Your City Hall is Thinking About Fun This Week
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 down at City Hall: it seems there's a quiet hum of entrepreneurial spirit, and a bit of a focus on amusement, if these recent business licenses are anything to go by. We're seeing two new permits issued to HAZELS ICE CREAM LTD for a bicycle vendor operation. Mobile ice cream, one might ask? In Victoria? Yes, indeed. These are licenses #40784 and #40447, suggesting a double-scoop of sweetness on the move.
And then there's ARCADIA, an "Entertainment - Amusement Centre" now licensed at 707 Johnson Street, permit #48095. What does that mean for downtown? Perhaps a new spot for a bit of classic arcade fun, or something more contemporary. It’s a sign, perhaps, that City Hall isn’t just about bylaws and budgets, but also about the lighter side of urban life.
* HAZELS ICE CREAM LTD: Two mobile bicycle vendor licenses * ARCADIA: New amusement centre at 707 Johnson Street * DOWNTOWN VETERINARY CLINIC: Now at 736 Caledonia Avenue * ISLAND KEY COMPUTER LTD: Operating from 495 Superior Street
What’s next for Victoria? We’ll have to see if these new ventures mean more vibrant streetscapes and options for a bit of joy as we wander through James Bay or past Beacon Hill Park. Keep an eye out for those ice cream bicycles.
Agnes Szymanski, MiTL Sports Desk Victoria
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