No time for ‘underwhelming celebration’: Victoria calls on B.C. for Canada Day cash

Victoria is calling out the province, while putting in added cash, for Canada Day festivities at a time when our sovereignty is under threat.
In the draft budget for 2026, the city has $110,800 allocated for July 1 festivities. With the number far lower than previous years – the 2025 budget was just over $400,000 – Coun. Jeremy Caradonna and Mayor Marianne Alto successfully pitched a plan to add another $100,000.“In this moment in time, this celebration of Canada and Canadians