Hope you had a great long weekend! It certainly flew by, and getting back into the usual routine is never easy.

If you’re opening this newsletter around 5 p.m., don’t forget to look to the skies tonight for the Snowbirds! They’re set to roar over Victoria’s waterfront for a full 45-minute demonstration. If you miss the show, head over to our Facebook group, where we’re sure plenty of community members will be sharing their photos and videos!

In today’s newsletter, we have the latest on the next phase of protected bike lanes along Esquimalt Road, the uncertain future of Victoria’s historic Point Ellice House and the wildfire smoke drifting over southern Vancouver Island. We also have details on the new Stadacona Park playground, a star-studded Canadian lineup for SoberFest and five things to do around Victoria tomorrow.

And some good news: summer isn’t going anywhere just yet! The forecast is calling for nothing but sunshine this week, with a high of 28°C expected tomorrow.