Victoria Watcher posted topic Central Saanich’s 75th anniversary celebration

lpoutine, Victoria Watcher has just posted a new topic entitled "Central Saanich’s 75th anniversary celebration" in forum "Arts, Culture and Entertainment". ---------------------------------------------------------------------- The District of Central Saanich is preparing to mark its 75th anniversary with a full day of festivities this summer, highlighted by a lineup of musicians with deep roots in the community. The July 25 celebration at Centennial Park will feature performers who were all raised in Central Saanich, organizers say, making the event both a milestone celebration and a showcase of local talent. Headlining the festivities is Nick La Riviere & The Best Laid Plans, known for blending New Orleans-inspired party music with funk, R&B and pop influences. Frontman Nick La Riviere, a graduate of Stelly’s Secondary School, credits the school’s music program as an early inspiration. La Riviere also serves as musical director for the Victoria Rock Choir, a 130-member vocal ensemble that will also perform during the anniversary event. Other featured acts include Vanilla Riot, a cover band made up of current and former Central Saanich residents, and Madi and the Dads, fronted by Tsartlip First Nation singer Madison Olsen. https://cheknews.ca/homegrown-talent-takes-centre-stage-for-central-saanichs-75th-anniversary-celebration-1323931/ (https://cheknews.ca/homegrown-talent-takes-centre-stage-for-central-saanichs-75th-anniversary-celebration-1323931/) The anniversary celebration runs from noon to 8 p.m. and will also include a food truck festival, beer garden, classic car display and family activities. ---------------------------------------------------------------------- The topic can be found here: https://vibrantvictoria.ca/forum/index.php?/topic/7971-central-saanich’s-75th-anniversary-celebration/?view=getnewpost You can unsubscribe at any time here: https://vibrantvictoria.ca/forum/index.php?/unsubscribe/Zm9ydW1zO2ZvcnVtczsxMzszNjI5OzM2Mjk7bGF1cmVuY2UucG91dGluZS52dnZ2QGJsb2dnZXIuY29t/ If you are not following any forums and wish to stop receiving notifications, uncheck the setting "Send me news and information" found in 'My Settings' under 'Notification Options'.

Citified.ca posted topic CORUS - downtown Victoria building owner's task force

lpoutine, Citified.ca has just posted a new topic entitled "CORUS - downtown Victoria building owner's task force" in forum "Victoria and South Island Economy". ---------------------------------------------------------------------- The lack of action on the many social issues impacting downtown Victoria has led to the formation of CORUS, a group of downtown Victoria building owners (not business owners, but property owners) that have established a task force to elevate the issues and concerns the industry has, and help restore public safety, a healthier business climate downtown and empower decision making with real-world data. CORUS is operated under the Chamber of Commerce umbrella in order to alleviate the challenges with creating a standalone organization, but is a separate entity. Membership information is in the article below. Upper Yates Street in downtown Victoria's Harris Green neighbourhood is undergoing significant change, with approximately 1,000 units of purpose-built rental homes currently under construction on opposite sides of the thoroughfare at Cook Street, as seen in this May, 2026 photo. A new task force called CORUS, made up of downtown building owners, is hoping to elevate the voice of the property ownership community to shed light on how government decisions impact property operations, and commercial tenants increasingly struggling to sustain their businesses in the city centre. Downtown Victoria property owners launch 'CORUS' task force to restore safety and promote business-friendly city centre https://victoria.citified.ca/news/downtown-victoria-property-owners-launch-corus-task-force-to-restore-safety-and-promote-business-friendly-city-centre/ (https://victoria.citified.ca/news/downtown-victoria-property-owners-launch-corus-task-force-to-restore-safety-and-promote-business-friendly-city-centre/) ---------------------------------------------------------------------- The topic can be found here: https://vibrantvictoria.ca/forum/index.php?/topic/7970-corus-downtown-victoria-building-owners-task-force/?view=getnewpost You can unsubscribe at any time here: https://vibrantvictoria.ca/forum/index.php?/unsubscribe/Zm9ydW1zO2ZvcnVtczsxNTszNjI5OzM2Mjk7bGF1cmVuY2UucG91dGluZS52dnZ2QGJsb2dnZXIuY29t/ If you are not following any forums and wish to stop receiving notifications, uncheck the setting "Send me news and information" found in 'My Settings' under 'Notification Options'.

Victoria Watcher posted topic One World Festival

lpoutine, Victoria Watcher has just posted a new topic entitled "One World Festival" in forum "Arts, Culture and Entertainment". ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Join us for an unforgettable day of culture, community & celebration! Returning on May 16, this beloved multicultural celebration invites Victoria residents and visitors alike to come together for a lively showcase of culture, creativity, and community. Held in the heart of the city, the event highlights the traditions, stories, and talents of diverse cultures through music, dance, food, and art, creating an atmosphere that’s as welcoming as it is vibrant. Whether you’re stopping by to enjoy the performances, sample global flavours, or simply soak up the festive energy, this annual gathering is a joyful reminder of the many cultures that help shape Victoria. Enjoy music, dance, food, and traditions from around the world on Saturday, May 16 | 10AM–6PM. FREE & open to all — let’s celebrate unity in diversity! https://www.tourismvictoria.com/events/gordy-dodds-one-world-cultural-festival (https://www.tourismvictoria.com/events/gordy-dodds-one-world-cultural-festival) ---------------------------------------------------------------------- The topic can be found here: https://vibrantvictoria.ca/forum/index.php?/topic/7969-one-world-festival/?view=getnewpost You can unsubscribe at any time here: https://vibrantvictoria.ca/forum/index.php?/unsubscribe/Zm9ydW1zO2ZvcnVtczsxMzszNjI5OzM2Mjk7bGF1cmVuY2UucG91dGluZS52dnZ2QGJsb2dnZXIuY29t/ If you are not following any forums and wish to stop receiving notifications, uncheck the setting "Send me news and information" found in 'My Settings' under 'Notification Options'.

Victoria Watcher posted topic Jane’s Walk

lpoutine, Victoria Watcher has just posted a new topic entitled "Jane’s Walk" in forum "Urban Design". ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Today is the day. ---------------------------------------------------------------------- The topic can be found here: https://vibrantvictoria.ca/forum/index.php?/topic/7966-jane’s-walk/?view=getnewpost You can unsubscribe at any time here: https://vibrantvictoria.ca/forum/index.php?/unsubscribe/Zm9ydW1zO2ZvcnVtczsyNTszNjI5OzM2Mjk7bGF1cmVuY2UucG91dGluZS52dnZ2QGJsb2dnZXIuY29t/ If you are not following any forums and wish to stop receiving notifications, uncheck the setting "Send me news and information" found in 'My Settings' under 'Notification Options'.

Victoria Watcher posted topic West Shore Arts Centre

lpoutine, Victoria Watcher has just posted a new topic entitled "West Shore Arts Centre" in forum "Arts, Culture and Entertainment". ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Proposed $40M West Shore arts centre looks for partnerships and landhttps://cheknews.ca/proposed-40m-west-shore-arts-centre-looks-for-partnerships-and-land-1322258/ (https://cheknews.ca/proposed-40m-west-shore-arts-centre-looks-for-partnerships-and-land-1322258/) ---------------------------------------------------------------------- The topic can be found here: https://vibrantvictoria.ca/forum/index.php?/topic/7964-west-shore-arts-centre/?view=getnewpost You can unsubscribe at any time here: https://vibrantvictoria.ca/forum/index.php?/unsubscribe/Zm9ydW1zO2ZvcnVtczsxMzszNjI5OzM2Mjk7bGF1cmVuY2UucG91dGluZS52dnZ2QGJsb2dnZXIuY29t/ If you are not following any forums and wish to stop receiving notifications, uncheck the setting "Send me news and information" found in 'My Settings' under 'Notification Options'.

Victoria Watcher posted topic ChatBots

lpoutine, Victoria Watcher has just posted a new topic entitled "ChatBots" in forum "Online Media". ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Young Canadians want AI companies to make their chatbots less addictive: report A new report focusing on the perspectives of young people says the government should order AI companies to take steps to curb the addictive aspects of their AI chatbots. It’s one of a series of recommendations made by youth between the ages of 17 and 23 who took part in roundtables across the country. Participants presented the report — published by McGill University’s Centre for Media, Technology and Democracy and Simon Fraser University's Dialogue on Technology Project — and its recommendations on Parliament Hill on Thursday. Maddie Case, a youth fellow with the McGill centre, introduced the 25 young people who developed the chatbot recommendations. She said they talked about "the apps they used at two in the morning when they couldn't sleep. About the friendly ears they found between AI systems when human ones felt so far away. About the moment they realized that they'd started turning to AI for things they'd never needed help with before." Case said the youth also discussed what it felt like to "use a tool that has been built deliberately to keep you coming back, not necessarily because it's good for you, but because your attention is worth money." They also talked about encountering problematic content and how they had nowhere to turn if something went wrong in their engagements with chatbots, Case said. https://www.timescolonist.com/national-news/young-canadians-want-ai-companies-to-make-their-chatbots-less-addictive-report-12213767#google_vignette (https://www.timescolonist.com/national-news/young-canadians-want-ai-companies-to-make-their-chatbots-less-addictive-report-12213767#google_vignette) ---------------------------------------------------------------------- The topic can be found here: https://vibrantvictoria.ca/forum/index.php?/topic/7963-chatbots/?view=getnewpost You can unsubscribe at any time here: https://vibrantvictoria.ca/forum/index.php?/unsubscribe/Zm9ydW1zO2ZvcnVtczs0MzszNjI5OzM2Mjk7bGF1cmVuY2UucG91dGluZS52dnZ2QGJsb2dnZXIuY29t/ If you are not following any forums and wish to stop receiving notifications, uncheck the setting "Send me news and information" found in 'My Settings' under 'Notification Options'.

saragold posted topic Summer Sewcial Series - a Textile and Wearable Art Sewing Intensive for Youth

lpoutine, saragold has just posted a new topic entitled "Summer Sewcial Series - a Textile and Wearable Art Sewing Intensive for Youth" in forum "Arts, Culture and Entertainment". ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Summer Sewcial Series a Textile + Wearable Art Intensive for Emerging Sewists with instructor Sara Gold Workshop July 13 - 18 10am - 2pm ages 10 - 18 VICTORIA BCGoward house 2495 Arbutus rd + Xchanges gallery and studios 2333 government street Summer Sewcial Series - a Victoria BC based week long textile + wearable art workshop series for young aspiring sewists and emerging creatives, facilitated by multidisciplinary artist and designer Sara Gold. This creative workshop series for youth ages 10+ is located at the Goward House Community Centre with a Saturday afternoon finale exhibition showcasing the wearable art created by the youth cohort at Xchanges Art Gallery in downtown Victoria BC. Learn how to thread and operate a sewing machine, bring your own or use the ones provided. Choose from the provided fabrics, vintage clothing and unconventional materials or bring your own to alter, upcycle and form into a work of wearable art. Design your creation with one-on-one guidance on how to realize your vision. Together we will move through the alternative dyestuffs methods of cyanotype sun-printing to collaboratively create a banner for the classroom and eco printing with flowers onto a canvas tote bag that you will cut, press, pin and sew together yourself. Choose an artist name for yourself, a title for your project and explore how to conceptualize and write an artist statement. LESSONS cyanotype sun-printing Machine threading and operation create a simple tote bag for beginners or a crescent moon bag with zipper for confident sewists, to develop your machine sewing skills, store your project in and keep afterwards eco-printing with flowers Create a custom body form to your own measurements to develop your project with and keep afterwards effective seam ripping, deconstruction and reconstruction of garments Learning or improving skills on how to thread a needle and a few different hand stitches Custom appliqués and patches ironing, pinning and clamping Hemming the edge of a garment How to make informed decisions on fabric, materials and equipment choices writing an artist statement developing your very own wearable art garment from concept to realization with guidance from the instructor A finale art exhibition will take place on Saturday the 18th at the Xchanges Art Gallery for the cohort to show off and talk about their creations. Walking or displaying their final works of wearable art with artist statements on vision, direction and materials choices on display for the cohort and their guests to experience. The classroom at Goward House is located on the ground floor of the facility and is accessible by ramp with large double doors for entry. Xchanges gallery is up a flight of stairs and has a narrow balcony entrance. A limited number of reduced rate tickets are available to BIPOC, Queer and Trans youth and can be accessed by contacting the facilitator Sara Gold directly at sara@saragold.ca Workshop facilitator and multidisciplinary artist Sara Gold is a lifelong sewist and designer with an established textile art practice focused on couture created with repurposed antique garments, fabrics and objects. transforming these 100+ year old materials into modern wearable designs. Their 30+ years of experience with hand stitching and machine sewing compliments their natural dyestuffs, pattern drafting and basic engineering skills. Through their clothing, art and music label the House of Gold, sara creates custom patterns and natural fibre garments for clients of all sizes, shapes, ages and backgrounds including for stage and theater. Sara takes great joy in sharing knowledge and facilitating the development of skills in a supportive and inclusive way, providing a unique perspective on functional fashion, upcycling and constructing wearable art. ---------------------------------------------------------------------- The topic can be found here: https://vibrantvictoria.ca/forum/index.php?/topic/7959-summer-sewcial-series-a-textile-and-wearable-art-sewing-intensive-for-youth/?view=getnewpost You can unsubscribe at any time here: https://vibrantvictoria.ca/forum/index.php?/unsubscribe/Zm9ydW1zO2ZvcnVtczsxMzszNjI5OzM2Mjk7bGF1cmVuY2UucG91dGluZS52dnZ2QGJsb2dnZXIuY29t/ If you are not following any forums and wish to stop receiving notifications, uncheck the setting "Send me news and information" found in 'My Settings' under 'Notification Options'.