This mornings paper reports the opening of a new downtown grocer, the coming of Smoking Bones to the Hudson, along with 2% Jazz Coffee, the Royal Bank and a hair Salon.  Stores are being filled on Douglas Street and Johnson and Govt.  Reminds me of the old statement by Samual Clemments (Mark Twain) "News of my demise are slightly exagerated".  Thanks everyone for investing and believing in downtown Victoria!