Your city just got two new ice cream bikes
Good morning from the island — we're still here, the orcas were spotted at Active Pass, and honestly, life is fine.
We're often asking, what *is* the pulse of a city, really? Well, here's the thing. Sometimes it's the quiet hum of progress in the small details, like new business licenses popping up. And it seems Victoria is getting sweeter. Hazels Ice Cream Ltd. just secured two new business licenses for bicycle vendors, according to City Hall’s recent permits. That's Licenses #40784 and #40447, both for mobile operations across Victoria, V8W 1P6.
What does this mean for us? More folks on bikes, peddling joy (and sprinkles) through our streets. Think of them making their way from James Bay up to Beacon Hill Park, perhaps even near the Legislature. It’s a small thing, but it speaks to the ongoing vibrancy of local enterprise here.
### Beyond the Cones
We also saw Arcadia, an amusement centre, secure a license for 707 Johnson St., V8W 1M8 (License #48095). And for our furry friends, Downtown Veterinary Clinic is setting up shop at 736 Caledonia Ave., V8T 1E5 (License #22734). It's a nice little snapshot of what our city needs and wants – a bit of fun, care for our pets, and a cold treat on a warm day.
On the electrical permit side, we had a notable one: EP083395 for $8,200 to remove old basement wiring and set up a new suite, including a bathroom, storage, two bedrooms, and a new kitchen. This hints at the quiet expansion of housing options, one basement suite at a time. It’s not a shiny new development, but it's part of how the city evolves, often beneath our feet.
It all suggests a city that keeps adapting, one small, specific permit at a time. Keep an eye out for those ice cream bikes — they’ll be hard to miss.
Agnes Szymanski, MiTL Sports Desk Victoria
Our mornings.live crew digs into these small changes and big impacts every weekday. Tune in and tell them Agnes sent you.