What's happening in View Royal?

Special Council

At the Special Council Meeting on July 14, 2026, the Town of View Royal received substantial updates on policing and animal control, noting a 22% decrease in person-related offenses but a slight uptick in property crime. Council advanced several key planning initiatives, including receiving the results of the second public engagement for the Transportation Master Plan and approving the terms of reference for a new Parks and Trails Master Plan to update the 2017 version. A notable partnership was established with Royal Roads University to conduct a feasibility study for a public market at no cost to the town other than staff time. The most significant debate centered on a proposal for a Primary Care Attachment Clinic. Despite concerns from Councillor MacKenzie regarding financial risks and whether the core issue is doctor availability rather than physical space, the majority of Council directed staff to continue pursuing partnership and legal agreements to establish the clinic at Eagle Ridge. Additionally, notices of motion were introduced to incorporate e-bike share stations and a specific multi-use trail into future transportation planning.