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#Esquimalt - Esquimalt looks at bylaw change to allow sharing boxes https://vicnews.com/2026/06/02/esquimalt-looks-at-bylaw-change-to-allow-sharing-boxes/
Esquimalt looks at bylaw change to allow sharing boxes

Council will take up the motion for discussion to amend bylaws on June 22

Victoria News
Local Headlines - CivicInfo BC4d ago
#Esquimalt - Esquimalt councillor Duncan Cavens announces candidacy for mayor https://vicnews.com/2026/06/02/esquimalt-councillor-duncan-cavens-announces-candidacy-for-mayor/
Esquimalt councillor Duncan Cavens announces candidacy for mayor

Cavens prioritizes affordable housing, transportation and financial sustainability in his campaign

Victoria News
Local Headlines - CivicInfo BC5d ago
#Esquimalt - Esquimalt councillor announces run for mayor https://www.timescolonist.com/local-news/esquimalt-councillor-announces-run-for-mayor-12358692
Esquimalt councillor announces run for mayor

Duncan Cavens said he had wanted to put off his announcement until closer to the election, but decided to go public after Coun. Meagan Brame withdrew from the race to replace Barb Desjardins.

Times Colonist
Local Headlines - CivicInfo BCMay 25
#Esquimalt - ‘Family needs to come first’: Esquimalt councillor pulls name from mayoral bid https://vicnews.com/2026/05/25/family-needs-to-come-first-esquimalt-councillor-pulls-name-from-mayoral-bid/
‘Family needs to come first’: Esquimalt councillor pulls name from mayoral bid

Coun. Meagan Brame says she won’t run for the lead seat come Oct. 17

Victoria News
Local Headlines - CivicInfo BCMay 14
#Esquimalt - Esquimalt community pantry relocating after bylaw complaint https://goldstreamgazette.com/2026/05/13/esquimalt-community-pantry-relocating-after-bylaw-complaint/
Esquimalt community pantry relocating after bylaw complaint

‘We’re not deterred at all, and we will continue to feed our neighbourhood,’ said organizer Joni Oldhoff

Goldstream News Gazette
Multimodal ExplorerMay 5

Check out phase 1 of the Esquimalt Road protected bike lane - concrete curbs, bollards, crossrides, treed medians, and connections to other bike routes. A great AAA upgrade on a main street. Nice work Esquimalt!🚲 #Esquimalt #yyjbike #bikesky

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=keQAbNmLlwM

Local Headlines - CivicInfo BCMay 1
#Esquimalt - Esquimalt council walks back proposed pause on missing-middle https://www.timescolonist.com/local-news/esquimalt-council-walks-back-proposed-pause-on-missing-middle-12218815
Esquimalt council walks back proposed pause on missing-middle

The moratorium on new applications for houseplexes, townhomes and laneway homes was floated a week ago, after blowback from residents about new housing replacing single-family homes.

Times Colonist
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#Esquimalt - Development permit approved for 21-storey Esquimalt tower https://www.timescolonist.com/local-news/development-permit-approved-for-21-storey-esquimalt-tower-12215612
Development permit approved for 21-storey Esquimalt tower

The tower will replace two 1970s-era apartment buildings, which are expected to be demolished this fall or winter.

Times Colonist
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#Esquimalt - Esquimalt mulls pausing new missing-middle housing projects https://www.timescolonist.com/local-news/esquimalt-mulls-pausing-new-missing-middle-housing-projects-12192827
Esquimalt mulls pausing new missing-middle housing projects

Council asked staff to look at whether the township can stop accepting applications for houseplexes, townhomes and laneway homes while it looks at revising zoning bylaws.

Times Colonist
Local Headlines - CivicInfo BCApr 27
#Esquimalt - Esquimalt council looks at ‘quick win’ actions to address health care gaps https://vicnews.com/2026/04/24/esquimalt-council-looks-at-quick-win-actions-to-address-health-care-gaps/
Esquimalt council looks at ‘quick win’ actions to address health care gaps

Decision comes as thousands of residents remain without a family care physician

Victoria News