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Your Victoria summer just got a whole lot sweeter

Your ice cream dreams are coming true Victoria

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: it seems the City of Victoria is preparing for a delightful summer, if the recent business licenses are any indication. We're seeing a double entry for HAZELS ICE CREAM LTD, both listed as "BICYCLE VENDOR" at BUSINESS - MOBILE, Victoria BC V8W 1P6. These two licenses, #40784 and #40447, suggest that come sunshine, we'll have more ice cream bikes pedaling through our streets and parks. It’s a small detail, but you know, sometimes it's the little things that truly shape our daily experience here.

Beyond the sweet treats, there's also a new "ENTERTAINMENT - AMUSEMENT CENTRE" called ARCADIA popping up at 707 Johnson Street, license #48095. This is according to the recent business license data from the City of Victoria's public records. It sounds like another spot for folks to gather, perhaps near Fort Street's antique district, adding a bit more buzz to the downtown core.

And on the more practical side, a new DOWNTOWN VETERINARY CLINIC has received license #22734 for 736 Caledonia Avenue. This "PROFESSIONAL - VETERINARIAN" addition will surely be welcomed by the many pet owners, providing more local options for their furry companions. It's always interesting to see the ebb and flow of services catering to the everyday needs of our community, isn't it? We’ll watch to see how these new ventures shape the rhythm of downtown in the coming months.

Agnes Szymanski, MiTL Sports Desk, Victoria.

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