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Inventions That Changed The World

Posted by on April 18, 2013 at 6:03 pm

The non-flip pocket coil could be the greatest invention of the last hundred years. Forget the microchip or the World Wide Web, the patented Beautyrest pocket coil changed the way we sleep forever. We no longer have to flip our mattresses every six months. Our partner’s movements at night never disturb us. And, each evening [...]

Dreaming of Greener Transit?

Posted by on August 18, 2011 at 6:19 am

Manufactured (in China) by the BYD (Build Your Dreams) Company, a new electric bus is making the rounds in Victoria as part of what B.C. Transit President Manuel Achadinha envisions as the future of public transportation, according to an article on www.oakbaynews.com. “I think we’re a couple of years away,” Achadinha said. B.C. transit unveiled [...]

Hey Canucks, got sleep?

Posted by on June 12, 2011 at 12:17 am

To make sure the Canucks are sharp as they travel the road to the Stanley Cup, the team has enlisted the help of a sleep consultant to help players ward off the effects of jet lag. Fatigue Science, a firm that works primarily with businesses in the airline, trucking and rail industries, uses a system [...]

Eco-friendly weed burner burns house instead

Posted by on June 12, 2011 at 12:09 am

Weed-burning torch causes house fire in Victoria.

Royals Snub the West Coast

Posted by on June 4, 2011 at 5:41 am

The royal couple has decided to skip the west coast on their tour of Canada.

The Ticking Clock

Posted by on May 29, 2011 at 5:26 pm

Mattress Choice’s Grand Opening Sale is coming to a close. Heed the ticking clock and come take advantage of the huge mattress discounts.

WAKE-UP SEDINS!!! THIS IS PLAYOFF HOCKEY!

Posted by on May 14, 2011 at 3:21 am

Shhhhh…. the Sedin’s are sleeping.

Goldstream Gasoline Spill

Posted by on May 14, 2011 at 3:12 am

The mess from an overturned gasoline tanker will haunt the banks of the Goldstream River for years to come.

Cruise Ship Season

Posted by on April 23, 2011 at 6:06 am

The cruise ships are back for another season. Rest up on a bed from Mattress Choice.

Radio Waves

Posted by on March 31, 2011 at 9:08 am

The Ocean and Jack FM will be doing a remote broadcast from our store on April 2nd and again on April 30th.

French Fest Returns to Victoria

Posted by on March 11, 2011 at 8:28 am

Victoria will be honouring its francophone heritage this week with the annual French Fest.

Thank You Victoria, for Your Support!

Posted by on February 26, 2011 at 6:52 am

Thank you Victoria for your support of Mattress Choice’s Grand Opening. We look forward to being your go-to mattress store.

Victoria’s Shrinking Phonebook

Posted by on February 26, 2011 at 6:39 am

The Victoria phonebook is shrinking each year as more and more businesses and private citizens choose the internet over the printed page.

Emily Carr: A Victoria Icon

Posted by on February 26, 2011 at 6:27 am

The Art Gallery of Greater Victoria is currently hosting an exhibition entitled “On the Edge of Nowhere,” that celebrates the work of Emily Carr.

The Secret’s Out!

Posted by on February 18, 2011 at 3:42 am

Come see for yourself what everyone is talking about. Mattress Choice is celebrating its Grand Opening.

The Best Victoria Mattress Sales

Posted by on February 11, 2011 at 7:49 am

A premium mattress store is finally opening in Victoria. Mattress Choice has all the top brands you are looking for at the best prices on the Island.

Victoria Mattress Shopping

Posted by on February 11, 2011 at 7:32 am

Include a stop at Mattress Choice in your weekend plans. We’re celebrating our Grand Opening of our mattress store in Victoria.

Restaurant Recommendations In Victoria

Posted by on January 14, 2011 at 9:37 am

Three wonderful restaurants to try in the Victoria area.

Building Literacy

Posted by on October 1, 2010 at 4:24 pm

The Raise-A-Reader campaign needs your donations to help improve literacy here in Canada.

Opa!

Posted by on September 2, 2010 at 6:13 pm

Greek Fest is returning to Victoria from September 1st to the 6th at the Greek Orthodox Church and Community Centre.

Buy Local

Posted by on August 26, 2010 at 8:17 pm

The Victoria Emerging Arts Award is being judged this week at the Avenue Gallery where works from the top 20 Finalists are being shown.