Tuesday, April 30, 2019

Citified.ca posted topic [South Jubilee] 1908-1920 Oak Bay Avenue | Condos; retail | 4-storeys | Proposed

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Citified.ca has just posted a new topic entitled "[South Jubilee] 1908-1920 Oak Bay Avenue | Condos; retail | 4-storeys | Proposed" in forum "City of Victoria".

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Citified profile: https://victoria.citified.ca/condos/1908-1920-oak-bay-avenue/ (https://victoria.citified.ca/condos/1908-1920-oak-bay-avenue/)

An artist's rendering of 1908-1920 Oak Bay Avenue, a four-storey residential and commercial development proposed for a retail strip home to a Garden Works nursery, a framing shop and a plumbing business. Oak Bay Avenue's Garden Works retail strip eyed for redevelopment into condos and modern storefrontshttps://victoria.citified.ca/news/1920-oak-bay-avenues-garden-works-retail-strip-eyed-for-redevelopment-into-condos-and-modern-storefronts/ (https://victoria.citified.ca/news/1920-oak-bay-avenues-garden-works-retail-strip-eyed-for-redevelopment-into-condos-and-modern-storefronts/)
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Wednesday, April 24, 2019

VIResident posted topic Municipal, Provincial & Federal Taxes combined total

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VIResident has just posted a new topic entitled "Municipal, Provincial & Federal Taxes combined total" in forum "Victoria and South Island Economy".

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Could not find a topic that spoke to all three levels of taxes combined and impact on the average Jane & Joe.
A snip from today's news:
When provincial taxes are added to those imposed by Ottawa, top marginal tax rates exceed 50 per cent in most of the country. The aggregate income tax burden is now excessive for skilled workers, managers, professionals, innovators, top researchers and entrepreneurs. These are the people we need to drive entrepreneurial wealth creation and sustain a productive and competitive economy.Many talented individuals with these kinds of qualifications and experience are leaving Canada or seriously contemplating doing so.
https://www.timescolonist.com/opinion/op-ed/comment-canadian-governments-are-addicted-to-personal-income-tax-1.23800250 (https://www.timescolonist.com/opinion/op-ed/comment-canadian-governments-are-addicted-to-personal-income-tax-1.23800250) The above speaks to a combination of Provincial & Fed. tax - exceeding 50%. Inquiring minds wonder what that percentage is when adding in municipal taxes AND levies.60%? more? Alberta has floated the idea of dropping corp./business tax to 8%, very appealing to any business of any size.Alberta is also floating the idea of dropping personal tax rate substantially.Think that is enough to entice people to scramble over the provincial border, kids and small business in tow?
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Tuesday, April 9, 2019

Citified.ca posted topic [Downtown] 1314-1324 Wharf Street / Northern Junk | Rentals; retail | 6-storeys | Proposed

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Citified.ca has just posted a new topic entitled "[Downtown] 1314-1324 Wharf Street / Northern Junk | Rentals; retail | 6-storeys | Proposed" in forum "City of Victoria".

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Reliance Properties has dropped its earlier proposal for an eight-storey condominium project at the Northern Junk site and on City lands in favour of a six-storey (five from Wharf Street) rental building solely on the Northern Junk lands. The design has not yet been released.

The discussion on the condominium proposal can be found here.

Citified profile: http://victoria.citified.ca/rentals/1314-1324-wharf-street-northern-junk/


An artist's rendering of Reliance Properties' sixth design revision of the Johnson Street Gateway project on Wharf Street at Johnson Street. The eight-storey building depicted in the photo above has been nixed in favour of a shorter and smaller as yet-unreleased design on a significantly smaller development site.

Victoria's trepidation over bridge land sell-off forces Northern Junk proposal to slim down, nix condos in favour of rentals
https://victoria.citified.ca/news/victorias-trepidation-over-bridge-land-sell-off-forces-northern-junk-proposal-to-slim-down-nix-condos-in-favour-of-rentals/ (https://victoria.citified.ca/news/victorias-trepidation-over-bridge-land-sell-off-forces-northern-junk-proposal-to-slim-down-nix-condos-in-favour-of-rentals/)

The City of Victoria's about-face over the sale of excess Johnson Street Bridge lands has forced a decade-long harbourfront development proposal to drastically alter its design and scope, Citified has learned. Sources at the City of Victoria tell Citified that Reliance Properties' plans for Johnson Street Gateway, a mixed-use condominium and retail project that would simultaneously restore the historic Northern Junk buildings at 1314-1324 Wharf Street, have been shelved in favour of a purpose-built rental complex with fewer floors, a significant reduction in residences and zero on-site parking. Since 2010, Vancouver-based Reliance Properties – the firm which restored the historic Janion Hotel and built its oceanfront addition overlooking the northwest corner of the new Johnson Street Bridge – has been pursuing municipal approvals for a mid-rise project that from the outset was expected to absorb excess City-owned land made available through a re-alignment of the bridge's ea
stern approaches. Despite Reliance's plans to spend significant sums of money on the heritage restoration of the Northern Junk buildings and undertake a costly remediation of the City-owned lands in addition to their purchase, sustained critical feedback from City Hall saw Johnson Street Gateway's design change six times between 2011 and 2018, with the seventh revision now making its way through the approvals process. [Full article (https://victoria.citified.ca/news/victorias-trepidation-over-bridge-land-sell-off-forces-northern-junk-proposal-to-slim-down-nix-condos-in-favour-of-rentals/)]
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Monday, April 8, 2019

AllseeingEye posted topic My Chosen Cafe

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AllseeingEye has just posted a new topic entitled "My Chosen Cafe" in forum "Restaurant & Eatery Reviews".

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Was quite surprised there wasn't already a review of this popular long time Metchosin eatery; we went Sunday to meet friends for brunch. I was a bit leery thinking it would be tough to find parking given its the only food joint for a few clicks in any direction. No matter, although busy, finding a spot was not an issue.

I think I was expecting some rural "farm-type" cafe but couldn't have been more wrong. Its modern, very well laid out - much bigger than I expected - the food delicious (I had the breakfast burrito and fruit cup) and the portions are huge. Mrs ASE had the french toast and never have I seen more or thicker 'toast' on a plate. Like ever. Exiting out the back door is a side business they do strictly making and selling pizza, which I am told is first rate.

On a side note I have to say the latest houses in the Royal Bay development are, um, "unfortunate". My way of saying they're damn ugly. Not to mention they are built practically and literally right down to and overlooking Metchosin Road. Not sure who in their right mind would want to live in them, or especially in that location, but I digress....

The bottom line if you want to go for a bit of a drive in country on a nice Sunday morning, and get utterly stuffed with some great grub once you reach your destination, this is the place.
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Sunday, April 7, 2019

rjag posted topic Nils Jensen passed away

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rjag has just posted a new topic entitled "Nils Jensen passed away" in forum "Victoria Politics".

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Just saw a post from Kevin Murdoch reporting that after a very brief illness from cancer that Nils passed away


He reposted from another source


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Our community has lost a giant. Our dear friend, Nils Jensen, died this morning after a short battle with cancer. He arrived in Canada from Denmark as an eight year old with nary a word of English in his vocabulary. Canada, and the communities in which he lived, became his life and passion. He was a four term member of Oak Bay Council, serving two terms as its Mayor. While he loved his Oak Bay, Nils forward-thinking vision extended to the entire lower island. His vast reservoir of patience and optimism allowed him to successfully work with many colleagues on critical infrastructure projects as a member and Chair of the Capital Regional District. Raising of the CRD dam to ensure fresh drinking water for future generations was a particular accomplishment.Nils was a learned man, obtaining a Bachelor's Degree in Chemical Engineering, a Law Degree from Osgoode Hall and a Masters of Law from the London School of Economics. He practiced criminal law as defence counsel and as a prosecutor. H
e taught law in Ontario and BC. He worked to make a more effective legal system by helping to bring modern technologies to the courtroom. And there is so much more. He has been a wonderful friend.
He leaves his wife and incredible partner in life Jean and two amazing sons Nicholas and Stewart. A memorial for NIls will be held at 2 pm, Thursday, April 11 at the Oak Bay High School Community Theatre.
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Tuesday, April 2, 2019

Citified.ca posted topic Shawnigan Lake Village design charrette

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Citified.ca has just posted a new topic entitled "Shawnigan Lake Village design charrette" in forum "Urban Design".

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Little has changed in Shawnigan Lake Village since this 1981 photo was taken near a service station that still stands on Shawnigan Lake Road at Mill Bay Road. Situated north of Greater Victoria in the Cowichan Valley Regional District, the Shawnigan Lake community's village core will soon be the focus of a visioning process to help direct its future development patterns and public realm improvements.

Shawnigan Lake Village's design charrette to plan for town's future
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Monday, April 1, 2019

PanamaMark posted topic Best Place to Buy Fresh Fish in Victoria

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PanamaMark has just posted a new topic entitled "Best Place to Buy Fresh Fish in Victoria" in forum "Retail Establishments & Grocery Markets".

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So tired of getting ripped off when buying fish in Vic. Last weekend we were in Parksville and bought delicious, fresh Halibut at French Creek for half the price we pay in Vic. Anyone know if a good, reasonable Fishmonger or Fish Market in Victoria? < $50/Kg!!!
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