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The United Way’s Blue Love Campaign has received some love from a $15,000 donation by Abstract Developments. The funds will go toward counselling, peer support and outreach services for youth in . . .
Hosted by Capital Bike, the event now features an expanded Sticker Challenge and new Neighbourhood Rides. In the Sticker Challenge, participants are invited to cycle to a variety of locations to collect stickers. Cyclists who collect at least five of the 10 available can enter a contest to win an electric bicycle. “The Sticker Challenge is really taking off. Last year, we started with 42 locations, mostly in downtown Victoria. This year, we’re expanding it with more locations in Langford and Sidney,” said James Coates, program co-ordinator. “It’s also been great to have both Mon...
Submissions have also been made for rezonings for two more proposals, each on former gas-station sites. A proposal in Victoria for 1301 Hillside Ave. would see a 46-unit, six-storey building with a small “pocket park” facing Cook Street, Nvision development manager Adam Cooper said Tuesday. Another plan has been submitted to the municipality of Saanich for a 78-unit, six-storey building at 3949 Shelbourne St. For each of those projects, Nvision is waiting for a certificate of compliance from the province. Previous owners were responsible for environmental cleanup of the gas-station pr...
VICTORIA -- The longstanding Gorge Pointe Pub will shut its doors at the end of the year after the property was purchased by a Victoria development company. Abstract Developments says it purchased the property at 1075 Tillicum Rd. with plans to redevelop the corner lot. Before any development begins, however, Abstract says it will engage with the community. "It’s important we hear from the members of the immediate community in order to understand what is important to them as we move forward with our application," said Mike Miller, president and CEO of Abstract Developments in a rele...
VICTORIA -- A generous donation from a local developer is going to make a difference in the lives of many Greater Victoria residents. Abstract Developments has donated $75,000 to The Cridge Centre for the Family. The money will go to various programs for families and individuals that need extra support in the community. The non-profit society had been around for 148 years, helping women leaving violent relationships, families needing supportive and transitional housing, seniors, brain injury survivors and young and single parents. The Cridge Centre has been dealing with increased pre...