Esquimalt opens partial door to short-term rentals The proposal is to permit short-term rentals in a room in the operator’s main home, or the whole home for up to 180 days a year — 20 more than allowed in Victoria.

#Esquimalt - Esquimalt opens partial door to short-term rentals www.timescolonist.com/local-news/e...

A photo of strawberry chocolate cinnamon buns on a bamboo board

Soy matcha latte in my JOCO REUSEABLE glass cup

BOGO cinnamon buns (called cinnabunnies) at Bunny’s Kitchen from now until close. Today’s special is strawberry chocolate buns! Lots of other baked sweet or savoury items too.

Also enjoying a yummy pistachio rose latte.

#esquimalt #bunnyskitchen #veganeats #soygirl #victoriabc #yyj #veganfood

Esquimalt approves crossing guard support for École Victor-Brodeur - Victoria News Council endorses drafting an MOU to fund student crossing guards starting in 2027

#Esquimalt - Esquimalt approves crossing guard support for École Victor-Brodeur vicnews.com/2026/03/20/e...

Esquimalt looks at allowing short-term rentals in principal homes - Victoria News Homeowners would be able to rent out rooms in home, or entire homes while they are temporarily away

#Esquimalt - Esquimalt looks at allowing short-term rentals in principal homes vicnews.com/2026/03/19/e...

Map of outage

#Esquimalt | 500 block LAMPSON ST | Out since Mar 19, 7:26 a.m. with 7 customers out | Crew status: No crew assigned | Cause: Under investigation | For more information, see the outage details: www.bchydro.com/power-outages/app/outage...

Map of outage

#Esquimalt | 800 block CRAIGFLOWER RD | Out since Mar 18, 4:47 p.m. with 74 customers out | Crew status: Crew on their way Est. arrival: Mar 18, 5:55 p.m.| Cause: Bird contacting our wires | For more information, see the outage details:...

Esquimalt boosting after-hours bylaw enforcement - Victoria News VicPD currently handles late-night and weekend bylaw enforcement in Esquimalt

#Esquimalt - Esquimalt boosting after-hours bylaw enforcement vicnews.com/2026/03/12/e...

We all scream for...you know the rest. 🍨🍦🍧
Tonight, the Upside will be at Kid Sister Ice Cream in #Esquimalt learning about what makes this shop unique! Here are some #BTS photos from last night's visit to Errant Empire here in Esquimalt.

Our #Esquimalt business showcase on the Upside continued last night with a visit to Lyall Street Service, a 30-plus year business in the community. Tune in tonight to learn about what makes Errant Empire an Esquimalt original from herbology to acupuncture.

#PlaceToBe #ShopLocal

Esquimalt launches community survey to guide community decisions - Victoria News The survey will help guide community priorities, service improvements and more

#Esquimalt - Esquimalt launches community survey to guide community decisions vicnews.com/2026/03/11/e...

Esquimalt councillor Meagan Brame enters race for mayor - Victoria News Longtime councillor cites 16 years of council experience and deep community roots

#Esquimalt - Esquimalt councillor Meagan Brame enters race for mayor vicnews.com/2026/03/09/e...

Esquimalt won’t cut infrastructure reserve to reduce tax hike Last year, council made only half the recommended contribution to its infrastructure reserve fund to keep the tax increase to 9.9 per cent.

#Esquimalt - Esquimalt won’t cut infrastructure reserve to reduce tax hike www.timescolonist.com/local-news/e...

Completed work breathes new life into Gorge Waterway in Esquimalt - Victoria News Five-year Green Shores project aimed to re-naturalize Esquimalt Gorge Park

#Esquimalt - Completed work breathes new life into Gorge Waterway in Esquimalt vicnews.com/2026/03/06/c...

Esquimalt mayor wants apology after branches ripped off flowering tree The branches were snapped off a plum tree in a public park by a group who said they wanted them to decorate a wedding venue.

#Esquimalt - Esquimalt mayor wants apology after branches ripped off flowering tree www.timescolonist.com/local-news/e...

Wounded Warriors bring run to Port Alberni, honour veterans while in town - Port Alberni Valley News Port Alberni raises $17,000 for annual charity run supporting first responders, veterans

"Brown serves with the Royal Canadian Navy in #Esquimalt, #BC. In almost 4 decades, he has served in the Gulf War in 1991 & helped with an evacuation from Lebanon in 2024. He’s seen first hand the #mentalhealth challenges people in uniform face" #VancouverIsland albernivalleynews.com/2026/03/02/w...

Esquimalt seeks feedback on second phase of bike lane project - Victoria News New phase to extend safety upgrades, active transportation upgrades, and underground utility work

#Esquimalt - Esquimalt seeks feedback on second phase of bike lane project vicnews.com/2026/02/27/e...

Map of outage

#Esquimalt | East of NELSON ST, West of LAMPSON ST, South of COLVILLE RD, North of LYALL ST | Out since Feb 26, 11:53 a.m. with 1219 customers out | Crew status: Crew on-site Est. Time On: Feb 26, 6:30 p.m.| Cause: Wire down | For more information, see the outage details:...

Map of outage

#Esquimalt | 500 block PARADISE ST | Out since Feb 21, 2:52 p.m. with < 5 customers out | Crew status: Crew assigned | Cause: Under investigation | For more information, see the outage details: www.bchydro.com/power-outages/app/outage...

Esquimalt weighs options to reduce proposed 2026 tax increase - Victoria News Staff pointed out risks and impacts of reducing tax down to 7.5%

#Esquimalt - Esquimalt weighs options to reduce proposed 2026 tax increase vicnews.com/2026/02/13/e...

Esquimalt residents invited to have their say on recreational activities - Victoria News Survey now open for residents’ input on recreational activities, priorities, and improvements

#Esquimalt - Esquimalt residents invited to have their say on recreational activities vicnews.com/2026/02/12/e...

Victoria Police seek missing youth last seen in January Victoria Police are asking the public to help locate a missing youth who was last seen nearly two weeks ago.

“On Friday, VicPD said they were searching for a 14-year-old named Blake, who was last seen on Jan. 26 at his home in the Vic West area.” cheknews.ca/victoria-pol... - @cheknews.ca

#Esquimalt #MissingPerson #VancouverIsland #Victoria #WestShore #YYJ

That should say HAS a Pay It Forward jar. Anyone can leave cash or pay for someone else meal on a slip. Anyone can take a slip of the needle help paying. Similar to the #suspendedcoffee system.

#community #esquimalt #bunnyskitchen

“According to the alert, groups of women have been entering apartment buildings and office complexes to sell boxed chocolates.” cheknews.ca/door-to-door... - @cheknews.ca

#Esquimalt #Langford #VictoriaBC #YYJ

VIDEO: Deaf cafe owner brews coffee and community connections in Esquimalt - Vancouver Island Free Daily Marina Bay Cafe encourages folks to learn more about American Sign Language

"On #Esquimalt 's waterfront, Tanjaoui is reclaiming what was once denied, creating a sanctuary where #signlanguage is encouraged and thrives – complemented by a menu of salt-kissed coffee creations and comforting culinary treats" #deaf #deafness #BC vancouverislandfreedaily.com/2026/01/29/v...

Songhee Waterway #art in #Esquimalt

#SongheeWalkway Amazingness #Esquimalt

Esquimalt eyes development cost charges to address infrastructure needs - Victoria News Esquimalt one of the few municipalities in the Capital Region not to collect DCCs

#Esquimalt - Esquimalt eyes development cost charges to address infrastructure needs vicnews.com/2026/01/23/e...

Esquimalt takes closer look at future of local health care - Victoria News After two reports flag growing gaps, committee weighs recommendations to Health Needs Assessment

#Esquimalt - Esquimalt takes closer look at future of local health care vicnews.com/2026/01/22/e...

Esquimalt council vows to lower proposed 13% tax increase Higher recreational user fees one of the possibilities suggested to reduce a proposed 13 per cent tax increase.

#Esquimalt - Esquimalt council vows to lower proposed 13% tax increase www.timescolonist.com/local-news/e...

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