Back to City Hall today - and even though it is August, it promises to be a busy week.  High Tech industry mtg, first nations chiefs mtgs, homelessness mtgs, dragon boat opening ceremonies and India Fest on the weekend.  And of course, Council on Thursday, where we get the results of the Ipso poll and the 2000 mail in's from residents saying where we go with the bridge!

VICTORIA, BC — The City of Victoria will join forces with the respected International Council for Local
Environmental Initiatives to participate in a two-year pilot program to design and implement local climate adaptation programs. 
 
 “With green transportation being one of the community’s top priorities, climate change is clearly top of mind,” noted Mayor Dean Fortin. “This pilot will help ensure we are taking progressive steps to reduce greenhouse gas emissions.”
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Council day and it's a full one!  Civic engagement strategy, Cecelia Ravine Park, Garden Suites policy and Climate Action Reserve Fund.  Animal control bylaw review - what do we do to help curb animal over population like rabbits and stray cats?

A full and busy day yesterday - but a great respite was to meet with actress Tea Gill (Queer as Folk, Proof) and Director Brian Richmond and artist Richard Bell. Tea is currently starring in "Streetcar named Desire" at the Mac! Off to Moss street Paint in - weather today... still "Awesome"!