John Fleury currently owns more cars than most people have in their lifetime.
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Fleury shows off the fruits of his labour at the roughly eight to 10 car shows he enters every year, including ones on the Island and in Vancouver occasionally.
Most recently, he got to show off some of his wheels at the Sidney car show. Now, Fleury is getting set to roll out to Langford for the annual show and shine this weekend.
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During this yearB次元官网网址檚 event, hundreds of cars of all shapes, sizes and ages will line the streets of downtown Langford for spectators to look at. There will also be a number of food trucks on site.
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The Langford Show and Shine takes place on Sunday, Aug. 19 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Admission is free, however, residents are encouraged to bring a non-perishable food item which will be donated to the Goldstream Food Bank.
Residents should expect a number of road closures during that time as well. Goldstream Avenue from Peatt Road to Veterans Memorial Parkway, portion of both Bryn Maur and Claude roads will be closed to traffic from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. Peatt Road is also expected to be congestion and drivers are being urged to used an alternative route. Dogs are welcomed, but must be leashed. For more information visit.
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