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[Rob Randall]

I'm still hoping this will reappear:

 

https://www.flickr.c...N02/7458028874/

[Nparker]

I believe this was killed off by the Bolsheviks.

[Rob Randall]

I believe this was killed off by the Bolsheviks.

 

Ah, I should have seen that coming.

[VicHockeyFan]

https://www.realtor....Columbia-V9A3P2

 

Address: 1237 - 1243 Esquimalt Road: Investment or Redevelopment Opportunity. Commercial Retail Building with residential suite on 2nd level. 4 retail units on street level. Located in the Commercial Core area of Esquimalt near City Hall and the proposed Esquimalt Town Square ( to be built ) to its east. The building consists of 6,385 sf ( retail ) on the main level and 1,515 sf ( residential ) on the 2nd level. There is also 1,515 sf storage space in the basement. Corner lot at Esquimalt Rd. and Park Place, zoned C - 3 ( Core Commercial ). Land area is approx. 10,000 sf ( per BCAA ). This property would appeal to either an Investor or Developer. Detailed Information Package available. Phase 2 Environmental completed.

 

 

$1.55M

[Nparker]

Overdue for redevelopment

[sdwright.vic]

^ This place is a shite hole, with no historic value any mire since it was stripped down and stucco'd.

But I bet people will be up in arms if a new buyer attempts to redevelop.

[Nparker]

...But I bet people will be up in arms if a new buyer attempts to redevelop.

I'm sure as long as no increased density is part of the plan the peace might be maintained, of course then there is no way it would be financially viable. 

[VicHockeyFan]

I'm not usually a fan of a municipality getting involved in private real estate, but if Esquimalt can just come up with $1.5M, it can take control of this key corner, and then re-sell it to the bidder that shares the best vision.

Edited by VicHockeyFan, 03 September 2017 - 06:54 AM.

[Casual Kev]

What is the "price hierarchy" for Victoria-area grocers? Trying to figure out the best bang for the buck for different kinds of food. Is it possible to shop exclusively in/around downtown without having your wallet cleaned out?

Edited by Casual Kev, 19 April 2018 - 07:59 PM.

[Mattjvd]

What is the "price hierarchy" for Victoria-area grocers? Trying to figure out the best bang for the buck for different kinds of food. Is it possible to shop exclusively in/around downtown without having your wallet cleaned out?

That's probably pretty hard. Market on Yates and Red Barn are probably the most expensive, followed by Thrifty Foods. I think Save On Foods is next, then Fairways, then Wal-Mart the least expensive.

[VicHockeyFan]

What is the "price hierarchy" for Victoria-area grocers? Trying to figure out the best bang for the buck for different kinds of food. Is it possible to shop exclusively in/around downtown without having your wallet cleaned out?

 

Wellburn's has cheap staples.  Generally not much selection of brands though.  Oxford Foods is an adventure.

Edited by VicHockeyFan, 19 April 2018 - 08:33 PM.

[Nparker]

....Trying to figure out the best bang for the buck for different kinds of food. Is it possible to shop exclusively in/around downtown without having your wallet cleaned out?

Chinatown for the best prices on produce.

[Mike K.]

Is Res Barn considered expensive now?

[Rob Randall]

I would expect Res Barn to be less expensive than Red Barn.

 

If you keep an eye out you can find deals anywhere. Sometimes the Market on Yates' regular prices are lower than Thrifty's "sale" prices.  MoY and Red Barn often seem expensive because they feature a lot of pricey boutique items other stores don't carry.

[mbjj]

I buy fruit at Oxford as they generally have smaller sizes of things...eg grapefruit. They're inexpensive. Good for things like oranges, lettuce, bean sprouts (you can buy them loose rather than a sealed bag). Also ice cream is on sale quite often, their chicken breasts are cheaper (and less rubbery than Thriftys). They have a different selection of things like jam, and smaller quantities of items like bleach, safflo, etc. I prefer small sizes as we don't have a lot of cupboard space for the huge containers.

[Jackerbie]

Not even going to mention Whole Foods or Planet Organic, eh? Those two climb to the top easily. How are QF's prices since they've been bought out by Pattison?

[Rob Randall]

They have a different selection of things like jam, and smaller quantities of items like bleach, safflo, etc. 

 

What's with Oxford and their big collection of weird eastern European jam? I imagine that old guy in the tweed coat buying off the back of Olek's truck in a back alley.

[Kapten Kapsell]

What's with Oxford and their big collection of weird eastern European jam? I imagine that old guy in the tweed coat buying off the back of Olek's truck in a back alley.

Always check the expiry dates on products when you shop at Oxford Foods.  One time I informed the store clerk that they were selling Raisin Bran past the expiry date.  She responded:  "That's why it's on sale." 

[Mike K.]

Are goods not to be sold after the have expired, as in is that a health code violation?

[sdwright.vic]

Depends if it a best by or sale by date.