Your City Hall wants more ice cream, apparently

Good morning from the island — we're still here, the orcas were spotted at Active Pass, and honestly, life is fine. The float planes are already buzzing over the Inner Harbour, and the deer are likely contemplating the merits of your rose bushes.

We often wonder what exactly our City Hall is up to, don't we? Well, here's the thing: sometimes, it's about the small, delightful things that make life here a bit sweeter. Looking at the latest business licences, it seems Hazel's Ice Cream Ltd. is doubling down on its mobile bicycle vendor presence. They picked up two new licences, numbers 40784 and 40447, both for mobile operations.

Why two? Perhaps it's a new bike, or a strategic expansion to cover more of Beacon Hill Park's hungry crowds. Regardless, it suggests a confident outlook for local treats. It's a nice counterpoint to the more practical, like the new Downtown Veterinary Clinic setting up shop at 736 Caledonia Avenue (Licence #22734), or Arcadia, the amusement centre, opening at 707 Johnson Street (Licence #48095).

* **Hazel's Ice Cream Ltd. (Mobile Bicycle Vendor):** Two new licences (40784, 40447)

* **Downtown Veterinary Clinic:** 736 Caledonia Ave (Licence #22734)

* **Arcadia (Amusement Centre):** 707 Johnson St (Licence #48095)

Then there's the building permits, quietly moving along. Permit EP083395 for $8,200 to remove old basement wiring and install a new basement suite, complete with new kitchen and bedrooms, points to the ongoing creation of more housing options. We'll see how many more such permits pop up as the weather warms, encouraging more renovations.

Agnes Szymanski, MiTL Sports Desk, Victoria.

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