Year of The Pizza

After successfully wrapping 2024’s Year of the Burger, The Zone has declared 2025 to be the Year of the Pizza! Every Friday you have a chance to win $50 to some of Victoria’s pizza eateries!

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How to Enter

Listen for the cue-to-text every Friday in 2025. When you hear it text in the word “PIZZA” to get in the draw.

You’ll have a chance to win $50 during the Morning, Midday, and Afternoon Zone.

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900 Degrees Bistro

Every Friday in September, you’ll have three chances throughout the day to win a $50 gift card from 900 Degrees Bistro in Sidney!

Pizza Press

Hawaiian pizza was invented in Canada!

In 1962, Greek immigrant Sotirios “Sam” Panopoulos invented Hawaiian pizza at the Satellite Restaurant in Chatham, Ontario.

Pizza Pops – invented in Canada!

This made-in-Manitoba creation is similar to a panzerotti. In 1964, Paul Faraci invented the Pizza Pop in Winnipeg, reportedly inspired by a disappointing panzerotti he tried at a local restaurant.

Canadians eat a lot of pizza!

81% of Canadians eat pizza at least once a month, and the average Canadian eats over 16 pounds of pizza a year.

Ever had a Sushi pizza?

Sushi pizza is a pizza imitation with sushi ingredients. It consists of a fried rice patty topped with a sauce, often sriracha, and vegetables and fish or other seafood. This mimics the style of pizza – crust, sauce and toppings – with completely different ingredients.

Past Pizza Praise

We kicked off The Year of the Pizza in January you chances to win pizza from some of your favourite pizza establishments in the Victoria area including, Pizzeria Prima Strada, Serena’s Pizzeria and Hoagies and Virtuous Pizza!

Every Friday in February you had the chance to win a $50.00 gift card from – Odd Burger. Yes, famous for vegan burgers, Odd Burger is adding pizza to the menu! Make sure you stop by and give it a try – 790 Fisgard Street!

Every Friday in March you had the chance to win a $50.00 gift card from – Peninsula Pizza – Pizza with Attitude! Peninsula Pizza was voted the #1 pizza on the peninsula and has been serving you pizza with attitude since 1999. Make sure to check out their “weekend features menu” for surprises like the Berryman Meat Lovers Pizza or Oatmeal Chocolate Chip Bacon Fat Turtle Cookies!

Every Friday in April, you had the chance to win a $50 gift card from Little Caesars! Make sure to check out their Canadian Pizza!

A Canadian is pepperoni, mushroom and bacon, and right now it’s on special for only $9.99 for a Hot-N-Ready medium, available for take out at all Victoria and Duncan Little Caesars locations.

It was all about 900 Degrees Wood-Fired Pizzeria in Millstream Village in May as every Friday we handed out $50 gift cards so you could help them celebrate their 10th anniversary! When you are at 900 Degrees, “It feels and tastes like Italy”.

Every Friday in June, you had the chance to win a $50 gift card from Pinhalla Pinball Pizzeria!

Pinhalla Pinball Pizzeria is a fully licensed pinball pizzeria.

Safe and inviting space crafted for a unique family-friendly experience by day and an adult barcade by night!

Every Friday in July, you had the chance to win a $50 gift card from Colwood Pizza!

Colwood Pizza Co. is on a mission to redefine the pizza experience. They are an independently owned & operated neighbourhood pizza joint offering unique sheet pan pies with big flavour & quality ingredients. Don’t forget special “Happy Hour” deals between 3p-5p daily and you can save $5 on all pizzas every Sunday!

Every Friday in August, you had the chance to win a $50 gift card from Virtuous Pie!

Virtuous Pie makes food everyone can enjoy and feel good about!

Make sure to take some time to discover behind the restaurant, a hidden gem—a cozy, plant-filled patio that’s perfect for enjoying summer with friends, a cold drink, and a slice of handcrafted vegan pizza.