Guess what's coming to Victoria

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. City Hall has been busy, ticking away like the grand clock tower at the Empress. What’s caught my eye in the latest round of business licenses is a new entertainment spot – Arcadia, an amusement centre, opening its doors at 707 Johnson Street. It’s always interesting to see what kind of new life springs up in that part of downtown. What does this mean for our quiet evenings? We'll see. The license number is 48095, if you're keeping track.

And speaking of interesting developments, it seems Hazel’s Ice Cream Ltd. is doubling down on mobile sweetness. Two new bicycle vendor licenses (40784 and 40447) were issued. So, expect more delightful surprises pedaling through your neighbourhood as the weather warms. It's nice to see businesses embracing the cycling culture we have here.

It always comes back to how we live, doesn’t it? These small shifts, from new businesses to the quiet hum of building permits – like the $8,200 electrical permit (EP083395) to wire a new basement suite – they all weave into the fabric of Victoria. Keep an eye on Johnson Street to see what kind of amusement Arcadia brings, and prepare for more ice cream on two wheels.

Agnes Szymanski (@agnes_theempress)

Morning Wire correspondent, Victoria

You can hear more about these small, lovely changes on the morning show — tune in at mornings.live.