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Your city just approved more ice cream bikes and an amusement centre.

Your City Hall is getting more playful and practical

Good morning from the island — we're still here, the orcas were spotted at Active Pass, and honestly, life is fine. Well, here's the thing about what's been happening at City Hall. I've been reviewing the latest business licenses and building permits, and it seems our city is leaning into both whimsy and practicality.

Did you know we're getting more ice cream by bicycle? Hazels Ice Cream Ltd. just secured two new mobile bicycle vendor licenses, numbers 40784 and 40447. It makes you wonder, doesn't it, about the sheer joy of a cold treat on a warm day, pedalled right to you perhaps near Beacon Hill Park. This points to a definite shift towards more flexible, community-oriented businesses.

And then there's Arcadia, an amusement centre, opening its doors at 707 Johnson Street with license number 48095. An amusement centre. It brings a certain energy, doesn't it? A place for people to gather and just... have fun. Amidst all the serious discussions about housing and infrastructure, it's nice to see spaces for pure enjoyment emerging.

What does this mean for us? We're seeing a slight but noticeable tilt towards making Victoria a bit more, dare I say, *amusing*. Keep an eye out for those ice cream bikes and the new buzz on Johnson Street.

Agnes Szymanski, MiTL Sports Desk, Victoria.

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