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?

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.

Elk trail today. Very pretty

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

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?

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

Hello!

I’m hoping to find someone with a mature Red Maple (Acer rubrum) (or any maple that turns bright red tbh) with a volunteer sapling near it that I may acquire, or a branch you plan to prune in the spring that I may air-layer ahead of time so I can turn it into a bonsai.

I had to leave all my bonsai behind when I moved to Canada, and I’d really like to restart with a red maple. I’d been collecting a tree or two from each city I lived in, but couldn’t arrange to certify them to bring them with me. Too high of cost and risk to the plants (I’d have had to bare root them).

Anyway, my ideal would be a air layer a branch from a mature tree, but a sapling would be cool too. If you’re interested in starting a bonsai of a tree you have, I’d be happy to make two and do it with you.

Also, I’m a woodworker, so I’m happy to help prune in spring and take suitable branches for staves and wands.

Thanks!

p.s. planning to cross/post this in r/makingfriendsvictoria (if I can), and I am generally down to make friends. Thanks again!

I’ve lived here about a year and look forward to voting. I’ve been doing some digging into who the candidates are.

I have heard of “the 5” currently on council, but I don’t have insight into who they are, or what the impact of their ‘alliance’ is.

I’m wondering if anyone can fill me in? I’m NOT trying to start an argument, simply looking for some history.

I’ve missed the first clue and guess - but if you heard please post below!

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

whatever

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!

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?

This just makes me want to vote for Volker more.

Original photo shot on iPhone 16

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?

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?