Vicwest202 posted topic Albion Fisheries warehouse site future

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Vicwest202 has just posted a new topic entitled "Albion Fisheries warehouse site future" in forum "Urban Design".

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Anyone know what is happening with the block of warehouses where Albion Fisheries used to be? https://www.google.com/maps/place/Albion+Fisheries/@48.4355318,-123.3823309,19.08z/data=!4m5!3m4!1s0x0:0x2fe87aecf0193a66!8m2!3d48.4358717!4d-123.3826947 (https://www.google.com/maps/place/Albion+Fisheries/@48.4355318,-123.3823309,19.08z/data=!4m5!3m4!1s0x0:0x2fe87aecf0193a66!8m2!3d48.4358717!4d-123.3826947)

Its been empty for awhile and the site isn't looking great. I heard something about some renovations being done on it when I talked to folks at the city, but I have not been able to find any details. Is the railyards developer going to be buying for condos or turning it into stores?
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Mike K. posted topic 2019 federal election candidate list - south Island

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Mike K. has just posted a new topic entitled "2019 federal election candidate list - south Island" in forum "Victoria Politics".

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Bold = incumbent

Conservative
Cowichan-Malahat-Langford: Alana DeLong - https://www.conservative.ca/team-member/alana-delong/ (https://www.conservative.ca/team-member/alana-delong/)
Esquimalt-Saanich-Sooke: Randall Pewarchuk - https://www.conservative.ca/team-member/randall-pewarchuk/ (https://www.conservative.ca/team-member/randall-pewarchuk/)
Saanich-Gulf Islands:
Victoria: Richard Caron - https://www.conservative.ca/team-member/richard-caron/ (https://www.conservative.ca/team-member/richard-caron/)

Green
Cowichan-Malahat-Langford: Lydia Hwitsum - https://www.greenparty.ca/en/riding/2013-59010 (https://www.greenparty.ca/en/riding/2013-59010)
Esquimalt-Saanich-Sooke: David Merner - https://www.greenparty.ca/en/riding/2013-59026 (https://www.greenparty.ca/en/riding/2013-59026)
Saanich-Gulf Islands: Elizabeth May - https://www.greenparty.ca/en/riding/2013-59027 (https://www.greenparty.ca/en/riding/2013-59027)
Victoria: Racelle Kooy - https://www.greenparty.ca/en/riding/2013-59041 (https://www.greenparty.ca/en/riding/2013-59041)

Liberal
Cowichan-Malahat-Langford: Blair Herbert - no officially linked website/info page
Esquimalt-Saanich-Sooke: Jamie Hammond - no officially linked website/info page
Saanich-Gulf Islands: Ryan Windsor - no officially linked website/info page
Victoria: Nikki Macdonald - no officially linked website/info page

NDP
Cowichan-Malahat-Langford: Alistair MacGregor - no officially linked website/info page
Esquimalt-Saanich-Sooke: Randal Garrison - https://randallgarrison2019.ndp.ca/ (https://randallgarrison2019.ndp.ca/)
Saanich-Gulf Islands: Sabina Singh - https://sabinasingh.ndp.ca/ (https://sabinasingh.ndp.ca/)
Victoria: Laurel Collins - https://laurelcollins.ndp.ca/ (https://laurelcollins.ndp.ca/)

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Victoria Watcher posted topic The Humboldt Valley ping pong table

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Victoria Watcher has just posted a new topic entitled "The Humboldt Valley ping pong table" in forum "Urban Design".

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Pricey ping pong table paddles taxpayers Questions raised about $6,071.99 plus expenditure
While safety upgrades to the corner of Douglas Street and Humboldt are very welcome, it's questionable whether a $6,071.99 ping pong table in the mini plaza will be a hit with City of Victoria taxpayers. The top-of-the-line Cornilleau table is made in France of "high-strength materials, and displays robustness against shocks, weather, and vandalism." According to www.pingpongdepot.com, (http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001J-yBauiXSHrWdQ_grPvIik3Jz8mxgrWGystVf886pm8X4UZfq9nk_bBTqeICrWOLilbSv2cyO5Xzp4He4mobhdvM5XL36gMg4KDynYm7-TXZutqF4NX8NkPgz2zNpF7zRk-G--vI2zzcK3DoDvRW3uoeJwgtYh-2uQ5-LftqmNd7k4GADqIaEg==&c=GRN6EvfzyJz5t1ga_E8vrzKd_zLXq_t55X7kK-7rmW-NfQaVqRgaNQ==&ch=DpJ3BbRrgIkXZhw354bwPiVkvxL8xfhbJt2Gx9KfA6dVBOQqTa4N8Q==) it offers the best playing quality on the market in this category and sells for a princely $6,071.99. "Most taxpayers think any City financial contribution would be better spent fixing resurfacing roads or funding the police department," says Stan Bartlett, chair of Grump
y Taxpayer$ of Greater Victoria. "For others, it's symptomatic of a council that has lost its way and when money is no object this is what you get." The most expensive ping pong table on Vancouver Island raises nothing but questions about the actual total cost and the value of this feature, says Bartlett. "How is ping pong and a featherweight, 0.095 ounce ball compatible and practical with what is often a windy Humboldt Valley?" According to Weather Spark (http://r20.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001J-yBauiXSHrWdQ_grPvIik3Jz8mxgrWGystVf886pm8X4UZfq9nk_bBTqeICrWOLBqcX5SmY8M1xiKV4WDBctbHBng0RFJRrg3RICMRV3pNtmugbV1AQnRKoOaQC8Yo0qWvGz5gPgxg5e9ruqDTm9EI0dzl0PmybY_i1zf5ctZ2i2tsj2uFQmfUtmd3BqFwEG-LugR68g2VBidEeU1-5W_h7x2C6-I3FOVP--KFh4SNSpfb7n6WCIg==&c=GRN6EvfzyJz5t1ga_E8vrzKd_zLXq_t55X7kK-7rmW-NfQaVqRgaNQ==&ch=DpJ3BbRrgIkXZhw354bwPiVkvxL8xfhbJt2Gx9KfA6dVBOQqTa4N8Q==) the average annual wind speed is abut 10 km-p-h in Victoria further impacted by the effects of a wind tunnel in the Humboldt Valley. Th
en there's the wet season - when there's some rain - which lasts more than six months, according to Weather Spark. "Does the $6,071.99 cost include taxes, shipping and installation? Were the immediate neighbourhood residents consulted about the ping pong table? How does Bart's Pub and patrons of the adjacent outdoor patio feel about the table? Will flying ping pong balls conflict with cyclists and pedestrians in the area? Should the City be in the business of handing out free paddles and balls?" "One of the last goofy uses of public money - partly funded by the City of Victoria taxpayer - was a bicycle contraption on Cook Street that allows you to charge your phone. When is the last time you saw anyone actually use it?"
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laconic posted topic Nowhere * a Restaurant | #G4 1001 DOUGLAS ST

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laconic has just posted a new topic entitled "Nowhere * a Restaurant | #G4 1001 DOUGLAS ST" in forum "Restaurant & Eatery Reviews".

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I've searched the forums and am surprised this isn't on the list, but now the secret is out. They've made the long list for Air Canada's 2019 Top New Restaurants.

https://enroute.aircanada.com/canadas-best-new-restaurants/en/ (https://enroute.aircanada.com/canadas-best-new-restaurants/en/)

Nowhere is from the Hanks crew.

We stopped in the for the tasting menu. It one of those small unexpected places that consistently exceeds expectations for taste, presentation, local food and creativity.

http://nowherearestaurant.com/
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SimonH posted topic Changes coming to Sidney

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SimonH has just posted a new topic entitled "Changes coming to Sidney" in forum "Food and Dining, Hotel and Hospitality Industry Discussions".

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Yes I know we aren't Victoria but things happen up here also and I'll wager a few of VV's participants get up here occasionally.

Rum Runner sold to Mill Bay marina group, changes coming this fall

Boondocks sold buyer from Nanaimo

New BrewPub/Pizza place going in at the side of the new Canadian tire (rumour)
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Citified.ca posted topic The Banquet at Uptown

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Citified.ca has just posted a new topic entitled "The Banquet at Uptown" in forum "Victoria Pubs, Bars and 19+ Venues".

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An 11-lane bowling alley in a dining and entertainment complex with seating for nearly 650 patrons has been proposed for Uptown Shopping Centre in Saanich.

Bowling alley with 636-seat two-storey restaurant proposed for Uptown Shopping Centre in Saanich
https://victoria.citified.ca/news/the-banquet-bowling-alley-with-636-seat-two-storey-restaurant-proposed-for-uptown-shopping-centre-in-saanich/ (https://victoria.citified.ca/news/the-banquet-bowling-alley-with-636-seat-two-storey-restaurant-proposed-for-uptown-shopping-centre-in-saanich/)
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