Vancouver-based real estate developer Landmark Premiere Properties is the subject of a second insolvency proceeding that was initiated earlier this month according to filings in the Supreme Court of British Columbia obtained by STOREYS The subject properties are 745 W 41st Avenue The parcels are three of the five parcels that make up the block between Baillie Street and Heather Street along W 41st Avenue right across the street from Oakridge Park the three parcels are separated by two other parcels — 733 and 725 W 41st Avenue — that are not subject to the insolvency proceeding and it is unclear if the two remainder parcels are owned by Landmark Premiere Properties Each of the parcels are currently occupied by single-family homes and BC Assessment values the three parcels at $3,516,000, $3,498,000, and $3,568,000 The three parcels are beneficially owned by Landmark Premiere Properties under Oakridge Heather Baillie Holdings Ltd The foreclosure proceeding was initiated on April 11 by Lanyard Investments (as general partner of LFC Heather21 Limited Partnership) and City Mortgage Investment Corporation pertaining to a first-ranking mortgage agreement the two sides entered into in May 2021 for the principal amount of $14,917,500 The guarantors of the loan was Landmark Premiere Properties Ltd The maturity date was later extended to May 1 but the borrowers are currently in default of the loan although the exact reason was not detailed in court documents but the borrowers have still been unable to pay the outstanding amount prompting the lenders to initiate the proceedings they are owed $14,903,636.98 as of April 8 with interest accruing at a rate of 14.25% per annum / $5,689.94 per day The lenders also note that Landmark leased the three properties to a company called Axiom Property Management in October 2021 (No relation to Axiom Builders.) Other charges registered on the land title include a second mortgage held by Adwell Financial Services Inc. The foreclosure application has yet to be approved by the court but the lenders are seeking approval for conduct of sale so they can sell the properties in order to recover what they are owed The foreclosure against 745 W 41st Avenue, 715 W 41st Avenue, and 5693 Heather Street comes just a few months after Landmark Premiere Properties' Shawn Oaks project was placed under receivership That property is a 3.2-acre site located at 5505-5585 Oak Street and is currently occupied by 72 townhouses that the company acquired between 2016 and 2021 and a six-storey building with a total of 600 units has been proposed but the City of Vancouver has not approved the project At the time the project was placed under receivership, the outstanding debt was just under $100 million and the 5505-5585 Oak Street was listed for sale by Simon Lim and Jennifer Darling of Colliers earlier this month without an asking price A rendering of the Shawn Oaks proposal by Landmark Premiere Properties Landmark Premiere Properties said in a statement provided to STOREYS that the trouble was "an isolated issue" and that the insolvency occurred because two partners on the project that together held a 70% stake in the project stopped making shareholder payments forcing Landmark to carry the financial burden STOREYS has reached out to Landmark Premiere Properties for comment, but has not received a response as of publishing. 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Or sign-in if you have an account A London high school’s robotics team is heading to the world championships in Texas next week – with its principal following the busload of kids in case of issues at the U.S border Global Affairs Canada has urged citizens entering America to be forthcoming with border officials and to expect scrutiny adding a layer of complication to the memorable trips for teens like the 30 Oakridge secondary school students headed to the robotics event Subscribe now to read the latest news in your city and across Canada Create an account or sign in to continue with your reading experience “The (Thames Valley) school board recognizes there may be challenges at the border so our principal is actually going to drive to the border in case any students get denied access,” Andrew Goddard are off to the world championship for the first time since the club was started in 2011 Students are bringing their phones but have been warned to ensure there’s no anti-American media on them The team will drive over the border into Michigan with principal Kerry Mastrandrea prepared to drive home any students who don’t make it across The Oakridge trip is one of 13 that Thames Valley students will be making to the U.S noting schools must have a plan in place in case some kids are refused entry Thomas is also heading to Houston for the robotics event Other trips will take music students to Chicago and New York The Catholic board is also sending a team from St cautious school officials have suspended or cancelled student trips to the U.S British Columbia’s largest school district field trips on hold to prevent any “negative experiences at the border,” officials said while New Brunswick’s largest French school district abruptly cancelled a high school band trip in what officials called a “precautionary decision.” The team of Oakridge students will compete with about 700 teams from around the world in Houston adding the event helps in “developing or students and improving our team dynamic and our ability to compete at a very high level.” It’s a thrill for Oakridge student Danika Watson a member of the Oakbotics team for three years “The opportunity to represent our city on the world stage is something I don’t take lightly,” she said I’m so excited to show the world what we’re capable of.” HRivers@postmedia.com transmission or republication strictly prohibited This website uses cookies to personalize your content (including ads), and allows us to analyze our traffic. Read more about cookies here. By continuing to use our site, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy You can manage saved articles in your account WorkSafeBC says a construction worker killed at the massive Oakridge Park development site in Vancouver last year when a mould used to form concrete fell 26 storeys should never have been able to stand where she was A report released by the province’s worker safety agency says “several critical safety failures” are to blame for the death of Yuridia Flores The accident resulted in about 1,700 workers being evacuated from the five-million-square-foot project that is a partnership between developers Westbank and QuadReal Property Group It was among a series of crane accidents in Vancouver last year Start your day with a roundup of B.C.-focused news and opinion By signing up you consent to receive the above newsletter from Postmedia Network Inc The next issue of Sunrise will soon be in your inbox Interested in more newsletters? The report says video footage revealed there were “no effective controls in place” and safety protocols were not followed, with workers often under suspended loads and entering areas that should have been off-limits as “ground control zones.” “The ground control zone is a designated area typically identified with barriers and/or red danger tape that workers and other persons should not enter,” the report says. Flores was standing in what should have been a ground control zone, providing traffic control and spotting, when she was struck by the 9.6-metre-long and six-metre-wide mould, the report released Wednesday says. The primary contractor, EllisDon, said in a statement that it would “forever be deeply saddened by the tragic loss of Yuridia Flores.” “We are firmly committed to providing a safety culture that prevents significant incidents from occurring in the future,” it said, adding that the company was reviewing the WorkSafeBC report, but it had “not yet had the opportunity to present our position on these matters to WorkSafeBC.” The report says Flores “had not received any training or instruction pertaining to ground control, traffic control or spotting.” The agency says there was a lack of clarity about which contractor was responsible for the control zones and that ambiguity “contributed significantly,” as no single employer took responsibility. A lawyer for Newway Concrete Forming, the contractor that employed Flores, said in a statement that it has already implemented changes to how it carries out inspections and operates control zones. “Newway is reviewing the content of the investigation report to determine if there are other areas to address. Newway is committed to ensuring the health and safety of all workers on the sites where it works,” the statement said. The report says that on the day of the accident, several workers were pushing the mould as it was rigged to a crane as part of the process to get it from Level 26 to Level 27 when it “suddenly accelerated out of the side of the building,” falling on Flores. The report says pins that were part of the system that connected the mould to the crane gave way and a brake line was ineffective. It says the front part of the rigging used hooks with safety latches while the back portion featured a “hybrid connector assembly that was not approved by the manufacturer or a professional engineer.” EllisDon did not ensure that the hazards were identified or that the safety measures for critical lifts and overhead work were co-ordinated, exposing workers to serious risks, the report says. “EllisDon failed to ensure that there was adequate planning, co-ordination, hazard identification, risk assessment, training, and supervision for the critical lift and overhead work on the day of the incident,” the report says. It says the company also failed to review policies and procedures, including those for spotters and ground control zones during the hoisting and repositioning of the mould, “leading to the development of unsafe conditions.” “The inadequate fulfilment of prime contractor responsibilities was a key contributing factor in the incident,” the report says. 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By continuing to use our site, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy LondonNewsOakridge students excel in robotics as province announces STEM fundingBy Bryan BicknellPublished: April 22, 2025 at 4:48PM EDT Twitter feed ©2025 BellMedia All Rights Reserved Calgary Co-op is celebrating its new-and-improved Oakridge store in the city’s southwest A long-time customer of the old Oakridge location had one word to describe coming into the new building: “Excited.” 82-year-old Olga Lengyel was taking in the hustle and bustle while browsing the produce section during Thursday’s grand opening — Olga has shopped at the location since 1981 “I like the people who work here,” Olga said Her daughter Ellen added they’re both happy with the selection and variety in the store Your weekday lunchtime roundup of curated links The next issue of Noon News Roundup will soon be in your inbox 53,000 square-foot space includes a 48,000 sq Staff at the store worked overnight to move almost all of the products from the old space into the new with products arranged in neatly packed racks and shelves It’s directly adjacent to the old building at 2580 Southland Drive S.W and its completion marks the conclusion of phase two in redevelopment of the area which aims to become more mixed-use and include residential Included in the new building is a pilot program for a pharmacy walk-in clinic where customers can book appointments online for consultations with pharmacists A “Drive-Up Pick-Up Lane” will also allow customers picking up online orders a convenient parking spot There’s also a newly designed Health & Wellness section and the newest addition — a community room The community room will offer a free space for gatherings and events for those in Oakridge and surrounding areas something that wasn’t available in the old store Co-op’s senior vice president of real estate called the completion of the store “just the beginning” of transformative redevelopment for the area Future phases will bring forth the “urban village” concept that was contemplated at the beginning of the project which would include residential buildings according to Tanzola then we’ll be moving forward with the development permit process to have the residential component,” he said and Tanzola explained they’ll be partnering with a developer to determine the exact specifications for the residential component “We don’t have an exact number (for) that product as to what will be constructed at this point in time … but it will be coming fairly shortly,” he said Co-op’s Dalhousie store did get development permits approved but the company decided against it according to Tanzola “Based on where the market was at that time scale and scope of the redevelopment project that community wasn’t ready for that type of densification,” he said adding it’s still part of their future plans many Canadians are shifting their buying habits A recent Leger poll of 1,599 Canadians found 70 per cent have reduced their purchases of U.S and 74 per cent have increased purchases of Canadian-made goods and services our headquarters are right here in Calgary,” said Sage Pullen McIntosh director of communications and loyalty for Co-op She spoke about the importance of sourcing local working with local producers and suppliers and having as many local products available as possible “We already had our well established best from the west program long before any mention of tariffs,” she said adding that they’ve added “made in Canada” tags to products like other retailers to allow customers to make their own choice at shelves Tanzola said the tariffs are “certainly top of mind for everybody” adding it remains a challenge to pin down exactly what the impacts will be as they “continue to change daily has also placed a tariff on Canadian steel and aluminum In terms of supporting local and buying Canadian “It’s very exciting for Calgary Co-op to be be recognized for something that we’ve always been doing.” and we are proud that we’re able to support that and we’re not having to modify a business strategy or change plans,” he said swilhelm@postmedia.com This website uses cookies to personalize your content (including ads), and allows us to analyze our traffic. 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By continuing to use our site, you agree to our Terms of Use and Privacy Policy Project developer paying for majority of station refurbishments BC – To prepare for the future Oakridge Park redevelopment and the City of Vancouver are upgrading Oakridge–41st Avenue Station on the Canada Line September 16 and is expected to last approximately one year with additional funding from 2022 for new escalators coming through TransLink’s Capital Projects program Oakridge–41st Avenue Station will include: Over 7,000 customers use Oakridge–41st Avenue Station daily — that number is expected to grow as density in the area increases This underscores the need for more longer-term investments in transit and its infrastructure to alleviate potential overcrowding across the region Surprised no mention of the pushback regarding the high density and overpriced units of this project they're mainly from west end residents - same people who complain of adding bus routes despite a notable lack thereof Are you sure you want to block this user and hide all related comments throughout the site Your comment will be visible once approved Office Cities Vancouver British Columbia / Alberta Commercial FeaturedTrueThe office building at 5655 Cambie Street All four corner sites at the prominent intersection of Cambie Street and W 41st Avenue in Vancouver are now set for redevelopment as the last of the four was recently acquired by Vancouver-based real estate developer Polygon Homes The site that was recently sold is 5655 Cambie Street The property is currently occupied by a three-storey office building known as Oakridge Place that was constructed in 1962 The building's major tenant is TD Bank Earlier this month, Frances Wu and Lee Blanchard of commercial real estate brokerage Cushman & Wakefield announced that they had secured a firm deal for the property but industry sources have confirmed to STOREYS that the purchaser was Polygon Homes The purchase price was not disclosed. BC Assessment values the property — in an assessment dated back to July 1, 2024 — at $49,438,200 but the sale price was likely higher than that given the prominent location and development potential Polygon is planning a 27-storey tower with 172 strata units With the acquisition, Polygon now owns two of the four corner sites at the prominent intersection, with the other being the southeast corner site at 5740 Cambie Street. For the site — which makes up the entire block between W 41st Avenue and W 42nd Avenue and is legally known as 485 W 42nd Avenue — Polygon is currently constructing a two-tower project that has been named Claridge House The tallest of the two towers is also 27 storeys The northeast corner site at 495 W 41st Avenue (legally known as 5670 Cambie Street) is owned by PCI Developments and TD Greystone Asset Management. For the site, the partners are currently constructing a 15-storey mixed-use building with 99 market rental units atop a three-storey commercial podium that will be anchored by TD Bank The building is currently under construction and completion is expected later this year Last, but certainly not least, is the southwest corner site at 650 W 41st Avenue, which is home to the Oakridge Centre shopping mall that is currently being redeveloped into a 28-acre mixed-use hub called Oakridge Park by QuadReal Property Group (the real estate investment arm of the British Columbia Investment Management Corporation) and Westbank Construction has been ongoing for several years with some of the residential towers and retail space scheduled to be completed this year A 33-storey residential tower and 12-storey office tower were previously proposed for the site but it's unclear whether or not Northchild intends to proceed with that proposal Marian has more than 20 years of experience as an Editor covering various industries in B2B publishing She’s spent the last 10-plus years specifically working in the food industry including at John Wiley & Sons’ food quality and safety title Marian's publications have gained recognition in such editorial awards as ASBPE’S Azbee Awards the SIPAwards and Tabbies International Editorial Awards Marian lent her professional expertise in the editorial SIPAwards competition by serving as an editorial judge She joined the Progressive Grocer team as the Digital Editor in November 2020. 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(Please refer to Progressive Grocer's Contributing Guidelines to submit content for consideration.) the new space encompasses a 48,000-square-foot food store and an additional 5,000 square feet of retail space for new tenants which will be revealed later this year. “This new food store is a significant milestone in Calgary Co-op’s ongoing commitment to providing our members with a convenient and innovative shopping experience marking the completion of Phase 2 in what will be a transformative redevelopment in Oakridge,” said Damon Tanzola real estate and health and wellness for Calgary Co-op Future plans for the area include modern commercial with the entire development projected to be completed by the end of 2026 as well as managing the leases of a diverse mix of existing tenants. [RELATED: Sales for American Products ‘Rapidly Dropping,’ Says CEO of Sobeys Parent Company] The new store features advanced design and technology including CO2-based refrigeration units for high efficiency and energy-efficient LED lighting throughout. The location offers the same features as other Calgary Co-op locations a Pharmacy Walk-In Clinic offers comprehensive health services. Customers can book online for consultations The clinic provides three private consultation rooms Other services include travel health advice and access to prescription profiles via advanced technology The store also features a drive-thru pickup lane for a seamless online shopping experience. The Oakridge project was developed by Elan Construction Ltd. which has partnered with Calgary Co-op on numerous projects in the past. “The Oakridge development stands as a testament to our shared dedication to creating sustainable community-centered spaces," said Todd Poulsen president of Calgary-based Elan Construction "By incorporating eco-friendly technology and innovative design lasting hub that serves and inspires the community for years to come.” and is the majority shareholder of Care Pharmacies The exact cause of the October crane incident in British Columbia is still undetermined but a search warrant into the incident suggests that chains were used as rigging to bind the pipes that fell to the ground The incident happened in Vancouver's Oakridge neighbourhood on Oct A tower crane was lifting a bundle of metal pipes when the pipes slipped from their rigging and fell approximately 150 feet to the ground The pipes struck a perimeter fence near vehicle traffic on West 41st Avenue No one was injured in the incident. WorkSafeBC launched its investigation into the incident immediately after it happened indicates that improper rigging techniques may have contributed to the incident Investigators noted that chains were used instead of nylon straps It has no grip or friction,” the document states The rigger who prepared the load told investigators he questioned the use of chains but proceeded with the lift after being told they were commonly used He later admitted he “lacked the confidence to decide not to proceed.” The crane operator reportedly saw that chains had been used and witnessed a pipe damaging the perimeter fence as vehicles passed nearby A piece of falling pipe narrowly missed the rigger by about 10 feet The incident happened shortly after new regulations around crane operations came into effect in B.C. The new regulations aim to enhance safety and oversight for tower crane operations. These rules require employers to provide WorkSafeBC with a notice of project (NOP) before erecting and to ensure a qualified supervisor is in place Employers must also inform the agency about the timing of the work The October incident was the third crane incident that happened at the $6.5-billion Oakridge redevelopment in 2024 And the project has been under scrutiny for safety concerns In February, a tower crane dropped its load, killing 33-year-old worker Yuridia Flores Following the incident, the International Union of Operating Engineers (IUOE) Local 115, the union representing crane operators in B.C., called for stricter safety regulations for workers, according to a CBC report "Clearly, the safety regime isn't what it should be, and we lack the regulations to keep our construction sites safe," Josh Towsley a section of scaffolding fell 41 storeys near a busy public roadway No injuries were reported in the scaffolding incident but investigators cited a “significant” risk of serious injury or fatality A search warrant into those incidents referenced a “systemic failure to manage workplace health and safety” at the site, noting 32 recorded safety violations, CBC reported WorkSafeBC sought safety records from EllisDon's Richmond offices in early February after a lawyer for the Ontario construction giant told investigators the company was eager to "formally document their willingness to cooperate," according to the report they have a complete and robust health and safety program which is implemented at each job site," WorkSafeBC Special Const Jordan McLellan wrote in his application to obtain the company's training procedures "The documentation required by WSBC investigators is available according to their legal counsel." EllisDon, the prime contractor on the project, has said it is fully cooperating with WorkSafeBC. In a statement to CBC, the company said it has taken steps to enhance safety measures. “For this project specifically, we have added additional safety personnel, enhanced assessment and training of crane operators and hoisting workers, and increased monitoring and verification of exclusion zones,” EllisDon said. The company also stated that workers who fail to follow safety protocols “will be removed from the site without negotiation.” A famous quote by Pierre Elliott Trudeau found its way into a recent lesson for 23 students during a world politics class at Oakridge secondary school Students in the school’s international baccalaureate diploma program are learning about real world political problems including the controversial tariffs imposed on some Canadian sectors by U.S “It’s an interesting quote,” George Letsos said about the observation by the former Canadian prime minister and father of Justin Trudeau “Living next to the United States is like ‘sleeping with an elephant.’ “No matter how friendly or even tempered is the beast one is affected by every twitch and grunt.” which begins in Grade 11 and carries into Grade 12 “Ultimately my role is to present both sides (of the issue),” Letsos said “The students can make their own educated decision around that.” relations the class explore theories such as realism versus liberalism tariffs interrupting “a long history of trade relations” between the two countries has been “a startling” experience fascinating real estate market is brought into focus and into context with this newsletter you consent to receive the above newsletter from Postmedia Network Inc The next issue of Homes in London will soon be in your inbox said she enjoys “learning from a global perspective.” Learning about what is going on in the world every day is “a privilege,” said Neha Bhargava “We look at different theoretical perspectives,” she said “That allows us to be more globally minded.” the appeal of the program “is the ability to explore class content in a more in-depth way.” The class allows for “students to explore their interests and dig deeper,” Li said I had a blast looking at philosophy which is a subject I never would have considered.” Letsos describes the international baccalaureate as a “very academic and concentrated program.” The focus is on core subjects such as math But it also allows for in-depth research opportunities such as the student’s university-style engagement paper “It has a very rich community-based component where students have to connect with community,” he said “It’s a combination between journalism and activism.” The IB school’s philosophy is “a commitment to high-quality international education that we believe is important for students,” the Thames Valley District school board says on its website Oakridge was verified as an IB world school one of more than 5,000 schools worldwide that deliver international baccalaureate programs “to help create a better more peaceful world through cultural understanding and respect,” the organization’s website says The Oakridge location is the only international baccalaureate location in the Thames Valley board hrivers@postmedia.com LondonNewsOFSAA Roundup: Oakridge Oaks win OFSAA volleyball with dominant performance By Brent LalePublished: March 05, 2025 at 8:54PM EST [Editor's Note: On February 13, the Supreme Court granted the receivership application as described in this article. The 5508-5585 Oak Street property was then listed for sale by Colliers in early-April.] A large-scale redevelopment plan for a site near Oakridge Park that has been in the works for several years is set to be delayed even further as the developer is now facing receivership proceedings according to court filings in the Supreme Court of British Columbia obtained by STOREYS The project was being undertaken by Landmark Premiere Properties and was set for 5505-5585 Oak Street in Vancouver which is located directly west of Grosvenor's Mayfair West project (formerly known as the Oakridge Transit Centre) and a few blocks away from Oakridge Park The 3.2-acre property is currently occupied by the 72-unit Shawn Oaks townhouse complex that Landmark Premiere Properties acquired in phases between 2016 and 2021 all of which are now owned by Shawn Oaks Holdings Ltd and beneficially owned by Landmark Shawn Oaks Development Ltd. both of which are listed as respondents alongside Landmark Premiere Properties Ltd In July 2024, the City of Vancouver published the rezoning proposal — a pre-application proposal not a formal rezoning application — for the site which must go through an "enhanced rezoning process" because it is designated as a "Unique Site" in the Cambie Corridor due to its size and complexity Landmark has proposed a 31-storey strata tower in addition to a one-storey childcare facility with 37 spaces In December 2019, Landmark Premiere Properties secured a first-ranking mortgage from Trez Capital — as TCC Mortgage Holdings Inc Then, in December 2021, the developer secured a second-ranking mortgage from Peterson Group for the principal amount of $25,000,000 The loan between Landmark and Trez Capital matured on September 1 with the developer only making partial payments since August the Shawn Oaks townhouses are currently being rented out and generate about $155,000 in rental income per month but Landmark has "kept the rents and used the monies for their own purposes" and "the rents have not been remitted for application to the indebtness under the loan." with interest accruing at a daily rate of $29,204.90 The Shawn Oaks site at 5505-5585 Oak Street in Vancouver and its surrounding context Peterson Group issued a formal demand for payment in November and has yet to receive payments Peterson Group then initiated its own proceedings on January 23 claiming that they are owed $27,441,576.26 as of January 1 with interest accruing at a daily rate of $16,916.04 This brings Landmark Premiere Properties' total debt on Shawn Oaks to $99,198,091 In its response to Trez Capital's application Peterson said that it was also not receiving the rental income Landmark is collecting Peterson also noted that Landmark "failed to properly disclose the majority investor of the Debtors." Landmark Premiere Properties said that it holds a 30% stake in the project and the two equity partners that hold the remaining 70% stopped making shareholder payments in 2018 and 2019 forcing Landmark to carry the full financial burden of the project The company also said the insolvency is isolated to Shawn Oaks and does not impact their other projects such as the Foster Martin project in White Rock Concurrently, Helen Chan Sun — CEO of Landmark Premiere Properties — has been involved in a separate foreclosure proceeding in which she claimed to be too "cash poor" to pay off debt. A decision published by the Supreme Court on December 30 found that her claim "lacks credibility" and ordered her to make monthly payments of $300,000 until the debt is paid off Sun leads a lavish lifestyle making regular purchases at luxury stores which are indicative of someone whose income well exceeds the $60,000 to $70,000 she claims to make on an annual basis," the decision notes "I found her testimony that many of the purchases were gifts or prizes for persons at her companies or investors lacks credibility and her inability to remember or identify specific major purchases (such as the $11,000 purchase at Holt Renfrew) defies credulity." Trez Capital has requested that a Receiver be appointed over Shawn Oaks the application has yet to be approved by the Supreme Court Peterson Group has only asked for the court to recognize the debt but said in a response to Trez Capital's application that it would support a receivership in part because receivership proceedings allow for the use of reverse vesting orders — share sales — that are not possible in foreclosure proceedings If the receivership application is granted the Receiver will likely retain a commercial real estate brokerage and the 5505-5585 Oak Street property would then go through a court-ordered sales process Although the property is located in a development hotspot a sale price that covers all or most of the debt on the property is usually sought which could limit the potential buyer pool in this particular case In a response to Trez Capital's application Landmark Premiere Properties and Helen Chan Sun said that it had received a $100,831,806 appraisal for the property in December 2019 and that it has received a higher appraisal since then An overview of Landmark Premiere Properties' preliminary redevelopment proposal it may end up proceeding in a different form considering a rezoning application has yet to be submitted Trez also notes that the current "burn rate" — the rate at which a company uses its cash — when factoring in both loans is approximately $1.37 million per month before compounding Trez also notes that if a rezoning application is pursued an additional $16 million on its loan and $8.92 million on Peterson's loan would accrue in interest due to the rezoning process usually taking 12 to 18 months "It is apparent that the Debtors lack the financial wherewithal to move the rezoning application forward," said Trez Capital "The Debtors have not provided substantive updates to Trez over the past six to eight weeks nor have they proposed any potential (much less viable) solution[s] for the liquidity issues The rezoning process is thus stalled and there is no realistic prospect that the Debtors can complete the process in a timely manner or at all." [Editor's Note: This article was updated on January 24 to include a statement from Landmark Premiere Properties.] After unveiling the Mayfair West project planned for the Oakridge neighbourhood of Vancouver last year, UK-based real estate giant Grosvenor is now seeking significant delivery deadline extensions on several key components of the project The Mayfair West project is being planned for 949 West 41st Avenue and 5469-5507 Willow Street the 14-acre site known as the Oakridge Transit Centre which had been used as a bus depot between 1948 and 2006 The site is located just a few blocks west of the ongoing Oakridge Park project had acquired the property and woud be leading the development Grosvenor has planned 17 buildings with heights up to 26 storeys that would provide approximately 1,120 strata units the rezoning application was approved in December 2020 but the CD-1 rezoning bylaw has not yet been enacted and Grosvenor has been working on the enactment conditions A component of that is finalizing the community amenity contributions (CACs) to be delivered to the City which the City levies on development projects that involve rezoning Developers have the option of delivering a physical amenity In the case of the Oakridge Transit Centre project, the CACs agreed upon for the project by the previous owner were, according to a report to council published last week: Grosvenor is now seeking a deadline extension on everything except the $1.8 million cash contribution "The applicant has requested additional time to deliver the in-kind CAC package to better align with the overall project timing," said City staff "The extension was requested due to the change of ownership the lack of progress made by the original developer and the current economic climate." The two social housing buildings were not expected to be delivered until 2026 and 2028 and the deadline for their delivery would be extended to 2031 and 2033 if the extensions are granted The 69-space childcare facility and two-acre public park were previously expected to be delivered by 2028 and the deferral would extend that deadline to December 31 The community amenity contributions and the completion dates with the the five-year delays "Grosvenor has a long track record of proudly delivering meaningful amenities in all the communities in which we develop on time and as expected by that community," said Grosvenor in a statement has experienced delays compared with what was assumed before our involvement This is due to the usual issues affecting our industry: market conditions and significant cost escalations across the board This is especially true for developments of this scope and scale." the amount of the letters of credit would also be increased For the E-3 social housing building expected to be delivered in Phase Two of Mayfair West the letter of credit amount has been increased from $34,056,000 to $43,465,000 according to proposed amendments to the rezoning by-law enactment conditions For the E-2 social housing building that's expected to be delivered in Phase Three the amount has been increased from $31,855,050 to $40,656,000 The amount has also been increased from $8,000,000 to $10,210,000 for the childcare space and $5,000,000 to $6,381,250 for the park City staff are also recommending that amendments be made to the environmental remediation standards for the project site changing the standard from "numeric" to "numeric or risk-based." Vancouver City Council will consider the extension request on Tuesday The properties are held under OTC Project BT Limited and controlled by Oakridge Transit Centre GP Ltd Late last year, Grosvenor submitted their development application for Phase One. Earlier this year, it then submitted a development application for a replacement rectifier electrical substation for TransLink trolley buses [Editor's Note: This article was updated on October 21 to include a statement from Grosvenor.] In a world hungry for sustainable energy, Alberta is fast becoming one of the pre-eminent jurisdictions on the planet for hydrogen fuel... Peel District School Board (PDSB) welcomed a distinguished delegation from the United Kingdom's House of Commons Education Select... Michelle Sylvestre (BFA - Art '17, MFA - New Media '21), a PhD student in the cultural, social and political thought program,... LondonNewsOne young man in hospital following stabbing at Oakridge Secondary SchoolBy Bailey ShakyaverOpens in new windowPublished: October 10, 2024 at 5:02PM EDT The Oakridge Oaks played host to the Montcalm Cougars in TVRA senior girls high school basketball in London on Wednesday druttan@postmedia.com Subscribe now to read the latest news in your city and across Canada. Create an account or sign in to continue with your reading experience. Sign In Register HBC is backing out of its plan to operate a store at the redeveloped Oakridge Park in Vancouver. The Toronto-based retailer says it recently reached an agreement with QuadReal Properties allowing it to exit from the mixed-use project. Asked what prompted the change of plans, HBC spokesperson Tiffany Bourré said in an email that the company continuously looks at opportunities to optimize its real estate portfolio. She says the company instead plans to serve the Vancouver community by investing in and redeveloping its flagship location on Granville Street in downtown Vancouver. HBC announced back in October 2018 that it had amended its lease at the Oakridge Centre, allowing for the retailer to relocate to a new location at the redeveloped site, where it would remain an anchor tenant and pay similar rent. In exchange for certain concessions and approvals related to the redevelopment of the site, HBC received $151.5 million and used the funds to repay its revolving credit facility. This report by The Canadian Press was first published Nov. 28, 2024. Vancouver city council has agreed to a developer’s request to a five-year delay on the construction timeline for the redevelopment of a former bus depot in the Oakridge neighbourhood It’s just one of several developments of various sizes around Metro Vancouver that are delayed or expected to be delayed The Homebuilders Association Vancouver reported recently that tens of thousands of homes in Metro have been approved for which developers haven’t yet pulled building permits mean those projects aren’t currently viable Stay on top of the latest real estate news and home design trends The next issue of Westcoast Homes will soon be in your inbox Those delays are being blamed on various factors that includes the property’s ownership changing hands after the rezoning was approved But the overall result is a large amount of housing is expected to be delayed at a time when different levels of government say they’re trying to boost residential construction Vancouver’s previous council approved a proposal to redevelop the Oakridge site with 17 buildings of up to 26 storeys a child-care facility and a two-acre public park The Oakridge Transit Centre’s original rezoning approved in 2020 included deadlines for the completion of certain amenities including turnkey social-housing buildings that were to be completed by 2026 and 2028 Grosvenor approached city staff seeking permission to extend those timelines the lack of progress made by the original developer and the current economic climate,” said the staff report before council this week but not before asking several questions of city staff Multiple councillors cited the example of Little Mountain the former Vancouver social-housing project on Main Street that the provincial government sold to a private-sector developer in 2008 After 224 rental homes for low-income people at Little Mountain were demolished to make way for a planned redevelopment the project was subject to years of delays and sat largely vacant councillors acknowledged that the Oakridge redevelopment was different in many ways starting with the fact that most of the property was a former bus depot instead of existing social housing like Little Mountain But several councillors expressed concern about delaying the delivery of social housing and sought more clarity from staff about the request After council had asked several questions of staff Pete Fry said perhaps some of the concern stemmed from the mistaken perception that the social housing was being delayed so the developer could move forward with the strata homes first council heard: Grosvenor is working with the city to move the development forward in the originally agreed upon sequence but said they needed more time for the entire project and I will say that perhaps if that was better articulated in the report “I think it did evoke that spectre of Little Mountain and had us all a little bit stressed out,” Fry said Grosvenor said the company was “pleased” with council’s decision “The original project timelines were established by the previous owner in 2020 and have since been acknowledged by city staff as infeasible,” Grosvenor’s statement said “The schedule for the delivery of the entire project has been updated based on where we are at today.” dfumano@postmedia.com For the past few years they’ve been virtually impassable for those who have disabilities or are elderly and for many nearby residents who have lived for years in a number of special-purpose residential buildings The once spacious sidewalks on both sides of the roads immediately adjacent to Oakridge Park are now narrow and confusing — pockmarked with rough asphalt patches Construction workers often use what remains of the sidewalks for carrying equipment That’s not to mention the thoroughfares next to the mega development — Cambie Street where traffic lanes are frequently blocked and resonate loudly with concrete mixers about 15 boulevard trees on Cambie have been chopped down plus offices and brand-name retail outlets for thousands more on the site of what used to be a low-rise shopping centre in the middle of a once-quiet neighbourhood of detached houses and low-rise apartment blocks Many of the houses within 800 metres of Oakridge Park are now empty They feature “land assembly,” “for sale” and “no trespassing” signs and a few empty bungalows are covered with graffiti brought on by more than four years of intense construction contrasts with the shiny marketing posters that the developers have erected in the bus stops near Oakridge Park and urge viewers to “Discover why Oakridge Park has sold more homes than all projects in Vancouver combined.” also says the “world-class,” project is “Canada’s largest redevelopment endeavour.” the promise of Oakridge Park’s future is yet to be experienced Quadreal’s ads maintain Oakridge Park will be open in the spring of 2025 that stands out as one of Metro Vancouver’s largest undertakings and ranking among the most significant ongoing transformations in North America is poised to become an unparalleled addition to the city,” says the website the story of what happened to the Oakridge Seniors Centre illustrates what it’s like to be a Vancouver citizen affected by a massive property development far beyond one’s control “It’s a nightmare out there,” says Mary Hoerdt It has lost 200 members since construction began “It’s just no longer safe for most of our members to walk here,” said Hoerdt Hoerdt was told the seniors centre would only have to make one move: from its site in the former Oakridge mall directly to a new facility at the bottom of a new residential highrise which is going up on the northwestern edge of Oakridge Park But the centre had to deal with almost a two-year shutdown during which Hoerdt said QuadReal ignored her calls Vancouver–Langara MLA Michael Lee finally came to the rescue He was able to get the centre a new temporary venue inside Oakridge Lutheran Church Although the seniors facility in the church is smaller than the original centre Hoerdt hasn’t been told when the new site will be ready falls and injuries while trying to navigate their way across blocked-off streets and shambolic sidewalks to the current centre make it near impossible to use a walker or wheelchair an unnamed spokesperson from Oakridge Park emailed a brief statement saying it has “co-ordinated its efforts with the City of Vancouver and community groups like the seniors centre,” “regularly communicates with area residents” and “appreciates the community’s patience.” The City of Vancouver reiterated that its staff meet weekly with Oakridge Park to maintain safety and mitigate the effect on the surrounding area “Developers and contractors are responsible for repairing all damage to city property,” the city said and citizens who wish to have their complaints investigated should call 311 It’s not just the sidewalks that are an issue Laneways and parking spots are also regularly busy and jammed usually by delivery trucks or some of the hundreds of workers on the site she had to contact parking enforcement officials about yet another car illegally parked in the spot reserved for the HandyDART bus of seniors who live around Oakridge Park have great trouble getting to medical and dental appointments at the only building that remains open on the vast work site Located next to the entrance of the expanding Oakridge-41st SkyTrain Station The problem is the building’s elevator has been shut down during construction Hoerdt pointed out how any person who cannot climb up the dark fire-escape stairwell to the medical and dental offices must now request the “valet” services of staff members who offer to take them there on a golf cart The golf carts take those who need assistance almost a kilometre on a looping route through the three-storey parkade to their appointments when Hoerdt returns to the temporary seniors centre a tow truck has hoisted up the illegally parked vehicle and is carrying it away from the spot reserved for the HandyDART dtodd@postmedia.com The material below examines the situation facing transit users pedetrians and the community around the TransLink Canada Line Oakridge-41st Avenue Station at 41st and Cambie where the station is undergoing redevelopment/construction while still in use and massive construction continues in the vicinity Perhaps someone should propose that TransLink set up an advisory committee or liaison group to deal with the disruptions at Oakridge over the coming year with membership to include TransLink staff and a selection of transit users including families Such a committee could perhaps address some of the issues raised below in real time long-time transit commentator Nathan Davidowicz has been monitoring serious failures by TransLink to adequately the needs and convenience of transit users during major construction at Oakridge “It is a big mess and big inconvenience,” he writes to CityHallWatch “for thousands of pedestrians and transit users.” (We publish the Weekly Alternative Buzzer (WAB) by Nathan every Sunday followed by more commentary and many photos at the bottom of this post he pointed out this sign saying the elevator at Oakridge Station is not working (photo below) Davidowicz says that TransLink should provide maps showing the locations of bus stops around 41st and Cambie how are seniors and passengers with disabilities supposed to access transit here TransLink should provide a shuttle bus or golf cart service to and from the Langara-49th Station Public notice of the disruptions at Oakridge station have been minimal what if a transit user in the station doesn’t have a smartphone The media release resulted in a bit of media coverage, like this online article by Vancouver Is Awesome, making the disruptions seem trivial (12-Sept-2024): ‘Slight delays’ and access changes expected as Oakridge-41st SkyTrain station undergoes renovations Another impact of the massive construction is the noise affecting transit users About two months after the start of disruptions at the station, media started to cover the situation at Oakridge station. “It’s a nightmare out there’ for Vancouver seniors who live near enormous Oakridge project” was the title of an article by Douglas Todd in the Vancouver Sun (20-Aug-2024 Kenneth Chan (Daily Hive, 23-Aug-2024) wrote “Construction begins on new expanded Oakridge-41st Avenue SkyTrain station entrance.” The article provides lots of information and renderings of the final expected result but is of no help for transit users during the disruptions On August 22, 2024, Nathan wrote us noting that TransLink alerts provided no information on disruptions already occurring (https://www.translink.ca/alerts) He said that at least TransLink should tell riders to allow for extra time for travel and inform them that there is construction under way on three of the four corners at 41st and Cambie He pointed out that there is a notice on this webpage, which he suspects very few people read. Plus, the notice makes no mention of the construction happening on the streets outside the station. https://www.translink.ca/plans-and-projects/projects/maintenance-and-upgrade-program/rail-projects TransLink did sent a notice in the postal mail to area residents dated June 24 2024 but it only mentioned construction would be happening in the station for example with maps showing the locations of bus stops during construction disruptions “This is a good example of how bus and rail divisions do not work together,” write Nathan Who gets to decide what is accessible—and who does that leave behind? (Dustin Godfrey, 13-Jan-2024). https://godfrey.work/2024/01/13/who-gets-to-decide-what-is-accessible-and-who-does-that-leave-behind/ WHEN THE SKYtRAIN OPENED IN 1986 THERE WERE ELEVATORS AT ALL STATIONS However Granville Station did not have an elevator BC Transit provided a free shuttle service from Granville Station to Burrard Station I assume TranslLink current staff are not aware of what BC Transit did I am asking that this be done at the Oakridge-41st Station over the next year until construction is completed and the elevator can be used again This massive construction is mostly the fault of the CoV but TransLink and its different operating companies could have mitigated many side effects of this construction I sent you the article from today’s City Hall Watch Providing an alternative elevator or staircase elevator as well having a HandyDART vehicle operate as a shuttle to complement the No 15 bus operating toéfrom Langara-49th Station We cannot delay the No.15 bus where about half the present trips are already late a shuttle can fix that Converting the emergency exit on the east side of Cambie St Proper signage and detailed wayfinding of all the bus stops locations 4. Make sure that temporary bus shelters and benches are placed at the temporary bus stops Have permanent attendants at Oakridge-41st Station at all hours to help our vulnerable transit riders Have proper procedures to deal with unexpected events like the one month closure of 41st Ave could have been used instead of the far away 49th Ave Challenge municipalities to prioritize our buses on many corridors and send your staff to make presentations to open city council meetings instead of just holding private meeting staff to staff Do you know that we have only 10 Transit priority Traffic Signals in Metro Vancouver while the City of Toronto has 400 City staff admitted that the present Traffic Management Plan did not include all the proposed changes to transit services https://vancouver.ca/streets-transportation/traffic-management-for-construction-and-special-events.aspx There are no avenues to appeal the bad decisions made by staff However the Board leaves everything to staff and does not want to micro manage the staff TransLink now copies from the City of Vancouver and staff do not sign any letters they sign on behalf of a Team in order to hide who is actually replaying Further more TransLink has created multiple departments and the actual decisions are made by one of the 10 operating companies not TransLink Here is the reply from the Public Affairs Team Public Engagement <PublicEngagement@translink.ca> Thank you for contacting TransLink regarding the recent elevator closure at Oakridge–41st Avenue Station We acknowledge your concerns and appreciate the opportunity to inform you of the measures we’re taking to mitigate the impacts of these necessary upgrades In collaboration with the City of Vancouver and Westbank/QuadReal TransLink is undertaking station improvements at Oakridge–41st Avenue Station as part of the broader Oakridge Centre redevelopment a secondary entrance to the future Oakridge Mall all aimed at enhancing passenger experience and accessibility The elevator was closed from September 16th to 28th due to adjacent construction activities Although the closure was initially scheduled until September 30th we reopened the elevator two days ahead of schedule We are currently planning a second and final two-week elevator closure towards the end of October to ensure both passenger and worker safety during ongoing construction We understand the critical importance of accessibility we have kept escalators operational and have recommended alternative transit options such as the 15 Cambie/Olympic Village bus route which connects passengers to nearby stations including King Edward and Langara–49th Avenue While we considered adding bus bridging services we determined that it would likely exacerbate congestion along Cambie Street we have implemented a comprehensive communication strategy This includes advance transit alerts issued three days prior to any significant changes and station announcements via TPID displays we are exploring the use of emergency phones to assist passengers without cellphones in contacting staff particularly when Station Attendants (STAs) are unavailable during the upcoming closure We fully recognize the challenges posed by the Oakridge redevelopment on pedestrians While our role in the project is limited to managing its impacts on TransLink services we are committed to minimizing disruptions wherever possible We will continue to work closely with our partners at the City of Vancouver and Westbank/QuadReal to address the concerns raised by the community and to ensure that the necessary improvements are carried out with the least possible inconvenience to our passengers Thank you again for your patience and understanding as we work through these essential upgrades Should you have any further questions or require additional information Δdocument.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value" Enter your email address to subscribe to this blog and receive notifications of new posts by email RSS - Posts Catholic Central hosted Oakridge in Thames Valley Regional Athletics senior football on Thursday Vancouver transit users are being warned of "slight delays," and temporary access changes - including "intermittent elevator closures" - as TransLink embarks on renovations at the Oakridge-41st Avenue Station which the transit agency currently sees over 7,000 customers daily serves the Canada Line and is set to see a significant increase in usage as the massive Oakridge Park further takes shape and welcomes tenants TransLink says construction work will begin on Monday September 16 and is expected to last about a year. To accommodate the area's expected jump in density the Oakridge-41st station will be getting a pair of new escalators; a new canopy over the street-level entrance for better weather protection; direct underground access to the mall; and new public art Canada Line customers may experience "temporary changes to station access and slight delays," cautions TransLink in a media release TransLink also notes that the funding for most of the upgrades is coming from the Oakridge Park developer while the new escalators are being paid for by funds secured in 2022 via TransLink's Capital Projects program The entrance to Oakridge–41st Avenue Station is set for a facelift and the station’s also getting new escalators More than 7,000 customers currently use Oakridge–41st Avenue Station daily. That number is expected to grow in the coming years as density in the area increases with Oakridge Park‘s completion That’s why we need to upgrade Oakridge–41st Avenue Station Construction is underway and expected to last about a year there are temporary changes to station access Once the upgrades are complete at the station We’re completing these upgrades in collaboration with QuadReal Oakridge Park is a five-million-square-foot redevelopment of the former Oakridge Centre mall located at the corner of W 41st Avenue and Cambie Street and new retail space totalling over one million square feet that includes a 75,000-square-foot food hall are paying for most of these upgrades with funding for the new escalators coming from TransLink’s 2022 Capital Projects program AWESOME 👍 THANKS for sharing the good news and website in this browser for the next time I comment Click here to see Canada's most comprehensive listing of projects in conceptual and planning stages VANCOUVER – Another crane incident has occurred at the Oakridge construction site in south Vancouver “Yesterday afternoon at approximately 2 pm WorkSafeBC was notified of an incident on the 600 block of West 41st Avenue involving a crane There were no injuries,” a WorksafeBC statement said “A WorkSafeBC officer was deployed to the site and WorkSafeBC has launched an investigation to identify the causes as well as any contributing factors,” the statement added WorkSafeBC said the organization is unable to discuss specific details or provide timeframes while the investigations are ongoing The Journal of Commerce has sent an enquiry to EllisDon A previous incident occurred at the Oakridge construction site on Feb 21 when a load from a crane fell on a building under construction This latest incident occurred a day after WorkSafeBC introduced new crane safety regulations in response to both the earlier Oakridge incident and several other recent crane mishaps Earlier this year WorkSafeBC also consulted with stakeholders to create both the new regulations and an overall strategy to improve crane safety in the province 2021 incident in Kelowna where five people were killed by a crane collapse began the re-examination of crane safety in the province and both the RCMP and WorkSafeBC have completed investigations of the incident The RCMP submitted its report in February of this year to the BC Prosecution Service for charge assessment for Criminal Negligence Causing Death TORONTO — The Canadian Mental Health Association says living with a mental healt.. families and others gather at Day of Mou.. 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A workers’ group is demanding better safety regulations at construction sites on the first anniversary of a fatal crane incident at Vancouver’s Oakridge Park development In a post to its website, the Workers’ United Front of Canada is calling for charges against the development’s prime contractor, EllisDon, and enhanced safety regulations at B.C. construction sites following Yuridia Flores’ death was killed when a crane’s load came crashing down and hit her at the construction site at Cambie and 41st Avenue A GoFundMe set up in her name raised over $114,000 to transport Flores’ body back to Acapulco Flores’ death was one of a series of concerning crane-related incidents that happened in 2024 which led WorkSafeBC to launch new safety regulations These new regulations required employers to submit a “Notice of Project” (NOP) two weeks before any crane work began The new regulations were specifically for tower crane operations Alexandra Skinner with WorkSafeBC says their thoughts and condolences go out to the family and friends affected by Flores’ death “It is the role of WorkSafeBC to investigate serious workplace incidents and our incident investigation report into the tragic death of Yuridia Flores is nearing completion,” said Skinner.“While the investigation report has not yet been released any learnings that would improve workplace safety have been incorporated into our inspections Dustin Luchka with EllisDon says the safety of their workforce is their top priority and they continuously do comprehensive reviews of their safety systems to reduce risks “For [the Oakridge Park development] project enhanced assessment and training of crane operators and hoisting workers and increased monitoring and verification of exclusions zones,” said Luchka Luchka says a site-wide moment of silence was observed Friday afternoon The federal council and the NDP caucus decided on the local MP The Surrey Police Service (SPS) is turning to the public for help Jendhel May Sico is described as a person who lived her life to the fullest she was celebrating the Lapu-Lapu Day festival with those she loved most -- her cousin Killed in a car-ramming attack on Saturday she was celebrating the Lapu-Lapu Day festival with those she loved most -- her cousin speaks to reporter Kier Junos about the day their lives changed forever Huge crowds lined the streets of Vancouver to cheer on 25,000 runners making their way around the city for the 53rd annual BMO Marathon on Sunday The accused person in the deadly car attack at the Lapu-Lapu Day block party in Vancouver on April 26th appeared at the provincial Court of British Columbia 30-year-old Kai Ji Adam Lo appeared via video in court Four people remain in critical condition in hospital and another two remain in serious condition five days after the deadly attack at the Lapu-Lapu Day festival in Vancouver on April 26 Jack Rabb has more on the efforts to support the victims Juror illness led to an early adjournment Thursday with NHL player Taylor Raddysh expected to continue his witness testimony Friday Michelle Mackey has the latest in the sex assault trial of five ex-world junior hockey players Listen to NewsRadio Vancouver live anytime and get up-to-the-minute breaking-news alerts weather and video from CityNews Vancouver anywhere you are – across all Android and iOS devices VancouverNewsWorkSafeBC investigating another crane 'incident' at Oakridge Park developmentBy Andrew WeichelPublished: October 03, 2024 at 6:47PM EDT B.C. moves to speed up energy projects amid growing demand and environmental concerns2 hours agoVideo2:02 Advocates, families call for coroner's inquest into deaths of Indigenous women, girl2 hours ago Video2:44 Duty free shops fear Trump’s trade war will force them out of businessThe National |2 hours agoTrending NowVideo2:17 Video evidence, NHLer testimony raise questions in world junior sexual assault trialThe National |May 2 Video4:45 Trump repeats 51st state taunt as Carney prepares for White House visitThe National |May 5 Video11:28 It is a priority for CBC to create products that are accessible to all in Canada including people with visual Closed Captioning and Described Video is available for many CBC shows offered on CBC Gem Sign in Join now, it's FREE! Casino Rama Resort is going country this June with two new shows added to the lineup. Country star Brantley Gilbert brings The Tattoos Tour to the Entertainment Centre on June 21 and The Oak Ridge Boys take the stage June 27 on their 2025 Farewell Tour As one of the godfathers of country’s modern rock-and-rap edge multi-Platinum The Valory Music Co. trailblazer Brantley Gilbert knows life has a way of leaving a mark the Georgia native chooses to embrace it – inspired by the idea that his tattoos tell a story The fiery performer-songwriter has racked up more than 8.3 BILLION career streams boasting back-to-back Platinum albums and seven No 1 hits including “Bottoms Up,” “Country Must Be Country Wide,” and “You Don’t Know Her Like I Do,” “One Hell of An Amen;” “What Happens In A Small Town” with Lindsay Ell The Oak Ridge Boys have sold over 41 million units worldwide and more than 50 years entertaining fans. In addition to their awards and accolades in the country music field the Oaks have garnered five GRAMMY® Awards members of the prestigious Country Music Hall of Fame (2015 Inductees) and the Grand Ole Opry (since 2011)—is known worldwide as one of recording history’s most extraordinary musical successes They have charted single after single and album after album—gold 1 chart-toppers “Elvira,” “Bobbie Sue,” and “Y’All Come Back Saloon,” among dozens more For more info and to see the full Casino Rama Resort lineup visit CasinoRama.com/Entertainment Tickets are on-sale to the general public on www.ticketmaster.ca More Spotlight > WorkSafeBC is investigating a crane incident in Vancouver's Oakridge neighbourhood just two days after new provincial regulations for tower cranes came into effect The incident occurred at the Oakridge Park redevelopment site located on the 600 block of West 41st Avenue WorkSafeBC was notified of the incident and promptly sent an officer to the site to investigate no specific details of the incident have been released This comes after, on Tuesday, new provincial regulations came into effect. The new regulations aim to enhance safety and oversight for tower crane operations. These rules require employers to provide WorkSafeBC with a notice of project (NOP) before erecting "These regulations will give us more information on where and when tower cranes are in use across the province and ensure they are operated by qualified workers," a WorkSafeBC spokesperson said, according to the CBC report Police in Vancouver are investigating after a violent assault in Oakridge Sunday night The Vancouver Police Department (VPD) says a woman in her 30s was assaulted while walking near West 41st Avenue and Ontario Street around 7:50 p.m “She was grabbed from behind by a man she didn’t know The suspect was last seen heading south on Ontario Street near West 40th Avenue The VPD describes him as being in his late teens or early 20s He was reportedly wearing a loose-fitting black hoodie and slim-fitting grey pants at the time Police are asking anyone who may have witnessed the incident or captured dashcam footage to contact the Vancouver Police Sex Crimes Unit at 604-717-0600 An everyday tourist lives every day as a flaneur or (in the case of a female) a flanese who seeks new experiences and has an eye for the road less travelled We are freelance writers who love to research and write about all things urban sits a nondescript strip mall anchored by the Apple Lady Orchard Market. This tiny approximately 1,000 square foot farmers’ market comes by its name honestly as over the summer it will offer about 50 different varieties of apples who is commonly known as the “Apple Lady.” For years, Liisa sold produce she sourced directly from British Columbia farmers at the Calgary Farmers’ Market and various community markets in the summer. She quickly became known as “Apple Lady” by market patrons around the city for her selection of quality apples and her apple expertise. Over the years she developed an appreciation for what Calgarians wanted in the way of fresh produce and what farmers can provide She prides herself in paying the farmers what they ask and knows what premium her customers are prepared to pay for quality produce When COVID hit and farmers’ markets closed she quickly pivoted by asking the owner of the strip mall down the street (4-minute walk) from her Oakridge home if she could sell apples from boxes in the parking lot one day a week They said OK and it was so successful that when a retail space in the mall became available she grabbed it and opened her first permanent space Fun Fact: Who knew it takes 50 years to develop a new variety of apples? Look closely and you will see the tables and cases are all hidden gems in themselves Liisa has created perhaps one of the most welcoming places to shop for food in Calgary your eyes feast on the kaleidoscope of colours The long linear store allows you to wander up one side and down the other just like you would at a bigger farmers’ market the store is jam packed with not only fresh fruits but jams and other locally made food products Liisa prides herself on sourcing local Alberta product as much possible working directly with farmers in Alberta and British Columbia She also prides herself in working with artesian food makers - from bakers to soap producers Each day a different baker brings in their fresh baked goods providing customers with a rotating selection of breads and treats Liisa saw us and could tell we were newbies. She then gave us the guided tour and when I asked her “How many different producers are represented in the store?” She couldn’t say But she did say she has only turned away one person who has approached her to sell their produce – hopes to always be able to accept new producers Here are some photos that will allow you to begin to appreciate the variety of product sold at the Apple Lady’s Orchard Market Liisa also participates in Calgary’s “Too Good To Go,” a social enterprise program that rescue food from stores cafes and restaurants that might otherwise go to waste Every day her staff put together several bags of products that is about to expire each bag having a total retail value of $25+ and posts it on the “Too Good To Go” app - for $8. If you have the App you can scan what is being offered across the city FYI: You must use the App to buy the bag of goodies FYI: Apple Lady’s Orchard Market is “too good not to go.” We bought just two as we had just bought some apples (a Pixie Crunch and a Pink Lady both were delicious - perfect crispness and juiciness) and we were heading away in a week We also bought a loaf of Wren’s Bakehouse’s Seeded Soughdough bread and a package of their Wholegrain Scotch Shortbread cookies Now we’ve discovered this charming place and sampled a few of their products we be back try more Next to the Apple Lady is Social Grounds which combines a café (loved the Red Velvet cookie) and separate yoga studio and art studio liquor store and the upscale Purlieu Bistro FYI: “Purlieu” is French for outlying or adjacent district which is exactly what the suburb of Oakridge is i.e outlying from the city centre where most of Calgary’s indie restaurants are located and adjacent to the Glenmore Reservoir and its upscale neighbourhoods The “Apple Lady” is a great example of Calgary’s entrepreneurial culture It would be great if Liisa were able to partner with other off-the-beaten path mall owners to open-up “Orchard Markets” in other suburban and established neighbourhoods She is a wealth of information on how to do it right As Liisa knows what her customers want i.e It comes as no surprise that there was a steady stream of customers dropping by on a cold Saturday afternoon in late November. 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Unauthorized use and/or duplication of this material without express and written permission from this blog’s author and/or owner is strictly prohibited provided credit is given to Everyday Tourist Thoughtfully designed by fresh & nimble Vancouver Fire Rescue Services says a large house fire in Vancouver’s Oakridge neighbourhood Monday afternoon that engulfed one home and damaged two others is under investigation Acting Assistant Chief Chris Gill with VFRS says they received reports of a porch on fire near the intersection of Oak St He said first-in crews saw that the house was fully involved in flames Gill says two nearby homes also sustained damage but no one was injured during the event “We did a primary search and secondary search of the hosts on both sides and everybody’s accounted for,” he said Gill tells CityNews Vancouver that firefighters were on defensive mode — they did not enter the house because “flames were through the roof,” and it took a very long time to distinguish hour and a half to finally get enough water down in there,” Gill said “We were just hitting the flames from the outside When we first (got here) we didn’t have enough personnel to go into the building.” The assistant chief says the right side of the house has incurred significant damage to the second-floor bedroom Gill says the cause of the fire is still under investigation Multiple callers have called into 1130 NewsRadio saying there was a lot of black smoke pluming in the area Reports suggest that traffic was backed up on Oak Street both northbound and southbound at 49 Avenue when the fire first started tells 1130 NewsRadio that a drain in a lane behind their store started clogging from the ashes of the fire because it started seeping through the doors and it’s been all up in smoke,” Sihota said our boss had been trying to unclog the drain but unfortunately after a couple of hours it just can’t be (unclogged).” Sihota says they are trying to control the situation to the best of their abilities He says they have a lot of expensive machines in the back of their store that they’re trying to keep dry The New Democratic Party selects B.C. MP Don Davies as interim leader. The federal council and the NDP caucus decided on the local MP. The Surrey Police Service (SPS) is turning to the public for help. Jendhel May Sico is described as a person who lived her life to the fullest. On Saturday, April 26, she was celebrating the Lapu-Lapu Day festival with those she loved most -- her cousin, AJ Sico, and... Jendhel May Sico is described as a person who lived her life to the fullest. Killed in a car-ramming attack on Saturday, April 26, she was celebrating the Lapu-Lapu Day festival with those she loved most -- her cousin, AJ Sico, and her boyfriend. AJ's partner, Vanessa, speaks to reporter Kier Junos about the day their lives changed forever. Huge crowds lined the streets of Vancouver to cheer on 25,000 runners making their way around the city for the 53rd annual BMO Marathon on Sunday. Jack Rabb has the story. The accused person in the deadly car attack at the Lapu-Lapu Day block party in Vancouver on April 26th appeared at the provincial Court of British Columbia. 30-year-old Kai Ji Adam Lo appeared via video in court. Kier Junos reports. Four people remain in critical condition in hospital and another two remain in serious condition, five days after the deadly attack at the Lapu-Lapu Day festival in Vancouver on April 26. Jack Rabb has more on the efforts to support the victims. Juror illness led to an early adjournment Thursday with NHL player Taylor Raddysh expected to continue his witness testimony Friday. Michelle Mackey has the latest in the sex assault trial of five ex-world junior hockey players. Now New and Improved! Listen to NewsRadio Vancouver live anytime and get up-to-the-minute breaking-news alerts, traffic, weather and video from CityNews Vancouver anywhere you are – across all Android and iOS devices. (PHOTO CREDIT) Michelle Boissoneault accepted the vehicle at London’s Oakridge Ford, March 25, 2025 (Sean Irvine/CTV News London) Michelle, a London, Ontario woman who once lived on the streets but now dedicates her life to helping others, just received the surprise of a lifetime—a car from country star Jelly Roll. The journey to this heartwarming moment started when Michelle’s story of addiction and recovery was featured on CTV News in September 2023. Her dedication to helping others caught the attention of social media influencer mdmotivator, who set her up for an unexpected gift. View this post on Instagram A post shared by 𝐙𝐚𝐜𝐡𝐞𝐫𝐲 𝐃𝐞𝐫𝐞𝐧𝐢𝐨𝐰𝐬𝐤𝐢 (@mdmotivator) Michelle was given VIP tickets to a Jelly Roll concert the surprise got even bigger—Jelly Roll himself handed her the keys to a car “You see these things on Facebook and TikTok but you never think it could happen to you,” Michelle said still in shock as she received the car at Oakridge Ford The vehicle—an extremely low-mileage used car—was made possible thanks to a mix of generosity from Jelly Roll RELATED: Jelly Roll Reveals 70-Pound Weight Loss, Shares He's Training For A 5K that it’s going to get better… you’re loved and one day you’re going to love yourself." A touching reminder that kindness—and second chances—can change lives 💬 What’s the most heartwarming surprise you’ve ever received Sign up for our newsletter today and never miss a beat A massive Lady Gaga concert on Copacabana Beach may have gone off without a hitch Timbiebs — Tim Hortons has found a new famous friend Just days into her highly anticipated Cowboy Carter tour Queen Bey has already received a strongly worded “cease” letter The band is currently gearing up to kick off its Las Vegas residency in June The much-loved A Red Carpet Concert returns on May 3rd at the King’s Wharf Theatre “Canadiana – The Musical” is brought to you by Canada’s veteran musical producer ©2025 Central Ontario Broadcasting Website by TALIS Creative This column is yet another example of why Vancouver is struggling with the changes of an increasing population Mary Hoerdt points how seniors are at a disadvantage in the area of 41st Avenue and Cambie Street having lost a centre where they can socialize and participate in activities Traffic and parking issues add to the problem Oakridge Park is a fine example of an oxymoron The housing units will not be affordable for all Oakridge Park itself cannot be truly park-like relaxing area if surrounded by concrete skyscrapers Will seniors have a pleasant place to congregate I have seen changes that are alarming and that make our city less inviting and appealing I have my garden and the trees still line the street The powers that be should slow down and think before they make decisions that have such consequences A daily roundup of Opinion pieces from the Sun and beyond The next issue of Informed Opinion will soon be in your inbox government’s plan to permit single stairways in new multiple-unit construction The dual stairway requirement has been in place for a long time and for good reason It provides a second escape option in case of fire If there is a serious fire and access to the single stairway is blocked people won’t be able to get out and there will be fatalities Achieving greater construction efficiency does not warrant taking such a risk with people’s lives Neil Seeman triggered memories of my 33 years as an English teacher when it was compulsory for Grade 12 students at Earl Marriott Secondary School in Surrey to write an extended essay on any Canadian novel My students taught me much about Canadian writers and their fiction Three writers and their novels that students often chose were Ethel Wilson’s Swamp Angel Margaret Laurence’s The Stone Angel and Alice Munro’s Lives of Girls and Women self-made women drive all of these stories They embody Seeman’s plea: “It’s time we showcase Canadian classics for the world to care about by placing our greats in the heart of our educational and cultural landscape.” A male youth suffered serious injuries in a stabbing Thursday at a west London high school The stabbing was the second in a week at a Thames Valley District school board high school in London The youth was found with stab wounds at about 9:15 a.m in the area of Oxford Street and Fiddlers Green Road and taken to hospital with serious injuries Police said the youth was stabbed by another male earlier in the morning inside a high school in the 1000-block of Oxford Street West but Oakridge secondary school is the only high school on that stretch of Oxford Street CTV News London reported Oakridge sent an email to parents saying school administration was aware of a “serious incident” on the property Thursday morning The school remained open because there was “no ongoing threat to the school community,” the email said and a trauma response team was on site for students and staff Officials with the Thames Valley board could not be reached for comment Thursday Anyone with information is asked to call London police at 519-661-5670 or Crime Stoppers at 1-8000-222-8477 The Lucas Vikings hosted the Saunders Sabres in a game Oct. 3 at 6 p.m. A 16-year-old with an apparent stab wound was taken to hospital with minor injuries about 9 p.m. “The investigation revealed that a group of youths were involved in the altercation, and this was not a random incident,” Sgt. Sandasha Bough told The London Free Press last week. The Thames Valley board called the stabbing an “isolated, serious incident,” and said there is no ongoing threat to the school community. The Muskegon boys 400 relay team crosses the finish line at the GMAA city track and field invite (Photo courtesy of Jordan VanDyke)Jordan VanDyke .st1{fill-rule:evenodd;clip-rule:evenodd;fill:#2a2a2a}By Josh VanDyke | jvandyke@mlive.comMUSKEGON MI – It might not bring the same jubilation as winning a state championship but local bragging rights often leave a lasting legacy of their own The Greater Muskegon Athletic Association track and field invitational has cultivated countless memorable performances over the years as athletes from across Muskegon County have gathered in early May of each spring to test themselves against their neighbors This year’s edition of the local showcase provided plenty of noteworthy results and incredible individual performances as the Whitehall boys track team won its fourth consecutive GMAA city title while the Mona Shores girls track team secured back-to-back GMAA city titles Below are the final results from the GMAA Track and Field Invite Follow Josh VanDyke on Twitter and Facebook for more West Michigan sports content If you would like your local high school sports news delivered free to your inbox daily, click here and sign up for one of our local high school sports newsletters Love reading about local sports? 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Vancouver Vancouver will soon be home to a brand new Time Out Market – the food and cultural market bringing the best of the city together under one roof drinks and cultural experiences – all based on Time Out’s editorial curation Following the success of Time Out Market Montreal Vancouver will be home to Canada’s second Time Out Market where visitors will get to taste food from top local chefs sip cocktails from award-winning mixologists and enjoy art music and entertainment from rising talents Vancouver’s designated new town centre and cultural hub it is set to be one of the most ambitious redevelopments in North America Spread across two levels in the shopping centre and with approximately 900+ seats visitors to Time Out Market Vancouver will have a variety of indoor and al fresco dining options to choose from the foodie destination will offer 17 live cooking kitchens art and cultural spaces and an open-air patio on the first level Thanks for subscribing! 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Time Out Vancouver to bring on upgrades to the Oakridge–41st Ave The renovations will help to prepare for the future Oakridge Park redevelopment 16 and is expected to last approximately one year with additional funding from 2022 for new escalators coming through TransLink’s Capital Projects program TransLink notes daily ridership and visitors to the Oakridge–41st Ave The work will take place near the ongoing construction of the new Oakridge Park redevelopment TransLink customers may experience temporary changes to station access and slight delays due to construction Signage will be in place to minimize any disruptions Intermittent elevator closures will also occur during the project Oakridge Park construction began on the site of the previous Oakridge Center shopping mall as part of a 5 million-square-foot redevelopment plan The new development will include a nine-acre park more than 1 million square feet of new retail space including a 75,000-square-foot food hall and improved transit connectivity Check back in with us at any time to find out what's happening President Donald Trump is planning to put a '100% tariff' on movies produced outside of America Erica Natividad with how this may impact Canada's closely tied industry The family of an Ontario man who died in a correctional facility in 2016 is calling out the provincial government for failing to act on recommendations made in an inquest into his death preparing for a first meeting with the U.S and some say simply getting America to agree to a framework for negotiations going forward is the goal The woman who says she was sexually assaulted by five former world junior hockey players faced cross-examination as defence council questioned what she said happened in a London hotel room in 2018 President Donald Trump is planning to put a ‘100% tariff’ on movies produced outside of America Erica Natividad with how this may impact Canada’s closely tied industry she was celebrating the Lapu-Lapu Day festival with those she loved most — her cousin weather and video from CityNews Vancouver anywhere you are – across all Android and iOS devices.