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Walking tour of James BayOregon historian Eric Wheeler will guide guests through a free two-hour walking tour Saturday (September 27th) that highlights the heritage architecture of James Bay.

The tour explores 12 blocks of late 19th and early 20th century architecture. The tour runs 10 a.m. to noon, starting and finishing at the James Bay Inn Hotel and Suites (270 Government St.).

The tour is free, but donations to the Victoria Heritage Foundation are welcome.


https://www.timescolonist.com/entertainment/explore-south-island-powwow-esquimalt-lantern-festival-salty-sundays-and-more-11258702 (https://www.timescolonist.com/entertainment/explore-south-island-powwow-esquimalt-lantern-festival-salty-sundays-and-more-11258702)


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Victoria Watcher posted topic Esquimalt Lantern Festival

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Lantern festival lights up Esquimalt this weekendEsquimalt Lantern Festival, one of the most popular annual events in the township, runs for two days this week, with everything from music and lanterns to puppets and interactive art installations spread throughout Gorge Park & Pavilion.

The free all-ages event gets underway Thursday at 5:30 p.m. with a by-donation lantern making workshop, setting the stage for the next day's main event.

A pre-sunset gathering kicks off the Friday schedule at 5:30 p.m., with live music, face paint, food vendors, and giant puppets joining the Nikkei Cultural Society, which will demonstrate how attendees can add a Japanese symbol to their lanterns. That is followed by a musical performance at 6:45, leading along the water to the beach in a procession of lanterns and light.

The park is open at 7:30 p.m., and will feature activities that include an Enchanted Forest, Magical Gardens, and Mystical Beach. Local musician Brooke Maxwell will lead Happy Cat Karaoke Choir at 8 p.m., with the event winding down at 10 p.m.


https://www.timescolonist.com/entertainment/explore-south-island-powwow-esquimalt-lantern-festival-salty-sundays-and-more-11258702 (https://www.timescolonist.com/entertainment/explore-south-island-powwow-esquimalt-lantern-festival-salty-sundays-and-more-11258702)
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Victoria Watcher posted topic ArtSea Studio Tour

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....they may use amphetamines to stay awake and mobile to avoid being further targeted, which increases their risk of overdose from stimulants....
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Victoria Watcher posted topic St. Luke’s Players

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Written by Agatha Christie
Directed by Jacqollyne Keath

An unhappy game of romantic follow-the-leader explodes into murder one weekend at The Hollow, home of Sir Henry and Lady Lucy Angkatell. Dr. Cristow is at the centre of the trouble when his mistress Henrietta, ex-fiancee Veronica, and wife Gerda, simultaneously arrive at The Hollow. Also visiting are Edward, who is in love with Henrietta, and Midge, who loves Edward. All these love triangles get confusing and someone is murdered!

Evenings 7:30 • Oct 1–4 & 8–11
Matinees 2:00 • Oct 4, 5, 11, 12
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Victoria Watcher posted topic Get your $25 bread settlement

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Victoria Watcher has just posted a new topic entitled "Get your $25 bread settlement" in forum "Victoria and South Island Economy".

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Want a slice of the $500M bread price-fixing settlement? The claims process is now open Eligible Canadians can now apply for compensation from settlement with Loblaw
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/bread-fixing-website-1.7631445 (https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/bread-fixing-website-1.7631445)
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Victoria Watcher posted topic SHOP ON BROAD event - Saturday, September 13th

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SHOP ON BROADSaturday, September 13th11:00 AM - 5:00 PM https://www.thebaycentre.ca/events/shop-on-broad/ (https://www.thebaycentre.ca/events/shop-on-broad/)
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Victoria Watcher posted topic Glitch Bar and Games Room

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A former Vancouver staple could be making its way to downtown Victoria.

Glitch Bar and Games Room is seeking a new liquor primary licence for 759 Yates St., the former home of Yates Street Taphouse, which closed in May 2023.

The notice of application, posted on the door of the building, proposes a venue with a 275-person capacity and licensed hours from 9 a.m. to 2 a.m., daily.
The location has been empty for more than two years, leaving a prime downtown spot open for a new business.

Victoria city council is now inviting written feedback from property owners and occupants in the area, with comments being accepted until Sept. 29, 2025.


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Victoria Watcher posted topic Free little libraries

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The Greater Victoria Placemaking Network (GVPN) invites people from across the region to celebrate the charm of little free libraries (LFL) by sharing their favourite real-life stories about them.
The call for stories is part of the lead-up to the network's 1,000 Little Free Library Festival, a free community event happening Saturday, Sept. 20, from 4:30 to 8:30 p.m. at the Oaklands Community Centre (2827 Belmont Ave.).
Little free libraries are little book boxes that operate on the principle of "leave a book, take a book." LFLs come in all shapes and sizes and can be found throughout the region. While most share books, there is a growing number of LFLs that share plants, seeds, toys, yarn, household items, board games, puzzles, art supplies, art, food and more.
Since 2017, the GVPN has been running the Pocket Places Project, which maps, promotes, stocks and helps build LFLs across the Capital Regional District (CRD).
To date, the project has delivered more than 128,000 books to LFLs across the CRD, mapped out more than 1,000 LFLs and helped set up more than 135 LFLs.
"Whenever I talk to someone about little free libraries, they always have a story to share," said Teale Phelps Bondaroff, volunteer lead of the project, in a release.

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Citified.ca posted topic [Burnside Gorge] 3075 Douglas Street | Rentals, commercial | 23 storeys

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M'akola Development Services and TL Housing Solutions have proposed a 23-storey affordable rental tower for Indigenous families, individuals, and Elders.

Citified profile: https://victoria.citified.ca/rentals/3075-douglas-street/ (https://victoria.citified.ca/rentals/3075-douglas-street/)


23-storey Indigenous peoples affordable rental tower proposed opposite Mayfair mall
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Victoria Watcher posted topic BreakOut West and the Western Canadian Music Awards

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BreakOut West: The Event
What it is: An annual event hosted by the Western Canadian Music Alliance, featuring a music festival with performances by over 50 artists and a multi-venue music industry and artist development conference.

What it includes: A music festival, business development conference, and the Western Canadian Music Awards.
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VIc_General posted topic Looks like someone is taking the old Taphouse spot

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Saw this from a friend today.

According to their socials, they are another Vancouver transplant. Last I saw, the Yates St spot rent is upwards of 16k a month... Good luck, not too mention a staffing for a 275 person capacity :)


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Citified.ca posted topic [Downtown] 617 Broughton Street | Broughton Square Parkade | Rentals; retail

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Downtown Victoria's 367-stall Broughton Square Parkade pitched for redev into rental tower
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Victoria Watcher posted topic Let’s Talk program

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Spinnakers Expands Let's Talk Program – and

Let's Talk Health Society Pushes for More Public Conversation Spaces

Lower crime, boost health, fight loneliness—one conversation at a time.

Victoria, BC – August 22 – After a lively and successful summer run in July and August, Spinnakers is making its Let's Talk program a permanent feature. The original pilot, held on Tuesdays from 12:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. throughout the summer, gave guests a simple and welcoming way to share a table and conversation with someone they had never met before.

Now, anyone can take part by picking up a Let's Talk card at the hostess desk. The hostess will seat you with the next person who has also opted in, ensuring your conversation partner is inviting and ready to connect.

"Times have changed and you can't just walk up to someone and say, 'Hey, do you want to be my friend?'" said Spinnakers owner, Paul Hadfield. "But this structure makes it natural and easy—because you know the other person is also there to welcome you. This is a great way for people to come and enjoy the pub and potentially meet a few new friends. After all, that is the essence of what a pub is all about."

Media Invitation: Join Us at Spinnakers

Members of the press are warmly invited to experience the program firsthand:

📍 Spinnakers Brewpub, Victoria
🗓 Tuesday, August 26
⏰ 12:00 noon

More Local Businesses Join the Movement

In addition to Spinnakers, Murchie's (7:30 a.m.–11 a.m.), Whistle Buoy Brewing Company, and Green Cuisine in Market Square, and Pagliacci's (11:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.) are now offering Let's Talk cards—making it even easier for people across downtown Victoria to connect with someone new over coffee, lunch, or a pint.

Community Leaders Show Support
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Victoria Watcher posted topic Fox One

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FOX One launches: Users can stream live news, sports and entertainment anywhere

FOX One is now live with plans from $19.99/month with a 7-day free trial
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Victoria Watcher posted topic Sooke Fall Fair

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Sooke fair highlights area agricultureHundreds of exhibitors from the area will showcase their wares at the Sooke Fall Fair, held Saturday and Sunday at Fred Milne Park.

The popular event has been highlighting the agriculture roots of Sooke since 1913, and has expanded to include everything from a car show and scarecrow contest to pet parade and Lego-building contest.

No longer held at the Sooke Community Hall, the fair has moved to a new location with an expanded footprint this year, to accommodate a record number of participants and exhibitors, with everything from vegetables, fruit, flowers and baked goods to needlecraft, photography, and artwork among the offerings.

Fred Milne Park is located at 2249 Sooke River Rd. Admission is by donation. To contact organizers, email sookefallfairemail@gmail.com.


Details are available at sookefallfair.ca (http://www.sookefallfair.ca/?utm_source=times%20colonist&utm_campaign=times%20colonist%3A%20outbound&utm_medium=referral).

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Victoria Watcher posted topic Delis

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The Wooden Shoe Victoria is a family owned and operated small business.
The Wooden Shoe has been in Victoria since 1956 and in our current location in Quadra Village since the mid sixties.
With an excellent selection of new and well-established products, you will be amazed at what we have to offer. We carry over 75 different kinds of licorice and over 20 kinds of Dutch Cheese. We also have Dutch groceries, gifts and kitchenware. We are looking forward to seeing you in our store. Tot ziens!
-The van Zoolingen family
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Ryan Cook posted topic JayBay by Casman Properties - James Bay

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Officially launched, Jaybay offers a collection of 16 signature homes : - 1 Exclusive Penthouse- 12 One, Two & Three-Bedroom Condos- 3 Garden-Level Townhomes with Private EntryFeaturing: - A stunning rooftop patio with incredible ocean and city views.- A dog-friendly environment with no size restrictions and a convenient dog wash station.- Steps to Dallas RdPre- sale Pricing Ranges: 1 Bed: $550,000 - $575,0002 Beds: $895,000 - $1,620,1803 Beds: $1,100,000 - $1,250,000 For more information on pricing and floor plans, please register online at liveatjaybay.ca (http://liveatjaybay.ca/?fbclid=IwZXh0bgNhZW0CMTAAYnJpZBExSFY0c1k4MWdtMkpaM1E3eQEe8K_7gQk0cZN9jPyK8CUmARUGnFQgR7Bb-Wax8BooQYcKvxFBB-AoqDfjr8Q_aem_TeYHxOk7jEuhs75Mo3ziIg)
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Darren14 posted topic Mayfair Block Party Aug 16 11-5pm

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Victoria Watcher posted topic Prager U

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Larry Elder shares the details about a long conversation he had with Dennis Prager today.

Dennis is recovering from a spinal injury that he incurred from a fall last November. Dennis Prager is one of the most respected and influential thinkers, writers, and speakers in America.

He is a nationally syndicated talk show host – heard across the country on nearly 400 affiliates, in addition to TuneIn.com, iHeartRadio.com, and the websites of his many radio stations. His show also has listeners around the world via the internet.



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Victoria Watcher posted topic Fish and Chips places

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VIDEO: Best of the City trawls Victoria in search of the best fish & chipsPair of reporters visits six Greater Victoria restaurants in search of the best battered bites https://www.vicnews.com/local-news/video-best-of-the-city-trawls-victoria-in-search-of-the-best-fish-chips-8128737 (https://www.vicnews.com/local-news/video-best-of-the-city-trawls-victoria-in-search-of-the-best-fish-chips-8128737) They declared Sindy's Fish O Chips the winner.








Fish O Chips - Sidney (10153 Resthaven Dr.)
The first spot did not disappoint. The service was great and fast, and the portion arguably had the biggest piece of fish in this review gauntlet.
Speaking of which, the fish was just the right thickness, was light, well-cooked, firm, and incredibly flaky.
The batter was perfectly crispy and golden brown, with beautiful crunchy bits. Although it lacked a bit of saltiness – after all, it's always better to be under-salted than over-salted – it made up for it in flavour and texture.The chips, according to Ben, were the closest to the "real" thing. Thicker than your original french fries, the outside was golden brown, and the inside was soft and fulsome. However, the chips at the bottom of the dish became a bit too soggy for our liking – perhaps because of the steam generated by the dish's heat.
This British classic was served with a good portion of coleslaw and a small portion of tartar sauce. Although the portion was on the small side, the tartar sauce was full-bodied, sweet, tangy and well balanced.
The price for this order was $22, which isn't cheap nor too expensive.
Overall, Fish O Chips starts off as a contender to be reckoned with.
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Hope Hicks, a former top aide to President Trump, is joining forces with Megyn Kelly (https://nypost.com/2020/09/10/megyn-kelly-gets-into-podcasting-with-devil-may-care-media/) to help the podcasting star grow her burgeoning media empire, The Post has learned.
Hicks, 36, on Monday will be named chief operating officer of Kelly's Devil May Care Media (https://nypost.com/2020/09/10/megyn-kelly-gets-into-podcasting-with-devil-may-care-media/), which includes "The Megyn Kelly Show," the morning news show "AM Update with Megyn Kelly," as well as the newly launched MK Media, a network of shows from journalists and creators.
"Hope Hicks is exactly the kind of woman I want running my company with me — strong, smart, strategic and the embodiment of class and poise," Kelly said in a statement obtained exclusively by The Post.


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Victoria Watcher posted topic The Book of Mormon lands in Victoria

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Tony Award winner The Book of Mormon lands in Victoria for eight performances

HE BOOK OF MORMON
Where: The Royal Theatre, 805 Broughton St.
When: July 28-Aug. 2
Tickets: $176.25-$189.25 from the Royal McPherson box office (250-386-6121) or rmts.bc.ca




Those are some kind of prices.
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Boundary recommended for new Vancouver Island municipality
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Victoria Watcher posted topic ArtisTREE Festival

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Government House hosts free arts festival next weekend
The ArtisTREE Festival returns to Government House next weekend with more than 125 vendors, live music, performance art, dance instruction and an Indigenous Arts & Culture Showcase.

It runs from 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. next Saturday and 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. next Sunday.

There is no on-site parking, but a free ­shuttle ­service will be provided by Experience Victoria ­Shuttle from Caledonia Street, the Bay Centre/View Street parkade, Ogden Point and the Oak Bay ­Recreation Centre.

Saturday's stage lineup includes a marimba ­workshop from Bopoma, children's performer Mister Mojo, and the folk trio The Slieves. Galen Armstrong will be joining The Slieves to teach contra dancing.

Sunday's acts feature the Capital City Syncopators — a jazz band with a 1920s feel — the University of Victoria Cuban Salsa Club and a hip-hop/rhythym-and-blues show from TK the Artist.

Andrew Allsgood is the festival's MC. Full details are available at artistreefestival.com (https://artistreefestival.com/?utm_source=times%20colonist&utm_campaign=times%20colonist%3A%20outbound&utm_medium=referral). Admission is free.

https://www.timescolonist.com/islander/our-community-eco-employment-program-helps-more-than-habitat-artistree-returns-to-government-house-10965858 (https://www.timescolonist.com/islander/our-community-eco-employment-program-helps-more-than-habitat-artistree-returns-to-government-house-10965858)
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Bambam posted topic Where to go for breakfast in Victoria - that is dog friendly

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A slight update on the other thread re: 'where to go for breakfast in Victoria'.

We know about the Ogden Pt Cafe but just wondering if anyone can recommend based on personal experience a good reasonably priced breakfast place that accomodates man's best friend, and also has a decent selection of gluten-free items for Mrs Bambam. If I can since we'll be driving I'd like to avoid the dt core due to parking hassles but if you know of such a foodie place that checks all the boxes, is dt, and serves killer food, by all means rsvp. Thanks folks....
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Reddit has been inundated with posts about people smelling a diesel oil / asphalt / burnt tar smell at night for several weeks now.

One user surmises they've pinpointed the source to a paving company on store street, producing asphalt for the next days paving.

Anyone in town noticed the same smell? It seems people near quadra/finlayson are smelling it the worst.

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Victoria Watcher posted topic Metchosin Summer Witches Market

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Summer market for witches in MetchosinWitches, psychics, and healers are uniting this weekend for the Metchosin Summer Witches Market, a free all-ages event at Metchosin Community Hall.

Spell therapies and products, broomsticks, crystals, pendulums, and tarot readings are among the offerings by local artisans and vendors. The first 30 guests each day will receive a mini spell kit, and there will be hourly draw prizes.

The event is scheduled to run from 10 a.m. until 4 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday.

Metchosin Community Hall is located at 4401 William Head Rd. For more information, e-mail methallbookings@gmail.com (mailto:methallbookings@gmail.com).


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Victoria Watcher posted topic United States Coast Guard Barque EAGLE visit this week

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United States Coast Guard Barque EAGLE
Known as "America's Tall Ship," the Eagle is a 295 -foot barque used to train future Coast Guard officers in hands-on leadership, seamanship, and navigation.
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Citified.ca posted topic [Downtown/Fernwood] BCGEU Tower | Rentals; office; retail | 21 storeys

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BC-based union, Victoria developer partner on 21-storey mixed-use rental and commercial tower on ex-Volvo property at Yates and Cook
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Saanich's Galey Farms reboots summer train after 10-year pause Starting on Aug. 1, the farm will begin offering trips on its famed locomotivehttps://www.vicnews.com/local-news/saanichs-galey-farms-reboots-summer-train-after-10-year-pause-7964676 (https://www.vicnews.com/local-news/saanichs-galey-farms-reboots-summer-train-after-10-year-pause-7964676)
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Victoria Watcher posted topic New Earth Bandits 2 - August in Esquimalt

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amor de cosmos posted topic Esquimalt Prefab 4-plex Built in 2 Weeks

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Pretty cool:


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This proposed four unit townhouse development is in the development phase. It is being proposed by a group made up of three households who have joined together to form a small local company to create a sustainable, built to Passive House Standard, building that will provide the kind of housing they wish existed in the township and that they would be happy to live in themselves. All members of this group proudly call Esquimalt home.
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https://waymarkarchitecture.com/wollaston-townhouses (https://waymarkarchitecture.com/wollaston-townhouses)

Only 499,996 units to go! Anyway a related question I always have with these prefab buildings is whether the components are also manufactured locally and how long that part of the process takes, since I think the 2 weeks only counts the assembly on-site like a big Lego set. I'm pretty sure that's what's is meant in stories that in China, a company built/assembled a 10-story building in 28 hours (https://www.designboom.com/architecture/watch-china-build-10-story-building-in-a-day-06-24-2021/). It occurs to me then, that if a building can be designed for quick assembly, it can also be designed to fit perfectly on a semi trailer, and in 2025 why not have R2-D2 type robots to assist, maybe with instructions for a given design that would fit on a USB drive?

There also seems to be an open house from 4 to 6 today.

via: https://victoriabuzz.com/2025/07/prefabricated-construction-on-4-plex-esquimalt-home-completed-in-just-2-weeks/ (https://victoriabuzz.com/2025/07/prefabricated-construction-on-4-plex-esquimalt-home-completed-in-just-2-weeks/)
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Mike K. posted topic Emporia - formerly Darcy’s in Langford

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Darcy's has sold its Langford location, I believe, and is now named Emporia.
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Victoria Watcher posted topic Gorge Canada Day Picnic

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Saanich• Saanich's Gorge Canada Day Picnic will be back for a 25th year 8:30 a.m.-4 p.m., with Gorge Road shut down between Tillicum and Admirals roads to accommodate a wide range of attractions. The event has brought in crowds of over 10,000 in recent years.

The event will include live entertainment, a bike decorating contest, pancake breakfast, Family Parade, Canada Day Market and Show and Shine Car Show. Details and schedule at gorgecanadaday.ca/ (https://www.gorgecanadaday.ca/?utm_source=times%20colonist&utm_campaign=times%20colonist%3A%20outbound&utm_medium=referral)

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Victoria Watcher posted topic 2026 David Foster Foundation event in Victoria

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David Foster Foundation to mark 40 years with event next year in Victoria"Plans are already in motion for a very special event in Victoria, where we'll come together to honour four decades of supporting transplant families across Canada," the foundation's CEO said on social media https://www.timescolonist.com/local-news/david-foster-foundation-to-mark-40-years-with-event-next-year-in-victoria-10875712 (https://www.timescolonist.com/local-news/david-foster-foundation-to-mark-40-years-with-event-next-year-in-victoria-10875712)
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Victoria Watcher posted topic 722 Johnson Street arts building

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Arts groups eye building on Johnson as part of 'arts district'The groups want to buy the $10.5 million five-storey building. The owners are offering to help make it happen In a city where arts space is steadily being lost to redevelopment and with a high square-footage cost anywhere near downtown, a group of Victoria arts organizations has banded together to buck the trend.
A group made up of X-Changes Gallery, the Victoria Arts Council, Vancouver Island School of Art, CineVic and Errant Art Space is in discussions with the owners of 722 Johnson St. to buy the newly renovated building and establish an arts hub they hope will provide affordable space.
The five-storey building has been listed for sale for $10.5 million.
Spokeswoman Heidi Bergstrom of X-Changes Gallery said they have been looking for this kind of situation for a few years, after concluding that by pooling their lease payments, they could cover a mortgage payment.
Together, the groups pay about $300,000 in rent annually.
They say B.C. arts-funding levels simply can't keep up with rising rents — between 2013 and 2023, commercial rents in the province surged by 270%, while operating funding from the B.C. Arts Council increased by only 25%.
The difficulty has been getting enough money together for a down payment and to qualify for financing, while continuing to pay rent.
But they may have found the right building owners in Ian Laing and Tim Quocksister to make that happen.
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A new social-media platform built by Canadians, for Canadians, and operated in Canada, will publicly launch in October with support from some of the most prominent names in the Canadian innovation sector.

Titled Gander Social Inc., the app was created by five Canadian co-founders who grew frustrated with the torrent of trolls, disinformation and divisive content they experienced on other platforms, largely owned by American tech giants.

When Donald Trump was elected president for a second term, co-founder and CEO Ben Waldman said this frustration morphed into fear, as conversations around data sovereignty (https://www.theglobeandmail.com/business/article-changing-us-relationship-has-thrust-canadas-data-sovereignty-into-the/) – ensuring Canadian control over access, usage and storage – became more pervasive.

"What it came down to was the fear that, without firing a shot, we could easily be annexed by Trump issuing an executive order that all of his friends would immediately adhere to and shut down all of the cloud services that we use every day in business and government, and we would just simply be offline," he said.

"And that was a scary moment."

Gander will feature written posts and videos, giving users the choice to tailor their feed to the types of content they most enjoy. Just like the social-media platform Bluesky, Gander is built on AT Protocol, which means it's part of an open, decentralized network and not controlled by a billionaire.

To ensure data sovereignty for Canadian users, Mr. Waldman said Gander is working with Canadian cloud-service provider ThinkOn to build a parallel network of servers entirely in Canada.

Therefore, users will have the option to toggle between having their posts appear on the larger, open network or the Canada-only network. This will also enable Gander on the domestic network to control its own privacy and moderation rules, which will adhere to the Canadian Charter of Rights and Freedoms.



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The Prettiest Place on the Washington Coast Is a Town You've Probably Never Heard OfThis charming coastal town is the best-kept secret in Washington state.
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Victoria-based entrepreneur Andrew Wilkinson, founder of MetaLab, announced the launch of The Culture Fund on Monday, a new initiative offering loans between $1,000 and $25,000 to event organizers.
The fund can be applied for without grant proposals or investor pitches and will help artists and promoters bring music shows, comedy nights, drag performances, block parties and other community events to life.
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Victoria Watcher posted topic Sooke Museum open house and salmon BBQ

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The Uncertain Future of Granville Island
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Granville Island, one of the most popular tourist attractions in Canada, is facing an uncertain future as most of its buildings and infrastructure reach the end of their usable life. How did Granville Island end up here, and how can it sustain itself over the long term? (re-uploaded with better blurring 😅).



I didn't realize this guy had a show before CBC. His CBC videos are quite good.
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Before that, though, the business plans to roll out the welcome mat in a big way. During its first week, it will offer free washes to anyone who stops by, no strings attached beyond a one-time phone number entry, with the company stating that it aims to give away 15,000 free washes.




There's no shortage of car washes in Greater Victoria – but none quite like this.

Set to open on July 1, Speedwash Colwood is bringing what it says is the country's longest express car wash tunnel to the West Shore, marking the Canadian company's first foray onto Vancouver Island.

The fully automated system will be capable of washing up to 250 cars per hour, with each wash taking just three minutes from start to finish.
But the build is more than just big. Backed by a sustainability-first model, the facility will recycle up to 90 per cent of its water use – a critical feature as the Island heads into another dry summer.

"A lot of people don't realize a tunnel like ours actually uses less water than washing your car at home," said Dawson Weich, chief of marketing and technologies.

The site will also feature 20 self-serve vacuum stations, complimentary detailing tools, and eco-friendly soaps that are biodegradable and phosphate-free. Free vacuuming and matte washing will be offered for the first month after opening.

Colwood will be Speedwash's fourth B.C. location, joining sites in Surrey, Langley and Chilliwack. They offer three separate tiers for washes (protect, shine and clean), with their highest tier costing $30 each, or $55 for a monthly membership.



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The first-ever Mosh the Rock Island MetalFest is set to take over Sooke's Fred Milne Park for a one-day all-ages event celebrating the loudest and heaviest music Western Canada has to offer.

The event comes courtesy of Royal Savoie, a man of many hats in the Island's metal community, who has spent years booking events, promoting shows and managing bands, much of it through his own company, Royalty Entertainment. Some may be familiar with his work as a radio DJ hosting CFUV 101.9's Thrash Can – others may have seen him delivering the mail at his day job with Canada Post or in the pit at a local show.
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Victoria Watcher posted topic Sooke celebrates 25 years as a municipality this Saturday

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Upcoming events highlighted in this year's City Vibe lineup include:

Vic West Fest: Saturday, June 7
The Village Block Party: Sunday, June 8 on Cook Street
FernFest: June 13–14, Fernwood Square
MABUHAY! Celebrate Philippine Culture: Saturday, June 14, Centennial Square
Victoria Ska & Reggae Festival: June 18–22, various locations
AfriCa Fest: June 20–22, Centennial Square
Victoria JazzFest: June 20–29, various venues
BC Crab Fest: Sunday, June 29, Ship Point
Victoria Pride Festival: July 1–6, various locations
The City Vibe lineup also includes a printable calendar that shows everything from one-off events to weekly recurring events.
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'Dilbert' cartoon creator says he has same prostate cancer as Joe Biden
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