VicHockeyFan posted topic Community rallies to try to save Pages Used Book in Brentwood Bay

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VicHockeyFan has just posted a new topic entitled "Community rallies to try to save Pages Used Book in Brentwood Bay" in forum "Retail Establishments & Grocery Markets".

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This is quite a nice write-up on a GoFundMe campaign...


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The owner is heartbroken. This quaint little book shop (http://www.victoriassecretgems.ca/pages-used-books/) has been a part of the Brentwood Bay community for over 30 years, and without significant support, Pages Used Books will be shut down permanently. Little independently-run shops like this are what make villages a magical place, and losing this book store would leave a hole in the fabric of our community. Book stores are still releavant, and with people realizing the perils of increased screen time, the pendulum is swinging back.

This fundraiser is first and foremost about helping the owner, Max, who has fallen on hard times after giving everything to try to save his beloved shop, including his life savings. Once money is raised to help the owner get back on his feet, further donations will be used to help get Pages back up and running. This includes funds for the first few months of rent, as well as buying inventory back (he is currently locked out of the shop). A local businessman has also donated his time to create an online advertising campaign to help Pages increase its customer base and help make it more viable.
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MORE: https://www.gofundme.com/savepagesbooks (https://www.gofundme.com/savepagesbooks)

Store write-up: http://www.victoriassecretgems.ca/pages-used-books/


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Kilo95 posted topic Island Poke | Victoria | 1674 Douglas

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Kilo95 has just posted a new topic entitled "Island Poke | Victoria | 1674 Douglas" in forum "Restaurant & Eatery Reviews".

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Island Poke on Douglas had their soft open today. Located on Douglas between Pandora and Fisgard. Surprised that there aren't any other Poke places in Victoria given their popularity in Vancouver. I stopped by this afternoon and got one of their special bowls from the menu. Fresh ingredients, good price, and way better than the ones they sell at Thrifty's. Hope they can stay open.


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VicHockeyFan posted topic Rubber Boot Club | Victoria | 1605 Store St.

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VicHockeyFan has just posted a new topic entitled "Rubber Boot Club | Victoria | 1605 Store St." in forum "Victoria Pubs, Bars and 19+ Venues".

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Rubber Boot opens this weekend...

https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/st-paddys-day-with-groove-kitchen-tickets-43468877583?aff=es2C (https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/st-paddys-day-with-groove-kitchen-tickets-43468877583?aff=es2C)

https://www.facebook.com/TheRubberBootClub/ (https://www.facebook.com/TheRubberBootClub/)
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amor de cosmos posted topic The Gorge

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amor de cosmos has just posted a new topic entitled "The Gorge" in forum "Urban Issues".

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I didn't know about any of these



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A Victoria community group says public access to a popular local waterway is being blocked by homeowners and private landowners.

A survey by the Veins of Life Watershed Society and the University of Victoria's Environmental Law Centre identified about 87 public access points to the Gorge waterway that have been blocked, encroached upon or obscured from view.

Calvin Sandborn, the legal director for the law centre, said in some cases "private" and "keep out" signs have been posted on public land near the Gorge, a tidal inlet that extends seven kilometres through the municipalities of Victoria, Saanich and Esquimalt.

"The problems that we're seeing is that public land going down to the water is often being privatized by adjacent landowners," Sandborn said.

Subdivisions in the region require public access to the waterfront every 200 metres, as well as at the ends of roads close to the water, he said.
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2F2R posted topic Crystal Court

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2F2R has just posted a new topic entitled "Crystal Court" in forum "City of Victoria".

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I don't seem to be able to find a thread on this ... I see something is under construction there !!! Anybody ...
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VicHockeyFan posted topic Union Bay -

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VicHockeyFan has just posted a new topic entitled "Union Bay -" in forum "Urban Design".

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https://www.cheknews.ca/19-years-after-first-proposed-union-bay-development-ready-to-go-424813/ (https://www.cheknews.ca/19-years-after-first-proposed-union-bay-development-ready-to-go-424813/)

https://www.comoxvalleyrecord.com/news/union-bay-estates-project-unveiled/ (https://www.comoxvalleyrecord.com/news/union-bay-estates-project-unveiled/)


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Sporting a new name, Kensington Union Bay Properties unveiled its long-awaited development plans for Union Bay at the Kingfisher Spa and Resort on March 1. The initiative — Union Bay Estates — is an 850-acre real estate and commercial development project proposed for the Union Bay area. "The project itself is going to be a game-changer for the community," said Kensington vice-president Brian McMahon, who added the initiative is the largest development plan on Vancouver Island north of Victoria. "It's going to be a game-changer for the Comox Valley as a whole." The project, which has already been in the works for many years, promises 2,949 residential units featuring multi and single-family residences, as well as both retirement and affordable housing units. When ultimately completed, the multi-phase development could bring the population of Union Bay to between 7,500 and 9,000. Roughly 1,200 people live there currently.
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VicHockeyFan posted topic Zero Waste Emporium

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VicHockeyFan has just posted a new topic entitled "Zero Waste Emporium" in forum "Retail Establishments & Grocery Markets".

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These folks... that have been online for some time, and looking to open a grocery store as early as this summer, when they secure a space, probably downtown.

https://www.zerowasteemporium.com (https://www.zerowasteemporium.com)


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