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[Kapten Kapsell]

Just one more reason to avoid the Bay Centre.

Are you saying the bay centre has gone to pot?  Are you trying to avoid that joint?  Do you find it doobie-ous?  

 

Just trying to figure out why you're being so blunt...

[m3m]

I miss the bc liquor store in the bay centre. We need a BCL downtown again

[Victoria Watcher]

Island Outfitters, an outdoor equipment store, plans to move into 1681-A Island Hwy, the former site of Mad Man McKays in View Royal.

 

https://www.vicnews....oyal-this-fall/

[Victoria Watcher]

chocolate will carry on at this location.



Chocolat & Co., which opened Saturday at 703 Fort St., is a collective of the vanguard of chocolate producers in Victoria who are sourcing cacao beans from around the world and “obsessing” with roasting, refining and creating chocolate treats and drinks.

https://www.timescol...town-1.24190946

Edited by Victoria Watcher, 25 August 2020 - 04:54 AM.

[Darren14]

Shaw will be opening a retail location in Mayfair by the end of the year 

 

https://newsroom.sha...alID=6442452401

Edited by Darren14, 25 August 2020 - 06:02 PM.

[Victoria Watcher]

Billed as the oldest security company in Canada, Victoria-based Price’s Alarms is now part of the Telus empire.

 

The family-owned company, which grew out of a locksmith business started in 1895, is now a division of Telus, which intends to integrate the operations over the next few months.

 

https://www.timescol...ices-1.24193165

 

 

do we even need for-fee alarm monitoring anymore?   we have the internet now.  

[Barrrister]

I absolutely hate Telus.

[spanky123]

^^ which is probably why Prices is being sold. Telus has a few desks to fill in their new office building and Price’s staff get to continue working. Win win.

[Mike K.]

Their HQ is on Glanford at Enterprise. Does this mean they’ll be moving their staff downtown as part of the Telus consolidation?

[Victoria Watcher]

i doubt telus monitors locally.

[Mike K.]

It’s more the install and customer relations staff I was referring to. I wouldn’t think monitoring is that labour intensive. Or is it? I dunno.

[Victoria Watcher]

for install surely they use mostly contractors.

 

for residential customers i'm sure the relations staff can also be elsewhere. 

 

i just think downtown victoria is not the right place for fairly low-skill staff.  you want to find them in a lower-cost place.  where their low wage goes further.

Edited by Victoria Watcher, 27 August 2020 - 06:33 AM.

[E2V]

I absolutely hate Telus.

And why’s that? Or, like most, do you hate all telecoms? Unfortunately we all have to deal with one.

[Nparker]

All telecoms are evil; some are just more evil than others.

[Kapten Kapsell]

Another new retailer is opening in Urban Core Ventures’ 200 Cook Street building: https://ashrefillery.ca/

[Victoria Watcher]

i'm very surprised this store lasted as long as it did.  it was nice enough but it looked like it might have trouble generating the income required here.  but i think it's been there 4-5 years.

 

https://www.realtor....ctoria-downtown

 

 

 

 

 

The subject property is located on the City of Victorias most renowned street Government Street. This area of downtown Victoria includes one of the highest concentrations of independent boutiques in Canada and is the epicenter of fashion and tourism in Victoria. Neighbouring stores include Lululemon; Oxford Clothing; Citizen; Still Life; Suasion; Arcteryx and Fjallraven. 

[TFord]

Has anybody any idea of the volume of new commercial units coming to market in 2020?

 

In 20 years of business I've never seen so many empty units in the downtown core! With carry costs in the region of $4k a month I am all out of ideas for this shoe-box! 

 

Are we staring at a complete breakdown of commercial real estate? If so we all really need to go back to the drawing board fast. 

 

TFord

[Mike K.]

There is a lot coming. Some spaces are definitely struggling but the retail sector is needed and its evolution will continue.

[Victoria Watcher]

$2.1M - 1177 Fort

 

Quality Mixed Use Office/Retail Heritage Building, Close to Town & Law Courts. Excellent On Street Parking Plus 7 Private On Site Spaces. Six Commercial Units, Approximately 6,004 Square Feet On Two Floors + Basement. Actual Address is 1177-1185 Fort and 1045 Linden (23148695)

 

https://www.realtor....ctoria-rockland

 

Edited by Victoria Watcher, 29 August 2020 - 06:02 AM.

[Victoria Watcher]

$385,000

 

 

https://www.realtor....ctoria-downtown

 

Move-in ready retail space in a newer mixed-use building called the Jigsaw. This 700 SF ground floor unit is perfect for any retailer or professional looking to situate themselves in the fastest growing neighborhood in Victoria Harris Green District. 1037 Fort Street benefits from street parking directly in front, as well as one street over on Meares Street. The unit features air-conditioning, track lighting, high ceilings and floor to ceiling glass entrance. Also available for lease at $2,500/month.