We're celebrating Earth Day with the launch of Best in Bloom!
Nominations are open for our annual spring garden contest. From colourful flower beds to creative landscaping, we’re looking for the gardens that make View Royal bloom. Nominate a View Royal address by May 1: www.viewroyal.ca/bestinbloom
Volunteer at View Royal’s July 1 celebration and help create a fun, welcoming experience for the whole community. Flexible shifts and a variety of roles available.
Details: www.viewroyal.ca/canadaday
Volunteer Sign-up: gmathies@shaw.ca
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Today is the final day to complete the Draft Official Community Plan survey. Don’t miss the opportunity to review the draft plan and share your feedback before it moves forward to Council.
Take the survey: engage.viewroyal.ca/view-royal-2050
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The deadline to provide feedback on the draft Official Community Plan is tomorrow.
If you haven’t already, take some time to review the draft and share your input before the survey closes on April 19.
Take the survey: engage.viewroyal.ca/view-royal-2050
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Join the High Ground Hike at Royal Roads University today (April 18) from 10am to 12pm. Practice getting to a tsunami-safe location & learn what to do in an emergency. Hosted by the City of Colwood, with View Royal & Colwood ESS, Emergency Radio teams, & Westshore Alert onsite.
royalroads.ca/events
There’s still time to share your input on the draft Official Community Plan.
The survey deadline has been extended to April 19, giving more residents the opportunity to review the plan & provide feedback.
engage.viewroyal.ca/view-royal-2050
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𝐂𝐚𝐧𝐚𝐝𝐚 𝐃𝐚𝐲 𝐢𝐧 𝐕𝐢𝐞𝐰 𝐑𝐨𝐲𝐚𝐥 𝐢𝐬 𝐛𝐚𝐜𝐤 𝐟𝐨𝐫 𝟐𝟎𝟐𝟔!
We’re looking for volunteers for a variety of roles throughout the day.
Learn more about opportunities to volunteer: www.viewroyal.ca/canadaday
Or contact Gary Mathies, Canada Day Event Coordinator at gmathies@shaw.ca
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An earthquake could be your warning of a tsunami: Drop, Cover & Hold On. After shaking stops, count to 60, then go to high ground right away & stay there. Waves can continue for hours.
Practice your route at a High Ground Hike on April 18 10am-12pm at Royal Roads University.
royalroads.ca/events
There’s still time to share your input on the future of View Royal. To provide more residents the opportunity to review the draft plan & share feedback, the deadline for the Draft Official Community Plan survey has been extended to April 19.
Visit engage.viewroyal.ca/view-royal-2050
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Join us today in-person or online for a Committee of the Whole Meeting starting at 6:00pm.
April 14 Agenda: bit.ly/4swuU3k
Watch Live: bit.ly/44A30Yc
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There’s still time to share your feedback on the draft Official Community Plan. Input received now will help inform the final version of the plan before it moves forward to Council.
Survey closes tomorrow (April 15)
engage.viewroyal.ca/view-royal-2050
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🚧 Traffic Advisory: 171 / 181 Island Highway 🚧
Utility installation work is scheduled April 13–17, from 9:00am to 3:00pm daily.
➡️ Single-lane alternating traffic
➡️ Expect delays and reduced speeds
➡️ Modified traffic patterns in the area
➡️ Slow down and use caution
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It's Tsunami Preparedness Week!
Take part in a High Ground Hike hosted by the City of Colwood at Royal Roads University on Sat, April 18, 10am to 12pm.
View Royal and Colwood Emergency Support Services, Emergency Radio teams, and Westshore Alert will be there.
More info: royalroads.ca/events
The final round of engagement for the Official Community Plan closes April 15.
If you haven’t already, now is the time to review the draft and provide your feedback on new policies being considered in the draft document.
Take the survey: engage.viewroyal.ca/view-royal-2050
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A limited number of garden plots are still open at View Royal Park. For availability or questions, contact the View Royal Community Garden Society at viewroyalcommunitygardens@gmail.com.
Happy gardening 🌱
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Notice of Temporary Closure: Due to a staff shortage, the Esquimalt/View Royal transfer station will not be accepting yard and garden waste on Fri, April 10.
The transfer station will be open on Sat, April 11 and Sun, April 12, 8:00am to 5:00pm.
We apologize for any inconvenience.
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Community input has shaped the draft Official Community Plan so far. This final round of engagement focuses on reviewing the draft & identifying what works, what could be improved, & what may be missing.
Take the survey before April 15: engage.viewroyal.ca/view-royal-2050
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Interested in spending more time outdoors this season? A limited number of community garden plots are still available at View Royal Park.
For availability or questions, contact the View Royal Community Garden Society at viewroyalcommunitygardens@gmail.com.
Happy gardening 🌱
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Join us today in-person or online for a Council Meeting starting at 6:00pm.
April7 Council Agenda: bit.ly/41PUAgj
Watch Live: bit.ly/44A30Yc
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Have you had a chance to review the draft Official Community Plan? Your feedback will help refine the vision, goals, and policy directions before the plan is brought forward for adoption.
Share your input: engage.viewroyal.ca/view-royal-2050
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Town Hall will be closed on Friday, April 3 and Monday, April 6 for the Easter holiday. We'll re-open for business at 8:30am on Tuesday, April 7.
Garbage and household food waste collection will not be affected
during the closure.
Happy Easter from the Town of View Royal!
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The Official Community Plan is one of the Town’s most important planning documents. It guides decisions about land use, infrastructure, & investment across the community. The draft OCP is now available, & this is your chance to help refine it.
Take the survey: engage.viewroyal.ca/view-royal-2050
Join us today in-person or online for a Special Council Meeting starting at 6:00pm.
March 31 Special Council Agenda: bit.ly/3PHOhIW
Watch Live: bit.ly/44A30Yc
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Today is the last day to share your feedback on the draft 2026 budget. Take a few minutes to review the Financial Plan and complete the survey before it closes tonight.
Engage.viewroyal.ca/budget-2026
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Join us today in-person or online for an Official Community Plan Advisory Committee meeting starting at 6:30pm.
𝐀𝐠𝐞𝐧𝐝𝐚: bit.ly/41ArscL
𝐖𝐚𝐭𝐜𝐡 𝐋𝐢𝐯𝐞: bit.ly/44A30Yc
𝐃𝐫𝐚𝐟𝐭 𝐎𝐂𝐏 𝐄𝐧𝐠𝐚𝐠𝐞𝐦𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐡𝐚𝐩𝐩𝐞𝐧𝐢𝐧𝐠 𝐧𝐨𝐰. Complete the online survey by April 15: engage.viewroyal.ca/view-royal-2050
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Have your say in the 2026 budget! The Financial Plan outlines how services are funded & includes proposed changes to property taxes & user fees. The survey closes March 31. Feedback will help inform Council’s upcoming budget discussions.
Engage.viewroyal.ca/budget-2026
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What’s included in the draft Official Community Plan?
The plan sets direction for how View Royal will grow, where housing and services are located, how people get around, and how we protect natural areas.
Take a look and share your feedback: engage.viewroyal.ca/view-royal-2050
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Join our team! The Town of View Royal is hiring for two positions:
➡ Engineering Intern
➡ Parks Worker (student)
These roles offer a chance to gain hands-on experience supporting parks, infrastructure, and community services.
Learn more and apply: www.viewroyal.ca/employment
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Join our team! The Town of View Royal is hiring for two positions:
➡ Engineering Intern
➡ Parks Worker (student)
These roles offer a chance to gain hands-on experience supporting parks, infrastructure, and community services.
Learn more and apply: www.viewroyal.ca/employment
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Join the View Royal Parks Habitat Restoration Project Volunteers group for a hands on morning helping care for the natural areas of Portage Park.
🗓 Sunday, March 29
🕤 9:30am to 12:30pm
📍 Portage Park (meet by the playground)
Questions? Email restorevr@gmail.com
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