NPNA News
February Art Workshops
Thanks to everyone who made it to our 3 free arts workshops in January! Ready for more? We’re hosting 2 art workshops this month, where we’ll make Valentines Cards & Felt Animals. We hope you’ll come get crafty with us.
February Community Meeting
Please join us at our upcoming community meeting:
- Tuesday, February 10th
- 6:30-8:00pm
- 1025 Mason Street (in the community room
My Great Neighbourhood Grant Support
The City of Victoria’s My Great Neighbourhood Grants provide residents with funding for initiatives that develop and enhance a sense of community in their neighbourhood. We (NPNA) can help you with the application process, and with administering successful grants.
Call for Community Support: QomQem
Our dear friends at QomQem Coastal Connections have operated a weekly night outreach initiative for the past two years, and they need community support right now to continue this important work. Please give if you are able.
Jan. 21: Free Mask-Making Workshop
We have two spots left in our free Mask-Making Workshop on January 21st!
We’re thrilled to partner with Plastik Theatriks, a physical theatre company based in Victoria, BC, to bring this workshop to North Park neighbours.
Volunteer Opportunity
Do you have free time on Thursday mornings? Do you want to support food security in North Park with an amazing group of neighbours? Join us at the hamper program!
Our Community Agreements
These values guide our work together as neighbours. We appreciate your help in honouring these agreements at all NPNA community meetings and events.
We are Hiring! Food Hamper Support Role
The North Park Grocery Hamper Program addresses critical food security needs in our neighbourhood, serving approximately 200 individuals through the weekly distribution of 100 food hampers. This position offers an opportunity to make a direct, meaningful impact on food security in the North Park community!
We are Hiring! Communications and Program Lead
Apply by: Monday October 27th 12:00am
The Communications and Program Lead builds community through events, workshops, and partnerships. This is a creative, flexible role for someone who loves bringing people together, trying new ideas, and communicating with the public.
Crystal Pool Replacement Project Updates
To maintain recreation programming during construction, the City plans to use the YMCA/YWCA building at Quadra and Broughton as an interim facility once the YMCA relocates to the Bay Centre in early 2026.
The Crystal Pool replacement project: Impacts of greenspace loss
For North Park, building a fair and climate-resilient future means prioritizing investments where they are needed most, listening to underrepresented voices, and measuring progress over time.
If the South option is chosen for the Crystal Pool, North Park will be set back in irreparable ways. A generation of kids will grow up without adequate access to trees, shade, or recreation.
Voting day is February 8, and site selection matters.