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Highway 14 upgrades accelerated to make life easier for South Island commuters
Starting immediately, the Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure will initiate construction of a number of improvements to boost safety, reduce congestion, and keep people moving along the Highway 14 corridor. Read more at: https://news.gov.bc.ca/hwy14upgrade
SPCA Call Centre
Today, I had a chance to tour the call centre for the BC SPCA. Thanks to the staff for the tour! They provide vital services to help keep animals from distress across the province. Follow @BCSPCAVictoria and @BC_SPCA on twitter for updates, or …
The Best of Victoria’s Favourites – Times Colonist
In a recent Times Colonist poll, areas in Esquimalt-Metchosin came in as finalists for a few categories including: Beast Beach: Esquimalt Lagoon Best Park: Thetis Lake Best Seaside Walk: Esquimalt Lagoon Read all about it at http://www.timescolonist.com/life/the-best-of-victoria-s-favourites-1.23112760 and in the special …
Farmer’s Markets
The Esquimalt – Metchosin riding has a wonderful range of local markets that bring so much good food and creativity to our community. I was able to bring a spotlight to the markets in the Legislature on Monday September 18, …
Office Open
We have the new office location up and running, in Admirals Walk (#104-1497 Admirals Rd, Esquimalt) The office is open 1:30-4pm, Monday-Thursday, excluding statutory holidays. The first open house is Wednesday 15th November, from 4-6pm.
Pacific Centre for Family Services
The new Centre for Wellness was officially opened on Friday September 22, 2017. In conjunction with Pacific Centre for Family Services (PCFS) it will help provide services to over 1,000 people, and will also provide 100 affordable housing units. …
Witness Blanket
The Witness Blanket is an incredible large-scale art installation that recounts true stories of loss, strength, trauma, resilience and experience of the residential school system.