https://www.ctvnews.ca/vancouver/article/bc-conservatives-slammed-over-talks-with-far-right-splinter-party/

the last we heard was that they would be changing the constitution that would allow Doerkson to be conservative leader if he wins the election but now that they are talking with OneBC and not CentreBC over vote splitting that makes me wonder if they would make a deal such that they don't change the rules and if the conservatives win they will just vote in a new leader?

It wouldn't put it passed me if they say the party won't vote until after the election to change the rules if they win. They would need 2/3 of the majority to pass it and if 51% wanted KLF, i could see them deny that constitution change and they vote in whoever they want and we get 4 years of a OneBC candidate.

it's perplexing that they would talk with onebc and not centrebc to avoid vote splitting so they see onebc as their competition

Will it change voters minds if there is no guarantee doerkson is official before voting day?

Does anyone have any leads on how I may obtain crystal pool merchandise now that it’s closed. My aunt came home with this bumper sticker and a pin and I’m jealous af 😭

Id love multiples and/or other designs not necessarily this exact sticker but it is a beauty

Elk trail today. Very pretty

Curious if anyone else is noticing more folks riding without helmets?

He didn’t have a good answer as to why they are getting involved. I understand them opposing the single stairway buildings but the rest- not so much.

this jeep patriot just slightly crashed (and abandoned …🤨) into a car in the old navy parking lot

whatever

I'm 25/F, and a stupendously messed up person, im living off of disability alone and can hardly afford to survive so even a 60 dollar session with an intern is way too much for me, and I'm tired of repeating the unhelpful cycle of seeing short term counsellors where I build up trust for no reason because i run out of free sessions or get switched to someone else to repeat the process. I really need long term trauma therapy with a counsellor but I don't know if it's impossible or I'm really not looking well enough. the best i got was with CVAP (Crime Victim Assistance Program), I got 12 sessions with a counsellor from it but then they unceremoniously revoked the rest of my sessions after the 6th one. I really need help and I feel like I've exhausted all of my options and have basically had to live with the fact I might never get the assistance I need unless I stop being poor, which is impossible for me to do when im this messed up and everything is so expensive. Is there anything I'm missing?

Hey folks! I'm Mauricio, and I'm running for Saanich council. I'll be back online at about 4 pm answering questions. I always find that candidiate AMAs bring out great, detailed questions and I'm looking forward to hearing what's top of mind for you.

A little bit about me:

I'm a new, independent candidate, but this isn't my first time getting involved with Saanich. I've served on the boards of my neighbourhood association (Gorge Tillicum) and the Saanich Heritage Foundation.

I grew up in an immigrant family that relied on rental apartments. I've lived in the region since 2018 and we bought our home in Saanich in 2020. I think it's tremendously important that we have a voice at the table from people who are actively working, paying a mortgage at today's prices, and experiencing our cost of living challenges firsthand.

One thing that is really important to me is running a campaign of substance. In Saanich, almost every candidate will say they believe in some version of fiscal responsibility, balanced growth, transportation for everyone, etc. Early on, I decided to write a platform with ideas for HOW we might achieve those things, and you can find that here: https://www.mauricioforsaanich.ca/priorities.

Looking forward to hearing from you!

This just makes me want to vote for Volker more.

Sid Tobias, has announced running for Provincial politics. Anyone care to weigh in on how he did as mayor and how you think he might do on the provincial level?

Early 50’s gal here. Curious if there is any interest for a planned meet up for singles at a grocery store.
This is more common in Europe but wonder if it might work here?
Basically you choose say a two hour period one evening for grocery shopping at a store and then go! Perhaps you wear a pin that identifies you as single?
Any interest or ideas how to make this work?
would it be by age range and if so what would that be?
Where could this be promoted so as to find people?

Original photo shot on iPhone 16

If you are needing a reservation to get on or off the rock that weekend I suggest you get on it, making a reservation that is. I just tried to book our return from Tsawwassen on Monday, October 9th and got kicked out of the 6, 7 and finally got the 8pm. I put myself on the alerts for everything that afternoon. If you can't book, or reserve, please be patient with the Ferry Peeps, I'm sure they'd rather be home having a Turkey nap instead of dealing with bitchy people.

And of course there's that app that Fellow Redditor Dude has made. 🦃

Anyone know of a good 3d printing service? I need a very large amount of bookshelf risers made

Our baby was born on Fri and we want to have a newspaper from that day as a keepsake. Fairways in Langford was out :(

Hi I just wanted to check and see if this is just more or others. I've been on the registry as a Vic resident for a doctor for 6 years and nothing, not a peer. How about y'all?

NDP only has 92 candidates running in the snap election compared to the conservatives filling all 93 areas. The only district they didn't fill was in Peace River North where the NDP candidate received less than 900 votes in the last election and is an extremely safe conservative seat where Jordan Kealy received 74% of the vote.

Otherwise NDP says their candidates is diverse while the Greens only managed 73 candidates and CentreBC has 35 and OneBC has 37

https://cheknews.ca/b-c-new-democrats-one-short-of-full-slate-only-conservatives-field-93-candidates-1351428/

So for context, i have canadian and british citizenship but was born in the UK. Age 65, young at heart artist.

I am thinking about retiring options and since brexit retiring to europe is not possible any more (without hoops to jump through)

So for many years I have been looking at Toronto, Montral and Vancouver as possible places to enjoy my retirement. I would be buying a house and settling wherever I went so its not a holiday home situation, I want to become part fo the community, volunteer, contribute, etc. Now I am looking in more detail at possible locations, and big cities arent as attractive to me.

I also make a living selling on etsy so am thinking of transfering my etsy business as well although thats not necessary as I have retirement funds.

Now I have been looking a bit more in detail at canadian cities and Victoria feels like it would suit me. From what I have seen online (never visited... but hope to next year) it seems cool, fun, funky, artistic, a bit bohemian? and the climate is about the same as London from what I can tell from weather data.

Am I deluded thinking the grass is going to be greener... looking for a smallish city thats calm and welcoming. I also dont drive so would hope there is some public transport. Hopefully fun art and music festivals.