VibrantVictoria.ca Discussion Forum http://www.vibrantvictoria.ca/forum en Fri, 24 May 2013 19:41:53 GMT vBulletin 60 http://www.vibrantvictoria.ca/forum/images/misc/rss.jpg VibrantVictoria.ca Discussion Forum http://www.vibrantvictoria.ca/forum The Guild Freehouse | Wharf St. http://www.vibrantvictoria.ca/forum/restaurant-reviews-75/guild-freehouse-wharf-st-6383/ Fri, 24 May 2013 16:36:14 GMT Image: https://fbcdn-sphotos-a-a.akamaihd.net/hphotos-ak-frc1/481468_10151457741715894_1687247825_n.jpg As usual, my ghost is in the photo.

As usual, my ghost is in the photo. ]]> Restaurant Reviews VicHockeyFan http://www.vibrantvictoria.ca/forum/restaurant-reviews-75/guild-freehouse-wharf-st-6383/ Oak Bay Official Community Plan http://www.vibrantvictoria.ca/forum/urban-issues-69/oak-bay-official-community-plan-6382/ Thu, 23 May 2013 15:55:50 GMT Thought I'd let you know of some upcoming sessions regarding the new OCP as it seems Oak Bay isn't very good at advertising it to its own community

http://oakbaycommunityassociation.or...ning-sessions/


http://oakbay.ca/sites/default/files...n%20Houses.pdf

Its invitation or pre-registration only....no wonder nobody is interested in getting involved except special interest groups. ]]> Urban Issues rjag http://www.vibrantvictoria.ca/forum/urban-issues-69/oak-bay-official-community-plan-6382/ The City has nothing better to do? http://www.vibrantvictoria.ca/forum/urban-issues-69/city-has-nothing-better-do-6380/ Thu, 23 May 2013 14:45:55 GMT Just reading about then crack down by By Law officers on newspaper kiosks "littering" our streets. http://bit.ly/12Zm51s WTF they have so many other things to focus on. Property taxes are due soon and I am so happy to see how they are being spent this year. ]]> Urban Issues 29er Radio http://www.vibrantvictoria.ca/forum/urban-issues-69/city-has-nothing-better-do-6380/ Luxton Rodeo and Midway this weekend http://www.vibrantvictoria.ca/forum/arts-culture-entertainment-59/luxton-rodeo-midway-weekend-6377/ Sat, 18 May 2013 15:57:48 GMT This is one of the bigger events in Langford drawing thousands. Had a look at the grounds yesterday and the Midway/Carnival is big for this area. ... This is one of the bigger events in Langford drawing thousands. Had a look at the grounds yesterday and the Midway/Carnival is big for this area.






]]> Arts, Culture and Entertainment History Buff http://www.vibrantvictoria.ca/forum/arts-culture-entertainment-59/luxton-rodeo-midway-weekend-6377/ Interactivity Board Game Cafe | Victoria | 700-block Yates St. http://www.vibrantvictoria.ca/forum/cafe-eatery-take-out-reviews-73/interactivity-board-game-cafe-victoria-700-block-yates-st-6375/ Fri, 17 May 2013 19:03:43 GMT One of the empty spaces in The Churchill building in the 700 block of Yates is being prepped for a "game board cafe and sandwich shop." Not sure what that entails, exactly. ]]> Cafe, Eatery and Take-out Reviews Mike K. http://www.vibrantvictoria.ca/forum/cafe-eatery-take-out-reviews-73/interactivity-board-game-cafe-victoria-700-block-yates-st-6375/ Prairie Inn http://www.vibrantvictoria.ca/forum/pub-bar-lounge-reviews-74/prairie-inn-6372/ Fri, 17 May 2013 01:11:38 GMT We're picking up internet chatter indicating the venerable Prairie Inn may have downgraded part of the premise to a food-primary license, and today served their first minor since 1974.



]]> Pub, Bar and Lounge Reviews VicHockeyFan http://www.vibrantvictoria.ca/forum/pub-bar-lounge-reviews-74/prairie-inn-6372/ Nanaimo conference centre - hotel proposal by Chinese tour company http://www.vibrantvictoria.ca/forum/general-discussion-64/nanaimo-conference-centre-hotel-proposal-chinese-tour-company-6371/ Thu, 16 May 2013 19:26:13 GMT ---Quote--- Details of what a proposed downtown hotel will look like, how it will serve Nanaimo, and the investors behind it became clearer Monday....
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Details of what a proposed downtown hotel will look like, how it will serve Nanaimo, and the investors behind it became clearer Monday.

Perry Ehrlich, a Vancouver lawyer representing SSS Manhao International Tourism Group, a B.C. affiliate of China’s Suzhou Youth Travel Services, and its investor team, Junhao Chen, Xiaoan Dong and Min Chen, addressed city council with details of its proposed 200-room, $50-million hotel.
http://www.nanaimobulletin.com/news/207453381.html ]]> General Discussion VicHockeyFan http://www.vibrantvictoria.ca/forum/general-discussion-64/nanaimo-conference-centre-hotel-proposal-chinese-tour-company-6371/ <![CDATA[Hydraulic Fracturing ("Fracking") Discussion]]> http://www.vibrantvictoria.ca/forum/general-discussion-64/hydraulic-fracturing-fracking-discussion-6370/ Wed, 15 May 2013 16:34:33 GMT ---Quote (Originally by Fairbanks)--- On another topic: Does exploiting our natural gas supply involve Fracking? If so, NOT A FAN. ---End...
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Originally Posted by Fairbanks (Post 216143)
On another topic:

Does exploiting our natural gas supply involve Fracking? If so, NOT A FAN.
Yessir.

There are some negatives with hydraulic fracturing, but my hope is that technology (most notably a lot of water is used) and best practices will continue to improve to minimize these. The most notable one being fresh water usage, but in the Marcellus Shale in the NE USA, they are already recycling a lot more of the fracking fluid. Texas now requires companies to disclose what is actually in the fracking fluid (sand and walnut shells were two ingredients I recall, but there is some nasty stuff in it).

Most of the groundwater contamination issues that were originally blamed on natural gas fracking have been debunked, I believe. The reason being that fracking wells are generally much too deep to effect aquifers. ]]> General Discussion jonny http://www.vibrantvictoria.ca/forum/general-discussion-64/hydraulic-fracturing-fracking-discussion-6370/ Tacofino Blue food truck | Victoria | Fisgard St. http://www.vibrantvictoria.ca/forum/cafe-eatery-take-out-reviews-73/tacofino-blue-food-truck-victoria-fisgard-st-6368/ Tue, 14 May 2013 12:50:24 GMT Tacofino brings famous food-truck fare to Victoria

Times Colonist:

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A Tacofino food truck is setting up at the Save-On-Foods Memorial Centre parking lot this week. Tacofino Blue Victoria will be dishing out lunch from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. and plans to add dinner in early summer, the company said Monday. The truck is available for catering and special events.

If Tacofino replicates its success in Tofino and downtown Vancouver, the company may open a Victoria location. Tacofino fans praise a menu that includes Baja-style fish tacos at $5 and spicy braised pork burritos at $10.
MORE: http://www.timescolonist.com/busines...toria-1.177463

I'm guessing the "blue" relates to the police department. ]]> Cafe, Eatery and Take-out Reviews VicHockeyFan http://www.vibrantvictoria.ca/forum/cafe-eatery-take-out-reviews-73/tacofino-blue-food-truck-victoria-fisgard-st-6368/ 2 Fraternal Organizations http://www.vibrantvictoria.ca/forum/victoria-photos-local-contests-66/2-fraternal-organizations-6367/ Tue, 14 May 2013 05:54:28 GMT So on Thursday May 9th I was on Douglas st. I noticed a Knights of Columbus 4th degree member standing at the light waiting to cross the street.... So on Thursday May 9th I was on Douglas st.

I noticed a Knights of Columbus 4th degree member standing at the light waiting to cross the street.
You see there was an event in Victoria called March 4 life that day.
You can read about it on the internet.
You can also read about the Knights of Columbus there too.

This fellow was dressed in full regailia which includes a Capeau decorated with green Ostrich Feathers.

I noticed another "knight" Next to him at the light waiting to cross as well.
His full regalia did not include a black bow tie.
Nor did it include a tuxedo or a capeau.


His regalia consisted of cargo pants and a blue coat.
Oh and a T-shirt too.
His order also specified green hair .

Now folks this photo was not planned or staged.
I know neither of the gentlemen in the photo but what I do know is that they were both on a mission .


Their mission was to cross the street on a sunny day.

Neither cared about what people on the street thought about their style in fact they did not even notice each other. Everyone was going about their business on a sunny day.


I how ever did notice both of them and think this is worth sharing with internet land here on VV


]]> History Buff http://www.vibrantvictoria.ca/forum/victoria-photos-local-contests-66/2-fraternal-organizations-6367/ You Gotta Eat Here show comes back to Victoria http://www.vibrantvictoria.ca/forum/food-dining-general-discussion-76/you-gotta-eat-here-show-comes-back-victoria-6373/ Tue, 14 May 2013 00:06:07 GMT Food Network show You Gotta Eat Here is filming at the Langford Bin 4 on May 28th. It'll be closed to the public that day. They may be visiting Pig downtown as well. ]]> sirswithin http://www.vibrantvictoria.ca/forum/food-dining-general-discussion-76/you-gotta-eat-here-show-comes-back-victoria-6373/ Buying a Vehicle in Seattle http://www.vibrantvictoria.ca/forum/general-discussion-64/buying-vehicle-seattle-6366/ Mon, 13 May 2013 18:58:33 GMT Has anybody ever bought a vehicle in the US and driven it back into Canada? I'm looking at buying a motorcycle in Seattle, and am trying to find out if I can buy it in Seattle, insure it there and then ride it across the border into Canada.

I know about the various export and import steps, but I can't find anywhere if I can register and insure the bike in Washington and ride it into Canada. ]]> General Discussion jonny http://www.vibrantvictoria.ca/forum/general-discussion-64/buying-vehicle-seattle-6366/ Dockside Green Charging Station http://www.vibrantvictoria.ca/forum/infrastructure-62/dockside-green-charging-station-6365/ Sun, 12 May 2013 02:40:33 GMT I've become a big fan of the Victoria Car Share Co-Op since we moved to Victoria. Living in Vic West, and Dockside Green in particular, we are able to walk to most things. We're retired so our situation is not applicable for everyone. Occasionally we have found it useful to have a car, for instance picking relatives up at the airport, or picking up some new bar stools. The Victoria Car Share Co-Op is a great fit for our lifestyle and having two cars in front of our building is super convenient. Since I've been a member we've had a Honda hybrid and a diesel Smart Car. Never rented the Smart Car since we need space for people and things. I've heard rumors that the Smart Car is going to be replaced since it's not a good fit for car shares being a finicky diesel (at least this particular model). So what would be the replacement? A clue just appeared in the form of the installation of an electric charging station. Cool, now what's the car that will go along with it? Will this be the first electric car in their fleet?

]]> Infrastructure Gary H http://www.vibrantvictoria.ca/forum/infrastructure-62/dockside-green-charging-station-6365/ <![CDATA["Repair cafe" concept for Victoria]]> http://www.vibrantvictoria.ca/forum/general-discussion-64/repair-cafe-concept-victoria-6364/ Sat, 11 May 2013 00:02:34 GMT anyone else thinking what I'm thinking?

• Video Link ]]> General Discussion amor de cosmos http://www.vibrantvictoria.ca/forum/general-discussion-64/repair-cafe-concept-victoria-6364/ First Annual Spot Prawn Festival http://www.vibrantvictoria.ca/forum/food-dining-general-discussion-76/first-annual-spot-prawn-festival-6363/ Fri, 10 May 2013 22:21:06 GMT Come one, come all to the inaugural Victoria Spot Prawn Festival, held this year on May 26th from 11 AM to 5 PM. Presented in part by the Island... Come one, come all to the inaugural Victoria Spot Prawn Festival, held this year on May 26th from 11 AM to 5 PM.
Presented in part by the Island Chefs Collaborative (ICC), this exciting event will be held at the historic Carshop Building at Bayview Place. The festival is a free event open to all. Check the website for more information, http://www.iccbc.ca

On the May 25th, the ICC will kick off the festival with a Long Table Seafood Dinner. There are only 250 seats available for this incredible seven course dinner of local, sustainable seafood paired with local beverages, and cooked by some of the city's most talented chefs. Tickets are $125. and can be purchased through Niagara Grocery, Origin Bakery, Vintage Spirits at The Hotel Rialto, Whole Beast and Cook Culture. ]]> julienne http://www.vibrantvictoria.ca/forum/food-dining-general-discussion-76/first-annual-spot-prawn-festival-6363/