Calling all musicians, music industry professionals and community not for profits! Applications are now open for the Victoria Music Strategy Grants. The City of Victoria has $150,000 in funding to support and nurture the local music sector and speed up the tempo of the Victoria Music Strategy action items. Learn more at an upcoming information session: 💻 ONLINE: Wednesday, May 8 at 7 p.m. Learn more: victoria.ca/musicstrategy
About us
The City of Victoria is located on the southern tip of Vancouver Island, one of 13 municipalities that make up Greater Victoria. The Capital City of British Columbia, Victoria is a community of choice for its temperate climate, natural beauty and recreation opportunities. Victoria is a small urban city, with a resident population of approximately 83,000. That figure swells to 200,000 each day as the region’s economic and employment hub. The region is known as a centre for technological innovation, and remains an international tourism destination. Other large industries include post-secondary education, marine use and government. Located in a sub-Mediterranean zone, Victoria enjoys the mildest climate in Canada. This, combined with spectacular outdoor setting adorned with ocean views and mountain vistas, encourage year round recreational opportunities including hiking, golfing, cycling, gardening and kayaking. Each day City employees work to provide the best services possible for our citizens. From the provision of clean water, garbage collection, and emergency services to recreation classes, transportation planning and land-use development, first-rate City services are the foundation for building a healthy, safe and sustainable community. Facing new challenges each day, the City of Victoria is evolving to find innovative ways of providing the highest level of service possible.
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http://www.victoria.ca
External link for City of Victoria BC
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- Government Administration
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- 501-1,000 employees
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- Victoria, BC
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- Government Agency
- Founded
- 1862
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- Public administration, Municipal government, Civic services, Recreation, Parks, Transportation and road maintenance, Engineering and municipal infrastructure, Emergency services, Emergency Preparedness, Sanitation, Planning and development, and Public engagement
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1 Centennial Square
Victoria, BC V8W 1P6, CA
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Updates
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If you live, work or play in a tsunami hazard zone, you’re closer to safety than you think! Get to know the hazard and safe zones during Tsunami Preparedness Week at victoria.ca/tsunamimap. The City offers free emergency preparedness workshops including sessions focused on business continuity after emergencies and during recovery. To learn more, visit: VictoriaReady.ca
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Reminder! Let’s Talk: OCP Update is happening tomorrow, April 18 from 5:30 to 7 p.m. Register to attend the online session to learn more, ask questions and share feedback on the proposed OCP update and key OCP housing topics: https://ow.ly/r6rq50QX9r4
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Join us for an inspiring evening of connection, bringing together women in STEM and entrepreneurship! We're delighted to partner with Island Women in Science and Technology (iWIST), City of Victoria BC and VIATEC for an in-person event on April 25, "Connect & Grow: Gathering Women in STEM & Entrepreneurship." Come meet our Regional Ambassador, Tara Black, and explore a variety of resources tailored to support women entrepreneurs and those in STEM fields. This event is free and open to everyone! Learn more or register 👇🏼 https://lnkd.in/ggJXHDuh
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The City of Victoria has over 60 skilled volunteers who help us prepare for emergencies. For National Volunteer Week we’re spotlighting the hard work and dedication of these amazing volunteers. To volunteer with us or learn more, visit: https://ow.ly/RJqc50Rgtix
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The Victoria-Saanich Citizens’ Assembly (VSCA) on Municipal Amalgamation is mailing out 10,000 invitations to randomly selected households in both municipalities in search of volunteers for the forthcoming Assembly. Any resident of Victoria or Saanich whose household receives an invitation and is 16 years of age or older is eligible to volunteer and serve on the Citizens’ Assembly. 48 respondents will be randomly selected by civic lottery in a way that broadly represents the diversity of each municipality. You’ll help shape the future of our great region and perform an important civic duty. As a member of the Assembly you will: ➡️ Learn about municipal affairs, governance and services ➡️ Share your perspectives on the issues and our region ➡️ Hear from a diverse group of experts in civic affairs ➡️ Deliberate on the pros and cons of amalgamation ➡️ Work towards consensus on key recommendations ➡️ Draft a report for both councils to consider The deadline to respond is May 16, 2024. Learn more about the Assembly at victoriasaanich.ca. MASS LBP is running the Victoria-Saanich Citizens’ Assembly at arms-length from both municipalities to safeguard the independence of the process. All comments and questions related to the Victoria Saanich Citizens’ Assembly should be directed to info@victoriasaanich.ca or via phone at 1-833-319-1901. #citizensassembly #victoria #saanich #VSCA
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Reminder! Let’s Talk: OCP Update is happening tomorrow, April 16 from noon to 1:30 p.m. Register to attend the online session to learn more, ask questions and share feedback on the proposed OCP update and key OCP housing topics: https://ow.ly/lNaA50QX9kR
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Join us for Let’s Talk: OCP Update, an online session to learn more, ask questions and share feedback on the proposed OCP update and key OCP housing topics. Register for the session on Apr 16 from noon to 1:30 p.m. or on Apr 18 from 5:30 to 7 p.m.: https://ow.ly/fI3I50QX9g6
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Help shape Victoria’s Community Safety and Wellbeing Plan. Share your concerns, experiences and suggestions in an online survey by May 12: engage.victoria.ca/cswp
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Join us for Let’s Talk: OCP Update, an online session to learn more, ask questions and share feedback on the proposed OCP update and key OCP housing topics. Register for the session on April 16 from noon to 1:30 p.m. or on April 18 from 5:30 to 7 p.m.: https://ow.ly/EoM350QX8Q2
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