Victoria BC Community Blog

2024 Halloween Events in Victoria Tag: city services

Posted by Niels Madsen on October 5, 2024

Estimated Read Time: 9 minutes

Ready for another year of thrills, chills, and spooky fun? Victoria is the perfect place to celebrate Halloween, offering a wide range of activities for all ages. Whether you're a fan of haunted history, family-friendly events, or just love getting into the Halloween spirit, this city has something for everyone. Here are a few fun and frightful things to do in Victoria this Halloween season!

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Victoria Day and May Events 2024 Tag: city services

Posted by Niels Madsen on May 2, 2024

Estimated Read Time: 8 minutes

May is an exciting month in Victoria, with plenty of events and activities to enjoy, from art to music to markets. One of the main highlights is Victoria Day on 20 May, a statutory holiday commemorating Queen Victoria’s birthday, who of course the city is named after. Take a look at our list of top things to do in May and experience the best of what the city has to offer!

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Victoria Activities You Need to Do Tag: city services

Posted by Niels Madsen on June 16, 2023

Estimated Read Time: 5 minutes

Victoria is a wonderful city to live in and explore, with vibrant gardens, stunning coastlines, incredible restaurants, and a rich cultural scene. Which is a great reason for you to host friends and family and give them a memorable experience, especially if you’ve recently moved in. Or, if you’re a new resident and want to make the most of your settling in period and see all the quintessential sights, you’ll want to check out this list of all the best activities that showcase Victoria at its best!

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How to Recycle Items in Victoria from Appliances To Toys Tag: city services

Posted by Niels Madsen on September 20, 2021

Estimated Read Time: 4 minutes

When moving to a new area, it is important that you get an understanding of how all of the systems work, but learning a neighbourhood's system can sometimes feel like an uphill battle. From figuring out the days of the week when the truck comes to pick up the garbage, to what they will pick up, and how to recycle or compost, is not always something easily discovered.

We want to make sure that this is an easier task for you, and so we have put together some information for the Capital Regional District’s recycling program in Victoria.

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Summer Events in Victoria Tag: city services

Posted by Niels Madsen on June 7, 2021

Estimated Read Time: 8 minutes

Despite restrictions, there are still many events taking place in Victoria this summer for you and your family to enjoy. From markets, museums, music, and events, there is plenty happening to have an exciting and enjoyable summer right here in the city. Here are a few activities and things to do both in person and online. 

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Which Municipality Is Right For You? West Shore Edition Tag: city services

Posted by Niels Madsen on November 27, 2020

Estimated Read Time: 5 minutes

When looking for the perfect home, location is everything! You don’t just want to find a good place to live, you want to find the right place to live for you.

That means finding somewhere whose personality matches yours, and somewhere that provides you with the right context for achieving your goals. To help you, we’ve written this guide on choosing the right municipality of Greater Victoria for you, focusing on the West Shore area - Langford, Colwood, View Royal, and the Highlands.

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Navigating A Re-Opening Victoria Tag: city services

Posted by Niels Madsen on June 23, 2020

Estimated Read Time: 4 minutes

It’s been a long slow journey, but in BC at least, we are finally starting to see a cautious reopening of the world around us. This means greater freedom to get outside, to use local businesses, and to travel further distances - but all of course while observing safe distancing and hygiene practices.

With Phase 2 of BC’s response to the Covid-19 crisis having progressed smoothly, we will soon enter Phase 3, which means looser restrictions on travel and movement - according to BC Premier John Horgan. During this phase, we will all be able to expand our ‘bubbles’, multiplying the circle of friends and family we can gather with.

To celebrate this, we’re going to look at what this means for you, and us, as well as spotlighting some of our favourite businesses and local gathering spots where you can meet other members of your bubble. 

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Suite-ing A Home In Victoria Tag: city services

Posted by Niels Madsen on July 23, 2018

Estimated Read Time: 11 minutes

Often known as "in-law suites" or "granny suites", secondary suites have long been used to house family members in an independent space that's still close at hand. A simple one-bedroom suite can be comfortable and private accommodation for teenagers, university students, or seniors. Aside from benefiting family, secondary suites can provide additional income in the form of rentals, or be converted into a home office or business.

So how do you know if adding a suite to your property is the right move, and how do you get started?

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Septic Tanks 101: Maintenance & Repair Tag: city services

Posted by Niels Madsen on November 20, 2017

Estimated Read Time: 6 minutes

Safe disposal of human waste is a concern of any town or city. Wastewater can contain dangerous pathogens like bacteria and viruses (such as hepatitis, salmonella, E. coli, and cholera), and elements like nitrogen and phosphates which can harm wildlife and local water quality.

Municipal sewer systems and water treatment facilities have a number of ways to counteract these dangers, but what about houses that are off the sewage grid? In the Greater Victoria area, houses without sewer service typically have a septic tank system on their property — which the homeowners are responsible for.

In this post I'll be going over the general workings of a septic tank system, and what you as a homeowner might need to know to keep your tank safe and maintained.

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Moving Day: What To Remember Tag: city services

Posted by Niels Madsen on August 15, 2017

Estimated Read Time: 8 minutes

When it's time to move, it always feels like there's a million things to do and not enough time to keep track of them, much less get them done. But if you start the process early enough, keep yourself organized, and have a checklist of items to follow, the process becomes much less overwhelming.

Here is a list of important items to cover before and during a move, including links to change of address forms and tips on how to pack.

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