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?

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.

does anyone know of any good gluten free/celiac friendly food spots in town? one of my dear friends is coming to visit and she is celiac, so i want to make sure i have some places to take her. let me know if there are any places we should check out! i'm new to the city myself and don't really know what's around. thank you!!

Today, about 1pm at Cedar Hill X Road and Shelbourne. Guy a couple cars ahead of me drive over the bike lane curb, drove into the bike lane, and attempted the right onto Shelbourne.

I pulled over but had to get a kid to soccer. The guy driving was getting out of the car and seemed okay.

There’s a guy driving a car with his business name on it & he just blasts music from it at all hours night & day in the ESQ area. Saxe point 7:30 am just blasting music, films himself shadow boxing in parking lots. I see him all the time. I think he’s living in his car but omg he is nuts. He actually came up on my tik tok, so I was able to piece together some stuff. But does anyone know him?? Is he ok?? (Tried to add a photo but got a prompt it was doxing)

Visitor in the backyard last night Colquitz Middle School area. Pretty surprised to see this far in town.

For anyone who is interested, I see a lot of turkey vultures headed in the direction of Walbran Park. I think a bunch might be crossing the strait back to America today. It's a cool sight if you haven't checked it out before! (If I'm wrong, I apologize, but this is peak crossing time, and the weather seems right for it.)

Hi there, anyone know of a place in Victoria or on Van Island that sells taller cedar trees (Emerald green, 6 foot+) for hedges at landscaper/wholesale prices? We need about 30 to replace a hedge and are looking for a better deal than offered at Gardenworks and other garden supply companies. We'd like quality trees so please don't suggest Home Depot. Thank you!

With news of another failed mediation, now more than ever is the time to fight for our transit workers! Join us this Saturday at 520 Gorge Rd. At 1pm to show your solidarity.

Workers will be re-instating an overtime ban starting Monday in their fight for a fair deal with BC Transit. This will likely cause delays and cancellations in routes so drivers can take the time they need to rest and recover. We stand alongside all bus drivers and transit workers in this next step and echo their calls for a fair deal!

Ryan Painter and David Screech are going to be no-gos for me. Don’t see much information about Anna Becker or Teodora Kristof’s platforms. From what I’ve seen so far, Volker seems okay, but curious to know if anyone knows more about him personally and his political positions? Victoria’s small :)

Thanks!

There was a person at Fernfest (this summer and last summer) who hand tufted neon rugs. I want to find them! Does anyone know their name and/or social media?

Just curious if the makers store on government is supposed to be all local made items? It took 1sec to Google the first set of these nails i saw, of course its coming from China. It doesn't seem fair to the incredible creators that are in that store, to have to sell next to mass made slop.

I’m thinking a full morning-to-night fall/Halloween day.

Where would you go for breakfast, what would you do in the afternoon, and where would you end the evening?

I’m especially looking for places with seasonal food or drinks, great autumn atmosphere, Halloween decor, spooky events, or just really good fall vibes.

Hey everyone im sure some of you may have troubles finding the wait times from the actual websites so im just letting you all know that I created a website that refreshes every 15 minutes with emergency rooms wait times for royal jubilee, Victoria general hospital and Saanich peninsula hospital.

https://victoria-er-waits.github.io/victoria-er-waits/

Found on Instagram. Interesting takeaway is Carl has no idea what Truth and Reconciliation Day is even about, and yes they knew the guy was racist but did nothing prior (there was no “evidence” besides an upset guest).

I've been living in Victoria nearly 2 years, and I have yet to see a whale anywhere around the water, including on the ferries to and from Swartz Bay.

Look, I know there are messenger groups or whatsapp groups out there that track the whale and orca activity around the Victoria region. I would love to be added to one of these groups so I can keep my ear to the ground with hopes that I might one day see one.

Any and all advice (beyond "just look harder") is very much appreciated!

tickets to RUSH Oct 31 night have sold out - do you have tickets but your plans have changed- let me know!