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[yodsaker]

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[sebberry]

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[sebberry]

Every time I drive by the arena and there is something going on, crowds of people, etc.. I always wonder what the event is.

I keep looking up at the video billboard out front, but it never mentions what the event of the evening is, just keeps displaying ads and TC headlines.

[VicHockeyFan]

It's Cirque's Dralion all weekend.

[sebberry]

It's Cirque's Dralion all weekend.

See, what would I do without this place?

[Mike K.]

A video sign has been installed along Quadra just north of Hillside for the import/export store beside San Remo. It's about 1.5 meters across and 1 meter tall.

[Bingo]

Advertising and signage are a confusing matter in Victoria.

City Hall allowed the installation of an advertising video billboard at the arena and they also posted dozens of "Vote Yes" signs on parking kiosks across downtown.

This advertising debate is on again with thoughts of renaming the Victoria Confererence Centre.

I wonder about the value of the additional revenue gathered if now you end up calling it something like the Save on Foods Conference Palace, and you plaster the name over the prominent architectural features of the building.

[Mike K.]

Alpine Disposal Conference Centre. Imagine if Stu Young muscled his way in with that name!

[bluefox]

Alpine Disposal Conference Centre. Imagine if Stu Young muscled his way in with that name!

That's on par with calling it the Traveller's Inn Conference Centre or... the "Victoria Conference Centre presented by Wharfside Seafood Grille"

Victoria has missed out once on a great naming rights opportunity (Save-On-Foods? Really?). If the conference centre can manage to attract a reasonably big Canadian name (like a telecom, a bank, etc.), I think that will send a message about not only the health of the local economy but also the prestige of the city.

The lower profile the brand on the building, the more backwoods the city looks. Victoria can definitely do better.

[VicHockeyFan]

Saanich Commonwealth Pool has a 19' x 9' screen apparently:

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[Mike K.]

This image was shot by VHF and posted to the concerts thread, but I think we should continue the discussion on the City's advertising and signage policies in this thread.

So what's the story here? Why does the Royal BC Museum get to erect massive ads marketing its theater and exhibits, now the Royal Theater erects a massive sign, meanwhile Telus was forced to remove it's sign back in 2010 because council believed it was too large?

[Holden West]

^I thought the Musuem had applied and received an exemption from the bylaw where Telus did not.

[sebberry]

I think this requires a call to city hall

[Mike K.]

^I thought the Musuem had applied and received an exemption from the bylaw where Telus did not.

From this article dated December 28, 2010.

City bylaw officer Andrew Dolan says Telus made a variance application but the request was turned down as council felt the sign was too large. Telus has since made another variance application which is currently making its way through City Hall.

Looks like Telus' application was rejected despite approaching the City for a permit.

[Barra]

Today we spotted Burma Shave style signs along Craigflower saying I'm Working For Chris. Any ideas what this is about

[Sparky]

There is a Chris Ricketts running for the BC Liberals in Esquimalt Royal Roads in the Spring Election.

Could campaigning be starting now?

[Holden West]

^If so, a better slogan would be "Walk Tall With Ricketts".

[Sparky]

^ My favorite was "Aim High, Vote Lowe."

[VicHockeyFan]

^ My favorite was "Aim High, Vote Lowe."

I still have one of those signs.

[Hotel Mike]

Aim High, vote Lowe is a classic! One of the best slogans ever! It actually helped him get elected.