Organizers cite shortage of volunteers as Buccaneer Days parade cancelled

The organizing committee said they had difficulty finding a parade co-ordinator and enough volunteers to deal with security changes, including a new route and safety requirements.

Times Colonist

For all the faults of the Victorian state labor government, their business has always been to govern. Imagine what we would get from the rabble (‘let’s talk like Trump & Gina will give us money!’) currently described as ‘the opposition’.

This is no time for spite.

#AusPol #victoria #governance

https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2026/apr/18/jacinta-allan-wants-voters-to-see-victorias-12-year-old-labor-government-as-new-and-united-can-she-cling-to-power?CMP=Share_iOSApp_Other

Jacinta Allan wants voters to see Victoria’s 12-year-old Labor government as ‘new and united’. Can she cling to power?

With a reshuffled cabinet, the premier is hoping to quell leadership rumblings as her party seeks an unprecedented fourth term

The Guardian
Bay Street bridge reopening could be delayed two weeks

A problem was discovered on one of the new deck joints, but won’t stop work from shifting to the other side of the bridge on Sunday night, requiring a temporary full closure.

Times Colonist
B.C. pilot project will track chemicals in illicit drug supply

Victoria Police Chief Fiona Wilson calls use of the technology — the first program of its kind in Canada — a “game changer.”

Times Colonist
Victoria backs $677K grant to convert new apartment building into co-op housing
Victoria city council has approved more than $677,000 in funding to help convert a newly built apartment building into co-operative housing, a model the city says could improve affordability for moderate-income residents.
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/british-columbia/victoria-approves-new-co-op-housing-9.7168433?cmp=rss
Island emergency preparedness boosted by $566,000 in provincial grants

More than half — $300,000 — will go to the Cowichan and Comox Valley regions to help provide services during emergencies like wildfires and floods.

Times Colonist
Controversial CVRD zoning bylaw could be delayed until after fall election

The proposed bylaw, which consolidates nine existing zoning bylaws into a single bylaw for all electoral areas, has sparked protests and a massive online backlash.

Times Colonist
16 candidates step forward to fill council seats in splintered N.L. town
The stage is set for a special byelection in the Conception Bay North town of Victoria, where the former council was dismissed in December following weeks of infighting and dysfunction.
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/newfoundland-labrador/victoria-election-candidates-9.7168304?cmp=rss
Jacinta Allan wants voters to see Victoria’s 12-year-old Labor government as ‘new and united’. Can she cling to power?

With a reshuffled cabinet, the premier is hoping to quell leadership rumblings as her party seeks an unprecedented fourth term

The Guardian
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