The official website for the City of London Where to go to find information on living in London London’s Labatt Memorial Park is the world's longest continuously operating baseball grounds a 144-year streak recognized by the Guinness Book of World Records Where to find information on the City of London's Government London is known as “The Forest City” because the city was originally located in the middle of a forest Where to go to find information on the City of London's business and development.  The Blackfriars Bridge in London was built in 1875 and remains operational This structure underwent restoration in 2017 The City of London typically maintains three outdoor rinks for residents to enjoy skating over the winter season. Outdoor rinks are located at Victoria Park and the Covent Garden Market. The rink at the Covent Garden Market is closed for the 2024/2025 season due to necessary repair work Outdoor ice skating is typically available between early-December to mid-March Starting at 6 p.m. on Friday, December 6, ice skating at Victoria Park will be open for the 2024/2025 winter season!  This rink will then be open daily from 10 a.m To check the status of Victoria Park’s outdoor rink The Kiwanis Memorial Bandshell concession will be open Monday to Friday from 5 p.m and Saturday to Sunday from 12 noon to 10 p.m During the holidays from December 21 to December 29 Skate rentals will be available at the Kiwanis Memorial Bandshell concession for $8.00 per person and sharpening will be available for $7.00 Due to necessary repairs on Rotary Square, the Rotary ice rink at Covent Garden Market will not be available this season. Please visit the Covent Garden Market website for more information and other Holly Jolly Market activities Closed on holidays (which includes stat and non-stat holidays) This website is using a security service to protect itself from online attacks The action you just performed triggered the security solution There are several actions that could trigger this block including submitting a certain word or phrase You can email the site owner to let them know you were blocked Please include what you were doing when this page came up and the Cloudflare Ray ID found at the bottom of this page we saw Toronto City Council consider the fate of dozens of development projects and among those was a new affordable housing hub coming to 777 Victoria Park Avenue through the Housing Now initiative and the introduction of new inter-governmental program and policy changes have resulted in a window of opportunity for the delivery of purpose built and affordable rental homes.” Victoria Park Avenue view at childcare centre entrance Victoria Park and Denton Avenue at community centre entrance which were adopted by Council without amendments last week Bond spoke to minor variances that would result in an additional 195 rental units on the site including two additional affordable rental units and 193 additional rent-controlled units (sic) She writes in her report that increasing the site's density is meant to 'bolster' the project's financial viability "Approvals are being sought from the Committee of Adjustment meeting the project has a renewed window of viability due to updated city policy and programs and new federal funding and financing tools." Victoria Park Avenue view facing TTC station Those additional units would mean that 705 new rental homes would be built on the Victoria Park Avenue site including 256 affordable rental and 449 rent-controlled market units the site will also accommodate a 330-sq.-m childcare facility The Victoria Park Avenue project is coming together through a partnership between CreateTO and its development partners: Alterra Group of Companies and Mahogany Management the City of Toronto has identified 22 sites across Toronto for Housing Now since the program was launched in January 2019 these sites are estimated to produce over 16,000 new homes with approximately one-third of those being affordable rentals the 777 Victoria Park Avenue site is relatively far along given that development partners Alterra and Mahogany have been confirmed Development partners have also been secured for 50 Wilson Heights Boulevard (Greenwin 140 Merton Street (Missanabie Cree First Nation and Ellis Don Community Builders) 705 Warden Avenue (Greenwin and KingSett Capital) Civic and Co-operative Housing Federation of Toronto) Notably, construction at 5207 Dundas Street West has been underway since the summer of 2023, and continues to progress towards the goal of bringing 725 new rental homes Police are continuing to investigate weapons-related calls in Meaford and plan to canvass the neighbourhood in the coming days We apologize, but this video has failed to load.Try refreshing your browser, ortap here to see other videos from our team.Play VideoArticle contentOfficers and auxiliary members of the Grey Bruce OPP plan to be in the area of Victoria Village and Victoria Street in Meaford on Saturday and Sunday in a search for witnesses and video surveillance.   The investigation relates to weapons-related calls received by police on Aug. 27 and then again on Wednesday.  In the first instance, police responded to the area just after 12:30 p.m. after four to five gunshots were reportedly heard near the Victoria Village area on Victoria Street.  Then on Wednesday at about 1 p.m. police received a report of several gunshots being heard from a bush area near Victoria Village.  Both times, officers from Grey Bruce OPP set up a containment of the area and the OPP Emergency Response Team and OPP Canine Unit were called to assist. No people or evidence was found during the search or containment, police said in a news release.  No injuries have been reported and the Grey Bruce OPP Crime Unit is continuing to investigate with extra patrols of the areas throughout the day and night.  Police are asking the public to check their video surveillance systems, dash-cams or door cams for footage on Aug. 27 around 12:35 p.m. and Sept. 4 around 1 p.m. Anyone with information that can assist in the investigation of the matters is asked to contact Grey Bruce OPP at 1-888-310-1122 or *677 from a cellphone.   Anonymous tips can be made at 1-800-222-8477 or www.cstip.ca  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 Sign in Join now, it's FREE! At Victoria Village Manor with family by his side Loved son of the late Ivan and Jessie Burke of Churchill At this time there will be no public visitation or services A family interment will take place at Sixth Line Cemetery PSW’s and the entire staff of Victoria Village for their exceptional care of Leonard over the past six years memorial donations to Victoria Village would be appreciated by the family Condolences may be forwarded to the family by visiting www.legacyfuneral.ca Transformative infrastructure investment enhances District connectivity and accessibility and vehicle access to Stampede Park from Macleod Trail for the first time in over 40 years as steward of the Rivers District Master Plan is thrilled to announce the completion of the 17 Avenue S.E Extension & Victoria Park/Stampede Station Rebuild CMLC proudly led and funded the transformative project as Development Manager on behalf of its partners at The City of Calgary and the Calgary Stampede A foundational development of the Rivers District Master Plan this $128 million multi-modal infrastructure project creates a critical connection within Calgary’s emerging Culture + Entertainment District opening a key corridor across 17 Avenue S.E into Stampede Park for the first time in 40 years and modernizing the busy LRT station to improve accessibility and to better serve Calgarians and visitors alike extension and the rebuild of Victoria Park/Stampede Station are transformative milestones for The Culture + Entertainment District we’ve reconnected Stampede Park to the Beltline neighbourhoods unlocking new growth opportunities for the area,” said Kate Thompson along with other infrastructure investments like Stampede Trail and the forthcoming 6 Street S.E and attract private investment to The District.” The extension’s new three-lane configuration improves access for millions of visitors each year and vehicles between the Beltline and Stampede Park This vital connection links visitors to the energy of the BMO Centre forthcoming Scotia Place and Stampede Trail “We’re ready to welcome the world and our community with this brand-new entrance into Stampede Park in a way that celebrates our Western heritage and community spirit,” said Joel Cowley “The 17 Avenue extension into Stampede Park along with the redesigned Victoria Park Stampede Station will provide guests with easier access to our gathering place Naming the new roadway Flores LaDue Parade is a nod to an iconic Calgary Stampede figure entrepreneur and community builder – and recognizes the spirit of celebration that will happen in this space with the road designation ‘Parade.’ This new roadway and LRT station will elevate our guests’ sense of arrival whether they’re attending a convention at the BMO Centre The new station’s expanded side-loading platforms brought to street level along with ramps from the north enhance pedestrian safety and provide clearer sightlines combined with a spacious 7,200-square-foot public area at the station’s south end offer an inviting space for gathering as people arrive and depart the station on their way to their Culture + Entertainment District experience The changes have also shortened pedestrian travel times from 400 metres to 60 metres improving accessibility for the nearly 13,000 daily station users paired with an eye-catching oculus—an elliptical backlit glass that will bring the vibrant colours of The District to life—create a memorable and welcoming arrival for visitors The extension boasts streetscape enhancements including pavers that mirror the design of Stampede Trail and the BMO Centre which ensure a smooth transition from daily use to festival conditions for major events like the Calgary Stampede enhancing safety and the visitor experience which serves approximately 47,000 riders daily Victoria Park/Stampede Station is a critical part of Calgary’s transportation network,” said Doug Morgan General Manager of Operational Services for The City of Calgary “This upgrade was essential to address the limitations of the original station which created significant physical and visual barriers Replacing the elevated design with street-level accessible platforms and removing obstacles like the Plus 15 walkway has dramatically improved safety the improvements in road and transit connectivity in our downtown will both support the present-day transportation needs of Calgarians and future-proof the area’s transportation network for the many more Calgarians who will someday call The C+E home." More than 500 workers—from demolition crews to structural steelworkers and mechanical teams—logged over a combined 450,000 hours to complete the station and extension constructed in a narrow right of way between Macleod Trail and the BMO Centre – in the heart of one of Calgary’s busiest culture and entertainment hubs – while maintaining transit service through the majority of construction,” continued Thompson “The project team successfully executed the demolition of key structures constructed a siding track bridge over the Elbow River completed an at-grade crossing at 17 Avenue and Macleod Trail built a temporary shoofly and a temporary platform We’ve been able to maintain access to the station and to Stampede Park through most of this project leveraging a phased construction approach that saw a series of changes to pedestrian access and a handful of weekend station closures We’re grateful to Calgarians for their patience and understanding through all stages of this critical infrastructure project and we can’t wait for them to experience this transformed connector for themselves.” Flores LaDue Parade will be managed by the Calgary Stampede and will operate year-round as a multi-modal connection to Stampede Park with the flexibility to close during key events to create a more pedestrian-friendly celebration including during Stampede in July and other select large events that will take place in the surrounding outdoor area "The new extension and modernized station represent a major step in creating a more connected and accessible Calgary," said Ward 8 Councillor Courtney Walcott "By removing the barriers that once existed at this site this investment has strengthened the link between downtown Calgary’s east end communities making it easier for Calgarians and visitors to enjoy all that The Culture + Entertainment District has to offer CMLC has enhanced transit and pedestrian access while unlocking new opportunities for economic growth and community engagement CMLC welcomes local artist Alex Kwong as the next voice in Art in the Public Realm program The $70M revitalization will reimagine the plaza as a more modern accessible and flexible public gathering space for generations to come Public art initiative showcases Calgary's creative talent as part of the Arts Commons and Olympic Plaza Transformation projects © 2023–2025 Calgary Municipal Land Corporation Grey Bruce OPP have lifted the shelter in place order for Meaford residents living around Victoria Village Police issued a hold and secure Wednesday afternoon shortly after receiving a weapons on Victoria Street around 1 p.m A spokesperson for the police said the request was made out of an abundance of caution until they could learn more The OPP Emergency Response Team (ERT) and Canine Unit assisted with the investigation but police say they still haven't verified the information received The hold and secure was lifted after about three hours OPP are asking anyone who was in the area of Victoria Street around 1 p.m that saw or heard anything is asked to call at 1-888-310-1122 Thousands of dollars have recently been lost in Wellington County due to crypto scams and Wellington County OPP are warning residents to be aware Soybeans and Wheat all finished lower to begin the week thousands of students in grades 5 to 8 from across the Upper Grand District School Board (UGDSB) will gather for an unforgettable day of motivation and excitement at this year’s Empowerment Day Owen Sound City Council will formally address the province’s Strong Mayor powers at its upcoming May 12 council meeting 100 Women Who Care Grey Bruce proudly launched their 2025 giving season by presenting their largest donation to date — an impressive $33,200 — to Victim Services Bruce Grey The township is encouraging residents to join the "no mow May" movement which leaves dandelions and clover for pollinators to feast on while other food sources are low It is with deep sorrow that we announce the peaceful passing of Cécile Lachance (née Levasseur) on Saturday at Victoria Village Long-Term Care in Barrie Cécile was predeceased by her beloved husband She is lovingly remembered by her children She was a cherished grandmother to Natalie (Adam) Cécile was a woman of remarkable creativity and generosity and she took pride in cooking for family and friends Her warmth and strong sense of community touched the lives of many Cremation has been entrusted to Legacy Funeral and Cremation Services A celebration of life will be held at a later date In lieu of flowers, donations in Cécile’s memory to the Victoria Village Staff Appreciation Fund would be greatly appreciated. Contributions can be made online at https://www.canadahelps.org/en/dn/54243 Please include a note in the private message section indicating that the donation is in honour of Cécile Lachance C'est avec une grande tristesse que nous annonçons le décès de Cécile Lachance (née Levasseur) à Victoria Village Long-Term Care à Barrie Cécile était prédécédée par son époux bien-aimé Rachel Lachance-Jaureguizuria (Richard) et Lucie Galos (David) Elle était une grand-mère adorée de Natalie (Adam) ainsi qu'une arrière-grand-mère fière d'Asher Cécile était une femme d'une créativité et d'une générosité remarquables Elle trouvait une grande joie dans le tricot et elle était fière de cuisiner pour sa famille et ses amis Sa chaleur et son profond sens de la communauté ont marqué la vie de nombreuses personnes La crémation a été confiée à Legacy Funeral and Cremation Services Une célébration de vie aura lieu à une date ultérieure En guise de fleurs, des dons à la mémoire de Cécile au Fonds d'appréciation du personnel de Victoria Village seraient grandement appréciés. Les contributions peuvent être faites en ligne à l'adresse suivante : https://www.canadahelps.org/en/dn/54243 Veuillez inclure une note dans la section message privé indiquant que le don est en l'honneur de Cécile Lachance You will also start receiving the Star's free morning newsletter These incidents were reported by police in the past week and reportedly occurred in the past two weeks There were eight residential break and enters reported in the district from March 18 to March 24 Toronto Police Service received 37 reports of a break-in at a home between March 18 and March 24 including eight in the district of North York In total 330 residential break and enters have been reported in the City of Toronto since Jan 1 – down 81.9 per cent compared to the same period in 2024 Three break-ins were reported at these locations: an apartment near Hopperton Drive and Woodsworth Road on Wednesday an apartment near Hopperton Drive and Woodsworth Road on Thursday There have been nine residential break and enters reported in Bayview Village in 2025 A break-in was reported at a house near Hove Street and Sheppard Avenue West on Sunday There have been three residential break and enters reported in Clanton Park in 2025 A break-in was reported at an apartment near Keele Street and Victory Drive on Friday There have been six residential break and enters reported in Downsview-Roding-CFB in 2025 A break-in was reported at an apartment near Flemington Road and Replin Road on Sunday There have been three residential break and enters reported in Englemount-Lawrence in 2025 A break-in was reported at a house near Sloane Avenue and Tinder Crescent on Monday This was the first residential break and enter reported in Victoria Village in 2025 A break-in was reported at an apartment near Dufferin Street and Lawrence Avenue West on Friday There have been two residential break and enters reported in Yorkdale-Glen Park in 2025 Find out where residential break and enters were reported in East York, Etobicoke, Old Toronto, Scarborough and York This story was automatically generated using open data collected and maintained by Toronto Police Service. 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To learn about our commenting policies and how our community-based moderation works, please read our Community Guidelines BADDECK — Residents of the Village of Baddeck have been notified that sidewalk snow removal will no longer be done by the village A letter notifying households of the change and informing them of a Nov 6 information session was received by residents this week Chair of the Village Commission Jennifer MacDonald said they have had a contract with the municipality to do the sidewalk clearing which they are not renewing this year Subscribe now to access this story and more: Subscribe or sign in to your account to continue your reading experience Create an account or sign in to continue your reading experience “The municipality is responsible for the sidewalks in the Village of Baddeck like they are responsible for the sidewalks in Ingonish,” said MacDonald “Over the years the Village of Baddeck has been doing them … we are just a contractor doing them for the municipality and we won’t be renewing this year.” the Victoria County CAO Leanna MacEachen said this is not the case “I do not believe there is a contract in place,” MacEachen said “We have been under the understanding that sidewalks are owned by the village and sidewalks have always been cleared by the Village.” MacDonald said there are two reasons why the commission has decided to stop clearing snow from the sidewalks in Baddeck The cost of it and the condition of the sidewalks which are in need of repairs Victoria County has been contributing money toward the snow removal This amount has been $8,000 over the past number of years MacDonald said that covers roughly a third of the close to $25,000 it costs to keep sidewalks cleared through the winter months “It is just not reasonable for the village tax rate to subsidize the rest of the cost of the snow removal and it is a pretty hefty subsidy to cover the cost of it,” she said MacDonald believes they had conversations with Victoria County council in Dec 2023 and May about needing more money to continue sidewalk snow removal within Baddeck boundaries MacDonald said there are also concerns that the snow and ice can’t be removed properly from the sidewalks due to their condition While the sidewalk along Chebucto Street is in good condition MacDonald said those on the other roads need repairs which are the responsibility of the county “We are concerned if we did plow and salt the sidewalks in the condition they are in and feel good about the safety of them,” she said “That wasn’t in the letter … but it wasn’t just about the money It was about our capacity to take on a job that we couldn’t do in a way that is safe.” During a Victoria County council meeting in September MacDonald said they informed that the village wouldn’t be doing snow removal anymore But this was not new information to them,” MacDonald said MacEachen said the county has never been responsible for the sidewalks in Baddeck which she said are owned by the village “We have been under the understanding that sidewalks are owned by the village and sidewalks have always been cleared by the village But I don’t believe we knew that there was a contract in place or any type of agreement just that we were giving them a grant or an amount every year,” she said “We’ve been consistently getting them $8,000 and this year we requested to them to give us a breakdown of where the tripling of the amount came from.” This request was made to the Village Commission in August and still hasn’t been provided to the county MacEachen said the sidewalks are owned by the village and the commission should use the village tax to fund snow removal as well as maintenance “It’s one more thing that the village is downloading onto the county,” she said “I believe that the village is its own separate municipal entity and that’s what a village area rate is for MacEachen said they’ve done research into other villages around the province and found what Victoria County is doing is on par with what the majority do This includes giving a percentage of their gas tax to the village for infrastructure MacEachen said they’ve been “going back and forth” with the village commission about who is responsible for the sidewalk repairs “Those things should be paid for by the village tax rate you are paying,” she said “I’d say if you looked into the village’s capital assets inventory I believe that they have them on their books as an asset how does the county then get involved in them?” She also questions how sustainable the village is if the tax rate can’t cover costs for sidewalk repairs or maintenance “We’re concerned with the village’s sustainability because there seems to be a lot of things that they are pushing off to the county and that this is another example of The council has requested MacEachen get a copy of the village’s budget to review due to these concerns which MacEachen said she hasn’t received yet At the council meeting where the village informed them they wouldn’t be doing snow removal from the sidewalks in Baddeck anymore a motion was put in place to hold all agreements between the two entities MacEachen said most of the agreements between the county and village seem to be done on handshakes and not on paper The motion to hold the agreements was made to allow both parties to meet and get them discussed and put on paper MacDonald said the village tax rate is used to cover the extras in the community such as the boardwalk and not for the sidewalks “We really want to be collaborative partners with the municipality,” she said “What is good for the municipality is good for Baddeck and what is good for Baddeck is good for the municipality.” We tried it: Filtrete Smart Tower and the Dyson Purifier Hot+Cool Formaldehyde HP09 Top picks for what to watch this month in Canada 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 refugees displaced by war have been welcomed at the ‘Ukrainian Village’ in Victoria but next month the facility will be closing its doors support in the community for those affected is going nowhere According to the Ukrainian-Canadian Cultural Society of Vancouver Island refugees living on the Island still need help with accessing affordable housing there has been a “significant increase” in the number of people needing mental health support “We've gone from page one on the storyboard to page 25 vice-president of Ukrainian-Canadian Cultural Society of Vancouver Island and president of St “It doesn't stop here just because the village is closing the support is still needed and it still continues.” Officially known as Kiwanis Village Society’s Heatherington House located on Cook Street, the Ukrainian Village has helped 131 people escape the war and start a new life on Vancouver Island since August 2022 roughly 100 people have remained on Vancouver Island with some moving to other parts of the country About a dozen people have returned to Ukraine after struggling to adjust to the culture and learn English The village is closing next month as the cultural society’s lease is coming to an end A steady decline in the number of refugees coming to the Island caused by the end of Canada’s emergency travel program for Ukrainians wrapping up in March has also been cited as a reason for its closure Rossa describes the closure as “bittersweet” but says that he and his colleagues feel “very proud” about what they achieved “There was nothing like this in the entire country that I'm aware of,” Rossa said “The thing I was most proud about is that we created a one-stop shop – helping them with medical tests It was somewhere they could feel safe and speak their own language.” Some have secured accommodation in the area but others have found the search a struggle “There is still a need for affordable housing for these people,” said Rossa “Or sponsor families that could provide somewhere for them to stay until they can find something.” As village residents prepare to pack up and move on alongside its partners at the Ukrainian Catholic Church and the Help Ukraine Vancouver Island Society show no signs of winding down other means of support on offer Comox and Nanaimo continue to collect donations and purchase groceries to distribute to Ukrainians in need Spiritual guidance and support remains offered at the church and the cultural society remains committed to organizing events that create a space for people to connect “We're also continuing to meet with and help newcomers that are coming here from other provinces,” said Rossa But according to Rossa and the Vancouver Island Counselling Centre for Immigrants and Refugees the most pressing need is for mental health support.  The Victoria-based counselling centre has recently appealed for funding to help meet a “significant increase” in demand for their services which has left their resources “stretched thin.” “Your support is a lifeline for those who are struggling to overcome the trauma of displacement and rebuild their lives in a new country,” said Dr Rossa said that he and his colleagues intend to donate money and continue fundraising to help more Ukrainians access the support that they need “We hope to be able to help at least 30 people,” said Rossa adding he hopes the community will also offer their support the community at large has been incredibly supportive,” said Rossa praising local employers benefactors and volunteers. “And I’m sure that won’t stop.” To find out more about the Ukrainian-Canadian Cultural Society of Vancouver Island, visit: https://uccsvi.ca/  For more information about the Vancouver Island Counselling Centre for Immigrants and Refugees and their appeal, visit: www.viccir.org Victoria passed away peacefully at Victoria Village Manor in Barrie Victoria was the devoted Wife to the late Albert Armand Landry and a beloved Mother to the late Doctor Leonard Landry (Late Rita) Victoria was the cherished Grandmother of ten Grandchildren Victoria was also a much-loved Great Grandmother to seventeen Great Grandchildren Victoria was the youngest of eight Brothers and two Sisters She will be lovingly remembered by her many Nieces and Nephews Victoria and Albert made their Family home in Georgetown Ontario for twenty-seven years before moving to Kanata and finally settling in Barrie for their retirement Victoria had a beautiful smile that would light up a room and loved spending time with her Family and Friends Visitation will take place at the Steckley-Gooderham Funeral Home 2024 from 12 PM until the time we celebrate Victoria’s life in the Chapel at 1:30.  Following the interment at St guests are invited back to the funeral home for a reception gathering in the Lounge donations in Victoria’s memory may be made to the Heart and Stroke Foundation or Parkinson Canada Online memories and condolences may be forwarded via www.steckleygooderham.com insight and opinion from the world of restaurants Launching this summer, the restaurant will be located in east London’s Victoria Park Village and will serve Jones’ signature style Neapolitan/New York style pizzas. The menu will focus on a range of 12-inch pizzas that have been made with a ‘biga’ dough starter and slow-fermented for over 48 hours to achieve the trademark light crispy crust and thin base. Toppings include favourites like the Honey Pie - with fior di latte, spicy salami, fennel seeds, guindilla chillies, and chilli honey - and the vegan Clapton Cowboy, topped with plant-based Texas ‘beef’ jalapeños, pickled pink onions, and chipotle ranch drizzle. New additions include previous pub specials, such as the Vodka Penne pizza. A range of pizza sandwiches will also be available as a lunch option, alongside Italian-American sides including slow-cooked Dexter beef meatballs in marinara; a Caesar salad, and a rotating menu of house-made soft-serve ice cream with various toppings. ©Ace Pizza (©Ace Pizza)Drinks options will include Chilli Honey Margaritas and craft beer on tap from local brewery The Five Points Brewing Co. Jones’ journey with pizza began in her hometown of Walsall in the West Midlands, where family trips to the local deep-pan pizza restaurant were a much-loved ritual. Summers spent with her aunt in Italy opened her eyes to thin, crisp pizzas and sparked a lifelong obsession. A love for Italian-American comfort food eventually led to her to set up Capish? at food market KERB. In 2018 she then created ACE Pizza, operating from the kitchen of The Pembury Tavern in Hackney, where it will continue to serve its pizzas. “We’re so excited to be opening ACE Pizza’s first restaurant in Victoria Park. Hackney has been my home for over 15 years, so launching here feels really special,” she says. “Some of my favourite childhood memories are of sharing pizza and ice cream with my family, and I want ACE Pizza to recreate that same joyful feeling - fun, flavour-packed food that brings people together. “We’ll be serving up some of our much-loved classics, but there’ll also be a whole new line-up of pizzas you won’t find anywhere else.” The new restaurant’s interior will pay homage to ‘80s nostalgia, featuring warm pink and soft yellow tones reminiscent of classic ice cream parlours, paired with chestnut wood panelling and plush booth seating. The overall design is described as combining mid-century modern style with a classic disco diner and with pizza boxes, drawing visual inspiration from counter culture icons Keith Haring and Jean-Michel Basquiat stacked high at the counter, ready for takeaway. ACE Pizza will launch in early summer on Lauriston Road. 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and Chair of Victoria Emancipation and Anniversary Planning Committee (VAPC) Anthony in remarks posited that the arch will stand as a lasting reminder for future generations to help them and remember the sacrifices made by their ancestors If we fail to remind the next generation of these atrocities people would believe that what you have today and what you are celebrating came lightly… We have to find ways and means to teach people this history because it is important,” Dr Anthony explained The health minister also opined that a lot more could be done to celebrate Victoria’s rich tradition and culture And what we won in terms of this liberation in 1838 did not come without a struggle It came because there were lots of people over many years that were involved in struggling for change in this country Dr Anthony also emphasised the importance of celebrations like these noting that everyone has been able to make a valuable contribution towards the development of Guyana A plaque and a token were awarded to Meusa for his exemplary work A FREE roundup of top news from Guyana you might otherwise miss Victoria Village’s new long-term care facility will likely be located on one of two parcels of land being incorporated into its downtown Barrie properties all of the site will be institutional use like long-term care so it’s all going to be that type of use,” said William Krever Victoria Village president and chief executive officer Ontario’s Ministry of Long-Term Care announced funding for the additional long-term care beds at the Ross Street facility in downtown Barrie which already has 128 long-term care beds, 57 life-lease suites and 16 seniors residential units Victoria Village will apply to rezone 150 Toronto St. at 1.14 acres for a total of almost 1.4 acres “We just wanted to have the whole site zoned in a continuous pattern,” Krever told BarrieToday “The only thing that’s been confirmed at this point is we’ve been approved for a second long-term care home “We haven’t quite decided where it would go on the site but it would most likely be one of those two parcels," he added. "I would say within a year would be our time frame when we would hope to start construction is the site of the former Central United Church which was bought by Victoria Village in 2015 and demolished in 2019 is located on the old Royal Victoria Hospital (RVH) site When it was determined RVH had outgrown its space the City of Barrie saw a need to redevelop the property to support the increasing senior population which is now called Royal Victoria Regional Health Centre moved to its current Georgian Drive location and the deed for the Ross Street property was transferred to the city for $1 Krever said there’s no question about the need for long-term care beds “There’s a great demand,” he said “We have probably a five-year waiting list There’s just such a demand for beds right now.” The purpose of the proposed zoning-bylaw amendment application is to rezone 54 Ross St from residential multiple dwelling second density and institutional to institutional with special provisions this would extend the existing institutional zoning for Victoria Village and provide consistent zoning across all its land A development concept has not been completed at this time and the rezoning application has not yet been received by the city so this matter is considered to be in the pre-consultation stage These properties are designated for institutional use in Barrie’s Official Plan A neighbourhood meeting was held in early 2021 “Now the city has asked for some additional studies to be done and documents so we’re just going through that right now with the city so it could probably be about May before some of those needs can be met and then hopefully it could go forward,” Krever said of the project For more on Victoria Village, visit victoriavillage.ca More Spotlight > low-rise housing could be added to Barrie’s Victoria Village property A public meeting will be held Thursday evening on a rezoning application needed for the future expansion of the existing Victoria Village Seniors Retirement Community to include 128 additional long-term care (LTC) beds the original site of Royal Victoria Hospital It now has more than 600 seniors on its waiting list for LTC beds which translates into a wait-time of more than five years The rezoning would change the existing institutional special provision zoning on 76 Ross St to include additional residential uses and to amend the zoning on the land located at 150 Toronto St from residential multiple dwelling second-density and institutional to institutional special provision This would allow for additional low-rise residential uses — block/cluster/street/stacked townhouses Mariane Cancilla wrote to the city about the rezoning application saying the 128 additional LTC beds address “a dire current and future need in our community.” But she questioned the affordable housing aspect of the proposed development “If this is 80 per cent of market rent noting a one-bedroom apartment rents for an average price of $1,600 to $1,700 a month “If a senior relies on a pension alone then 80 per cent of this current market rent is certainly not affordable,” she wrote “There needs to be some adjustment to the formula for the planned residential units to be truly affordable “There needs to be clarity on any proposal for just what exactly is meant by ‘affordable’.” 61 Wellington West and 150 Toronto are located on the north side of Ross Street west of Toronto Street and on the south side of Wellington Street West within the Queen’s Park planning area.  The proposed change also seeks to rezone the land located at 150 Toronto and 54 Ross to institutional special-provision zoning to maintain consistent zoning on the entire property but for zoning purposes would be considered one lot No site-specific variances have been identified except smaller front and side-yard minimums and the future development of the site would be required to comply with all zoning standards or a subsequent planning approval would be required.  The consolidation of zones is an essential component of the first phase of the Victoria Village Master Plan to secure grant and funding applications for development of the facility Its ultimate built-form would depend upon the funding received and would be reviewed by city staff as part of a subsequent site-plan application In March 2021, Ontario’s Ministry of Long-Term Care announced funding for the additional long-term care beds at Victoria Village in downtown Barrie which already has 128 long-term care beds, 57 life-lease suites and 15,000 square feet of commercial space A public meeting is one of the first stages in the city’s planning process A staff report to the city’s affordability committee could be brought forward in the second quarter of 2023 for consideration of the proposed rezoning subsequent applications for site plan control would be required for any further development on this property This public meeting is the third of three to be held March 2 as part of the affordability committee meeting scheduled to begin at 5:30 p.m.  Don Mills Mustangs’ Nicholas Sue (centre left) and Demetre Pinellis celebrate a goal against Victoria Village during Victoria Village Select Invitational hockey tournament atom action on Friday 30 at Don Montgomery Community Recreation Centre Victoria Village went on to win the game 4-2 and the information within may be out of date The week between Christmas and New Year’s is always one of the busiest tournament weeks in youth hockey and the Greater Toronto Hockey League (GTHL) was no exception Four tournaments were underway across the city including the 2nd Annual Victoria Village Select Tournament which wrapped up on Saturday For more information on the Victoria Village Hockey tournament, visit http://victoriavillage.org/selects For more information on other GTHL tournaments, and the regular season, visit http://www.gthlcanada.com/tournaments Please Support Continuous Local Covid-19 Coverage on Glenside Local Hatboro Borough Council has approved the sale of the former Hatboro District Court, located at 414 S. York Road, for $300,000 to Victorian Village at Loller Academy, a 55+ luxury rental community located at 420 S. York Road, Patch reported Prior to the sale, Victorian Village had already begun expanding around the property. According to Victorian Village’s website Building D is expected to be completed by summer 2025 The new building will feature the following amenities: The borough began seeking proposals to sell the property in October and reissued the notice in November: In April the borough said that “The Victorian Village II project has been delayed for quite some time due to the cost of construction materials They are beginning to perform more sitework in preparation for construction and we should have additional information to provide in the coming months.” Loller Academy was renovated by the borough in 1990 and was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1978 For all the latest news, follow us on Facebook or sign up for Glenside Local’s “Daily Buzz” newsletter here Victoria Place is a new residential tower at Honolulu's Ward Village; take a first look at its interiors Part of Honolulu's Ward Village development Victoria Place has just unveiled its new spaces – a series of high-end communal areas in the brand-new residential tower in the capital of Hawaii Designed by architecture studio Solomon Cordwell Buenz (SCB) with interiors by Tihany Design and landscape architecture by VITA the project looks sleek and contemporary; as you step inside its influences from the Pacific Island's life and nature become apparent The planned neighbourhood of Ward Village aims to offer a mix of scales and densities Victoria Place is next to Kewalo Harbor and the new Victoria Ward Park a 3.5-acre public green space set to open in January 2025 Integrating the indoors and outdoors and feeding off the lush island's land and atmosphere was important for the design team Natural materials and large openings bring a taste of the outside in at every turn 'The design of Victoria Place is meant to engage all the senses,' said Alessia Genova 'You feel the connection to the land through the materials and experience the textures that evoke both nature and sophistication It’s a design that isn’t just seen but fully experienced.' create an organic modern palette that feels intrinsically connected to Hawaii,' adds Genova 'Each material was selected not just for beauty but for how it engages the senses – the warmth of wood the resilience of oil-rubbed bronze against the sea air These materials anchor the design to the land and climate 'Our design of Victoria Place fully embraces the environment through the seamless integration with the outdoors maximising the views and celebrating local plants and flowers,' says Ben Wrigley 'Envisioning Victoria Place as a reflection of the natural landscape much like a gallery serves and complements great art the architecture emphasizes an understated and natural approach that showcases and honours the connection to the land.' escapism and design stories from around the world direct to your inbox wardvillage.com Ellie Stathaki is the Architecture & Environment Director at Wallpaper* She trained as an architect at the Aristotle University of Thessaloniki in Greece and studied architectural history at the Bartlett in London she has been a member of the Wallpaper* team since 2006 visiting buildings across the globe and interviewing leading architects such as Tadao Ando and Rem Koolhaas Ellie has also taken part in judging panels such as The Contemporary House (Thames & Hudson Glenn Sestig Architecture Diary (2020) and House London (2022) 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 Plans for a mega makeover of Stampede Park (or should I say Culture + Entertainment, aka C+E District) have been in the works since the mid ‘90s. After a few false starts, the makeover is finally coming to fruition with the opening of the SAM Centre, the expanded BMO Centre and the new Stampede Station for this summer’s Stampede celebration The Rivers District Revitalization plan creates several different character areas with no mention of Victoria Park and Stampede Park is now the Agricultural The Calgary Stampede incorporates several different elements from an agricultural fair to a rodeo from a grandstand show to chuckwagon races from the Elbow River Camp to 100+ music events It is also a year-round event space that included a Youth Campus Convention Centre and the Saddledome Arena that is home to the Calgary Flames The newest public art work as Stampede doesn’t celebrate the past aka western art This 70 foot tall sculpture titled “Spirit of Water” is by UK-based artists Gerry Judah Some might say it started back in 1981 with the opening of the Round Up Centre since re-branded as the BMO Centre But the ongoing redevelopment started in 2014 with the opening of the Nutrien Western Event Centre a state-of-the-art facility designed for national and international agricultural exhibitions and trade shows as well as to be a centre for agriculture industry education and of course the annual Aggie Days ENMAX Park opened on the east side of the Elbow River and the relocation of the  Indian Village to the east side of the Elbow River below Ramsay (rebranded as Elbow River Camp) during Stampede The Youth Campus concept, also announced in 2016, included plans for rehearsal space for Young Canadians School for the Performing Arts and Calgary Stampede Showband a Stampede experience museum and an outdoor plaza with amphitheatre the TransAlta Performing Arts Studios opened its doors as the new home for the Young Canadians and Stampede Showband That same year the Calgary Arts Academy High School relocated to the campus’ renovated historic Weston Bakery building The Youth Campus vision was quickly being realized designed as a year-round outdoor rehearsal space for the Calgary Stampede Showband and other outdoor events and festivals.  It opened in  2019 the City announced plans to redesign the Stampede LRT station to create a more welcoming and pedestrian-friendly entrance to Stampede Park at 17th Ave SE construction began on the mega expansion of the BMO Centre that will make it the largest convention and trade show facility in Western Canada.  This signature new building will also open for Stampede 2024 Olympic Way (4th Street SE) was rebranded as Stampede Trail and a $20 million pedestrian-friendly makeover of the streetscape commenced.  Also Matthews Southwest Hospitality announced it would build an $80 million dollar 220-room hotel (it is anticipated that a second hotel of the same size will be needed once the arena is completed ) Stampede Trail will become a mixed-use main street with themed shops Opening for Stampede 2024 - in addition to the BMO Centre - is the Sam Centre a year-round immersive experience (hands-on museum/interpretive centre) that will allow visitors and locals to learn about the incredible history of the Calgary Stampede and how it has shaped our city the father of Calgary entrepreneur and philanthropist The next milestone will be the announcement of the design of the new Calgary Flames arena (or should I say Event Centre) which is expected to happen shortly after Stampede with construction starting in late 2024 and completion hopefully by the start of the 2027 hockey season Calgary Arts Academy with amphitheatre in the foreground The new Stampede LRT Station is at ground level and can be accessed easily from the east side with a street level crossing at 17th Ave SW and Macleod Trail but also  when everyone is attending an event.  One of the issues with major events centres is visitors go into the buildings for extended hours without coming out leaving the streets around them empty most of the time Remember Stampede Park will eventually be home three major event centres – BMO Centre Nutrien Western Centre and new arena (billed as more than just a hockey arena but rather as a multi-user event space) With the new Green Line LRT station at 4th Street and 11th Avenue SE as well as the enhanced Stampede LRT station nearby  living in what used to be called Victoria Park it is hard to keep up with all the new branding terms) This would be an ideal opportunity for the City to fast track the development of several towers with a mix of affordable and market housing to create a 21st century urban village like East Village I am surprised this hasn’t been an announcement yet To make the Stampede Park (aka Rivers District aka C+E District) makeover work financially white and light blue buildings must be developed by the private sector as taxable properties - residential institutional and offices - to pay for the BMO expansion Is it just me who thinks C+E District (Culture and Entertainment) is a poor re-branding of Stampede Park and Victoria Park by Calgary Municipal Land Corporation the group managing the Stampede Park makeover? Do they (you) think the new name will help foster the area as a fun funky year-round entertainment  district?  Are they trying to downplay the area’s history moving away from the “10 days of Stampede?”  Are they trying to appease the anti-Stampede sentiment expressed by some Calgarians and outsiders who think our “cowboy” image is a negative and doesn’t support a more cosmopolitan 21st century Calgary image Perhaps they are trying to create a hip brand like Edmonton’s ICE District?  If so I think they have failed as I don’t think C+E District is immediately understood inspiring or clever.  It is too generic - it could be in Columbus And could the C + E District be confused by some as the area around Arts Commons which one could argue is already Calgary’s cultural and entertainment district What’s wrong with “Stampede Park” and “Victoria Park?” What’s wrong with celebrating 100+ years of Calgary history Note: An edited version of the blog was published in the Calgary Herald’s New Homes + Condos section This blog discusses everyday tourist opportunities ideas and issues from various perspectives focusing on urban experiences. 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 As a kid, Maria Sloboda loved visiting North Naples’ Victoria Park neighborhood and letting its popular holiday lights fill her with the Christmas spirit They moved to Victoria Park in 2016 and started decorating their own house "It's just what makes our community unique," Sloboda says "It's one of the reasons I wanted to live here." Bonita Springs and the rest of Southwest Florida You can use it for a self-guided tour of the region's best and brightest displays Here’s a closer look at Victoria Park and two other awesome Southwest Florida light displays: so she’s been visiting Victoria Park all her life "We usually went on Christmas Eve right before midnight Mass,” says Sloboda It was like the highlight of Christmas Eve Cars line up every year to see the dazzling displays The tradition started about three decades ago in Victoria Park a neighborhood of more than 300 houses in North Naples you’ll find holiday cheer: Inflatable nutcrackers snowmen and Santas; lighted Christmas trees; a "tunnel" of silvery-blue lighted arches; and even cars wrapped top-to-bottom in twinkling lights the Sloboda/Peña family puts a political spin on the holidays That’s their house on Nottingham Drive with the American flag made of Christmas lights inflatable Trump Santa Claus by the mailbox "It may or may not be a little controversial," Sloboda says and laughs "But we always have a Trump Santa and an American flag Christmas concerts and more: Old Dominion, Bret Michaels, Kenny G, more December shows in SW FL Christmas lights map: Take a tour of displays in Naples, Marco Island, Bonita Springs It’s a festive time of year for the neighborhood cook s’mores in fire pits and play Christmas movies on outdoor projectors and he actually decorates a few of the homes in Victoria Park The holiday displays start lighting up for Thanksgiving weekend and shine all month long in December And people come from all over Southwest Florida to see the spectacle Hundreds of vehicles pass through every night in cars "We have people come from all over Florida," Sloboda says People hook up trailers to the back of their trucks and do little hayrides through the neighborhood and sit in their truck beds Victoria Park isn’t the only place in Southwest Florida that’s worth a drive Bonita Springs and elsewhere gladly drive to Fort Myers for the annual Holidays Nights at The Edison & Ford Winter Estates The 49th-annual event — featured in our separate Lee County holiday lights map — is in full-swing at The Edison & Ford Winter Estates More than 30,000 people are expected to visit the sprawling And after all those lights and Christmas trees go dark It’s time to start planning for NEXT year already He works closely with a huge team of volunteers and employees to make the popular event happen every year “We’re honoring a tradition that’s been going for almost 50 years now,” Cosden says The Edison & Ford Winter Estates — the former winter homes of inventor Thomas Edison and car manufacturer Henry Ford — have a staff of 90 employees And about half of them are involved in installing the holiday decorations every year Then hundreds of volunteers help the staff run the event once it starts The annual event celebrates the holiday season while nodding to the famous people who once lived there — and who celebrated Christmas there at least once “The Edison family were very interested in Christmas,” he says They weren’t always here in Fort Myers to celebrate it but we can represent their historic interest in the holiday here.” Thousands of lights glow and twinkle everywhere you look at Edison & Ford twinkle from Christmas trees and shine inside the historic homes of Thomas Edison and Henry Ford Then there’s the popular Children’s Christmas Tree Trail a U-shaped pathway lined with mini trees decorated by Lee County students Those hand-made ornaments include painted flip-flips googly-eyed orange fish made from water bottles and lots more Rebekah Cramer of Fort Myers wouldn’t dream of missing the annual event She and husband Ken have been visiting Holiday Nights since they were in elementary school Now they’re bringing their own kids — ages 6 while her family took in the sights on a recent Monday night at Edison & Ford The spirit of Christmas is alive and well at Ron Spering’s house on Marco Island Spering’s jaw-dropping holiday display draws thousands of people and raises money for St People just drop the money in a donation box they're hoping to reach a total of $100,000 raised since the event started "People have been very supportive and very generous." has been decorating his Marco Island home at 1264 Whiteheart Ave The elaborate display has even been featured on the TV news and in newspapers "My neighbors are very supportive and helpful — and mostly tolerant," he says and laughs "It's only been positive input and support." And there's a LOT of stuff packing the Spering home with holiday fun an oversized Christmas ornament and many things Spering built himself from wood Those hand-made items include a manger scene a "Frozen" castle with sisters Anna and Elsa 10-foot-high gingerbread house with lots of gingerbread people He's always buying and building new things for the display "My wife just rolls her eyes," he says and laughs "I saw an ad at Home Depot for an 8½-foot tall reindeer mangers and other items in a two-car garage separate from the house “That's where I spend most of my time," he says Spering used to watch the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade and be wowed by the floats 'I'm gonna build stuff like that when I grow up,'" he says Spering enjoys watching people visit his holiday display with their kids and grandkids "It's such a pleasure for me and my wife…" he says These Collier County holiday displays and more can be found online at tinyurl.com/5ayvcbpu But here are 10 of the featured light displays: Do you have an awesome holiday display of your own Go online and fill out a short form that includes your address the number of lights in your display and a short description To add your holiday light display, go to naplesnews.com/holidaylights Charles Runnells is an arts and entertainment reporter for The News-Press and the Naples Daily News. To reach him, call 239-335-0368 or email him at crunnells@gannett.com Follow or message him on social media: Facebook (facebook.com/charles.runnells.7), X (formerly Twitter) (@charlesrunnells), Threads (@crunnells1) and Instagram (@crunnells1) (This story was updated to add new information.) Authorities charged a Columbus man with murder in connection to the shooting death of a 22-year-old early Saturday in the city's Victorian Village Michael Robinson died from a gunshot wound a little after 5 a.m. and he faces a murder charge in Franklin County Municipal Court to the 300 block of West Third Avenue on an unknown complaint an individual flagged them down and said someone inside had been shot Officers provided aid to Robinson until medics arrived and pronounced him dead at 5:10 a.m Columbus police allege that multiple witnesses gave them a detailed description of the suspect and his clothing several blocks away from the scene of the shooting and arrested him Police say in the affidavit that the witnesses identified Hassan out of a photo lineup as the shooter More crime news: Columbus father and son charged in connection with fatal shooting of teenager in Hilltop jlaird@dispatch.com @LairdWrites As steward of the Rivers District Master Plan Calgary Municipal Land Corporation (CMLC) is preparing to deliver a major milestone in the 17 Ave S.E Extension and Victoria Park/Stampede Station Rebuild project next month This work will require a significant closure of part of the south leg of the Red Line lane closures on northbound Macleod Trail and replacement shuttle service over a nine-day period A critical multi-modal connector in Calgary’s evolving Culture + Entertainment District the project is opening a new gateway between Stampede Park and the Beltline neighbourhoods to the west and is creating a more modern CMLC and The City of Calgary opened a temporary track and platform at Victoria Park/Stampede Station to maintain transit service through construction the team is preparing to switch to the new permanent track and station After months of evaluating all options for delivering this critical phase of construction CMLC and The City of Calgary have determined that the safest and least disruptive way to complete this important and complex scope of work is a nine-day shutdown of Victoria Park/Stampede Station and part of the Red Line as well as lane closures on northbound Macleod Trail “Building a project of this scale and significance in a constrained right-of-way – between the BMO Centre and Macleod Trail – in the heart of one of the most active destinations for entertainment and cultural programming in the city is very complex,” said Kate Thompson “We and our partners at The City of Calgary have evaluated all possible options to effectively deliver this critical phase of construction and have ultimately determined that the nine-day shutdown of the station and part of the Red Line is the best option to keep this project on schedule to reduce the risk of unplanned transit disruption and to mitigate longer-term impacts to the people living The shutdown is scheduled to take place Friday ·       Closure of the Red Line between Chinook and City Hall/Bow Valley College stations with replacement shuttle service for Transit customers ·       Lane closures on northbound Macleod Trail between 25 Ave and 12 Ave S.E ·       Detoured pedestrian access onto Stampede Park from Macleod Trail ·       24-hour construction activity at the station so the work can be completed as quickly as possible “This closure will impact a lot of travelers over the course of the nine days and we know it will present some significant challenges including travel delays for Transit riders and drivers,” said Doug Morgan city-building projects like this one we try to avoid disruptions to Calgarians as much as we can we will do our best to work with you as we get through the rough spots together The City and our partners at CMLC are committed to supporting Calgarians through the switch and we are working together to provide a range of alternative options for customers ·       Calgary Transit's largest ever replacement shuttle service operation ·       Express shuttle service between key south CTrain stations and downtown ·       Downtown parking options ·       Alternative combinations of driving and transit Full details about replacement shuttle routes and other considerations will be available in the coming weeks.  “We are grateful to Calgarians for their patience and understanding while we complete this important phase of work to deliver on our shared vision for a bold and vibrant Culture + Entertainment District,” said Morgan we are offering a 25% discount on all monthly passes for December." crews will work 24-hours a day to tie the new tracks to the rest of the line string overhead power lines to connect the new station to the network install new track signals at pedestrian crossings build pedestrian access to the new station and start demolition of the temporary platforms When transit service to Victoria Park/Stampede Station resumes the morning of Dec transit customers will board and exit the CTrain from the new station landscaping and integration to the 17 Ave S.E Extension will be completed through early 2024 and the project will be substantially completed in alignment with the BMO Centre expansion for Stampede 2024.   Central United Church’s building will sit empty on the Victoria Village campus this summer but it could make way for more seniors housing, a medical centre or other services and shops that support the growing demographic With its final worship service Sunday at 2 p.m. Central United will conclude its ministry of more than 150 years but its legacy will continue not just with the community organizations it has supported but its site will continue to serve the community says Victoria Village chief executive officer Sheri Maynard “We purchased the church in December 2015 and gave them free use of the space We certainly encouraged them to continue with whatever programs they had going The congregation took a vote and over 90 per cent voted to disband “Members of our life-lease residences attend there and it’s been a part of their history for a long time.” The building will remain standing throughout the summer Victoria Village’s board of directors will consider when to tear down the building that has an array of issues “We have a master plan for the whole site,” said Maynard as drawings are talks are ongoing with potential partners for what could be constructed on the block of Toronto Street between Ross and Wellington streets “We’re talking about a 12-storey tower on the corner of Toronto and Wellington streets,” she said a building that’s still in the design process “Starting with the 12-storey structure at the top of the hill it will step down the street to where the church currently sits,” she said “We’re having some interesting partnership discussions Victoria Village was born out of a desire on city council for more long-term care beds then-Mayor Janice Laking and aldermen Rob Warman and the late Sam Cancilla envisioned the long-term care home and more flexible living spaces for older adults on the site of that would be left vacant by the RVH which was building its new hospital on Georgian Drive the new hospital opened and the Victoria Village incorporated both the long-term care home and the life lease suites opened He said ‘Make sure you use every bit of space here and re-purpose it’,” Maynard recalled we looked at the needs of the seniors here now The folk that moved in 13 years ago in their 70s and 80s are older and need more support Meals were the most important feature (as some moved into retirement residences) construction crews are a new semi-independent living community that offers fabulous views of Queen’s Park who noted the 16 suites will be built in what was a city-owned event space and fitness centre but which ultimately the city couldn’t sustain which went on the market in May but are still under construction who is promoting the units with the tagline “Invest in Yourself” and residents buy three meals a day for $40/day “The dining room will have beautiful floor-to-ceiling windows with views of the park and you can dine outside or inside,” Although the suites will not have kitchens they will have a refreshment preparation area to make coffee The suites are on sale for $181,000 to $320,000 a place where people can hall all the amenities they need,” said Clark It’s on the Ross Street frontage across from Queen’s Park The possibilities for the stretch of Toronto will only add to what’s already there “It’ll cascade down from Wellington to Ross with a combination of things,” said Maynard with even the possibility of townhouses as an additional residential option “This will be the block to live in if you’re 55+,” said Maynard What has been killing the fish, ducks and birds in a lake at DeLand's Victoria Park Residents aren't sure but the Florida Department of Environmental Protection is looking into the problem a personal injury attorney who runs Atlantic Law Center and lives in the development said her two daughters were out collecting residents' signatures Wednesday on a petition demanding that the development's association address the issue Levy organized a gathering of residents by the lake in the Victoria Commons section Wednesday The group met on the trail which surrounds the lake as walkers joggers and dog-walkers passed by in the tree-lined community in DeLand Residents held up signs saying "Ducks r cool" and "Clean water “We need clean water; everything in this lake has been dying we have dozens of ducks that have died,” Levy said “This lake is a selling point of this community Most people have purchased a home here because of the beautiful lake and now what used to be a beautiful lake has become a death pond.” said many people have been upset about the issue for a "long time," adding that they have all seen dead animals “We came to this demonstration to try to argue for compassion and clean water," said Bella "We need to be more compassionate to the animals that live here said wildlife might not be the only ones in danger “Because all the water from the lake goes into our irrigation it’s not only the animals surrounding the lake and in it but also if you have pets if they walk on the grass here that was just treated by the water from the lake .. The two teenagers had gathered nearly 60 signatures by Wednesday afternoon The homeowners association could not be reached The Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission received a report last week that about 20 dead fish had been seen in the lake as well as dead Muscovy and mallard ducks Veach wrote that photos provided to the agency indicated a cyanobacteria, commonly referred to as a blue-green algae bloom “Since dead birds coinciding with a fish kill is unusual FWC requested the FDEP to take a water sample,” Veach wrote The Florida Department of Environmental Protection is planning to take a sample a spokeswoman for the agency in an email Thursday "We will be collecting samples from Victoria Lake following a request from the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission DEP is coordinating with the property owner to gain site access," Fayed wrote Dead ducks at Victoria Park lakeThat is good news for residents who said she spotted a dead duck recently while taking a morning walk around the lake and soon discovered more “It doesn’t appear to be violent,” Viola said about the animals' deaths “It doesn’t appear to be like anything unnatural It just steamrolled into this whole situation where I would come down to the lake and I just kept finding more and more death and decay.” She said she found Muscovy ducks still alive called around and finally found somebody willing to take a look at the ducks but the person could not save them She said probably about 22 Muscovy ducks had died along with a white ibis "It was just so disturbing to me to find them rotting literally melting into the water," Viola said She still has a dead fish she carefully collected from the lake while wearing goggles and gloves stored in a freezer at home She was hoping it could be necropsied but was told by the FWC that the frozen fish would not be useful for an examination She said the lake needs better care and maintenance The water from the lake is also used for irrigation "The care and maintenance isn't there," she said “This whole situation has just been so devastating,” Viola said it's about the wildlife and the conservation but it’s really about us paying more attention and taking care of our environment and thereby taking care of ourselves and giving more attention to the nature that we enjoy.” said the lakes are fed with reclaimed water from the DeLand wastewater treatment plant and the phosphorous from the water has accumulated over time He said "phosphorous loading" in the lakes has to be studied He said they would like to discuss with the city some possible remediation strategies DeLand spokesman Chris Graham said that the city has not had any complaints or reports about dead ducks or fish at any other ponds receiving reclaimed water from the city He said it appears that if anything is happening at the lake in Victoria Park it would be something specific to that area Graham said the pond was managed by the homeowner’s association and the city does not oversee it He said the association could reach out to the city if it wished to discuss anything with the lake The residents say there are too many nutrients in the water "There's too much nutrient in the water and the nutrients are causing the algae blooms," Kirk Hall said "And the algae blooms are toxic," said his wife "My concern is when you breath in the fumes you can develop upper respiratory problems Please follow the City's Facebook, Twitter and Instagram for updates. 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The Barrie and Area Ontario Health Team is focused on the health and social care needs of residents in its communities the organization says it is working toward a care system that puts patients family members and caregivers "at the forefront of everything we do co-ordinated and inclusive for all members of our communities." which also includes Humber River Hospital will connect LTC residents to faster and convenient access to diagnostic services Improved access to care will help improve residents’ quality of life and reduce "avoidable" emergency department visits or hospital stays diagnostic testing and "timely interpretation" of their results “Ontario is fixing long-term care so that every resident experiences the best possible quality of life high-quality care,” said Minister of Long-Term Care Paul Calandra. “By providing faster and more convenient access to diagnostic services we will reduce the number of avoidable emergency department visits and in-patient hospital admissions helping long-term care residents live happier and healthier lives.” The province says it will initially invest $350,000 and $1.875 million annually over the next two years in the two initiatives announced Tuesday A virtual focus group about the future of Victoria Village will take place April 5 from 6:30-7:30 p.m Part of the master planning work ahead is focused on understanding community needs and exploring opportunities to enhance services A planning exercise is currently underway to determine the long-term vision and future plan for the Victoria Village campus Part of the master planning work ahead is focused on understanding community needs and exploring opportunities to enhance services within the community “We are driven to be a dynamic community leader in our service to older adults through best practices partnerships and innovation,” said Bill Krever Victoria Village president and CEO.“As such we are turning to you to participate in our community consultation process.” A virtual focus group will take place April 5from 6:30-7:30 p.m After a brief overview of the master planning exercise participants will be encouraged to share their thoughts on the needs of older adults in the community and how these needs can best be addressed Organizers are also interested in ideas and insights on opportunities that will: the consultants for the master planning exercise To participate in the focus group, contact Emily Stanley via email at emilys@bpainc.ca; you will receive a reply with the meeting link Feel free to add any questions or comments to your email in advance of the focus group 2023) passed peacefully at Victoria Village Manor Elma attended Belle Ewart Public School (SS#5 Innisfil) and Toronto Normal School (for teaching courses) She worked for 1 year in a war factory making sailors’ life jackets She then had a teaching career in Muskoka and Simcoe County for 6 years In 1950 Elma and Harry Ross were married and moved to his farm in Essa Township Harry passed away and Elma continued living on the Ross farm until 2012 when she moved to the Waterford Retirement Home in Barrie and subsequently to Victoria Village Manor in 2018 Elma was a loving mother to Sharyn Ross (late Douglas Lamont) She will be sadly missed by 9 grandchildren and 5 great grandchildren as well as by many nieces great nieces and nephews and friends she met over her life Visitation will be held at Drury Funeral Centre Following the reception interment will take place at St John’s Anglican Church Cemetery in Cookstown donations to CNIB would be appreciated by the family Transit customers now using new station platforms final phases of stationconstruction to occur through spring Calgary Municipal Land Corporation (CMLC) and The City of Calgary are pleased to share that crews have successfully switched Transit customers to the new track and platform at the Victoria Park/Stampede CTrain station Regular transit service has resumed on the Red Line and pedestrian access onto Stampede Park from Macleod Trail has been restored “This is an exciting milestone in this important city-building project bringing us closer to realizing our shared vision for a better integrated more accessible CTrain station in The Culture + Entertainment District Transit customers at Victoria Park/Stampede station are using the new track and platforms and we are looking ahead to the final phases of construction on this critical connector,” said Clare LePan CMLC’s Vice President of Communications and Strategic Partnerships “We are grateful to Calgarians for their patience while we delivered this important phase of construction to our partners at The City of Calgary and the Calgary Stampede and to our project consultants and contractors for their diligence in planning and executing this carefully sequenced scope of work: PCL Construction Over the course of nine days beginning late on November 24 more than 100 crew worked 24 hours a day to: both in construction scope and in our operational response,” said Doug Morgan The City of Calgary’s General Manager of Operational Services “We implemented our city’s largest-ever replacement shuttle service to maintain transit service through the switch Mobility and across The City of Calgary for their dedication in keeping people moving through these nine days And we sincerely thank Calgarians for their patience and understanding on transit and on the roads during this time.” As a thank you to Calgarians for their patience during the switch December monthly transit passes are available at a 25% discount There is more construction still to be completed on the new station before it is substantially completed in concert with the opening of the BMO Centre expansion for Stampede 2024 there will be some ongoing lane closures on Macleod Trail daytime between rush hours and overnight through the coming months to enable continued work on the project There will also be some continued overnight construction though it is expected to be much quieter than the switch.When complete this critical connector will create a new gateway into Calgary’s Culture + Entertainment District from 17 Ave – welcoming pedestrians cyclists and vehicles across Macleod Trail for the first time in more than 40 years – and a new more accessible and better integrated CTrain station It’s an important infrastructure investment in revitalizing downtown Calgary’s east end guests to the expanded BMO Centre and the new Calgary Event Centre and the more than 8,000 additional residents who will call this District home when the master plan is built out Government says allegations ‘deeply distressing’ as dossier of allegations grows in wake of Observer investigation into Mossbourne schools The government has expressed alarm at “deeply distressing” allegations of emotional harm at one of the country’s leading academy trusts after an Observer investigation students and teachers have now spoken out about “systemic” and “lasting” emotional harm to children stretching back two decades at two schools in Hackney run by the Mossbourne Federation more than 30 former students and eight former teachers have now come forward with new evidence The testimonials centre on MVPA and the acclaimed Mossbourne com­munity academy (MCA), also in Hackney, originally run by Sir Michael Wilshaw, the former chief inspector of schools for England who led Ofsted from 2012 to 2016 Both academies have been rated outstanding by Ofsted and are known for high examination grades and rigid discipline A dossier of allegations, shared with the Observer and sent to the education secretary, Bridget Phillipson included Mossbourne teachers being trained in “healthy fear” and “screaming” sometimes “centimetres apart” from children’s faces several reports of children fainting in line-ups while being shouted at and children with special educational needs and disabilities (Send) being punished unfairly and “pushed out” to other schools Many former students said they had suffered mental health issues due to being afraid in school which had lasted long after they left A spokesperson for the Department for Education (DfE) said: “These allegations are deeply distressing We are clear that schools should be a safe and supporting environment where every child “We are working urgently with the local authority and the Mossbourne Federation to establish the facts and any necessary action.” Hackney’s independent child safeguarding commissioner confirmed this weekend that he would convene an “extraordinary multi-agency meeting” to consider the allegations The meeting will determine whether or not a child safeguarding practice review needs to be undertaken – something normally reserved for individual cases of serious child abuse chair of the Commission on Young Lives and a former children’s commissioner said: “I have been shocked to read so many upsetting accounts going back many years No child should ever have to feel frightened or traumatised in school These allegations must be investigated immediately.” A spokesperson for the Mossbourne Federation said: “We treat all allegations of this nature with the utmost seriousness We take any issues raised by parents seriously and investigate them fully we believe we are being targeted by a vexatious campaign.” They said the federation was “proud of its record of achievement and [has] consistently demonstrated a commitment to providing a safe and supportive learning environment for all students” professor of education leadership at Birmingham University and a former Dfe adviser on academies said: “Every school has some tendentious parents raising issues There is too much evidence for anyone to dismiss this.” Many accounts reference teachers and senior leaders “screaming” at students A teacher who left MVPA recently because she disliked this told the Observer: “The final straw was when teachers were given a training session entitled ‘healthy fear’ attended a “shocking” teacher briefing about a “transition day” for primary pupils soon to move up could we shout at the children and make them cry so they felt frightened and intimidated ahead of starting in September,” he said who co-ran the parent campaign said: “We believe we have unearthed systemic emotional abuse of children over two decades.” A father said his 10-year-old son was pulled out of the lunch queue on his year six transition day at MCA and “screamed at in front of everyone” about an alleged minor infringement of the school rules The father said: “He was put in a corridor on a chair facing the wall A senior leader stopped and told him he was disgusting.” The father said his frightened son was also pushed to confess to “something he didn’t do” When he collected him from school the boy was “deeply shaken and crying silently” Some local parents refer to it as “the golden ticket” child psychiatrists and parents have revealed that fear of breaking one of the long list of Mossbourne rules including detentions for forgetting a particular colour pen packing up too slowly or looking at the clock caused some children to develop serious mental health problems A former student at MCA said he still struggles with anxiety at the age of 28 “I was a well-behaved pupil but frequently found myself being screamed at A third recent student at MVPA, who said the school caused her “lasting damage”, was admitted to a in-patient mental health unit with depression and anxiety. On her first morning back at school after a year’s treatment she went to her head of year while having a panic attack. She said she was told if she couldn’t go into assembly she must sit at an isolation desk in the corridor. “I sat at one of these desks facing the wall and crying,” she said. “People walking past knew I’d just come out of an in-patient unit. I felt so exposed.” Read moreMany parents alleged that Moss­bourne failed to make reasonable adjustments for their Send children One MVPA parent said: “Inclusion does not exist here sanctioning them for things they cannot help.” A head from a secondary school in a neighbouring borough said: “We have been asked to take students with complex needs from MCA where it’s clear from the report that the school has punished the child instead of trying a range of strategies to meet their needs.” The federation said this weekend it had a “strong record” of supporting students with Send and its academies had double the national average of students with education and health care plans Mossbourne added that its academies had previously “been subject to rigorous scrutiny from multiple independent bodies” including Ofsted They also said the local authority’s independent safeguarding expert had previously “specifically reviewed the complaints and determined they did not meet the threshold for further investigation” This is the archive of The Observer up until 21/04/2025 The Observer is now owned and operated by Tortoise Media The Victoria Village Street Festival is a key event in our neighbourhood to kick off a great summer season Three days during which the sidewalks of Victoria Village in Westmount will be teeming with life shops and restaurants on Sherbrooke Street and Victoria Avenue will welcome passersby from Westmount and the surrounding area coming to celebrate this annual event You will find everything from racks of designer clothing and accessories to children’s toys and apparel There will be art activities for the kids on Victoria Avenue courtesy of the Visual Arts Centre Families can congregate in Prince Albert Square where live music will be performed as little children devour ice cream cones Meanwhile, watch Nadine Hennelly‘s video where she asks participants for their impressions of the Street Festival… Read also: Photo Gallery: Victoria Village Street Festival The new development will include a national aquatic centre while the nearby RNA Showgrounds will house the athletes’ village The Australian Olympic Committee welcomed the Queensland government’s decision and the certainty that it brings ahead of Brisbane 2032. Read more“The Queensland government’s response is a very positive step towards delivering a successful Brisbane 2032 Olympic and Paralympic Games,” AOC president Ian Chesterman said “The reality is the Brisbane Games are a once-in-a-generation opportunity that creates potential legacy benefits that extend far beyond just the Games period.” Paralympics Australia was supportive of the broader plan while saving much of its enthusiasm for a newly proposed indoor sports facility upgrade at Chandler specifically for para-sport “Accessibility cannot be treated as an afterthought or a bolt-on just for the Paralympic Games,” PA president Alison Creagh said “It must be embedded in all infrastructure planning from the outset.” Australian Athletics and Queensland Athletics also welcomed the decision to lock in Victoria Park as the main site while calling for further detail on the long-term plans “While we are pleased to see clarity on where athletics will be showcased during the Games we are deeply disappointed that today’s announcement makes no mention of a lasting legacy for athletics,” AA said in a statement “Today’s announcement leaves the state with no legacy venue and no suitable venue for lead up international and nationals events before the Games “I can’t wait to get to work with Brisbane and the government in the planning process and then in ensuring that once it is built, we sell out games at Victoria Park in the same way we sell out the Lions’ games at the Gabba,” AFL chief executive Andrew Dillion said. Greg Swann, Brisbane Lions chief executive, added: “The Gabba has been a great home for the past 30 years, but the city has outgrown it, the Lions have outgrown it; we’ll top 70,000 members this year and the venue is reaching its end of life.” While the AFL has regularly fixtured games at the Gabba since 1991, the venue first hosted a Test in 1931 and was the site of the famous tied match between Australia and West Indies in 1960. “We strongly advocated building a stadium in Victoria Park together with Queensland Cricket, the AFL and Brisbane Lions, and cricket will play a major role in ensuring this significant investment delivers long-term benefits for cricket fans and the people of Queensland,” CA said in a statement. Free newsletterGet a daily roundup of the latest sports news, features and comment from our Australian sports desk 2:23Brisbane 2032 Olympics: David Crisafulli announces new stadium, breaking election promise – videoAustralia’s water sports leaders were quick to welcome the announcement to develop a National Aquatics Centre as part of the Brisbane 2032 master plan. The Centenary Pool in Spring Hill will be upgraded and complemented by a new main and secondary stadium featuring two large indoor pools to support elite training and competition. The centre will also become a national base for swimming, diving, water polo and artistic swimming. “Today we celebrate the most significant investment ever in aquatic sports in Australia,” said Rob Woodhouse, Swimming Australia chief executive. “Our magnificent Paralympians and Olympians will inspire us all through their achievements at the NAC in 2032 and for decades after.” Cam McEvoy, 50m freestyle gold medallist at Paris 2024, said he was excited by the prospect of bringing aquatic sports together under the one roof and “all of the dreams it will ignite”. Lakeisha “Lucky” Patterson, three-time Paralympic gold medallist, expects the venue to “champion inclusivity”. Read moreBut Rowing Australia expressed its concern with the plans after Rockhampton’s Fitzroy River was named as the site for rowing and sprint canoeing in the 2032 Games Freshwater crocodiles are regularly spotted in the Fitzroy River although fears of an attack on the world’s best rowers were dismissed by Brisbane 2032 chief Andrew Liveris Rowing Australia boss Sarah Cook was more concerned about the current than crocs and whether an event to be held in a river rather than a lake or man-made venue will meet international rowing regatta standards “Any rowing course used for international racing must pass the strict technical requirements of World Rowing and that assessment has not yet taken place,” said Cook A 25-YEAR-OLD labourer of Victoria Village who is charged with illegal firearm possession and going equipped for burglary pleaded guilty to the charge of going equipped to commit burglary and not guilty for illegal firearm possession and burglary Roynel Polin/Peters was fined EC$1000.00 after he pleaded guilty when he appeared at the Serious Offences Court on Monday May 13 2024.The money is to be paid in one month or he would spend three months in prison Polin/Peters entered a not guilty plea to the charges of possession of illegal firearm and burglary and was granted composite bail in the sum of EC$10,000 with one surety and was ordered to report to the Central Police Station every Monday between 8:00 a.m and 8:00 p.m.That matter was adjourned to May 28 The police said in a release that Polin/Peters was arrested on May 11 and charged that he allegedly had in his possession a firearm without a license issued under the Firearms Act He also was charged with entering the liquor and provision shop of a 40-year-old businessman from Sion Hill as a trespasser and stealing items valued at EC$941.00 he was charged with possessing burglary tools This incident allegedly occurred at Richmond Hill on May 9 painstakingly constructed using traditional techniques over several decades Built as a labor of love by owner-builder Rob Hadden, the two-hectare property at 41 Weynton Road, Castlemaine has been listed for sale for $950,000 A property comprising several traditionally-constructed buildings resembling an English village has hit the market in Castlemaine in central Victoria That’s not bad value, considering the price of a typical capital city house is $978,000, according to the latest PropTrack Home Price Index Constructed to resemble an 15th-century English village the property includes three main buildings crafted from locally-sourced materials The main house includes whimsical features such as a curving chimney – one of many features owner-builder Rob Hadden said were meant to push the boundaries of what was possible using traditional techniques The large house features three bedrooms and a study There’s also a self-contained one-bedroom cottage as well as a workshop that also serves as a carport and studio The property represents the life’s work of Mr Haden who started the project in 1993 after two decades of research into traditional building techniques including first-hand experience renovating a house in Melbourne before building one in nearby Harcourt and is where the much of the intricate woodwork was undertaken “I don’t for one moment think I had any idea of the sheer complexity the scale of the project and the amount of work that was ahead of me,” he told Owner Builder magazine in 2017 With a vision to build for a fraction of the cost of a typical home Mr Hadden utilised inexpensive and donated materials such as fallen trees from the Castlemaine Botanic Gardens Owner-builder Rob Hadden milled all the timber onsite from donated fallen trees Timber was painstakingly milled by Mr Hadden onsite and assembled into intricate timber frames that characterise the ancient building style Precise mortise-and-tenon joints mean the buildings were constructed largely without nails or cob – techniques dating back thousands of years whereby clay and straw were laboriously shovelled into place before being limewashed Traditional building techniques such as cob walls were used to build the cottages The technique has the added benefit of providing excellent insulation with additional winter warmth provided by wood burning stoves Second-hand materials such as 4000 handmade bricks corrugated iron roofing and even marble bathroom tiles were utilised in the project Mr Hadden came up with design of the cottages after being inspired by a mock Tudor house in Melbourne's east and travelled to England to study the real thing That included the several thousand concrete roof tiles used on the cottage as well as flagstones and pillars made to mimic slate and sandstone Selling agent Brett Fitzpatrick of Castlemaine Property Group said the unique property would likely appeal to a buyer as passionate about traditional buildings as Mr Haddon With multiple buildings and room for expansion the property has the potential to be 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The spectacular house is the most valuable property ever to be won in a UK prize draw News | London A newlywed couple have won the keys to a luxury property in London worth over £5 million - along with a £250,000 in cash - as part of a prize draw that raised £4 million for London’s Air Ambulance Charity Hillary McManus, 30, and her husband Franco, 34, both originally from London but currently living in Nottinghamshire, have won the latest Omaze Million Pound House Draw in London – and are now the owners of an expansive 4-bedroom property in the heart of Victoria Park village games area and spa facilities including a jacuzzi and sauna with all stamp duty and legal fees covered The couple have also been given £250,000 in cash to help them settle in - and can decide to either live in the house rent it out for a supplementary income or sell it whenever they wish to become cash multi-millionaires If they decide to rent out the 4,700 sq ft property local estate agents estimate that the property could achieve a long-term rental value of around £12,000 per month who bought the winning entry worth more than £5 million for just £20 has worked as an English teacher at a local secondary school in Nottingham for the past six years The couple had been together for 8 years before tying the knot Ms McManus said the wedding was “the best day of our lives we never thought we’d top it – but winning this house is running it a very close second - it’s certainly the best wedding present ever!” which they bought for £250,000 last year after “scrimping and saving” for four years for a deposit When Omaze first contacted Ms McManus to tell her she’d scooped a prize her husband assumed they’d knocked on the wrong door She said: “One minute we were sitting at home gearing up for just another Friday night deciding what we were gonna have for dinner and watch on telly we’d won a £5 million house in London and our lives had changed forever - it turned out to be anything but your average Friday night “My husband thought they must’ve got the wrong door at first thank goodness they hadn’t - the whole thing is just bonkers we feel like the luckiest people in the world “We only just got married a couple of months ago we never thought we’d top it – but all this is running it a very close second - it’s certainly the best wedding present ever!” Justice return to London with Field Day set after deluge Kilburn shooting victim named as neighbours pay tribute to'sunshine of the community' Police arrest 18 people after Greenpeace activists block Unilever's City HQ Make more of London this autumn with these exciting experiences She continued: “All my family enter the Omaze draws my mum had text me only a couple of days before we found out I’d won as she was manifesting herself winning the Cornwall house joking that she’d maybe let me stay when she wins it – well maybe I’ll let her stay here now I’ve won this “The house is absolutely jaw-dropping in real life Our current house would literally fit into the living room “It’s always been a dream of ours to live in London at some point and Victoria Park is our favourite part of the city but what’s mine is yours when it comes to marriage – although I will be pulling rank when it comes to choosing what we watch on our new massive telly from now on the best thing about winning this house is that I get to share it with the love of my life “We’ve only been married a few months and were already looking forward to planning the rest of our lives together - but this win has changed our future forever - we never have to worry about money ever again - it’s an incredible feeling “The £250,000 cash means if we decide we want to keep it long term we could stay here for years without having to lift a finger it’s great to have so many life-changing options I love my job in Nottinghamshire and being close to my family On the couple’s upcoming honeymoon she said: “We’d already booked our honeymoon to Japan for later this year we had planned on staying at a hotel in London the night before we flew - but now we’ll just stay at our house I think we’ll also be upgrading to first class now The show piece of her new house is the breathtaking reception area which features high ceilings with triple height glazing that fills the property with natural light creating a spacious environment rarely found in London homes black powder coated metal work as well as the triple height 8.5-meter glazing such as exposed original Victorian brickwork have been flawlessly combined with contemporary styling and luxury conveniences to provide elegant open plan living spaces ideal for both entertaining guests and relaxing with friends and family They will be greeted by the atrium courtyard garden and triple aspect reception area on the ground floor that offers views onto the ‘living wall’ and roofless atrium The bespoke kitchen has a large central island and comes with Silestone tops units finished in forest green and an array of Miele appliances - all of which are bathed in yet more natural light coming from the floor-to-ceiling windows The ground floor also offers a large dining room cloakroom and further views onto the ‘living wall’ and roofless atrium There is oak herringbone flooring throughout The lower ground floor offers dual access and is home to an additional reception and living area - as well as a games room with pool table a fully kitted out gym and a spa complete with jacuzzi and sauna This floor gives her access to the garden area in the roofless atrium The highest point of the property reaches over 11 metres the feature staircase provides the perfect view of the show stopping reception space There is a study area on the landing as well as two further en suite bedrooms on the first floor The top floor is reserved for the main bedroom suite with a dressing area additional seating area and en suite bathroom The house is nestled in the heart of the desirable ‘Victoria Village’ community As well as making the couple multi-millionaires raised £4 million for London’s Air Ambulance Charity in just six weeks London’s Air Ambulance teams attended to more than 2,000 patients last year and are the only service in London who can perform life-saving interventions such as blood transfusions it costs London’s Air Ambulance Charity £15 million to provide a 365 day a year It will cost an additional £15 million to replace its two current helicopters bring each new helicopter into service and keep them flying for years to come London’s Air Ambulance Charity CEO Jonathan Jenkins said: “Two years ago the charity launched its most ambitious ever fundraising effort looking to raise an additional £15 million to replace its two current helicopters but we have been blown away by how people have shared our belief in our life-saving cause Thanks to the record-breaking amount raised by the Omaze community the appeal has now passed its £15 million target ahead of its September deadline meaning the charity can continue to save lives across the city and be there whenever and wherever we are most needed.” The partnership was backed by ex-England football captain & London’s Air Ambulance Charity supporter David Beckham said: “Everyone at Omaze is delighted that Hillary and Franco have won their dream home in London whilst also contributing to our biggest ever raise of £4 million for London’s Air Ambulance Charity.” Draw entries for the latest Omaze Million Pound House Draw in Cornwall are available now at omaze.co.uk August 26 for online entries and Wednesday Prince Louis steals the show at VE Day parade as he keeps dad William looking sharp and mimics brother George Prince Louis steals show with sweet antics at VE parade VE Day 2025 fashion: best looks from the day VE Day 2025 fashion: Princess of Wales to Lady Victoria Starmer Ukraine 'launches stunning Kursk offensive' in major blow for Putin ahead of Victory Day celebrations Ukraine 'launches stunning Kursk offensive' in blow for Putin New visa crackdown as Home Office plans to restrict applications from nationalities most likely to overstay New visa crackdown as Home Office plans to restrict applications Man charged after London student nurse stabbed to death in Texas 'in row over cat' Man charged after London student nurse stabbed to death in Texas