City of Victoria

Traffic Delays on Burnside Road E for BC Hydro utility work 📍 Douglas St. to Alpha Terr. 🗓️ Oct. 27 to Nov. 6, Mon-Fri, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. ⛔ Single-lane alternating traffic 👷🏼 Avoid area, follow directions of signs and crew #yyjtraffic

Broughton St. closed between Blanshard and Quadra St. for underground servicing 🗓️ Starting Oct. 26 for about one month 🕓 7 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday to Friday 🚧 Please follow signage and directions from crews #yyjtraffic

Belleville-Pendray Street closed Friday for ongoing concrete work 📍 Quebec to Oswego St. 🗓️ Friday, Oct. 23, 7 a.m.-7 p.m. ⛔ Full closure, detour in place for drivers, cyclists and pedestrians 👷🏼 Avoid area, follow directions of signs and crew 🚧 Belleville Terminal project #yyjtraffic

The official results for the 2026 City of Victoria Local Government Election are now available at victoria.ca/election. #VictoriaElection2026

☕ Sip Local. Win Local. Every time you use a reusable cup at a participating café, you're helping reduce waste and supporting local businesses. Collect stamps throughout October for your chance to win local prize packages filled with gift cards and low-waste products. victoria.ca/reuse.

Esquimalt Rd. closed 3 days for private crane work 📍 Tyee Rd. to Sitkum Rd. 🗓️ Oct. 20, 21 & 22 (72 hours) ⛔ Full closure, detour in place for drivers, cyclists and pedestrians 👷🏼 Avoid area, follow directions of signs and crew #yyjtraffic

Thanks to all who voted today in the City’s 2026 Local Government Election. Join us for election results at victoria.ca/electionresults. #VictoriaElection2026

🗳️ Have you voted today? There’s still time. Voting places close in ONE HOUR at 8 p.m. For voting places, visit: victoria.ca/election

FREE BUS SERVICE at James Bay Community School is available to take voters to Crystal Garden to vote and return to the school, as internet connectivity issue is slowing registration. victoria.ca/election

If you haven’t already voted, there’s three hours left to make your vote count. Read the special election issue of the Connect newsletter for what you need to know to vote at victoria.ca/election. #VictoriaElection2026

An internet connectivity issue at James Bay Community School is slowing voter check-in. While we work to fix the issue, a FREE BUS SERVICE is available to take voters to Crystal Garden to vote and then return to James Bay Community School. victoria.ca/elect… Photo by James MacDonald

Due to an internet connectivity issue at James Bay Community School, voter check-in and registration are slower than usual. We are working to fix and appreciate your patience. If you are able, please vote at Crystal Garden, 713 Douglas St. For voting info, visit victoria.ca/election.

Victoria voters can vote at ANY of the 12 voting places in Victoria today until 8 p.m. For locations, parking maps, ID to bring and candidate info, visit: victoria.ca/election.

🗳️ There are signs it might be General Voting Day. Find voting locations, identification requirements and more information at victoria.ca/election.

Completed mail ballots must be returned TODAY by 8 p.m. to any Victoria voting place or to the drop box outside the Pandora Ave. entrance of City Hall. If you have not received your requested mail ballot, pick up a REPLACEMENT MAIL BALLOT at City Hall today till 4:30 p.m. victoria.ca/election.

🗳️ Ready. Get set. VOTE! General Voting Day is TODAY from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. You can vote at any of the 12 locations. There’s curbside voting (for parents & caregivers too) and priority lines for those who need them. victoria.ca/election. #VictoriaElection2026

Notice: Residential leaf collection coming to James Bay, Fairfield, Rockland and Gonzales. 🕓 Starts Oct. 19 and runs for 3-4 weeks 🚧 Collection crews on site ⛔There may be detours and parking restrictions 🚩 Follow directions of signs and crews More info: victoria.ca/leafcollection

One more sleep until General Voting Day! VOTE tomorrow, Saturday, Oct. 17, from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. For more information on ID to bring, parking maps and more, go to victoria.ca/election. #VictoriaElection2026

Belleville-Pendray Street closed for concrete pour 📍 Quebec to Oswego St. 🗓️ Monday, Oct. 19, 7 a.m.-7 p.m. ⛔ Full closure, detour in place for drivers, cyclists and pedestrians 👷🏼 Avoid area, follow directions of signs and crew 🚧 Belleville Terminal project #yyjtraffic

Requested a mail ballot but didn’t receive it? Vote today until 8 p.m. at Crystal Garden or at any of 12 voting places Oct. 17. Need a replacement ballot or a ride to vote? Contact elections@victoria.ca or 250.361.0571. More: victoria.ca/election

🗳️ What do you need to know to vote? Check out today’s Times Colonist and Vic News for helpful info on voting in the City of Victoria’s Local Government Election on Saturday, Oct. 17, from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Make your vote count. victoria.ca/election.

TODAY is the last advance voting day! 🗳️Vote 8 a.m.-8 p.m. at Crystal Garden. Curbside voting, a priority line for those who need it and an accessible voting machine are available. For ID to bring, parking maps and more, go to victoria.ca/election. Photo by James MacDonald.

🗳️ Two advance voting opportunities TODAY! 🕗 8 a.m.- 8 p.m. Crystal Garden 🕙 10 a.m.-4 p.m. UVic Student Union Building Curbside voting and a priority line for those who need it. Advance voting continues Oct. 15. General Voting Day is Oct. 17, 8 a.m.-8 p.m. victoria.ca/election.

🗳️ Waiting for a mail ballot? Canada Post delays may affect delivery. If your ballot arrives, don't mail it back. Return it in person by 8 p.m. on Oct. 17. If it hasn't arrived yet, vote in person at advance voting or on General Voting Day. victoria.ca/election #VictoriaElection2026

🗳️Vote TODAY (Oct. 13) from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. during advance voting at Crystal Garden. Accessible curbside voting and a priority line are available for those who need them. Advance voting continues Oct. 14 and 15. General Voting Day is Saturday, Oct. 17. More info: victoria.ca/election.

General Voting Day is Saturday, Oct. 17, 8 a.m.-8 p.m. You can vote at ANY of the 12 locations. Accessible curbside voting and priority lines available for those who need them. For info on who can vote, ID to bring, parking maps and more, visit victoria.ca/election.

🗳️ To Do List this week: VOTE! Oct. 13, 14 and 15 8 a.m.-8 p.m. at Crystal Garden (Accessible voting machine available) Oct. 14 10 a.m.-4 p.m. at UVic Student Union Building Accessible curbside voting and priority lines for those who need them. Learn more at victoria.ca/election.

You don’t need to know politics to vote. You just need to care about where you live and what happens there. General Voting Day is Saturday, Oct. 17. Your vote. Your voice. victoria.ca/election

REMINDER: Royal Victoria Marathon hits the streets tomorrow. 🚧 Road closures in effect 🚗 No parking on race routes 📍 Expect delays and allow extra travel time 🚌 Walk, bike or bus if you are able Road closure map and more info: https://ow.ly/cQQG50ZW5L4 #yyjtraffic

♿ Accessible voting… we’ve got you covered! Victoria voting places include: - Priority line for those who need it - Wheelchair access - Curbside voting - Accessible voting machine at specific voting places - Assistance with marking your ballot Learn more at victoria.ca/election.

🗳️ Your city. Your voice. Your vote. Vote early: Oct. 13, 14 and 15  General Voting Day: Oct. 17  Make your voice heard – and help Victoria lead voter turnout in the Capital Region.   Champion democracy. It’s time to vote. victoria.ca/election 

Traffic and pedestrian delays on Broughton, Douglas St. for sign installations 🗓️⛔ Oct. 13, 7 a.m.-5 p.m.: Broughton St. closed eastbound at Douglas St. 🗓️⛔ Oct. 14, 7 a.m.-5 p.m.: Douglas St. reduced to one lane at Broughton St. 👟 Pedestrian detour in place 🚩 Follow directions of signs and crew

📖 Looking for an interesting read over the long weekend? Check out the City’s online Candidate Profile Guide to learn more about who’s running for Mayor and Council. Inform your vote. victoria.ca/election

Royal Victoria Marathon hits the streets Sunday, Oct. 11. 🚧 Road closures in effect Saturday and Sunday 🚗 No parking on race routes 📍 Expect delays and allow extra travel time 🚌 Walk, bike or bus if you are able Road closure map and more info: https://ow.ly/4OwB50ZW5L5 #yyjtraffic

Today's Committee of the Whole meeting is underway. View the agenda & tune in to the live stream: ow.ly/aeVP50KQxLo #yyj

Happy leaf-raking season to all who celebrate. 🍂 Our residential leaf collection program starts Oct. 19 and continues until January. Find participation guidelines and neighbourhood collection dates at victoria.ca/leafcollection.

Advance voting starts TODAY from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. at the Victoria Conference Centre. Accessible curbside voting and a priority line are available for those who need them, and an accessible voting machine. Advance voting continues Oct. 13, 14 and 15. victoria.ca/election #VictoriaElection2026

REMINDER: Tomorrow (Wednesday, Oct. 7) is advance voting from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. at the Victoria Conference Centre on the second floor, Upper Pavilion, 720 Douglas St. There’s a priority line and curbside voting for those who need it, and an accessible voting machine. victoria.ca/election

Yates St. closed between Government and Wharf St. for paving repairs 🕓 Oct. 7, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. 🚧 No vehicle access to the Yates St. parkade during construction 🚩 Please follow signage and directions from crews #yyjtraffic

On Saturday, Oct. 17, Victoria voters will vote for: 1 Mayor 8 Councillors 3 CRD Directors 2 School Trustees And whether they support Saanich and Victoria becoming one municipality. Plan to vote. Make it count. victoria.ca/election #VictoriaElection2026

Road closures for Belleville Terminal construction 🚧 Belleville and Pendray St. closed, Oswego to Quebec St. 📅 Tuesday, Oct. 6, 7 a.m.-5 p.m. 👟 Accessible pedestrian detours in place 🚩Follow directions from signs and crews #yyjtraffic

Broughton St. partial road closure for BC Hydro work 🚧 Eastbound Broughton St. closed, Douglas to Blanshard St. 📅 Tuesday, Oct. 6, 7 a.m.-5 p.m. 👟 Accessible pedestrian detours in place 🚩Follow directions of signs and crews #yyjtraffic

REMINDER: Advance voting is Oct. 7, 13, 14 and 15. Make a plan to vote at victoria.ca/election. #VictoriaElection2026