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[Nparker]

Wendy's? Senor Frog's? Hooters?

[Victoria Watcher]

Hopefully a 7-11.

[Mike K.]

It looks like the Artisan Wine Shop on Broughton at Broad will be closing soon.

[Nparker]

It looks like the Artisan Wine Shop on Broughton at Broad will be closing soon.

Unless the CoV buys it.

[Victoria Watcher]

I’m sure some context is needed here. But I would not want this guy doing my accounting:




Sooke Home Hardware store manager Terry Eriksen said theft takes away from customer service because more time is spent on inventory.

“Every dollar stolen from our company costs the company $5 and has an effect on the economy of Sooke and what the businesses can give back,” she said.

https://www.vicnews....inesses-7331613

Deb Schenk, executive director of the Sooke Region Chamber of Commerce, said shoplifting has increased significantly in the past year, and some small businesses in Sooke have expressed apprehension about confronting suspected shoplifters, fearing verbal or physical abuse.

“We understand the growing concerns surrounding shoplifting, a prevalent issue in today’s society, even in smaller communities like ours,” Schenk said. “We have engaged with local businesses to gather insights into their experience and concerns to address the challenges they face and explore effective preventive measures.”

Some measures include promoting community participation in local business initiatives to create a supportive network to discourage criminal activities and implementing educational campaigns to raise awareness about the consequences of shoplifting through community events, social media, and collaboration with local schools.

Another measure involves fostering strong communication between businesses and law enforcement to enhance understanding of local crime trends and coordinate preventive efforts through regular meetings and updates.





Huh?

Edited by Victoria Watcher, 20 March 2024 - 06:40 AM.

[Mike K.]

A guy tried making off with stolen lumber last time I was at the HH lumber yard, over the weekend.

Some stores in Sooke now ring you in. One of the two grocery stores has installed gates at the main entrance so you have to exit via the exit doors and can’t as easily slip out through the entrance. The town centre is suffering greatly.

[Victoria Watcher]

This ALWAYS happens when you let the homeless in. But I’m sure having a connection program with the schools will help!

Edited by Victoria Watcher, 20 March 2024 - 06:51 AM.

[Mike K.]

Are youth feeling emboldened by what they’re seeing, to then feel like stealing is of no consequence? 10-20 year olds are not known for making the best life decisions.

[Victoria Watcher]

Youth have always shoplifted.

Don’t know.

[Mike K.]

How about we give 16 year olds the vote, and see what happens?

[Victoria Watcher]

How about we give 16 year olds the vote, and see what happens?

 

They will vote less than your typical 18-year old votes now, and overwhelmingly along their parent/guardian lines.

[Victoria Watcher]

Long-standing Victoria gallery closing doors after 30 years

 

West End Gallery owner Matthew Hudon speaks to art world being a ‘difficult business’ after pandemic

 

https://www.vicnews....0-years-7330964

 

 

 

 

Edited by Victoria Watcher, 20 March 2024 - 07:57 AM.

[Nparker]

Perhaps the CoV needs to add an art gallery to its taxpayer-funded property portfolio.

[Mike K.]

What’s the art gallery acquisition fund sitting at these days?

[dasmo]

After pandemic measures….

[lanforod]

This ALWAYS happens when you let the homeless in. But I’m sure having a connection program with the schools will help!

 

Longer term thinking, I bet it does help. Hard to correlate though.

[Mike K.]

Well, I can say the guy trying to steal lumber, and use a small sedan to transport said lumber, was a little old and grey to have been in high school.

[aastra]

If you ever bother to peruse the "he/she stole from us" pics in any small business, the shoplifters don't tend to be young people.

[Mike K.]

Kids won’t be stealing the $600 sander, that’s for sure.

[Victoria Watcher]

30 years.

 

 

 

$198,000

 

 

 

 

 

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https://www.realtor....dney-south-west

Edited by Victoria Watcher, 28 March 2024 - 05:27 AM.