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Notice: Impacts on Fort St. between Vancouver St. and Cook St.
🕓 Jan. 15 – 16, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
🚧 Intermittent traffic lane closures with cyclist and pedestrian detours
🚩 Please follow signage and direction from crews
#yyjtraffic
🕓 Jan. 15 – 16, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
🚧 Intermittent traffic lane closures with cyclist and pedestrian detours
🚩 Please follow signage and direction from crews
#yyjtraffic
January 14, 2026 at 6:02 PM
Notice: Impacts on Fort St. between Vancouver St. and Cook St.
🕓 Jan. 15 – 16, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
🚧 Intermittent traffic lane closures with cyclist and pedestrian detours
🚩 Please follow signage and direction from crews
#yyjtraffic
🕓 Jan. 15 – 16, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.
🚧 Intermittent traffic lane closures with cyclist and pedestrian detours
🚩 Please follow signage and direction from crews
#yyjtraffic
Notice: Lane Closures: Esquimalt Road
🕓 Jan. 16, 9 a.m.-3 p.m.
🚧 Esquimalt Rd. closed from Mary St. to Russell St.
👷♀️ Single lane, alternating traffic
👟 North sidewalk closed, south sidewalk remains open
⛔ Obey signs and workers
#yyjtraffic
🕓 Jan. 16, 9 a.m.-3 p.m.
🚧 Esquimalt Rd. closed from Mary St. to Russell St.
👷♀️ Single lane, alternating traffic
👟 North sidewalk closed, south sidewalk remains open
⛔ Obey signs and workers
#yyjtraffic
January 14, 2026 at 5:01 PM
Notice: Lane Closures: Esquimalt Road
🕓 Jan. 16, 9 a.m.-3 p.m.
🚧 Esquimalt Rd. closed from Mary St. to Russell St.
👷♀️ Single lane, alternating traffic
👟 North sidewalk closed, south sidewalk remains open
⛔ Obey signs and workers
#yyjtraffic
🕓 Jan. 16, 9 a.m.-3 p.m.
🚧 Esquimalt Rd. closed from Mary St. to Russell St.
👷♀️ Single lane, alternating traffic
👟 North sidewalk closed, south sidewalk remains open
⛔ Obey signs and workers
#yyjtraffic
Have you provided input on the City’s 2026 Draft Budget?
⏹️Yes
⏹️Not yet
Tell Council where they should invest your tax $ this year.
Learn more. Have your say by Fri. Jan. 23.
engage.victoria.ca
⏹️Yes
⏹️Not yet
Tell Council where they should invest your tax $ this year.
Learn more. Have your say by Fri. Jan. 23.
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January 13, 2026 at 6:01 PM
Have you provided input on the City’s 2026 Draft Budget?
⏹️Yes
⏹️Not yet
Tell Council where they should invest your tax $ this year.
Learn more. Have your say by Fri. Jan. 23.
engage.victoria.ca
⏹️Yes
⏹️Not yet
Tell Council where they should invest your tax $ this year.
Learn more. Have your say by Fri. Jan. 23.
engage.victoria.ca
Notice: Traffic impacts on 700 blk Fort St.
🚧 Traffic reduced to single lane while crews repair a water main break
💧Water pressure low in the area
🚩Please follow signage and direction from crews
#yyjtraffic
🚧 Traffic reduced to single lane while crews repair a water main break
💧Water pressure low in the area
🚩Please follow signage and direction from crews
#yyjtraffic
January 13, 2026 at 5:10 PM
Notice: Traffic impacts on 700 blk Fort St.
🚧 Traffic reduced to single lane while crews repair a water main break
💧Water pressure low in the area
🚩Please follow signage and direction from crews
#yyjtraffic
🚧 Traffic reduced to single lane while crews repair a water main break
💧Water pressure low in the area
🚩Please follow signage and direction from crews
#yyjtraffic
Notice: Wharf St. closed between Yates St. and Fort St.
🕓 Jan. 14, 6:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.
🚧 Crane removal of light poles
🚩 Sidewalk access available with detours, businesses in the area remain open
#yyjtraffic
🕓 Jan. 14, 6:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.
🚧 Crane removal of light poles
🚩 Sidewalk access available with detours, businesses in the area remain open
#yyjtraffic
January 13, 2026 at 4:30 PM
Notice: Wharf St. closed between Yates St. and Fort St.
🕓 Jan. 14, 6:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.
🚧 Crane removal of light poles
🚩 Sidewalk access available with detours, businesses in the area remain open
#yyjtraffic
🕓 Jan. 14, 6:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.
🚧 Crane removal of light poles
🚩 Sidewalk access available with detours, businesses in the area remain open
#yyjtraffic
Notice: Fisgard Street Closure at Government Street
🕓 Jan 12 from 8 a.m. to noon
🚧 Delivery access to Chinatown via Store Street
🚩 Detours in place, please follow signage and direction from crews
#yyjtraffic
🕓 Jan 12 from 8 a.m. to noon
🚧 Delivery access to Chinatown via Store Street
🚩 Detours in place, please follow signage and direction from crews
#yyjtraffic
January 9, 2026 at 6:01 PM
Notice: Fisgard Street Closure at Government Street
🕓 Jan 12 from 8 a.m. to noon
🚧 Delivery access to Chinatown via Store Street
🚩 Detours in place, please follow signage and direction from crews
#yyjtraffic
🕓 Jan 12 from 8 a.m. to noon
🚧 Delivery access to Chinatown via Store Street
🚩 Detours in place, please follow signage and direction from crews
#yyjtraffic
Notice: Lane and turning impacts on Douglas St. between Burnside Rd. and Topaz Ave.
🕓 Starting January 12 for approximately five weeks
🚧 BC Hydro cable replacement project
🚩 Detours in place, please follow signage and direction from crews
#yyjtraffic
🕓 Starting January 12 for approximately five weeks
🚧 BC Hydro cable replacement project
🚩 Detours in place, please follow signage and direction from crews
#yyjtraffic
January 9, 2026 at 5:00 PM
Notice: Lane and turning impacts on Douglas St. between Burnside Rd. and Topaz Ave.
🕓 Starting January 12 for approximately five weeks
🚧 BC Hydro cable replacement project
🚩 Detours in place, please follow signage and direction from crews
#yyjtraffic
🕓 Starting January 12 for approximately five weeks
🚧 BC Hydro cable replacement project
🚩 Detours in place, please follow signage and direction from crews
#yyjtraffic
Tonight’s Council meeting starts at 6:30 p.m. View the agenda & tune in to the live stream: ow.ly/aeVP50KQxLo #yyj
January 9, 2026 at 12:16 AM
Tonight’s Council meeting starts at 6:30 p.m. View the agenda & tune in to the live stream: ow.ly/aeVP50KQxLo #yyj
Today's Committee of the Whole meeting is underway. View the agenda & tune in to the live stream: ow.ly/aeVP50KQxLo #yyj
January 8, 2026 at 5:03 PM
Today's Committee of the Whole meeting is underway. View the agenda & tune in to the live stream: ow.ly/aeVP50KQxLo #yyj
DYK the City’s Draft Budget proposes a 10.44% property tax increase for 2026 (5.42% for City portion+ 5.02% for Victoria Police).
Provide input by Jan. 23 to help inform Council’s budget deliberations.
Read what’s proposed. Have your say. engage.victoria.ca
Provide input by Jan. 23 to help inform Council’s budget deliberations.
Read what’s proposed. Have your say. engage.victoria.ca
January 6, 2026 at 6:00 PM
DYK the City’s Draft Budget proposes a 10.44% property tax increase for 2026 (5.42% for City portion+ 5.02% for Victoria Police).
Provide input by Jan. 23 to help inform Council’s budget deliberations.
Read what’s proposed. Have your say. engage.victoria.ca
Provide input by Jan. 23 to help inform Council’s budget deliberations.
Read what’s proposed. Have your say. engage.victoria.ca
Notice: Temporary Closure: 1300-Block Broad St.
🕓 Jan. 7, 7 a.m.-5 p.m.
🚧 Broad St. closed from Johnson to Yates St.
👟 East sidewalk will remain open
🛍️ Businesses open
🕓 Jan. 7, 7 a.m.-5 p.m.
🚧 Broad St. closed from Johnson to Yates St.
👟 East sidewalk will remain open
🛍️ Businesses open
January 6, 2026 at 5:00 PM
Notice: Temporary Closure: 1300-Block Broad St.
🕓 Jan. 7, 7 a.m.-5 p.m.
🚧 Broad St. closed from Johnson to Yates St.
👟 East sidewalk will remain open
🛍️ Businesses open
🕓 Jan. 7, 7 a.m.-5 p.m.
🚧 Broad St. closed from Johnson to Yates St.
👟 East sidewalk will remain open
🛍️ Businesses open
⚠️ A coastal flooding statement is in effect for Victoria. Be cautious near the coastline.
🌊 Possible coastal flooding, strong winds and waves and unusually high tides forecasted this weekend. Highest risk of flooding is on Sunday.
🌊 Possible coastal flooding, strong winds and waves and unusually high tides forecasted this weekend. Highest risk of flooding is on Sunday.
January 2, 2026 at 9:57 PM
⚠️ A coastal flooding statement is in effect for Victoria. Be cautious near the coastline.
🌊 Possible coastal flooding, strong winds and waves and unusually high tides forecasted this weekend. Highest risk of flooding is on Sunday.
🌊 Possible coastal flooding, strong winds and waves and unusually high tides forecasted this weekend. Highest risk of flooding is on Sunday.
Notice: Wilson Street, 1-hour Closure
🕓 Monday, Jan.5 (window: 9 a.m.-3 p.m.)
📍Wilson St. closed from Hereward Rd. to Dominion Rd.
🚧 Obey signs and follow detours
#yyjtraffic
🕓 Monday, Jan.5 (window: 9 a.m.-3 p.m.)
📍Wilson St. closed from Hereward Rd. to Dominion Rd.
🚧 Obey signs and follow detours
#yyjtraffic
January 2, 2026 at 6:01 PM
Notice: Wilson Street, 1-hour Closure
🕓 Monday, Jan.5 (window: 9 a.m.-3 p.m.)
📍Wilson St. closed from Hereward Rd. to Dominion Rd.
🚧 Obey signs and follow detours
#yyjtraffic
🕓 Monday, Jan.5 (window: 9 a.m.-3 p.m.)
📍Wilson St. closed from Hereward Rd. to Dominion Rd.
🚧 Obey signs and follow detours
#yyjtraffic
Notice: Tolmie Ave. Lane Closures
🕓 Jan. 5 – Jan. 9, 7 a.m.-5 p.m.
📍Tolmie Ave., Douglas St. to Quadra St.
🚗 Two-way traffic will be maintained
🚧 Obey signs and follow detours
#yyjtraffic
🕓 Jan. 5 – Jan. 9, 7 a.m.-5 p.m.
📍Tolmie Ave., Douglas St. to Quadra St.
🚗 Two-way traffic will be maintained
🚧 Obey signs and follow detours
#yyjtraffic
January 2, 2026 at 5:04 PM
Notice: Tolmie Ave. Lane Closures
🕓 Jan. 5 – Jan. 9, 7 a.m.-5 p.m.
📍Tolmie Ave., Douglas St. to Quadra St.
🚗 Two-way traffic will be maintained
🚧 Obey signs and follow detours
#yyjtraffic
🕓 Jan. 5 – Jan. 9, 7 a.m.-5 p.m.
📍Tolmie Ave., Douglas St. to Quadra St.
🚗 Two-way traffic will be maintained
🚧 Obey signs and follow detours
#yyjtraffic
Tell Council what matters most to you and where to invest your tax $.
🛣️Transportation
💰Economy
🏡Housing
🌳Parks & Recreation
🚨Public Safety
🌱Truth & Reconciliation
🎭Arts & Culture
🐝Climate Action + Environment
Provide input on the City’s 2026 Draft Budget by Jan. 23.
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🛣️Transportation
💰Economy
🏡Housing
🌳Parks & Recreation
🚨Public Safety
🌱Truth & Reconciliation
🎭Arts & Culture
🐝Climate Action + Environment
Provide input on the City’s 2026 Draft Budget by Jan. 23.
engage.victoria.ca
December 30, 2025 at 5:00 PM
Tell Council what matters most to you and where to invest your tax $.
🛣️Transportation
💰Economy
🏡Housing
🌳Parks & Recreation
🚨Public Safety
🌱Truth & Reconciliation
🎭Arts & Culture
🐝Climate Action + Environment
Provide input on the City’s 2026 Draft Budget by Jan. 23.
engage.victoria.ca
🛣️Transportation
💰Economy
🏡Housing
🌳Parks & Recreation
🚨Public Safety
🌱Truth & Reconciliation
🎭Arts & Culture
🐝Climate Action + Environment
Provide input on the City’s 2026 Draft Budget by Jan. 23.
engage.victoria.ca
The City is opening overnight emergency warming stations in two locations in response to freezing temperatures in Victoria.
Locations:
📍 1611 Quadra St./Parking lot at Quadra St. and Mason St. (tent and bus)
📍 Across the street from Salvation Army ARC (tent only)
Locations:
📍 1611 Quadra St./Parking lot at Quadra St. and Mason St. (tent and bus)
📍 Across the street from Salvation Army ARC (tent only)
December 30, 2025 at 12:55 AM
The City is opening overnight emergency warming stations in two locations in response to freezing temperatures in Victoria.
Locations:
📍 1611 Quadra St./Parking lot at Quadra St. and Mason St. (tent and bus)
📍 Across the street from Salvation Army ARC (tent only)
Locations:
📍 1611 Quadra St./Parking lot at Quadra St. and Mason St. (tent and bus)
📍 Across the street from Salvation Army ARC (tent only)
The City is opening an overnight emergency warming tent and bus in two locations in response to freezing temperatures in Victoria.
Locations:
📍 1611 Quadra St./Parking lot at Quadra St. and Mason St.
📍 Across the street from Salvation Army ARC
🕗 Hours: Tonight, December 28, 8 p.m. to 7 a.m.
Locations:
📍 1611 Quadra St./Parking lot at Quadra St. and Mason St.
📍 Across the street from Salvation Army ARC
🕗 Hours: Tonight, December 28, 8 p.m. to 7 a.m.
December 29, 2025 at 12:42 AM
The City is opening an overnight emergency warming tent and bus in two locations in response to freezing temperatures in Victoria.
Locations:
📍 1611 Quadra St./Parking lot at Quadra St. and Mason St.
📍 Across the street from Salvation Army ARC
🕗 Hours: Tonight, December 28, 8 p.m. to 7 a.m.
Locations:
📍 1611 Quadra St./Parking lot at Quadra St. and Mason St.
📍 Across the street from Salvation Army ARC
🕗 Hours: Tonight, December 28, 8 p.m. to 7 a.m.
❄️ The City is opening an overnight emergency warming tent and bus in response to freezing temperatures in Victoria.
📍 Location: 1611 Quadra St./Parking lot at Quadra St. and Mason St.
🕗 Hours: Tonight, December 27, 8 p.m. to 7 a.m.
📍 Location: 1611 Quadra St./Parking lot at Quadra St. and Mason St.
🕗 Hours: Tonight, December 27, 8 p.m. to 7 a.m.
December 28, 2025 at 12:08 AM
❄️ The City is opening an overnight emergency warming tent and bus in response to freezing temperatures in Victoria.
📍 Location: 1611 Quadra St./Parking lot at Quadra St. and Mason St.
🕗 Hours: Tonight, December 27, 8 p.m. to 7 a.m.
📍 Location: 1611 Quadra St./Parking lot at Quadra St. and Mason St.
🕗 Hours: Tonight, December 27, 8 p.m. to 7 a.m.
❄️ As part of an Emergency Weather Response, our partners at the Salvation Army ARC are adding 30 extra shelter mats this evening.
📍 Location: 525 Johnson St.
🕗 Hours: Tonight, December 26, 2025, 8 p.m. to 7 a.m.
✅ Co Ed
❎ No pets please
📍 Location: 525 Johnson St.
🕗 Hours: Tonight, December 26, 2025, 8 p.m. to 7 a.m.
✅ Co Ed
❎ No pets please
❄️ As part of an Emergency Weather Response, our partners at the Salvation Army ARC are adding 30 extra shelter mats this evening.
📍 Location: 525 Johnson St.
🕗 Hours: Tonight, December 24, 2025, 8 p.m. to 7 a.m.
✅ Co Ed
❎ No pets please
📍 Location: 525 Johnson St.
🕗 Hours: Tonight, December 24, 2025, 8 p.m. to 7 a.m.
✅ Co Ed
❎ No pets please
December 26, 2025 at 7:32 PM
❄️ As part of an Emergency Weather Response, our partners at the Salvation Army ARC are adding 30 extra shelter mats this evening.
📍 Location: 525 Johnson St.
🕗 Hours: Tonight, December 26, 2025, 8 p.m. to 7 a.m.
✅ Co Ed
❎ No pets please
📍 Location: 525 Johnson St.
🕗 Hours: Tonight, December 26, 2025, 8 p.m. to 7 a.m.
✅ Co Ed
❎ No pets please
❄️ As part of an Emergency Weather Response, our partners at the Salvation Army ARC are adding 30 extra shelter mats this evening.
📍 Location: 525 Johnson St.
🕗 Hours: Tonight, December 25, 2025, 8 p.m. to 7 a.m.
✅ Co Ed
❎ No pets please
📍 Location: 525 Johnson St.
🕗 Hours: Tonight, December 25, 2025, 8 p.m. to 7 a.m.
✅ Co Ed
❎ No pets please
❄️ As part of an Emergency Weather Response, our partners at the Salvation Army ARC are adding 30 extra shelter mats this evening.
📍 Location: 525 Johnson St.
🕗 Hours: Tonight, December 24, 2025, 8 p.m. to 7 a.m.
✅ Co Ed
❎ No pets please
📍 Location: 525 Johnson St.
🕗 Hours: Tonight, December 24, 2025, 8 p.m. to 7 a.m.
✅ Co Ed
❎ No pets please
December 25, 2025 at 10:19 PM
❄️ As part of an Emergency Weather Response, our partners at the Salvation Army ARC are adding 30 extra shelter mats this evening.
📍 Location: 525 Johnson St.
🕗 Hours: Tonight, December 25, 2025, 8 p.m. to 7 a.m.
✅ Co Ed
❎ No pets please
📍 Location: 525 Johnson St.
🕗 Hours: Tonight, December 25, 2025, 8 p.m. to 7 a.m.
✅ Co Ed
❎ No pets please
❄️ As part of an Emergency Weather Response, our partners at the Salvation Army ARC are adding 30 extra shelter mats this evening.
📍 Location: 525 Johnson St.
🕗 Hours: Tonight, December 24, 2025, 8 p.m. to 7 a.m.
✅ Co Ed
❎ No pets please
📍 Location: 525 Johnson St.
🕗 Hours: Tonight, December 24, 2025, 8 p.m. to 7 a.m.
✅ Co Ed
❎ No pets please
December 24, 2025 at 8:12 PM
❄️ As part of an Emergency Weather Response, our partners at the Salvation Army ARC are adding 30 extra shelter mats this evening.
📍 Location: 525 Johnson St.
🕗 Hours: Tonight, December 24, 2025, 8 p.m. to 7 a.m.
✅ Co Ed
❎ No pets please
📍 Location: 525 Johnson St.
🕗 Hours: Tonight, December 24, 2025, 8 p.m. to 7 a.m.
✅ Co Ed
❎ No pets please
✨Happy holidays from the City of Victoria.
City Hall, the Beacon Hill Park maintenance yard and Public Works yard will be closed on December 25, 26 and January 1. The Crystal Pool and Fitness Centre is closed for annual maintenance and will reopen on Dec. 29.
City Hall, the Beacon Hill Park maintenance yard and Public Works yard will be closed on December 25, 26 and January 1. The Crystal Pool and Fitness Centre is closed for annual maintenance and will reopen on Dec. 29.
December 24, 2025 at 6:47 PM
✨Happy holidays from the City of Victoria.
City Hall, the Beacon Hill Park maintenance yard and Public Works yard will be closed on December 25, 26 and January 1. The Crystal Pool and Fitness Centre is closed for annual maintenance and will reopen on Dec. 29.
City Hall, the Beacon Hill Park maintenance yard and Public Works yard will be closed on December 25, 26 and January 1. The Crystal Pool and Fitness Centre is closed for annual maintenance and will reopen on Dec. 29.
The Galloping Goose detour will remain in place until further notice due to safety concerns of a retaining structure.
For more information, visit the CRD's Alerts page:
For more information, visit the CRD's Alerts page:
December 23, 2025 at 5:02 PM
The Galloping Goose detour will remain in place until further notice due to safety concerns of a retaining structure.
For more information, visit the CRD's Alerts page:
For more information, visit the CRD's Alerts page:
UPDATE: As part of an Emergency Weather Response, our partners at the Salvation Army ARC are adding 30 extra shelter mats this evening at 525 Johnson Street.
The City is opening an overnight warming tent in response to recent and forecasted weather conditions in Victoria.
📍 Location: Across the street from Salvation Army ARC
🕗 Hours: Tonight, Saturday, December 20, 8 p.m. to 7 a.m.
📍 Location: Across the street from Salvation Army ARC
🕗 Hours: Tonight, Saturday, December 20, 8 p.m. to 7 a.m.
December 21, 2025 at 12:06 AM
UPDATE: As part of an Emergency Weather Response, our partners at the Salvation Army ARC are adding 30 extra shelter mats this evening at 525 Johnson Street.
The City is opening an overnight warming tent in response to recent and forecasted weather conditions in Victoria.
📍 Location: Across the street from Salvation Army ARC
🕗 Hours: Tonight, Saturday, December 20, 8 p.m. to 7 a.m.
📍 Location: Across the street from Salvation Army ARC
🕗 Hours: Tonight, Saturday, December 20, 8 p.m. to 7 a.m.
December 20, 2025 at 8:21 PM
The City is opening an overnight warming tent in response to recent and forecasted weather conditions in Victoria.
📍 Location: Across the street from Salvation Army ARC
🕗 Hours: Tonight, Saturday, December 20, 8 p.m. to 7 a.m.
📍 Location: Across the street from Salvation Army ARC
🕗 Hours: Tonight, Saturday, December 20, 8 p.m. to 7 a.m.