My Great Neighbourhood Grants
The My Great Neighbourhood Grant program helps residents bring their ideas to life and strengthen connections where they live. Whether you’re looking to build community, enhance a public space or lead a new community building initiative, these grants support projects that make neighbourhoods more vibrant, resilient and inclusive.
Applications are now open for 2026. For all the details and to apply please visit My Great Neighbourhood Grant. If you have any questions email neighbourhoods@victoria.ca.
New Pet Care Service in Town
Hi I’m Jesse! I offer one-on-one dog walks, pet care drop-ins, and pet sitting services in Victoria, BC. Book a meet & greet at leapsandboundspetcare.ca and let’s make your pet’s life extraordinary together!
For more info visit:
Website: leapsandboundspetcare.ca
Instagram: instagram.com/
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Join a UVic Family Study
Want to learn more about the study? Click Here
Questions or comments? Reach out:
Teagan Ewart
778-870-8972
Y-Mind Youth Mindfulness Group
YMCA-YWCA of Vancouver Island offers a free mental wellness program, Y Mind, helps participants aged 18 – 30 learn how to manage stress and mild-to-moderate anxiety. Our programs are evidence-based and teach Acceptance and Commitment Therapy (ACT) and mindfulness. Participants may self-refer, you do not need a diagnosis of anxiety, and you do not need to be a Y member. More information is available at vancouverislandy.com
2026 MS Walk in Victoria
2026 Victoria MS Walk is planned for Sunday, May 31, 2026. Join us in-person or walk virtually from wherever you are. Every step fuels awareness, strengthens support networks, and drives research for over 90,000 Canadians affected by MS.
Here are some important details you will want to know:
Where: Cadboro-Gyro Park – Sinclair Road
Event Check-in Time: 9:00 am
Opening Ceremonies: 10:00 am (Walk to follow)
Route Distances: 2km or 3.5km
FOR MORE INFORMATION, CONTACT
Nadia Di Spirito: nadia.dispirito@mscanada.ca | 604-602-3207 | https://msspwalk.donordrive.com/events/1313
Volunteers are essential to the success of MS Walk, and this is a fantastic opportunity to:
- Gain meaningful volunteer experience
- Build community connections
- Develop teamwork and leadership skills
- Give back to an important cause
Volunteer shifts are flexible, ranging from 2–5 hours, and individuals are welcome to sign up for multiple roles depending on availability.
You can view all available volunteer opportunities here
Invasive Species Pull 2026
VicWest Coolkit presents Family Friendly Invasive Species Pulls in Banfield Park
Enjoy time with other families and friends giving back to the park that gives us so much joy.
Saturday May 16 and June 13 | 10:00–12:00
Meet near at the Swim Dock near Styles & Selkirk.
All tools provided as well as snack and refreshments!
Announcing Capital Region Connection in Action
Capital Region Connection in Action is a region-wide initiative focused on strengthening neighbourly connection, reducing isolation, and building more resilient, supportive communities. This spring, we’re hosting two free, interactive workshops designed to help people build practical skills and confidence for connecting with others where they live:
Growing a Village: Practical Skills for Building Neighbourly Connections
📅 Thursday, May 14 | 7 – 9pm | 📍Victoria Scottish Community Centre
These free community workshops will be followed by a broader community activation during Loneliness Awareness Week (June 8-14, 2026), with activities happening across the region.
Neighbourhood Small Grants Info Session
The City of Victoria will be making upgrades to the Point Ellice Bridge (Bay Street Bridge). Work includes replacing the main deck joint that allows the bridge to expand and shrink with temperature changes. Crews will also be improving the 65-year-old drainage system. This project is scheduled to start on February 17, 2026, and is expected to take four months to complete.
While work is underway you can expect the following impacts:
• Eastbound traffic across the bridge (Victoria West towards downtown) will be closed 24/7 for up to four months. Detours with clear signage will guide eastbound traffic.
• Eastbound cyclists can dismount and walk with pedestrians to cross eastbound.
• Westbound traffic will remain open, and pedestrian and wheelchair access will be maintained at all times.
• Construction noise.
This bulletin board will serve as a space for community members to share important information, announcements, and events.
Interested in submitting a bulletin post? Submission instructions and the web form to submit an entry are available below! Before submitting your content, please take a moment to review our guidelines to ensure that your post aligns with our standards for inclusivity and respect.
Bulletin Submission Details
- Submission Guidelines
Vic West Community Association Posting Guidelines
- All content must be submitted electronically using the online form available on our website and must receive approval before publication.
- Flyers will be posted weekly and may remain displayed for a maximum of 30 days.
- Postings for a specific event may be displayed up to 30 days prior to the event and will be removed immediately following the event. Due to space limitations, the Vic West Community Association (VWCA) reserves the right to determine how long postings for a series of events will be displayed.
- Only one posting is permitted for any single event.
- Postings must include the specific date of the event and provide the contact person’s name, phone number(s), and/or email address.
- Inquiries regarding events and activities described in the postings should be directed to the event sponsors, not to VWCA staff.
- Priority will be given to community-sponsored postings.
- The content of posted materials must not compete with current VWCA programming.
- Appropriate Content: All activities or information posted on the virtual bulletin board must be suitable for children and aligned with VWCA values.
**Note:** The Vic West Community Association (VWCA) will not modify or edit the posters submitted for the community bulletin board. It is the responsibility of the submitting party to ensure that all information on the poster is accurate. Additionally, all content must be submitted in PDF or JPG/PNG formats for consideration.
VWCA reserves the right to deny any request for posting on the virtual bulletin board that does not comply with our guidelines or align with our mission and values. We appreciate your cooperation in helping us maintain a respectful and positive virtual community bulletin board for our community.
- Submission Form