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JULIE LAWLOR, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR, WESTSHORE CHAMBER OF COMMERCE ant to take part in a family event rather than just going door to door on October 31st? Check out Treat Street, hosted by the Langford Fire Department at The Langford Station from 5:30-8:30 pm. This free family trick-or-treat experience will include hot dogs, live music, photo walls, games…and more! For more event info, please go to Langford.ca/Events If you have little ones that you’d like to get into bed earlier, the Westshore Town Centre has you covered! Trick-or-treating will be taking place at participating retailers from 3:30-5:00 pm. “Sparking joy and creating memorable moments for our shoppers is at the heart of everything we do here at Westshore Town
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Centre. Being part of local families’ annual trick-or-treating traditions is a great pleasure,” says Kelly McClure, Marketing Manager at Westshore Town Centre. “And the charity pumpkin smash is a spectacle not to be missed!” That’s right, there’s more. Bring your jack-o-lantern to the Cineplex Odeon parking lot on November 5th between 10:00 am and 2:00 pm to watch them smash! Langford Fire Rescue will be there to drop the pumpkins from their 105-foot fire engine ladder. Please bring your wallets to donate, as all proceeds will go to the BC Professional Firefighters Burn Fund, and Muscular Dystrophy. For more information about this and other events, go to westshoretowncentre.com/ events-promotions
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Post-summer, pre-holidays: Now is the time to deep-clean your home or office
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ow that we’re back to work and back to school, this is the ideal time to give your home a deep clean – before the busyness of the holidays sets in! Not only will you shed all the grime that summer’s outdoor pursuits have tracked in, you’ll also ensure your home is sparkling clean before the guests arrive. And if “home” is also your “office,” you have even more reason for a fall refresh before hunkering down for winter, not to mention the arrival of flu season. Fortunately, you don’t need to do it all yourself – because really, who has time? “A clean home has always been important for people, but it’s become more important than ever over the last few years. Without using state-of-the-art equipment, people often don’t realize how much ‘dirt’ and soiling gets left behind,” notes Irene Barlas-Rimar, general manager of COIT Cleaning and Restoration Services. “We’ve been doing this for the last 70 years and we’re the experts at what we do. We have everything you need to ensure we clean, sanitize and disinfect your carpets, upholstery and tiles, whether in your home or business.” A DEEP CLEAN IS AS EASY AS 1, 2, 3 COIT’s IICRC-certified technicians make cleaning, sanitizing and disinfecting your home and work spaces simple and effective, leaving them clean, fresh and looking like new! Why is this three-pronged approach important? Cleaning alone may remove surface grime, but doesn’t kill germs. Sanitizers
are used to kill 99.9 percent of surface bacteria and disinfectants will tackle a wider range of germs and bacteria. For those trickier places, like those with tile and grout, COIT has developed an exclusive Clean and Colour Seal process. Designed for porous surfaces that can’t be cleaned using the three-step approach alone, COIT’s professionals clean your tiles and add your colour of choice to the grout by applying a new colour or one that restores your grout to its original state – followed by sealant.
A low-commitment, low-cost solution to a larger renovation, this process provides a barrier between grout and dirt, prolonging the life of the surface, and renewing your tile surfaces. WHY IT’S IMPORTANT Health authorities have recognized the importance of a clean environment in controlling the spread of germs and viruses. To schedule your fall deepcleaning, call COIT Cleaning and Restoration Services in Victoria at 1-877-497-2154 or visit online at coit.ca.
An extraordinary year for Pacific FC
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acific FC’s season has included many high points, but the best could still be yet to come. At the time of writing, Pacific has not yet played its semi-final fixture against Atlético Ottawa, but the enormity of the match and the club’s accomplishments this season should still be highlighted. These moments in history these “first” - by their very nature will never happen again. Saturday, October 15th marks the first-ever CPL playoff match played on the Island. Pacific FC has now qualified for the playoffs in three straight seasons, but for different reasons have not yet hosted a postseason match. While we don’t know the outcome, we know at the very least that the Island soccer community rises to big occasions and will do so again to mark this landmark event. Looking back on the best moments of the year as a whole, there are many to choose from.
As defending Canadian Premier League champions, Pacific had a target on their back right away and didn’t shy away from it. A big 2-1 win over rivals Forge FC in the opening match of the season, including a legendary kit reveal and beautiful ceremony to mark the first Indigenous-designed jersey in Canadian professional sports history got the season off to a brilliant start. And just a few months later, a memorable journey in CONCACAF began. Two sell-out matches at home, one of which saw a 6-0 victory for the Tridents, along with a last-gasp goal in Costa Rica to send the tie to penalties, made the continental run a moment that won’t soon be forgotten. All told, 2022 has been an extraordinary year for the Island’s club. By the time of reading this we’ll know how the season ended, but regardless of the results in the playoffs, Pacific FC’s space in the Island sports scene continues to strengthen and flourish.
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Bathroom and kitchens: how to mix contemporary styles with classic designs
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Gorgeous examples of traditional design that could easily be blended with modern or contemporary. Kalia Rustik Collection. Photo supplied by Splashes
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oday’s the day. You’ve decided to make a few upgrades to your traditional bathroom, maybe just some small changes to update and refresh, you think. But before you know it, you’re down the rabbit hole, considering an entire renovation and wondering if you can keep some of your favourite classic pieces and mix contemporary styles to achieve your desired results? The short answer, yes. Absolutely. Ultimately, once you’ve decided if you’re upgrading or rebuilding, the next step is to understand how to effortlessly blend styles, and the best way to strike a balanced look in your bathroom or kitchen. When combining styles, first
you’ll want to familiarize yourself with the differences between modern and contemporary, and how these can work together with traditional elements that blend cohesively. MIXING DIFFERENT DESIGN STYLES “Bathroom and kitchen styles generally fall under modern, contemporary, traditional, or transitional (a fusion of modern and traditional),” explains Andrew Silbernagel, marketing manager, Splashes Bath & Kitchen. “Modern and contemporary have slight differences, even though people use the terms interchangeably. Modernist style refers to the design period of the
late 19th and early 20th centuries, and is about simplicity and function, but with strong lines and natural and neutral or earthy colours.” The modern Moen EuroCube Bathroom Collection for example, combines precise geometric lines with superior performance for the well-appointed bathroom. “On the other hand, contemporary is fashion-forward, constantly evolving with the times,” he says. “It’s going to change with what’s currently popular, which right now is very similar to modern, the very minimalist look but a lot softer, curvier.” Some notable contemporary features for the bathroom or kitchen include square, clean lines and unique finishes such as matte black, gold, brushed gold, or modern brass. Popular brands include Blanco, Brizo and Duravit for modern and contemporary fixtures.
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A timeless elegance is associated with traditional style, which is classic, comfortable and calm. With traditional fixtures, you’ll see edges are soft and smooth, blending seamlessly. Rubbed bronze and polished nickel finishes complement traditional designs. The Kalia Rustik Bathroom Collection is a gorgeous solid brass example of traditional design that would easily blend with modern or contemporary. Silbernagel says if you’re mixing multiple styles, one of them will end up being slightly more dominant; therefore, it’s a good idea to choose one for your accent pieces and one as your base. “Antique or traditional styles often work really well as accents because they have a lot of character and stand out nicely, leaving you with modern or contemporary for your more minimalist base,” he says. For instance, your traditional fixtures would pair well with a minimalist modern vessel sink, or a clawfoot tub married with a modern tub filler or sleek wallmounted tub spout, balance nicely. For the kitchen, consider a classic traditional chandelier with modern fixtures, or wood countertops. The fourth style, transitional design, is a measured balance of modern and traditional elements. It fuses the warmth of rustic charm with modern simplicity to achieve a look of casual sophistication. It’s known for a subtle and clean colour palette to create relaxing and uncomplicated rooms.
Transitional pieces, such as the kitchen Blanco Vintera Farmhouse Apron Front Sink, are a combination of vintage inspiration with modern design, a clean, simplified version of the apron front sink style. SMALL SPACE STORAGE SOLUTIONS Silbernagel suggests incorporating medicine cabinets like those from Kohler or Paris Mirror, because they pull double duty in your bathroom. “Adding mirrors helps make your space look bigger, plus you gain valuable storage space,” he reveals. Vanities solve a lot of storage dilemmas, too, and if you have a non-traditional space, Splashes offers Stonewood Bath Cabinetry for custom-sized vanities. In the kitchen, the Franke Chef Center Kitchen Sink has integrated shelf, waste, and compost buckets, plus roller mats, cutting boards and other accessories that fit right over the sink itself— the perfect option for limited counter space. “Come in and meet one of our expert product consultants,” says Silbernagel. “We have the knowledge and quality products at competitive prices to help you craft a mix of contemporary styles with classic designs, or any look you’re trying to achieve for your dream bathroom or kitchen.” For more information, visit splashesonline.com
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Gorgeous examples of traditional design that could easily be blended with modern or contemporary. Kalia Rustik Collection. Photo supplied by Splashes
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