030
Which names stand out to you as the best choices to represent our community's interests?
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Parents in B.C. and across Canada: the Benadryl Challenge is here.
Teens are taking large amounts of the allergy pills to get high. A B.C. school district already warned families this spring after students were affected. Quebec poisonings are up. Kids have been hospitalized and some have died.
It’s in most medicine cabinets. Lock it up. Talk to your kids. Call poison control if you suspect extra was taken.
BC Poison Control: 1-800-567-8911
@bcrcmp @WestshoreRCMP @vicpdcanada @SaanichPolice @OakBayPolice @cspoliceservice @timescolonist @CHEK_News @CTVNewsVI @TheTyee @CapitalDailyVic
