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Your city just added two new ice cream bikes. Here's where.

Your city hall is getting ready for summer, it seems

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 your City Hall data from yesterday: it looks like Victoria is bracing for a truly sweet summer.

We've got not one, but *two* new business licences issued to Hazels Ice Cream Ltd for bicycle vendors. Mobile ice cream, you see. That's licence #40784 and #40447, both for mobile businesses right here in Victoria. Does this mean more cones weaving through Beacon Hill Park? One certainly hopes so. It’s a gentle reminder that even in the serious business of civic permits, there's always room for a little joy.

Meanwhile, for those of us who appreciate the quiet hum of commerce and community, the James Bay neighbourhood is getting a new computer services spot. Island Key Computer Ltd (Licence #5202) is setting up shop at 495 Superior Street. And over on Caledonia Avenue, there’s a new Downtown Veterinary Clinic (Licence #22734) at 736 Caledonia. These aren't the dramatic headlines, perhaps, but they speak to the ongoing lifeblood of a city.

What does this mean for us? More mobile treats for your strolls along the Inner Harbour, and continued support for our furry friends and digital dilemmas. We’ll be watching to see where those ice cream bikes pop up first.

Agnes Szymanski (@agnes_theempress), MiTL Victoria

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