Mike K. posted topic [Downtown Victoria] The IronWorks | condos, commercial | 4-storeys | proposed

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The gravel parking lot at 515 Chatham Street will be redeveloped next year into a 170-unit condo development called IronWorks.

The project will be built over two phases with a height of four-storeys. I'll have more info soon.

Citified profile: http://victoria.citified.ca/condos/the-ironworks/
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Mixed365 posted topic Abandoned Residences in Victoria

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This forum is to post anything about residential buildings (single family, townhouses, condo etc.) that are abandoned in Greater Victoria.
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Bingo posted topic Land Swaps in the CRD - Pros and Cons

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Saanich planners are recommending the municipality's councillors reject an amendment to the regional growth strategy that is necessary for a land swap between Langford, Metchosin and the Beecher Bay First Nation to go through.
"A Saanich elected official should have no say in what happens 20 kilometres away," Langford Mayor Stew Young said.
"This thing is so bloody ridiculous. … It's just more evidence that the regional governance system and growth strategy do not work."
The land swap would involve adjusting the boundary between Langford and Metchosin.
Beecher Bay would transfer to Metchosin three parcels of Crown land, totalling 250 acres, that are being offered to the band as part of a treaty package.
The parcels would be protected as green space.
In return, Beecher Bay would receive partial ownership in a proposed business park on land currently straddling the Langford and Metchosin border.
The boundary adjustment would place 367 acres of Metchosin lands within Langford, including all the land for the business park.
See more at: http://www.timescolonist.com/news/local/west-shore-land-swap-faces-saanich-roadblock-1.4840347#sthash.RUqHVo8j.dpuf

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Sparky posted topic 2017 Property Assessment Increase

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The postman delivered property tax increase letters today.

BC Assessment's new assessed value on two properties have increased 42% and 46% over 2016.

Hang on to your hat folks, the price of rice is going to skyrocket here on the lower Island.
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VicHockeyFan posted topic End of Chinatowns?

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VANCOUVER — As dusk fell over Chinatown recently, a line formed outside the entrance to Kissa Tanto, a stylish Japanese-Italian eatery named Canada's best new restaurant this year by enRoute magazine. A trio suited up for the downtown office towers nearby sipped cocktails over candlelight at the Juniper Kitchen and Bar. Around the corner, twentysomethings seated at share tables gorged on vegan pizzas at Virtuous Pie.
Hip new restaurants and glass and concrete condos in Canada's largest Chinatown have, some say, injected a youthful vigour into an area that has been stagnant for years.
- See more at: http://news.nationalpost.com/features/death-knell-for-chinatown#sthash.H8hpbFAJ.dpuf

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VicHockeyFan posted topic Canada 150 at the Inner Harbour

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CELEBRATE CANADA JUNE 21, 2017 – JULY 1, 2017
From June 21 through July 1, 2017, enjoy 11 days of free outdoor events in our beautiful Inner Harbour. We will celebrate and enjoy our nation and city's multicultural artistry, and diverse food and beverage offerings, all culminating with a spectacular firework display on Canada Day, July 1, 2017. Canada Day will feature Main Stage programming and, of course, a massive firework display. See our schedule for programming details. (http://spirit150victoria.ca/celebrate-canada/)

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VicHockeyFan posted topic [Rock Bay] Esquimalt and Songhees Nations land | unknown | land transfered

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So since the Rock Bay property has been sliced up a bit, we can start a thread here for the First Nations' part of it.


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VicHockeyFan posted topic [Fernwood] 2009 Fernwood | Pizza and Ice Cream + apartments and office | approved

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I had an architect friend mock up the street view for you with his CAD.

There will be a glass canopy there along the side.

There will be two apartments above and an office at the back.

The pizza place will have electric-assist cargo bike delivery.


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sebberry posted topic Live discussion | City Of Victoria Council Meeting | 212-220 Cook Public Hearing

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Let's use this thread for chit chat about the 212-220 Cook Street Public Hearing

You can watch the council webcast here: http://victoria.ca.granicus.com/MediaPlayer.php?view_id=2&event_id=672

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VicHockeyFan posted topic The Tyee

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Raised $50,000 for election coverage...

http://thetyee.ca/Tyeenews/2016/12/08/Tyee-Builders-Hit-Target/
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VicHockeyFan posted topic Island Afrikan Supermarket | 1610 Island Highway

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https://www.facebook.com/IslandAfrikanSupermarket/ (https://www.facebook.com/IslandAfrikanSupermarket/)

http://www.islandafrikansupermarket.ca/
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sebberry posted topic Lot 1 Pasta Bar | 815 Cloverdale Ave

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Anyone been?

Been there a few times now and it's been quite good each time. If you like pasta, it's worth checking out.
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marks_28 posted topic Time lapse satellite images of Victoria from 1984-2016

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Long time lurker, first time poster. Came across this tonight, and felt I should share it on here. Google has put together a time lapse video from satellite imagery of all over the world from 1984-2016. I've pasted the link to Victoria below. Enjoy

https://earthengine.google.com/timelapse/#v=48.43618,-123.42503,11.079,latLng&t=1.29 (https://earthengine.google.com/timelapse/#v=48.43618,-123.42503,11.079,latLng&t=1.29)
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VicHockeyFan posted topic [North Park] 1046/48 North Park Street | unknown | 3-storeys

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UrbanRail posted topic The Promise of Electoral Reform

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As I am sure you are aware, an all party committee was formed 6 months ago by the Liberals to look at reforming the current election system. Trudeau did say that 2015 would be the last year for First Past the Post. Well we have the results from the committee, and it seems that the Liberals are backtracking on their promise......?

Your thoughts?

(Besides the anti-left comments)
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VicHockeyFan posted topic Private swimming pools - where are they?

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I'm not sure we have ever talked about this.

I lived part-time in Vancouver once, and out building had a pretty sweet outdoor pool, used it lots.

I was just looking at an aerial of Songhees, due to that thread, and I see Shutter has a nice pool.

So I'm thinking, what other building have pools/hot tubs around town?

I remember many many years ago a youngster died in the pool at a big apartment on Shelbourne St.




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UrbanRail posted topic Island View Beach Project

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This past spring, I was part of a group of students who completed a two year study on Island View Beach and its vegetation. The program at Camosun I am enrolled in (will graduate this December) is called Environmental Technology (Diploma). Each year students are asked to divide into groups and choose a final project.
I have included GIS maps I worked on over those two years, which also included our group of 3 to go out on site and map 90% of the park. We stayed mostly within the field and marsh like areas.

Anyway thought I would share this, as this park has been a topic of hot discussion over the years.

Cheers

Aaron
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UrbanRail posted topic City Hall Extension Discussion

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I have to admit it, I am not a fan of the 60s extension to City Hall. It dates back to an era of planners trying to suburbanize downtown cores, with many mixed results. So lets have a little fun, and I will come up with some renderings of what can be done. If we going to replace it, then lets do it right. The extension has no esthetic connection to the original City Hall building.

Now I know there are those who think we should keep it as an example of 60s architecture...but, perhaps we need to rethink this.


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Mark007 posted topic Escape Room

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We played Escape Warriors last week. The theme we played was called Prison Break. The setting and decoration were so real! It also has some high tech props that gave us lots of surprise. Hope you guys enjoy :)
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VicHockeyFan posted topic The Warehouse (?) | Victoria | 533 Yates St. (formerly The Reef) | opening Feb 2017

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The concept might not be named The Warehouse, but it's by the folks that bring you The Hastings Warehouse in Vancouver.

http://foodology.ca/warehouse/

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The Hastings Warehouse has ALL their food for $4.95. Drink are of course more costly than $4.95. This place is always packed and you will always see groups of people drinking. Even though it is on Hastings, it's not sketchy at all.

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VicHockeyFan posted topic Quebec sea possible Muslim subdivision

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sebberry posted topic CoV 2017 Draft Budget released

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Up, up and away!


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Mike K. posted topic Nomad Footwear | 1200-block of Government Street

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The former Levi's store is now Nomad Footwear. They look ready to open pretty soon.
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VicHockeyFan posted topic Princess Patricia apartment and West Bay Apartments

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From the Old Victoria Facebook group:

https://www.facebook.com/groups/312703430332/ (https://www.facebook.com/groups/312703430332/)


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Bingo posted topic Ocean River Sports has moved

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Ocean River Sports is sailing south along Store Street as its owner marks 35 years in the outdoor and paddling supply business and charts a future course.
Relocating Ocean River Sports to 1630 Store St., moving its docks and revamping its online presence are part of owner Brian Henry's strategy to keep the business competitive.
- See more at: http://www.timescolonist.com/business/ocean-river-sports-charts-future-course-1.2347935#sthash.ZBkuNlOU.dpuf
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Gary H posted topic Whole Foods Market

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The Whole Foods tour... SPOILER ALERT :muching_out: We biked there today and decided to lock our bikes at the Switch rest stop rather than look for an empty bike rack at Whole Foods. It's a good thing, they only have two bike racks in front of the store. First impressions - this place is huge, kind of Costco big but without the shelving. Very well laid out, fully stocked (unlike Target) and the employees were helpful and friendly. First, the right turn to Carey Rd. is finished: (https://flic.kr/p/MUcJDr) (https://flic.kr/p/NSmBZx) The Ravine Way entrance is done and the future dedicated bike lane is clearly visible: (https://flic.kr/p/NG3yDN) (https://flic.kr/p/NP7d81) Plenty of railings offset the lack of enough bike racks: (https://flic.kr/p/NJyhGe) The outdoor seating is nice and was well used: (https://flic.kr/p/NpMMCh) A look inside: (https://flic.kr/p/NpMPtS) (https://flic.kr/p/NpMSDj) (https://flic.kr/p/NpMUd1) (https://flic.kr/p/MUv65y) (https://flic.kr/p
/MUv74C) (https://flic.kr/p/NG3QsS) The pizzas looked good but the make your own burrito bowl was REALLY popular: (https://flic.kr/p/NSmYSe) (https://flic.kr/p/NG3UbU) The sushi/nigiri variety is huge and is made fresh daily by a couple of "real" sushi chefs: (https://flic.kr/p/MUvhTo) Like in the States, they have a huge "pack your own" buffet style pre-made section: (https://flic.kr/p/NG3ZaG) (https://flic.kr/p/NSn3bt) Plenty of check-out with a four cashier Express check-out for 10-ish items or less: (https://flic.kr/p/MUvbbf)

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This Monday, November 7th, Il Terrazzo will donate 100% of their proceeds to HarbourSide Rotary, to celebrate 24 years in business...

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UrbanRail posted topic Tips for winning Vancouver Island seats by Les Leyne

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LES LEYNE TIMES COLONISTNOVEMBER 1, 2016 12:55 AM
"Always willing to help and generous to a fault, allow me to pitch — absolutely free — some sure-fire political ideas anyone can use to build a winning Vancouver Island election strategy.

Premier Christy Clark made some headlines last week by announcing the B.C. Liberals are going to have a specific Island platform for next Spring's campaign.

It will amount to a 10-year economic and investment plan for the Island. In what was
interpreted as either a threat or promise, she said Vancouver Island ''deserves the government's
full attention."

The B.C. Liberals have been falling further and further behind since the sweep in 2001 and now
have just two of the Island's 14 seats. The "Liberal Island caucus" of Don McRae (Comox Valley) and
Michelle Stilwell (Parksville-Qualicum) tries to make the best of their dismal plight. McRae likes
to brag that between the two of them, they've won six Paralympic gold medals.

But the party is tired of joking. McRae is retiring, so they have only one incumbent seeking re-election, which is an uncomfortably thin margin.

The idea of an artisanal, home-grown, fair-trade Island platform suggests they're tired of failure and
are going to make a concentrated effort to regain some self-respect, or at least avoid annihilation.

(Here's one small example of how bad it is for theLiberals. Education Minister Mike Bernier is doing an
annual visit to all B.C. school districts, and when word got to one Island district, they voted last week to
boycott him. The chair might grudgingly shake his hand if he shows up, but the obligatory photo-op with
the board won't happen, because they won't be there."It's just speed-dating," sniffed one of the trustees.

The kicker is: It's the Qualicum district, in a Liberal riding.)

Here's what needs to be done so that B.C. Liberal photo-ops on the Island have more than just one
person in them. If they ignore this advice, which has been known to happen, the NDP or the Greens can
take the concepts and run with them:

• Island Corridor.
It's a community-owned swath of real estate stretching 234 kilometres that comes with a rail line, on which next-to-nothing has been done for the past 10 years. The foundation that owns it is mistrusted by local governments, the promised upgrades never happened, the passenger service is defunct and there is no momentum. B.C. put $7 million on the table as a start on rail upgrades, but has rather quietly let it be known
that it can be spent on a trail if the rail idea —which needs huge dollars — fails. Any ideas to rejuvenate the corridor concept, set a direction and start toward a goal would be welcome. Somebody do something.

• The Malahat.
Despite years of incremental safety improvements on the highway, there's a new feature of Island life in the 21st century: total paralysis of the highway for hours on end on a regular basis after serious accidents. It is possible
to drive over the Malahat without crashing into something. Lots of people do. But even when they
achieve that, the peak-period volumes are to the point where alternatives need to be discussed.
Nobody expects a zillion-dollar promise to bypass the Malahat. But some kind of public conversation
about long-range alternatives needs to start.

• B.C. Ferries
— 4.1 per cent, four per cent, 3.9 percent and 1.9 per cent. That's the record of fare hikes since the last election. (The last one was offset by fuel rebate, which isn't going to last forever.) B.C. Ferries has ridden low oil prices and a tourism boom out of a financial crisis. Fare rage has eased compared to a few years ago, but it's
always smouldering. Pro tip for platform proponents: Lay off the fare increases.

• Campgrounds.
The government says about 200 new provincial campsites have been created in B.C. over the past few years. It's not nearly enough. Parks and campgrounds aren't getting the attention they need. Vancouver Island is a
recreation destination that's coming up short on quality campgrounds, further hampered by block
booking that cuts into availability even more —2020 new campsites by 2020!

lleyne@timescolonist.com
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VicHockeyFan posted topic Farm & Field Butchers | Victoria | 1103 Blanshard

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VicHockeyFan posted topic What driveway treatment would you choose?

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I was just dong some work for a client, and I got to thinking about driveway treatments.



If you were building a feature home today, what would you use?

Paving stones are I guess the prettiest, but I guess not all the permeable. I'm kind of partial to the concrete pavers with grass growing up between them.

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UrbanRail posted topic Affordable Housing Question

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Here is a question to you. Should the region do more with federal and provincial help to solve the housing affordability issue? What I am getting at is the market has clearly failed as well as our elected officials (mostly provincial and federal) in dealing with the housing issue. Now I know the provincial government announced money recently (election bribery), but should it take an election year for government to respond? The last Coops were built in the 80s and it was the liberals that started the funding cuts with the conservatives following suite.

In my opinion homes and property are way over valued in the CRD and lower mainland. But unfortunately we can't change that or can we?

Should developers do more ( yes there are rentals being built but even their so called affordable rentals aren't really affordable.)

My wife and I were victims of being evicted this past May because of complains of parking issues, it was an illegal suite (run by Newport) and Saanich forced the new owners that bought the house we were living in to go back to a duplex from a four plex. We fortunately found a place but many aren't so lucky.

Shouldn't there be a cap on prices?

Your thoughts?
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VicHockeyFan posted topic Saveur Restaurant (Herald St.)

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I see it is now #1 of 892 restaurants in Victoria rated by TripAdvisor.

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I'm living in the Hudson and noticed the old Smokin Bones Restaurant location may have a new tenant, anyone know whats going in there?
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VicVR posted topic Just opened Vic VR, a virtual reality arcade by Blanshard & Hillside

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Good Evening Victoria, I just opened a virtual reality arcade in Victoria at 2822 Nanaimo st, beside the Long and McQuade on Hillside. We have 4 devices and plenty of single and multiplayer games.

More information here: http://www.vicvr.ca/about.html

We are also hobby developers making games for virtual reality, looking for some more people who would like to do some multiplayer VR game development in Unreal Engine. Send me a message at info@vicvr.ca if interested!

Thanks,

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sirswithin posted topic Axe & Barrel

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Rumour has it that the menu is about to change at the Axe & Barrel. From what I hear they're going to be bringing back more items that you'd consider pub grub. The customer numbers haven't been stellar. People that were used to the Loghouse have been staying away partly due to the weird bistro bbq menu and partly to the escalated prices. I doubt prices will go down but it will be good to have more choices on what is a fairly small menu.
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Interesting, commercials just started....

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Bingo posted topic Canada's 150th: The countdown is on!

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Since August 4th, the Government of Canada, in collaboration with an array of partners, has been counting down the last 150 days of 2016 by revealing surprises throughout the country.
During these 150 days, a variety of activities that will delight and surprise you are being held across the country.
We invite all Canadians to continue to take part in the countdown to 2017 in person and through social media.
Show us your community spirit and join the countdown today!
The grand finale is on December 31, 2016 with the Canada 150 Kick Off in 19 urban centers across the country.
Don't miss it, you will be dazzled! Visit our Celebrate page (http://canada.pch.gc.ca/eng/1468854891549) or the CBC/Radio Canada 2017 Web portal (http://www.cbc.radio-canada.ca/en/explore/2017/) to learn more.
http://canada.pch.gc.ca/eng/1468262573081

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sebberry posted topic Victoria New Year's Eve Party

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The federal government is giving Victoria close to a quarter-of-a-million dollars to throw a New Year's Eve party to kick off Canada's 150th anniversary year in style.
The $224-thousand dollar contribution comes from the government's Canada 150 Fund, designed to help communities celebrate the country's 150th anniversary.

[...]
http://www.iheartradio.ca/cfax-1070/news/victoria-granted-canada-150-funding-for-new-year-s-eve-celebration-1.2037369
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Fireworks at 9PM.


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VicHockeyFan posted topic Fairfield / Gonzales CA in nasty split

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It's hard to know all what's going on, but there is a bug nasty spit going on.

The CA sent this email today:a proxy. Send an email to stafler@netbc.com if you want a proxy. Finally, if you know someone who lives in the area, please get them to sign up by noon, on October 18.

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If you live in the Fairfield Gonzales area or have a business in the area, you will want to become a member of the Fairfield Gonzales Community Association ASAP and, if you can, attend the Annual General meeting on October 24. The existing board had a meeting in September and through a community grass roots movement, had their motions struck down. Now, they are trying to mobilize through back channels by having a closed door meeting on October 18 to approve 'new voting' members. We think it is to reintroduce the same motions that were voted down. What can you do? Well if you live in the Fairfield Gonzales area or operate a business you can become a member. To become a member, email your name and address to the place@fairfieldcommunity.ca by noon on October 18. You must include both, so that you can become a member. Run, don't walk to do this. Then, attend the AGM on October 24. If you can't attend the meeting, you can provide

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SusanneLR posted topic saveourmscentre.ca

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A sad event is unfolding here in Victoria and we need the help/advice of the VibrantVictoria community. On August 2, 2016 the national Multiple Sclerosis Society of Canada announced that they will be

· selling the MS Centre at 1004 North Park, a place that many of us call home;
· discontinuing the MS Physiotherapy and gym program, the only one of its kind in Canada; and
· disbursing programs and services to other unknown locations or online.

The MS Society of Canada has not provided any information on where people with MS in Victoria and the surrounding area can go to participate in the many wellness programs delivered through the MS Centre. There has been no information to confirm these programs will exist once the building has been sold.

What makes this decision even more galling is that the building was originally owned by the local MS Society and when the local group merged with the national organization in 2001 it was sold to them for $2.00. Now the national organization intends to sell the building for $3,100,000, take this money out of the community, and eliminate/reduce our services.
http://calistings.cushmanwakefield.com/desktop_propertydetails.aspx?TransID=463023 (http://calistings.cushmanwakefield.com/desktop_propertydetails.aspx?TransID=463023)

Our options before us are:
1. try and stop the sale; or at least delay it; or
2. find an angel investor to buy the building for our use

We are working on the first option and hope to be successful, but we have a back up plan in the event that we are not.
We have registered a new non profit organization called the "MS Wellness Centre of Vancouver Island". We propose to retain the physiotherapy program and continue to offer all of the wellness programs that are currently being offered in the building. We believe we can run the building better than it is currently being run, through cooperation with other like minded organizations and optimizing the space through rentals. As a last resort we are hoping an angel investor will buy the building and allow it to be come a wellness for a variety of disabled people in Victoria.

But we do need your help. If you have any suggestions or advice you can give us as to how to proceed we would appreciate it. In particular we are looking for legal advice as well as public relations assistance; to try to reach the board members in Toronto to let them know that this decision will have a huge negative impact on a very vulnerable group of greater Victoria residents. Please go to our website if you are willing to help: saveourmscentre.ca
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VicHockeyFan posted topic Empire Donuts | Victoria | View St.

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It's now open.

Coffee machines coming next week.




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Mike K. posted topic [Colwood] 328 Taphouse

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Sirswithin wrote in the Orca Grillhouse thread:

"328 Taphouse is moving into the old Orca space on Wale Rd. Apparently, they'll have 40 taps and a pizza oven (for whatever that's worth). Slated to open in early February. At least they should have better beer than Orca did."
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Mike K. posted topic [Rockland] 1201 Fort Street | 6 and 5-storeys; townhomes | condos | proposed

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Abstract Developments plans to build 81 condos and ten townhomes at 1201 Fort Street and 1050 Pentrelew Place. The condos will rise to five and six-storeys.



Condos, townhomes planned for Victoria Truth Centre property on upper Fort Street
http://victoria.citified.ca/news/condos-townhomes-planned-for-victoria-truth-centre-property-on-upper-fort-street/

Abstract Developments is seeking development approvals for two condo residences and a row of townhomes at 1201 Fort Street and 1050 Pentrelew Place, according to municipal documents filed with the City of Victoria.

The project is planned for a 1.8-acre parcel in the Rockland neighbourhood sold to Abstract earlier this year by the Victoria Truth Centre church. The land had been listed for sale at $7-million by commercial brokerage firm CBRE Victoria.

"Following the purchase of the site we began community consultations to get a sense of direction from nearby residents. We've held ten such engagement sessions, and they've shaped a development vision that is in-keeping with the Official Community Plan and which we are now presenting to the City," said Mike Miller, head of Abstract Developments.

Miller says the unique nature of the site, with its mature trees and greenery, played a key role in the layout of the buildings and overall site concept.

"One of our goals is to retain as many of the property's mature trees as possible, and we'll be able to do this by situating our buildings around the trees while maintaining 70% of the property as open, undeveloped space," Miller said, adding that as part of a placemaking effort, Abstract will create a public green space accessible off of Fort Street with a cut-through to Pentrelew Place. [Full article (http://victoria.citified.ca/news/condos-townhomes-planned-for-victoria-truth-centre-property-on-upper-fort-street/)]
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VicHockeyFan posted topic The Cookie Guy | Victoria | 1122 Blanshard

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Mike K. posted topic JYSK home goods and furniture | Victoria | planned for 2017

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As per SpongeG's post in the retail thread, I can confirm that the company is indeed targeting the Victoria area for 2017, but no details are available regarding location.

Where might it go?

JYSK home goods and furniture retailer sets sights on Victoria
http://victoria.citified.ca/news/jysk-home-goods-and-furniture-retailer-sets-sights-on-victoria/
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VicHockeyFan posted topic Vancouver temporary modular housing project

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Vancouver's first temporary modular housing project to be completed spring 2017
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This works out to $75,000 per unit.http://dailyhive.com/vancouver/vancouver-modular-housing-project


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Mike K. posted topic [Downtown] 848-852 Yates Street / 849 Johnson Street | two-towers | x-storeys | condos, rentals, commercial | proposed

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Citified entries: 848-852 Yates Street (condo) (http://victoria.citified.ca/condos/848-852-yates-street/) | 849 Johnson Street (rental) (http://victoria.citified.ca/rentals/849-johnson-street/)



Two-tower condo and rental development pitched for downtown Victoria lot
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Vancouver-based Chard Development has confirmed the purchase of a high-profile downtown Victoria property where the company plans to erect two residential towers, Citified has learned.

Officially designated as 848-852 Yates Street and 849 Johnson Street, the one-quarter hectare parcel – currently used as a surface parking lot for some 120 vehicles – is eyed as the future site of a rental tower fronting onto Johnson Street and a condo tower fronting onto Yates Street.

While building heights are yet to be determined, recent nearby residential developments have pushed upwards of 17-storeys and it is anticipated Chard will seek approvals in-keeping with the status quo. [Full article (http://victoria.citified.ca/news/two-tower-condo-and-rental-development-pitched-for-downtown-victoria-lot/)]
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VicHockeyFan posted topic Grass Roots Craft Cup - October 1 & 2, 2016

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The Grass Roots Craft Cannabis Cup & Dispensary Tour has been created by an unbiased independent organization for the purpose of creating positive feedback for the Victoria BC Craft Cannabis Market. The event held from Saturday October 01st to Sunday October 02nd will feature a weekend adventure with interactive maps guiding patients along a journey visiting the participating local dispensaries. Judge pass holders will then critique and cast their vote on their favorite Indica, Sativa, Hybrid, Concentrates, and edibles as well as their favorite compassion club. We will also feature a full weekend of entertainment at headquarters, which will host business kiosks, world-renowned guest speakers, comedians and musicians.
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Mike K. posted topic [Downtown Victoria] 950 Fort Street | four-storeys | office, commercial | proposed

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Further to the photo posted by VHF of Daisy Chain Florist's moving soon letter...



Four-storey office and retail development planned for 900-block of Fort Street
http://victoria.citified.ca/news/four-storey-office-and-retail-development-planned-for-900-block-of-fort-street/

Big plans are in the works for a small property at 950 Fort Street in downtown Victoria's Harris Green district, according to land owner de Hoog & Kierulf Architects.

A letter posted to the storefront window by the existing single-storey building's sole tenant, Daisy Chain Florists, informs customers that the site is envisioned to become a four-storey multi-use building with retail spaces on the ground floor and office space above.

de Hoog & Keirulf purchased the site earlier this year with the intent of redeveloping the land into a new head office. The firm's existing location is situated immediately across the street. [Full article (http://victoria.citified.ca/news/four-storey-office-and-retail-development-planned-for-900-block-of-fort-street/)]
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VicHockeyFan posted topic Yalla | Victoria | 1011 Blanshard

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Middle Eastern Street Eats!
Opening this October at 1011 Blanshard Street in Victoria, BC.



https://www.facebook.com/LetsGoYalla/ (https://www.facebook.com/LetsGoYalla/)




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Adrian22 posted topic Allison Crowe and Band: Introducing / Heirs+Grievances - Saturday, October 29 @ Charlie White Theatre, MWC

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Charlie White Theatre, Mary Winspear Centre, 2243 Beacon Avenue, Sidney V8L 1W9 - Saturday, October 29, 2016 @ 7:30 pm



l - r: Sarah White (mandolin, guitar, vocals); Allison Crowe (vocals, piano, guitar, fiddle & bodhran); Lin (cello, vocals); and Dave Baird (bass)

"No matter where Allison Crowe is in this world, that voice, that conviction, it crosses all borders. She's one of those rare artists that fits into any culture, any community because she is who she is - an incredible talent," observes Jeff Pitcher, Artistic Director of Theatre Newfoundland and Labrador.

And so it is that Nanaimo-born Crowe, home in Corner Brook, NL, on Canada's Atlantic coast for o'er a decade, finds her thrilling hybrid of Canadiana, Celtic, jazz, roots, folk, soul and rock loved deeply from the Hollywood Hills and Scottish Highlands to countries of Maritime and Mainland Southeast Asia and beyond. Since this Spring her unique repertoire, more than 159 original song recordings, plays in markets and street galleries throughout the republic of Portugal, land of Fado music. In recent years Crowe's toured with Canada's Royal Winnipeg Ballet, crowned a festival stage with the Master of the Queen's Music, and serenaded Clark Kent undercover in a Superman blockbuster.

Passionate universality is also an hallmark of her stellar band: Allison Crowe on lead vocals, piano, guitar, fiddle & bodhran; Lin, cellist and vocalist, hailing from Germany's Black Forest; Sarah White, mandolinist, guitarist and singer nurtured by Newfoundland & Nova Scotia; alongside Dave Baird, bassist, hatched on Vancouver Island.

The quartet seamlessly bridges Crowe's vital originals with fresh takes on traditional tunes spanning centuries as well as modern classics by Leonard Cohen, Annie Lennox, Gary O'Driscoll. The band's debut double-album, "Introducing / Heirs+Grievances", the 20th release from Rubenesque Records, is out now. Devon, UK-based music/arts writer Mike Ferguson, (posting in "Some Diurnal Aural Awe"), anticipates you'll be "royally entertained" by a show "full of the joy and fun that comes across on this cd's live offering".

You All Haunt Me - Allison Crowe and Band - Heirs + Grievances (https://vimeo.com/164032872) from Allison Crowe (https://vimeo.com/allisoncrowe) on Vimeo (https://vimeo.com).

"Heirs + Grievances is a gorgeous, full circle showcase of Allison's growth as a singer-songwriter and multi-instrumentalist. Her extraordinary voice is unrestrained and beautifully accompanied by her bandmates," notes West Virginia-founded culture blog Muruch.
http://music.allisoncrowe.com (http://music.allisoncrowe.com) + http://allisoncrowe.com/bio.html (http://allisoncrowe.com/bio.html)

TICKETS: $29.00 General | $24.00 Students & Seniors (incl. all service charges)

Charlie White Theatre - Mary Winspear Centre Box Office, 2243 Beacon Avenue, Sidney V8L 1W9 250-656-0275 MWC Box Office - click here (http://marywinspear.ca/event/allison-crowe-and-band-introducing-heirsgrievances)
Contact: Adrian du Plessis, Mgr., Rubenesque Records Ltd. 1-250-537-1286 + management@allisoncrowe.co (mailto:management@allisoncrowe.com)m (mailto:management@allisoncrowe.com)

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