Lisa Helps

@lisahelps

Victoria Mayor. Posits new economic principle: we need each other to flourish.

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Joined March 2010
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  1. 2 hours ago

    MT : We are greatly saddened by the passing today of retired Victoria Fire Chief Richard Couch. His career spanned 30 years, starting in May 1976 until he retired in May 2006. He was promoted to Fire Chief in 2003.

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  2. 2 hours ago

    Cyclists please stop for pedestrians! RT : Reminder to cyclists–whether riding in protected bike lanes or with traffic–please yield to pedestrians crossing in crosswalks. Thanks!

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  3. 12 hours ago

    Historic meeting to take place Tuesday June 26th between Saanich and Victoria re ballot question on Citizens Assembly re Amalgamation.

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  4. Jun 20

    Great to see Bag Bylaw turned into Provincial legislation ... almost word for word! P.E.I. passes bill banning single-use plastic bags at retail stores via

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  5. Jun 20

    Victoria's plastic bag bylaw upheld by B.C. Supreme Court via

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  6. Jun 19

    City of Victoria wins court battle over right to ban plastic bags | CBC News

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  7. Jun 19

    Nearly 4,000 Canadians died as a result of opioids in 2017, government data shows

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  8. Jun 19

    RT : Students from the Graduate Certificate in Sustainable Community Development are working on a affordability project called “Rent to Empower”. Check out their blog to learn more ➡️

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  9. Jun 18

    Great to see a voice for young families stepping up to run for Council. Thanks

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  10. Jun 17

    Another fantastic Thanks to all involved! Dads find Car Free YYJ tailor-made for Father’s Day via

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  11. Jun 13

    Great to hire from within our ranks at Congratulations to long-time city employee and our new City Manager.

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  12. Jun 9

    A terrific local business. Thanks for your dedication to your customers and our community. "BC Shaver and Hobbies store hangs it up after 50 years" via

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  13. Jun 9

    RT : We’re at the end of a 3 year pilot for the Rainwater Rewards Program and would love to hear what would encourage you to install a rain garden, cistern or bioswale? The survey takes 3-4 min and you can enter to win a gift certificate.

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  14. Jun 8

    Thanks for this easy to use information Fun Off Leash Victoria Dog Parks

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  15. Jun 8

    RT : Check out what's planned for Canada Day at Victoria's Inner Harbour !

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  16. Jun 7

    Welcome! RT : Welcome to and Ian!

    welcome Ian Manners our own Chair. Thx for funds to attract a superstar materials scientist His office is a bit empty, but just wait. A lot of excitement is now (literally) just around the corner!
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  17. Jun 5

    Fantastic piece from attendee. “Cities need to be designed for pedestrians, transit, bikes… not just cars” via

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  18. Jun 4

    RT : Today! Lunch Time Lecture at City Hall “Local Action Moves the World.” Beate Weber-Schuerholz was a member of the European Parliament from 1979-1990 & Mayor of Heidelberg, Germany, winner of the European Sustainable City (EU) twice.

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  19. Jun 3

    RT : Monday! Lunch Time Lecture at City Hall “Local Action Moves the World.” Beate Weber-Schuerholz was a member of the European Parliament from 1979-1990 & Mayor of Heidelberg, Germany, winner of the European Sustainable City (EU) twice.

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  20. Jun 3

    Please share this piece I wrote. It lays out clearly how many units of we need in at what rents and for who. Can we agree on these targets as a community? Let's. And let's get them built!

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