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The founder made a video announcing he's not leaving, but is stepping back a bit.
I've always enjoyed the channel.
Guy is from Vancouver too.
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Monday, December 22, 2025
Victoria Watcher posted topic The 50 Government Street 17-plex
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Comment: 50 Government and the erosion of public trustWhile the need for rental housing is widely acknowledged, the project should not be described as a "model" developmenthttps://www.timescolonist.com/opinion/comment-50-government-and-the-erosion-of-public-trust-11653730 (https://www.timescolonist.com/opinion/comment-50-government-and-the-erosion-of-public-trust-11653730) The application referenced is for a six-storey building with 17 suites and only two parking spaces. It has gone through eight design iterations.
Each one has used hours of city staff time and been conclusively rejected for failing to comply with key elements of city policy.
These include height and setback limits, massing and transitions to neighbouring homes. Far from refining the project, successive revisions have increased its negative impacts on neighbouring properties.
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Comment: 50 Government and the erosion of public trustWhile the need for rental housing is widely acknowledged, the project should not be described as a "model" developmenthttps://www.timescolonist.com/opinion/comment-50-government-and-the-erosion-of-public-trust-11653730 (https://www.timescolonist.com/opinion/comment-50-government-and-the-erosion-of-public-trust-11653730) The application referenced is for a six-storey building with 17 suites and only two parking spaces. It has gone through eight design iterations.
Each one has used hours of city staff time and been conclusively rejected for failing to comply with key elements of city policy.
These include height and setback limits, massing and transitions to neighbouring homes. Far from refining the project, successive revisions have increased its negative impacts on neighbouring properties.
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Thursday, December 18, 2025
Victoria Watcher posted topic Podcast One
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LiveOne (NASDAQ: LVO) announced today that its subsidiary PodcastOne (NASDAQ: PODC) and Dr. Phil's Envoy Media Co. have partnered to launch a co-branded multi-platform podcast network. The networks' multiple original and owned content lineup debuts later this month with an all-new daily Dr. Phil Podcast to millions of global digital listeners, distributed across Spotify, Apple Podcasts, YouTube, iHeartRadio, Amazon Music, PodcastOne, as well as LiveOne's streaming video network.
In addition, all new Envoy podcast content will be broadcast on the company's national TV networks. These include subscription-based Envoy TV, via Charter/Spectrum Cable in 41 top US markets (e.g. New York, Los Angeles, Dallas, etc.), on national VMVPD Frndly TV, and to over 110 million homes-connected devices via Envoy FAST. The free streaming network premiered last month on national providers Samsung TV Plus, Local Now and Vidaa (on Hisense TV).
The partnership combines PodcastOne's top-tier creators with Dr. Phil's comprehensive national media presence and mass scale social reach (10M Facebook, 6.4M YouTube subscribers, 7.6M TikTok, 1.6M X -Twitter, and 1.4M Instagram followers), delivering a fully integrated podcast listening, viewing and advertising suite across TV, streaming and digital platforms. In addition to the universally known Dr. Phil, the network will create original daily audio and video content cross-leveraging the companies' combined talent rosters and programming including Adam Carolla, Brendan Schaub, Jordan Harbinger, The Dr. Gundry Show, "YOUR WELCOME" with Michael Malice, A+E's Cold Case Files, Chrisley Confessions, Unlocked with Savannah Chrisley and Varnamtown.
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LiveOne (NASDAQ: LVO) announced today that its subsidiary PodcastOne (NASDAQ: PODC) and Dr. Phil's Envoy Media Co. have partnered to launch a co-branded multi-platform podcast network. The networks' multiple original and owned content lineup debuts later this month with an all-new daily Dr. Phil Podcast to millions of global digital listeners, distributed across Spotify, Apple Podcasts, YouTube, iHeartRadio, Amazon Music, PodcastOne, as well as LiveOne's streaming video network.
In addition, all new Envoy podcast content will be broadcast on the company's national TV networks. These include subscription-based Envoy TV, via Charter/Spectrum Cable in 41 top US markets (e.g. New York, Los Angeles, Dallas, etc.), on national VMVPD Frndly TV, and to over 110 million homes-connected devices via Envoy FAST. The free streaming network premiered last month on national providers Samsung TV Plus, Local Now and Vidaa (on Hisense TV).
The partnership combines PodcastOne's top-tier creators with Dr. Phil's comprehensive national media presence and mass scale social reach (10M Facebook, 6.4M YouTube subscribers, 7.6M TikTok, 1.6M X -Twitter, and 1.4M Instagram followers), delivering a fully integrated podcast listening, viewing and advertising suite across TV, streaming and digital platforms. In addition to the universally known Dr. Phil, the network will create original daily audio and video content cross-leveraging the companies' combined talent rosters and programming including Adam Carolla, Brendan Schaub, Jordan Harbinger, The Dr. Gundry Show, "YOUR WELCOME" with Michael Malice, A+E's Cold Case Files, Chrisley Confessions, Unlocked with Savannah Chrisley and Varnamtown.
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Saturday, December 13, 2025
Victoria Watcher posted topic Hanging baskets
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Marketing group to help develop public-support program for Victoria hanging basketsSince word spread that the annual budget for the program might be cut in half, people have been offering to contribute. https://www.timescolonist.com/local-news/marketing-group-to-help-develop-public-support-program-for-victoria-hanging-baskets-11616822 (https://www.timescolonist.com/local-news/marketing-group-to-help-develop-public-support-program-for-victoria-hanging-baskets-11616822)The annual budget of $260,000 for the program, which sees 1,200 flower baskets hung around the city, was cut in half during budget discussions last month. This is how simple-minded our politicians are.40 City Hall staffers retire this year. Simply find a way to not replace two or three of them and you have your $130,000.
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Marketing group to help develop public-support program for Victoria hanging basketsSince word spread that the annual budget for the program might be cut in half, people have been offering to contribute. https://www.timescolonist.com/local-news/marketing-group-to-help-develop-public-support-program-for-victoria-hanging-baskets-11616822 (https://www.timescolonist.com/local-news/marketing-group-to-help-develop-public-support-program-for-victoria-hanging-baskets-11616822)The annual budget of $260,000 for the program, which sees 1,200 flower baskets hung around the city, was cut in half during budget discussions last month. This is how simple-minded our politicians are.40 City Hall staffers retire this year. Simply find a way to not replace two or three of them and you have your $130,000.
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Friday, December 12, 2025
Victoria Watcher posted topic Cortes Island
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'More autonomy and control': SRD director petitioning municipal status for Cortes Island
The petition asks the "Province of BC to work with the Cortes Island community and First Nations to explore our local governance, which may lead to a referendum vote on whether we should incorporate."
"I'd like to see 200 signatures," he says.
He's at more than 100 signatures so far.
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'More autonomy and control': SRD director petitioning municipal status for Cortes Island
The petition asks the "Province of BC to work with the Cortes Island community and First Nations to explore our local governance, which may lead to a referendum vote on whether we should incorporate."
"I'd like to see 200 signatures," he says.
He's at more than 100 signatures so far.
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Victoria Watcher posted topic New Mind - YouTube documentary channel
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I came across this channel and found the episoides quite interesting. Not too long, and mostly not too complex. Some that I watched about vehicles and their parts (spark plugs, brakes, evolution of gasoline etc.) had mostly information I knew, but other bits that I did not - and found quite interesting!
https://www.youtube.com/@NewMind/videos (https://www.youtube.com/@NewMind/videos)
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I came across this channel and found the episoides quite interesting. Not too long, and mostly not too complex. Some that I watched about vehicles and their parts (spark plugs, brakes, evolution of gasoline etc.) had mostly information I knew, but other bits that I did not - and found quite interesting!
https://www.youtube.com/@NewMind/videos (https://www.youtube.com/@NewMind/videos)
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Wednesday, December 10, 2025
Victoria Watcher posted topic OK, Dope Comedy Club - Cook Street (North Park)
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While the OK, Dope owners have seen their comedy venues come and go, they are confident in their ability to successfully fill the room with laughter, as they've already had the practice of hustling for crowds.
"We're so lucky that we're able to have a testing ground at the Mint and add shows as the need became greater," said Foreman.
"Nash had the idea that rain or shine, we would be a place people could go on Friday and we never stopped. It's almost a reverse thing – we have the people – we just needed the infrastructure."
If a show doesn't bring in the numbers needed, then they lose money and it's up to them to figure out what to do differently. This is 'high-stakes environment' has led to their success, they say.
"With us, we want it to be the best show it possibly can be," said Park.
The two are funding the joint venture themselves, intentionally not relying on grants.
https://cheknews.ca/victorias-ok-dope-comedy-club-is-bringing-laughter-to-former-logans-pub-space-1294059/ (https://cheknews.ca/victorias-ok-dope-comedy-club-is-bringing-laughter-to-former-logans-pub-space-1294059/)
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While the OK, Dope owners have seen their comedy venues come and go, they are confident in their ability to successfully fill the room with laughter, as they've already had the practice of hustling for crowds.
"We're so lucky that we're able to have a testing ground at the Mint and add shows as the need became greater," said Foreman.
"Nash had the idea that rain or shine, we would be a place people could go on Friday and we never stopped. It's almost a reverse thing – we have the people – we just needed the infrastructure."
If a show doesn't bring in the numbers needed, then they lose money and it's up to them to figure out what to do differently. This is 'high-stakes environment' has led to their success, they say.
"With us, we want it to be the best show it possibly can be," said Park.
The two are funding the joint venture themselves, intentionally not relying on grants.
https://cheknews.ca/victorias-ok-dope-comedy-club-is-bringing-laughter-to-former-logans-pub-space-1294059/ (https://cheknews.ca/victorias-ok-dope-comedy-club-is-bringing-laughter-to-former-logans-pub-space-1294059/)
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Victoria Watcher posted topic Esquimalt OCP
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Esquimalt's long-awaited review of its official community plan (OCP) is finally on the table after two decades without a major update. A staff report recommended that council launch a full OCP review, depending on funding approval in the 2026 budget. During the Dec. 8 committee of the whole, the motion was passed with Coun. Duncan Cavens opposed. The move follows council's 2023-2026 priority to prepare a project scope in early 2026 and an October 2024 directive requesting an impact assessment.
Read more at: https://vicnews.com/2025/12/09/esquimalt-ready-for-long-overdue-official-community-plan-review/ (https://vicnews.com/2025/12/09/esquimalt-ready-for-long-overdue-official-community-plan-review/)
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Esquimalt's long-awaited review of its official community plan (OCP) is finally on the table after two decades without a major update. A staff report recommended that council launch a full OCP review, depending on funding approval in the 2026 budget. During the Dec. 8 committee of the whole, the motion was passed with Coun. Duncan Cavens opposed. The move follows council's 2023-2026 priority to prepare a project scope in early 2026 and an October 2024 directive requesting an impact assessment.
Read more at: https://vicnews.com/2025/12/09/esquimalt-ready-for-long-overdue-official-community-plan-review/ (https://vicnews.com/2025/12/09/esquimalt-ready-for-long-overdue-official-community-plan-review/)
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Friday, December 5, 2025
Victoria Watcher posted topic Winter Solstice Celebration at the Observatory
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WINTER SOLSTICE CELEBRATION
Saturday, December 20, 2025
6:30 PM 10:00 PM
Dominion Astrophysical Observatory
5071 West Saanich Road Victoria, BC Canada (map)
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WINTER SOLSTICE CELEBRATION
Saturday, December 20, 2025
6:30 PM 10:00 PM
Dominion Astrophysical Observatory
5071 West Saanich Road Victoria, BC Canada (map)
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Victoria Watcher posted topic Forestry / logging industry
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'It's going to be devastating': Crofton mill closure threatens many more companies
Paul Beltgens is one of hundreds in the Cowichan Valley, left scrambling by Domtar's sudden announcement Tuesday that it is closing the massive Crofton mill.
The owner of independent sawmill Paulcan Enterprises in Chemainus, told CHEK News Thursday, that the forest industry depends on knowing what's coming down the pipe, so the fall out of this closure has shaken many companies.
"I've never seen it so tough. I've gone through the ups and downs of this industry many times. This is by far the most serious and could be the most serious that we've ever seen," said Beltgens, who has been in B.C.'s forest industry for 56 years.
https://cheknews.ca/its-going-to-be-devastating-crofton-mill-closure-threatens-many-more-companies-1293057/ (https://cheknews.ca/its-going-to-be-devastating-crofton-mill-closure-threatens-many-more-companies-1293057/)
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'It's going to be devastating': Crofton mill closure threatens many more companies
Paul Beltgens is one of hundreds in the Cowichan Valley, left scrambling by Domtar's sudden announcement Tuesday that it is closing the massive Crofton mill.
The owner of independent sawmill Paulcan Enterprises in Chemainus, told CHEK News Thursday, that the forest industry depends on knowing what's coming down the pipe, so the fall out of this closure has shaken many companies.
"I've never seen it so tough. I've gone through the ups and downs of this industry many times. This is by far the most serious and could be the most serious that we've ever seen," said Beltgens, who has been in B.C.'s forest industry for 56 years.
https://cheknews.ca/its-going-to-be-devastating-crofton-mill-closure-threatens-many-more-companies-1293057/ (https://cheknews.ca/its-going-to-be-devastating-crofton-mill-closure-threatens-many-more-companies-1293057/)
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Thursday, December 4, 2025
Mike P. posted topic $100,000 to private businesses
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While we're looking at nearly double digits tax increases, the city quietly handed out $100,000 to 3 businesses.
https://cheknews.ca/three-businesses-get-city-funding-to-bring-life-to-underutilized-spaces-in-victoria-1292817/ (https://cheknews.ca/three-businesses-get-city-funding-to-bring-life-to-underutilized-spaces-in-victoria-1292817/)
1205 Blanshard Street: This is the former home of Easyhome. At some point that building was meant to be demolished and replaced with an office building, and I heard the developer was cancelling/not renewing commercial leases. Couple years later it appears the redevelopment is stalled. Why are we, the taxpayer, funding private businesses and developers?
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While we're looking at nearly double digits tax increases, the city quietly handed out $100,000 to 3 businesses.
https://cheknews.ca/three-businesses-get-city-funding-to-bring-life-to-underutilized-spaces-in-victoria-1292817/ (https://cheknews.ca/three-businesses-get-city-funding-to-bring-life-to-underutilized-spaces-in-victoria-1292817/)
1205 Blanshard Street: This is the former home of Easyhome. At some point that building was meant to be demolished and replaced with an office building, and I heard the developer was cancelling/not renewing commercial leases. Couple years later it appears the redevelopment is stalled. Why are we, the taxpayer, funding private businesses and developers?
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