VibrantVictoria.ca Discussion Forum http://www.vibrantvictoria.ca/forum en Thu, 17 May 2012 21:07:33 GMT vBulletin 60 http://www.vibrantvictoria.ca/forum/images/misc/rss.jpg VibrantVictoria.ca Discussion Forum http://www.vibrantvictoria.ca/forum August 2012 boxing/MMA event at Royal Athletic Park http://www.vibrantvictoria.ca/forum/showthread.php?t=5862&goto=newpost Thu, 17 May 2012 12:33:12 GMT 54 year-old Stan Peterec is planning an event this summer at RAP. In it, he himself will be attempting to become the second North American to win... 54 year-old Stan Peterec is planning an event this summer at RAP. In it, he himself will be attempting to become the second North American to win recognized fights in five consecutive decades (70's, 80's, 90's, 00's and 10's). If he succeeds he'll join Roberto Duran and Jack Johnson.

Should be fun.

http://www.canada.com/victoriatimesc...f-8d18cd05b1a1

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Even more unexpected is that the 48-year-old kickboxer and the owner of a gym in his name on Fisgard Street is ranked the fourth toughest man on the planet.

"It's embarrassing really," says Peterec of the ranking in Black Belt magazine earlier this year. Black Belt bills itself as world's leading magazine of self-defence.

"It's just what I need," says Peterec, a former World Kickboxing Association light middleweight champion, rubbing his hands down his face.

"I would be OK with it if it said fourth most knowledgeable person about martial arts, but this? I'm really not putting too much stock into it [the ranking]."

The magazine story comes at an interesting period in Peterec's life.

It's called age and the realization that it's creeping up on him -- fourth toughest man on Earth or not.

Peterec says he had always dreamed of fighting in the ring until he was 50. His last fight was six years ago. It was a knockout in an ultimate fighting event.

Who won, Peterec is asked.

"Me," he responds, sounding surprised the question was necessary.

Peterec was hoping to make a comeback Sunday at the King of the Ring event he is organizing and promoting at Bear Mountain Arena, but thought the better of it. Between running his martial arts gym, training students and promoting Sunday's card, Peterec hasn't had much time to think about fighting, or at least his fighting.
]]> Sports and Outdoor Recreation VicHockeyFan http://www.vibrantvictoria.ca/forum/showthread.php?t=5862 <![CDATA[Victoria merchants launch "shop local" movement]]> http://www.vibrantvictoria.ca/forum/showthread.php?t=5861&goto=newpost Thu, 17 May 2012 11:59:47 GMT http://www.douglasmagazine.com/compo...tem/17606.html

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Merchants Launch 'Shop Local' Movement

May 15, 2012

(News Release) VICTORIA — Victoria-area business owners have joined forces to promote locally owned and independent businesses — keeping the local economy vibrant in more ways than one.
That sounds like a good idea, in general. I think it's likely worthwhile for these businesses to spend a bit of time and effort getting their "local" message across.

But, I should caution, while customers like to talk about supporting "local" - price, service, convenience and selection will win out over any "local" campaign for 95% of your potential customers.

So although I think it's a great initiative, it is just one part of a great customer experience that everyone needs to strive for.

www.shoplocalvictoria.com ]]> Victoria and South Island Economy VicHockeyFan http://www.vibrantvictoria.ca/forum/showthread.php?t=5861 BC Health Coverage for frequent absences from BC? http://www.vibrantvictoria.ca/forum/showthread.php?t=5860&goto=newpost Thu, 17 May 2012 07:43:04 GMT As near as I can see, one's BC health coverage is only good if you are physically in BC for more than six months a year.

May I know how those of you who move around frequently prevent against a possible loss of coverage? The question primarily relates to spending larger amounts of time in the States. I believe the travel insurance that most of us customarily purchase for travel there is issued dependent upon holding valid provincial healthcare. ]]> Victoria Politics Thatcher Smith http://www.vibrantvictoria.ca/forum/showthread.php?t=5860 Upcoming changes to the Strata Property Act http://www.vibrantvictoria.ca/forum/showthread.php?t=5859&goto=newpost Wed, 16 May 2012 20:06:47 GMT Having a hard time finding an article on this but here's a podcast from CFAX today on the upcoming changes to the Strata Property Act in BC.

http://www.cfax1070.com/budftp/CFAX1...ESDAY_11_0.MP3

Complete with callers.. well, one caller anyway.

Skip ahead a bit past the news and commercials :)


I'd love to be a fly on the wall at some of those mediation meetings. Didn't plant your flowers on time? We're fining you! ]]> General Discussion sebberry http://www.vibrantvictoria.ca/forum/showthread.php?t=5859 <![CDATA[Symphony in the City 2012 - Thursday, May 31st, 2012 - St. Andrew's Square]]> http://www.vibrantvictoria.ca/forum/showthread.php?t=5858&goto=newpost Wed, 16 May 2012 14:05:55 GMT ---Quote--- *Details* It’s a sexy urban party in our sleepy suburban city. Date: Thursday, May 31, 2012 Time: 8pm to late Tickets: $50 at...
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Details

It’s a sexy urban party in our sleepy suburban city.

Date: Thursday, May 31, 2012
Time: 8pm to late
Tickets: $50 at victoriasymphony.ca
Location: St. Andrew’s Square
Dress: Fabulous

4 essential steps to entering Symphony in the City:

Look fabulous.
Walk the red carpet.
Put your hand out for a red carpet cocktail.
Smile for the camera.

You are in!

Now enjoy live music, fine food and drink, an incredible silent auction and an evening of fun while supporting the Victoria Symphony’s many artistic and education programs.
This is a good idea. I like the idea of a relatively inexpensive, non-seated dressy event. I'd much rather go to this than attend a seated charity event like Visions (~$350) or the David Foster thingy ($1000). Obviously, the price makes it attractive for younger or non-professional types. We likely don't have enough events like this in general. ]]> Arts, Culture and Entertainment VicHockeyFan http://www.vibrantvictoria.ca/forum/showthread.php?t=5858 <![CDATA[[Saanich] Christmas Hill Green condos | 3- & 3-storeys | Completed in 2012]]> http://www.vibrantvictoria.ca/forum/showthread.php?t=5857&goto=newpost Mon, 14 May 2012 23:01:19 GMT The Christmas Hill Green project didn't get much air time on VV while it was under construction, but these two 3-storey condos have been completed for several months and are perched atop a little rise on "Douglas Street" overlooking HWY 17.

]]> Saanich, Esquimalt, Oak Bay, Saanich Peninsula and the Western Communities Mike K. http://www.vibrantvictoria.ca/forum/showthread.php?t=5857 B.C.’s Cowichan Tribes declare state of emergency over spate of suicides http://www.vibrantvictoria.ca/forum/showthread.php?t=5855&goto=newpost Sat, 12 May 2012 16:36:01 GMT
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B.C.’s Cowichan Tribes declare state of emergency over spate of suicides
Read more: http://www.theprovince.com/news/Cowi...#ixzz1ufqJVhfs
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“Unless we receive support from the feds and province, we may lose more community members to what feels like a hopeless situation, and although we have provided some resources, it is very limited and employees are over-taxed with the burden of double duty.”
Hold on, hold on. Give them more support in what way? I'm all in favour of solving the ghetto situation on reserves (by giving individual members property rights), or paying shelter subsidies for natives to live OFF reserves.

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From Feb. 26 to April 26, four First Nations males who were living between Duncan, B.C., and Nanaimo, B.C., committed suicide, said B.C. Corners Service spokeswoman Barbara McLintock.

Three of the four appear to be Cowichan members and were in their 20s and 30s, she said, adding the fourth male was 72 years old.
]]> World Events VicHockeyFan http://www.vibrantvictoria.ca/forum/showthread.php?t=5855 <![CDATA[[Downtown Victoria] 819 Yates mixed-use office, residential, commercial | Zoned for 17- & 12-storeys | Proposed]]> http://www.vibrantvictoria.ca/forum/showthread.php?t=5854&goto=newpost Fri, 11 May 2012 21:10:32 GMT Chard Development purchased the 819 Yates property from Emaar Canada in late 2011.

Emaar's concept eventually called for a two-tower design of 17- and 12-storeys, which you can read more about in this thread.

Developer Dave Chard now has the following plans:

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With two projects already on the go Chard confirms planning is ramping up for yet another development, this time back on the downtown turf in the 800-block of Yates Street.

Chard purchased the 819 Yates property last year and while short on details, he claims we “ain’t seen nothing yet.”

“We are going to be investigating all options of uses to see what else we can provide to the community. We do wish to look at a mixed-use office, residential and commercial project and from a downtown resident’s and business owner’s perspective what we are contemplating will be pretty exciting for everybody.”

More formal plans for 819 Yates, zoned for two towers of 17- and 12-floors, will be released next year.
Full article at: http://vibrantvictoria.ca/local-news...own-developer/ ]]> City of Victoria Mike K. http://www.vibrantvictoria.ca/forum/showthread.php?t=5854 The Melt | Victoria | Douglas at Broughton http://www.vibrantvictoria.ca/forum/showthread.php?t=5853&goto=newpost Fri, 11 May 2012 20:25:39 GMT Went here yesterday and had an excellent lamb and avocado melt. The food is simple and good. Very good prices which means they are going to need some... Went here yesterday and had an excellent lamb and avocado melt. The food is simple and good. Very good prices which means they are going to need some serious volume to move through those doors.

Still I recommend it! Especially if you want something cheap fast and good. ]]> Cafe, Eatery and Take-out Reviews G-Man http://www.vibrantvictoria.ca/forum/showthread.php?t=5853 <![CDATA[Mother Nature's Market and Deli]]> http://www.vibrantvictoria.ca/forum/showthread.php?t=5852&goto=newpost Fri, 11 May 2012 15:24:20 GMT Opening in the remaining space of Essencia Verde building in Cook St Village this summer. Not much on the website yet: http://mothernaturesbc.ca/ Opening in the remaining space of Essencia Verde building in Cook St Village this summer.
Not much on the website yet: http://mothernaturesbc.ca/ ]]> gumgum http://www.vibrantvictoria.ca/forum/showthread.php?t=5852 UrbaCity Challenge http://www.vibrantvictoria.ca/forum/showthread.php?t=5851&goto=newpost Fri, 11 May 2012 14:38:28 GMT http://urbacitychallenge.com/ This looks interesting. I bet many VV emmebrs would be good at this. ... http://urbacitychallenge.com/

This looks interesting. I bet many VV emmebrs would be good at this.

http://www.timescolonist.com/enterta...109/story.html

I'm gonna see if I can find a partner to do this. ]]> Arts, Culture and Entertainment VicHockeyFan http://www.vibrantvictoria.ca/forum/showthread.php?t=5851 Eruv lines http://www.vibrantvictoria.ca/forum/showthread.php?t=5850&goto=newpost Thu, 10 May 2012 21:43:35 GMT I found this article interesting, I can see Montreal and Toronto having them not sure about Vancouver. Not sure who would pay to have these lines up.... I found this article interesting, I can see Montreal and Toronto having them not sure about Vancouver. Not sure who would pay to have these lines up. I can't imagine these being on the West Coast someone would be sure its a secret government project.

http://www.slate.com/blogs/browbeat/...s_edition.html ]]> General Discussion Mr_E_Squirrel http://www.vibrantvictoria.ca/forum/showthread.php?t=5850 Water Walk for positively Africa http://www.vibrantvictoria.ca/forum/showthread.php?t=5849&goto=newpost Thu, 10 May 2012 03:29:03 GMT positively AFRICA - Victoria International Development Education Association - is excited to announce our second annual Water Walk. This event raises... positively AFRICA - Victoria International Development Education Association - is excited to announce our second annual Water Walk. This event raises awareness about local and global water issues and is a fundraiser to support Nissi Orphanage and the community of Osopet, in Kenya.

What: Teams walk 10 km around Elk and Beaver Lakes, carrying 10 liter pails of of water (one per team). This symbolizes the daily trek to the river that many people in Africa must make to fetch water.
When: Sunday May 27, 2012. Sign-in begins at 12:00. Pre registration preferred.
Where: Elk and Beaver Lake, south entrance.

You can build your own team with friends and/or coworkers or join a team on the day of the walk.

For more information, or to register, visit www.positivelyafrica.org or email waterwalkvictoria@gmail.com

TC Article: http://www.timescolonist.com/health/...101/story.html ]]> Sports and Outdoor Recreation WaterWalk http://www.vibrantvictoria.ca/forum/showthread.php?t=5849 Roger the Yellow-Bellied Marmot http://www.vibrantvictoria.ca/forum/showthread.php?t=5848&goto=newpost Tue, 08 May 2012 17:39:10 GMT Looks like he lives in the garden at the corner of Humboldt & Government(?). I had no idea he was in there:


http://victoriadailyphoto.blogspot.c.../05/roger.html ]]> General Discussion amor de cosmos http://www.vibrantvictoria.ca/forum/showthread.php?t=5848 <![CDATA[[Burnside Gorge] Selkirk Waterfront Community | Last phase remaining]]> http://www.vibrantvictoria.ca/forum/showthread.php?t=5847&goto=newpost Mon, 07 May 2012 22:04:31 GMT Plans for Selkirk Waterfront's last undeveloped property have morphed from a residential building with groundfloor retail into a mixed-use office, residential and commercial building.

Also, Fortis (Terasen) is vacating its space after 20 years at Selkirk and plans are underway to re-locate the operation to the west shore. Fortis was one of the initial tenants at Selkirk and gave the project its first major line of support.

Of course with Fortis moving out, this positions the surface parking/maintenance yard at Selkirk for some form of redevelopment.

More in the article below.

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Mixed-use office and residential project last piece of the puzzle at Selkirk Waterfront
By Mike Kozakowski, VibrantVictoria.ca
http://vibrantvictoria.ca/local-news...rk-waterfront/

Jawl Properties has applied to the City of Victoria with a zoning variance request for the last remaining undeveloped parcel at the Selkirk Waterfront Community along the Gorge waterway.

Company representative Robert Jawl says the initial plans for 2950 Jutland Road envisioned a six-storey residential building with commercial space along the groundfloor. However, strong demand for office space at Selkirk has recently lead to a re-think of the project to include a mix of offices, residences and commercial space.

“Several office tenants at Selkirk are bursting at the seams and would like to remain within the community. Our plans are for a 65,000 square foot mixed-use building that could start construction by early 2013,” Jawl said. [Read more]
]]> City of Victoria Mike K. http://www.vibrantvictoria.ca/forum/showthread.php?t=5847