Western Canada's largest music school – also Vancouver Island’s largest performing arts venue – on Pandora Avenue is applauding visible site improvements and upgrades thanks to funding from the City of Victoria.

The Victoria Conservatory of Music is getting new gates and landscaping, supported by the city's Major Events and Initiatives Grant, designed to honour the building's heritage while improving safety and accessibility.

The Intrepid Theatre recently announced it will end the shared-use lease in 2026 and close the Metro Studio, which is located in the conservatory’s south wing.

"As the Conservatory prepares to take a larger role in the space next year, we will ensure it remains a place full of artistic activity,” said Nathan Medd, CEO of the conservatory, in a news release. “For 20

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