Missives from Local Government

City of Victoria

From May 22 Council Minutes

To facilitate the implementation of the Fisherman's Wharf Plan and Design Guidelines, Council passed the necessary amendments to the Official Community Plan and Zoning Regulation Bylaws for 1 Dallas Road and creating the FWM Zone, The Fisherman's Wharf Marine District. Details are available on the Greater Victoria Harbour Authority website.

Beacon Hill Park

The Beacon Hill Park Rose Garden was officially opened on June 3.

Protected by a Victorian heritage style wrought metal fence the garden is located across Circle Drive from the Petting Zoo. Paths and plantings link it to the nearby Queen's Lake. As the garden matures the 150 rose bushes planted in a wheel pattern will bloom in a variety of colours. A delightful addition to our park.

Concerts in the Park

Free entertainment all summer at the Cameron Bandshell. Concerts in the Park series run every Friday, Saturday Sunday and holiday Mondays from 1:30 pm to 3:20 pm until September 12.

Children's' Concerts in the Park series will once again be offered on Wednesdays July 16 and 30 and August 13 and 27 from 11:00 am to 11:45.

Municipal Elections

November municipal elections are fast approaching. This year, voting day falls on November 15. The province has indicated that legislation will be introduced prior to the elections to extend the length of terms from three years to four. At stake for Victoria are the positions of Mayor, 8 councilors and 9 School Trustees (School District 61). Nomination period ends October 10.

Capital Regional District

The CRD is offering a workshop on the use of drought resistant native plants in our gardens. The three hour free presentation will include identification and benefits of native plants as well as offering an informative tour of a native plant garden.

Workshop dates:

September 27 9:30am - 12:30pm Saturday
October 5 1 - 4pm Sunday
October 8 9:30am - 12:30pm Wednesday
October 19 1 - 4pm Sunday
October 22 9:30am -12:30pm Wednesday
November 1 9:30am - 12:30pm Saturday

Pre-registration is required as class size is limited to 25. Call Swan Lake at (250) 479-0211.