The Undawning of the Age of Aquarius

News today that longtime westside business the "AQ" is closing.  It's been a long time since I went to the Aquarius but I recall it was a booming business for many years. Another hole in the Golden Mile - no doubt to make room for a big box store.

Coles bookstore closing

Kind of bummed to hear that Coles bookstore in Lancaster mall is closing in a few weeks. Not hard to see though, with big competitors always selling at discount.   It's too bad for Westsiders.

Construction on Kent Store West

The Westside Kent store will be open in no time - construction is really moving along quickly.

Low light / dirty lens

Fish House gone.

What does Santa eat for breakfast?

I guess the best way to find out is to drop by the Bear's Den on Lancaster Ave. Apparently Santa will be there tomorrow.

Where does he get the time?

The dissolving house on the river

It's sad to watch the house on the river bank slowly dissolve into the river.  There have been a few stories in the media lately about this structure - who will remove it, who will pay for said  removal - it's amazing how it's still holding on.

New Kent Store & Unfinished Townhouses

The Kent Store construction on Fairville Blvd. is making quick progress and there is now a sign announcing the development.  

Meanwhile on Lancaster Ave. the "luxury" townhouse development that never got off the ground is up for sale, again. This site had great potential and it's too bad the plan didn't come to fruition. I walk by the site occasionally and it's in bad shape.  This development had been in the works since Norm MacFarlane was Mayor. Oh well, as they say in Saint John, "They should never have torn down  (insert whatever landmark you can think of) the  DVA."

Public art just isn't what it used to be ... apparently

Kent Store West

Not a great shot here, but the ground is broken and it looks like work has begun on the Kent Store at the corner of Catherwood Street and Fairville Blvd.

Walmart opening soon

My neighbours have heard that Walmart-west will be opening this weekend.  It sure looks ready.