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2026 Greater Victoria Placemaking Network Little Free Library Awards
The Greater Victoria Placemaking Network (GVPN) will be launching the Second Annual Greater Victoria Little Free Library Awards at the Oaklands Sunset Market on Wednesday, July 22nd. Little free libraries (LFLs) are little book boxes that operate on the principle of ‘leave a book – take a book.’ They come in all shapes and sizes […]
Can a Mailbox Bring a Neighbourhood Together?
Hello CRD Neighbours and Placemakers! Have you heard about the changes Canada Post is making regarding door-to-door mail delivery services? The Crown corporation plans to eliminate all household delivery as part of larger restructuring efforts to save money and stay financially viable. Canada Post is beginning to take the initial steps of a plan that […]
Placemaking Café is Saturday, April 18th: Public Bulletin Boards
Last month’s Placemaking Café felt like a success, we had a good discussion on “Greeting Neighbours” guided by our facilitator Mandy and connections were made! Have you been wondering how you can get more involved in your community or neighbourhood? This year the Placemaking Network is hoping to give our community members more reasons and […]
World Water Day – Placemaking Walk along ‘Johnson Creek’
You’re invited to join the Placemaking Network (GVPN) on World Water Day this Sunday, March 22, 2026 for a walk along the route of a creek buried under downtown Victoria. We’ll learn about some of this creek’s history through archival maps and photos, while dreaming up ways to honour this buried waterway through placemaking. Register […]
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