Lisa Helps

Category: Arts and Culture

  • Victoria Council’s Recent Decisions: A Glimpse Of Post-Pandemic Life In Cities

    I’ve spent the past eight months writing blog posts in response to emails, primarily about homelessness. Each week we’ve received an average of 100 to 150 emails on this topic, many from the same people who write regularly. Of course I love to hear from the public, and to be responsive. But this past week,…

  • Participatory Budgeting and Everyday Creativity Grants Help Residents #buildbackbetter

    Update on City’s COVID-19 response and recovery. Video from Friday, June 26 2020. The Province has announced Phase 3 of its ReStart Plan, which allows for “safe and smart travel” within BC and the re-opening of more hotels and resorts. Destination Greater Victoria is also promoting wide open spaces and places in Victoria, and ideas…

  • Build Back Victoria Off to a Great Start!

    Video of weekly Facebook live address. Friday June 19, 2020. Tune in Fridays at 1pm on the City’s Facebook page. Saturday June 20th is World Refugee Day, a day to mark the challenges faced by refugees world wide. It’s also an opportunity to reassert that Victoria is a welcoming city and a place that has…

  • Build Back Victoria: A Path to Re-Opening and Recovery

    The City has implemented a number of initiatives to support local businesses and the community to re-open and recover from the COVID-19 pandemic, including $575,000 in economic stimulus grants. The new initiatives will give restaurants and businesses the opportunity to expand their patios, and services on sidewalks, streets and neighbourhood squares and plazas. Parks will…

  • Council considers recovery actions for business and residents

    City COVID-19 Update, May 12 2020 I apologize for not posting Friday’s Facebook live address here. If you missed it and you want to catch up, you can view it here on the City’s Facebook page. Today is International Nurses Day. More than ever, I know we are all so keenly aware of the amazing…

  • COVID Safe Pedestrian Crossings Implemented at 25 Victoria Intersections

      On Friday the Province launched the portal for the B.C. Emergency Benefit for Workers. This is a one-time worker benefit that provides additional  support for those who aren’t working due to COVID-19. It’s a $1000 tax free benefit to those who are eligible for the Canada Emergency Response Benefit. Visit here to find out…

  • #NovaScotiaRemembers and We Remember With You

    For those who want to stay up to date with what’s happening in the City on COVID-19, please join me daily on the City of Victoria’s Facebook page at 2:30pm. And please share this link and information with your friends and neighbours. This video is my address from Friday. We’ll be back Monday at 2:30pm.…

  • Federal Government Provides Further Funding to Charitable Sector, Clarifies Wage Subsidy

    For those who want to stay right up to date with what’s happening in the City on COVID-19, please join me daily on the City of Victoria’s Facebook page at 2:30pm. And please share this link and information with your friends and neighbours. We’re getting lots of emails with lots of questions and we’ll do…

  • VIDEA Hosts Global Storytelling Sessions Monday Evenings – All Welcome

    For those who want to stay right up to date with what’s happening in the City on COVID-19, please join me daily on the City of Victoria’s Facebook page at 2:30pm. And please share this link and information with your friends and neighbours. We’re getting lots of emails with lots of questions and we’ll do…

  • Arts, Culture and Events (of sorts) Help Victorians Get Through COVID-19

    For those who want to stay right up to date with what’s happening in the City on COVID-19, please join me daily on the City of Victoria’s Facebook page at 2:30pm. And please share this link and information with your friends and neighbours. We’re getting lots of emails with lots of questions and we’ll do…

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