Fire chief hangs up his helmet after 42 years with View Royal department When Paul Hurst officially retires Oct. 1, it will bring to an end a career that began with him helping out around the fire hall at the age of 12.

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Work underway on Galloping Goose upgrades in View Royal - Goldstream News Gazette Crews working on regional trail near Island Highway and Burnside Road

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Damian Kowalewich to step down from View Royal council - Victoria News The town announced Kowalewich’s decision on March 17

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View Royal Fire welcomes ‘critical additions’ to its ranks - Goldstream News Gazette The four new hires are part of a strategic initiative to improve 24-hour emergency response

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View Royal looks to boost traffic safety outside Shoreline Middle School - Goldstream News Gazette Council voted Feb. 3 to sign up for CRD’s Ready Step Roll program

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View Royal’s 2026 draft budget forecasts potential 8.69% tax hike - Goldstream News Gazette The town must adopt a finalized financial plan by May 15

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View Royal to hold public meeting to discuss future of Western Gateway - Goldstream News Gazette The meeting takes place on Feb. 24

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View Royal on the hunt for board of variance volunteers - Goldstream News Gazette The three-member body has the power to vary zoning bylaw regulations in some situations

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View Royal wants barriers to prevent cross-median crashes on Highway 1 The busy highway stretch has been the site of three major collisions involving vehicles crossing the median and slamming into oncoming traffic over the past year.

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View Royal offers "amnesty" for short-term rentals during World Cup Owners of apartments and other homes will be allowed to rent their spaces without being ticketed from June 1 to July 31.

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View Royal puts short-term rental restriction on pause for World Cup - Goldstream News Gazette The town approved a two-month pause to its Airbnb ban between June 1 and July 31

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Tree canopy, 911 costs and future medical clinic top priorities in View Royal - Goldstream News Gazette Sid Tobias spoke to the Gazette about council’s accomplishments this year and its 2026 priorities

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View Royal covenant could bring medical clinic to Helmcken Road - Goldstream News Gazette Mayor Sid Tobias said the move could help residents connect with medical professionals in the area

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View Royal considers short-term rental restriction pause for World Cup - Goldstream News Gazette Vancouver plays host to seven games for the World Cup, taking place June 11 to July 19

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View Royal Mayor Sid Tobias not seeking re-election in 2026 Tobais was elected in 2022 to lead southern Vancouver Island municipality

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View Royal mayor tears into B.C. government’s ‘one-size-fits-all approach’ - BC | Globalnews.ca View Royal Mayor Sid Tobias, who said he will not be running for re-election, said in a meeting last week that he believes relations with the BC NDP are at a historic low.

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View Royal mayor not seeking re-election in 2026 Sid Tobias was elected in 2022

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View Royal seeks input on corridor running along Island Highway The town is hosting two open houses and a community workshop to help shape the future of the corridor

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View Royal will include Pride crosswalk in 2026 financial deliberations 'The installation of a Pride-coloured crosswalk serves as a symbolic gesture of inclusion and diversity'

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View Royal launches transportation master plan update Plan covers the 57 kilometres of roadways, 15 signalled intersections, four roundabouts and over 150 crosswalks the town maintains

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View Royal firefighters complete probation, honoured with badges A ceremony took place on July 22

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View Royal welcomes new director of corporate administration Elena Bolster, who has worked for the town since 2000, has taken over the role

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View Royal tweaks meeting start times to encourage public participation The town has officially changed the start time for all Council and Committee of the Whole meetings

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View Royal residents invited to have their say on urban forest protection Locals can participate online or in-person

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Best in bloom: View Royal crowns top 3 resident gardens Fraser Reid-Burdon and Scott Newin snagged first place for their green, well-manicured garden on Stancil Lane

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View Royal council fears legislation would strip them of their authority The town opposes the Infrastructure Projects Streamlining Act and the Municipalities Enabling and Validating Act

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View Royal outlines town's restrictions on election signs "To reduce visual clutter and minimize plastic waste, election signs are not allowed on public property"

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