In the News

First Nations Designates Names for New Schools in Langford 

Posted on Nov 18, 2020 in In the News

Janine Thomson - Victoria Real Estate Agent

                     
As of Thursday November 5th 2020, the Sooke School Board 62 has declared that its 2 schools, elementary and middle schools, have been named, and are presently being built in the new subdivision area of Westhills, Langford. They are due to complete by September 2022. 
The elementary school will be named Pexsisen, pronounced "pux-see-sing" a Lekwungen...

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Realtors Warned - Temporary Suspension to BC's Open House 

Posted on Nov 06, 2020 in In the News

Janine Thomson - Victoria Real Estate Agent


With Covid cases on the rise here in BC, recently today, November 6, 2020, the Real Estate Council of BC (RECBC) has strongly advised real estate agents to temporarily discontinue open houses and limit face to face interactions. 
In lieu, agents are allowed to continue private showings, by following the guidance from the Public Health Organization...

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Luxury Living at the Customs House

Posted on Nov 02, 2020 in In the News

Janine Thomson - Victoria Real Estate Agent
Victoria's Customs House condos
photo credits: customshouse.ca

Customs House is a new condo development by Cielo Properties currently under construction at 888 Government Street, in Victoria BC. The only residential Harbourfront and view in the city. 
This luxurious development started in 2018 and is a full restoration of the historic Customs House building that is situated on the...

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"The Wedge" 15 story Downtown Building Starts Construction 

Posted on Oct 17, 2020 in In the News


Janine Thomson - Victoria Real Estate Agent


Cox Developments has started construction on a 15 story wedge shaped residential building in downtown Victoria and is set to open 
in 2023. This new highly anticipated $50 Million tower is located at 952 Johnsons Street & 1400 Vancouver Street. 

The wedge was created as an inspiration of the natural beauty of Vancouver Island. 1-3 bedroom designs wit...

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Western Speedway in Langford Sells 

Posted on Oct 17, 2020 in In the News


Janine Thomson - Victoria Real Estate Agent

The race to own a landmark piece of Langford property is almost complete with the sale of Western Speedway nearing the finish line. 

The iconic property was taken off the market on June 18, after an interested buyer has entered into a conditional contract, according to Duncan Thompson, a consultant on the sale and president of ESAI Corp. 

Due to confid...

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