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[Matt R.]

Oh really?! I guess that makes sense.

[Victoria Watcher]

They are. It’s the guy that runs the print and postering company.

Edited by Victoria Watcher, 01 July 2022 - 12:07 AM.

[spanky123]

According to the person I spoke to at the Powerhouse pinball, it and Quazars are the same people.

 

The owner of Metropol owns the pinball sites Quazars, Powerstation and a third location at Yates / Blanchard which I haven't checked recently to see if it is still running.

 

The Powerhouse building is owned by Le Fevre. From what I understand, the space was leased by Metropol but Le Fevre may have another purpose for the site. The adjacent BC Hydro lands have now all been transferred to a company controlled by FN so I would expect some announcement in the next while on what the plans are for that entire area. It is almost 5 acres so a huge area comparatively. Any development on that site would be exempt from CoV zoning requirements.

Edited by spanky123, 01 July 2022 - 06:24 AM.

[Mike K.]

The Hydro lands are now for lease as industrial sites.

[spanky123]

The Hydro lands are now for lease as industrial sites.

 

Ralmax is leasing one section for equipment storage but I suspect that is short term. 

[sdwright.vic]

The owner of Metropol owns the pinball sites Quazars, Powerstation and a third location at Yates / Blanchard which I haven't checked recently to see if it is still running.

The Powerhouse building is owned by Le Fevre. From what I understand, the space was leased by Metropol but Le Fevre may have another purpose for the site. The adjacent BC Hydro lands have now all been transferred to a company controlled by FN so I would expect some announcement in the next while on what the plans are for that entire area. It is almost 5 acres so a huge area comparatively. Any development on that site would be exempt from CoV zoning requirements.

The Yates/Blanchard is shut down also.

[Victoria Watcher]

Mayfair and Woodgrove mall owner aims to draw customers with monthly gift-card giveaways

Plans to hand out $1 million in $10 gift cards

 

 

https://www.timescol...veaways-5573061

 

 

 

Shoppers can use their phones to scan QR codes and can also go to the company’s social media sites. Links to the event will be featured in the Times Colonist in coming days.

 

Those who spend $100 can participate in physical games — such as throwing a hoop over an upright post — in the malls to win more gift cards, Sun said.

Edited by Victoria Watcher, 12 July 2022 - 08:55 AM.

[spanky123]

^ I hand it to the Chinese owners for being creative but I don't think that $10 is going to change anyone's economic situation or their outlook.

[Victoria Watcher]

^ I hand it to the Chinese owners for being creative but I don't think that $10 is going to change anyone's economic situation or their outlook.

 

You've overlooked the ring toss.

 

[Victoria Watcher]

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[Victoria Watcher]

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[Teardrop]

Learned something new about the Co-op today. Was grocery shopping at the Keating store. Couple of hours later was unloading groceries and discovered an item missing that had been paid for. Went back to said store, with receipt, and explained situation. They looked in a binder that they keep for any left behind items and there was my item. They gave me another one and off I went. Pretty efficient service!

[Mike K.]

That’s old school!

[Barrrister]

That is just good service and smart customer relations.

[sdwright.vic]

Cask & Keg Liqour store is on its last 10 days. Clerk said redevelopment will be happening. Uncertain if this is the approved 12 story towers or not. But big change is coming.

Edited by sdwright.vic, 17 July 2022 - 09:13 AM.

[Victoria Watcher]

Where is that?

[Nparker]

Cask & Keg Liqour store is on its last 10 days. Clerk said redevelopment will be happening....

https://www.caskandkeg.ca/

 

 

 

 

 

Edited by Nparker, 16 July 2022 - 11:14 AM.

[Matt R.]

They are blowing out inventory. High end stuff long gone I’m sure, but still lots of stock on clearance pricing.

[Kapten Kapsell]

Shoes By Hughes is opening at the former Oak Bay Ave Walk-In Comfort location. I assume it’s affiliated with the Hughes clothing store down the street:



I also noticed that a new UPS store will be opening on the south side of Oak Bay Avenue across from Vis a Vis:

[pgwood]

Cask & Keg Liqour store is on its last 10 days. Clerk said redevelopment will be happening. Uncertain if this is the approved 12 story towers or not. But big change is coming.

 

 

They also said they will be re opening in the new development in 18 months (I feel that timeline is a bit optimistic).