Victoria Watcher posted topic Chocolates and candy

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I eat as much as the next guy, but I do not think I have EVER been in this store and it has been there for at least 20 years.

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Victoria Watcher posted topic Black History Month

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Victoria Watcher has just posted a new topic entitled "Black History Month" in forum "Arts, Culture and Entertainment".

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Victoria joins Black History Month celebrations in Canada to honour and mark the contributions of Black Canadians and their culture and history. The celebrations are led by the BC Black History Awareness Society, and this year, they have come up with a lineup of events throughout the month. These events are organized to highlight Black history in British Columbia and celebrate contemporary Black artists, musicians, and storytellers.

Read more at: https://vicnews.com/2026/01/30/greater-victoria-unveils-events-celebrating-black-history-month/ (https://vicnews.com/2026/01/30/greater-victoria-unveils-events-celebrating-black-history-month/)

24-paragraph article. Doesn't highlight any existing Black business.
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Victoria Watcher posted topic Storeys (online real estate / development publication)

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Victoria Watcher has just posted a new topic entitled "Storeys (online real estate / development publication)" in forum "Online Media".

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TORONTO and VANCOUVER, BC, Jan. 20, 2026 /CNW/ - SiteMedia, Canada's leading platform for industrial and construction intelligence, today announced the acquisition of STOREYS (storeys.com), the country's premier digital destination for real estate news and urban development.
The acquisition marks a strategic shift in how the industry accesses information. By integrating STOREYS, SiteMedia now connects the entire lifecycle of a project--from initial infrastructure and industrial development to the final real estate transactions that define Canadian communities.
https://www.newswire.ca/news-releases/sitemedia-acquires-storeys-to-unify-canada-s-built-community-826695561.html (https://www.newswire.ca/news-releases/sitemedia-acquires-storeys-to-unify-canada-s-built-community-826695561.html)
Last week, Abbotsford-based SiteMedia Group announced (https://www.newswire.ca/news-releases/sitemedia-acquires-storeys-to-unify-canada-s-built-community-826695561.html) their acquisition of Storeys, which paused operations after September. Storeys was founded a decade ago in Toronto, I joined in August 2022 as their first (and only) staff member outside of Ontario, so I take a lot of pride in knowing I helped grow Storeys' presence in Western Canada to the point that the company was acquired by a BC-based company.
https://howardchai.substack.com/p/vancouver-real-estate-rundown-january-26-2026 (https://howardchai.substack.com/p/vancouver-real-estate-rundown-january-26-2026)

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Victoria Watcher posted topic Commercial / residential properties

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Victoria Watcher has just posted a new topic entitled "Commercial / residential properties" in forum "Urban Design".

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$2,499,000


903 Humboldt St
Victoria, British Columbia V8V2Z9

Discover a rare Fairfield gem—an elegantly updated character building offering flexible living and income potential. Enjoy the charm of an owner-occupied upper suite while the two vacant ground-floor suites allow you to hand-pick tenants or expand your living space. A bright commercial office adds even more earning power. Modern comforts—heated floors, gas fireplace, granite counters, premium appliances—blend seamlessly with timeless style. With parking for five and sought-after C1-CR-6 zoning, this property delivers the perfect balance of lifestyle and investment in one of Victoria's most beloved neighbourhoods.

https://www.realtor.ca/real-estate/29289585/903-humboldt-st-victoria-fairfield-west (https://www.realtor.ca/real-estate/29289585/903-humboldt-st-victoria-fairfield-west)
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Victoria Watcher posted topic Steps to building our economy

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Victoria Watcher has just posted a new topic entitled "Steps to building our economy" in forum "Victoria and South Island Economy".

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In the past I have said there are some things we could do to step up our economy, and tourism is a good place where we have an advantage, if somewhat seasonal in most of the country.

A few ideas:

1. Make travle to this country EASY by making sure we staff border and entry-points well
2. Improve airport where necessary
3. ADD international arrival points
4. IMPROVE our public realm everywhere, but subsidizing storefront and signage improvements and replacements
5. Plant more trees in public areas
6. Open more public or private campgrounds
7. REMOVE all grafitti the day it occurs
8. Build more parks and promote better the ones we have, from small municipla parks to huge provincial and national parks.
9. Have more festivals or destination events - why do artists do Vegas or New York "residencies" when we could have them in Vancouver, Toronto and Montreal.
10. PROMOTE and improve BC Ferries, to make them a better experience on all roues - add a second class?
11. Make our cities SAFER, even if we probably already have a rpetty good reputation for that.

These are some general ideas than can be applied across the country.

I will also add what we coud do locally.


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Victoria Watcher posted topic Ms. Rachel

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Victoria Watcher has just posted a new topic entitled "Ms. Rachel" in forum "Online Media".

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YouTube star Ms. Rachel emotionally apologizes for liking antisemitic comment, says it was an accident

Children's educator with millions of followers says she had tried to delete the comment but liked it instead
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Victoria Watcher posted topic Restaurant at Telus Ocean

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Victoria Watcher has just posted a new topic entitled "Restaurant at Telus Ocean" in forum "Restaurant & Eatery Reviews".

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https://cheknews.ca/inside-the-new-150m-telus-ocean-building-opening-in-downtown-victoria-1301016/ (https://cheknews.ca/inside-the-new-150m-telus-ocean-building-opening-in-downtown-victoria-1301016/)

They did not say where in the bulding a restaurant might be located.


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