I (M20) am moving from the southern interior to Victoria for school, and I'd appreciate tips on getting settled there! I'm an avid cyclist, and am excited to explore the community, so any cool locations recs would also be appreciated.

Hey all, a small group of us are headed to Victoria in mid-July for a bachelorette. Looking for recommendations for a late morning activity that's outside but close to the wharf, not looking to drive anywhere. We are open to hiking, walking, farmers markets, etc. Something lowkey to enjoy the sun and warmth for a few hours! Anything helps!

Is anybody else experiencing Shaw internet outage. Staying in an airbnb here currently, and the internet has been out since 9.30 am today. Tried rebooting the modem, but still no internet.

Just saw five police cars racing down Hillside at highways speeds and the full lights and sirens. Anyone know what happened as going on?

The light changed so I didn't have a chance to get a better shot, but who WOULDN'T want a skeleton wearing lime green crocs impaled on their antenna?? Anybody have any idea where they're sold?

someone told me they got an rsvp invite to an event for mark carney coming to victoria tomorrow although it looks like it's delayed because there hasn't been any updates on it and it's probably happening sometime next week when he meets Eby.

anyone have any info on where it might happen here?

I think I have a rat situation in my laundry dryer vent. I scheduled skedaddle for this week but I think they just do an inspection and estimate and then come back--I could be wrong? is there any company that does a good job same day?

I got a forearm sleeve about a year ago from an artist in Vancouver who did a watercolor style west coast landscape (trees, waterfall, mountains) mostly colorless but with blue in the waterfall. The artist moved away and I would like to continue the sleave up my arm, with a space themed upper sleeve to continue from the top of my landscape. So space, but in a watercolor type style with not much colour.

I've scoured local artist instagram profiles and haven't found anyone that does that exact kind of thing, seeing as it's pretty niche. Does anyone have any recommendations for a, preferably island based - but would consider Vancouver, artist that would match that style?

Not sure if this violates rule 4. Please take down if so.

Hi, all. I'm a recent university grad who just one a big award for a very big accomplishment during my studies. The award has "gold medal" in the title, but it truly is in title only. There is no cash prize (this was made clear when I applied for the award), no physical medal, not even a certificate to recognize years worth of work.

So, I'm taking matters into my own hands. My friends and I went to Value Village and found a silly gold medal from some event for $2. Now I want to emboss a circular gold foil sticker with the award title and stick it on the back (flat) side of my shiny new medal. I think this can be done with a Cricut and I'm wondering if anyone locally wants to take on this project?

TL;DR: Does anyone with a Cricut want to help me make an embossed gold foil sticker for an award that I'm very proud of but felt was a bit underwhelming based on the work put in to earn it. I will pay for any supplies and for your labour.

I am wondering if anyone has done a Prince of Whales tour and not seen any whales, and then received the voucher. I noticed the email mentioned that taxes and conservation fees apply, so I’m wondering how much they would charge in that case, as I can’t find any information about it online. Also, does the voucher cover two people or just one? I went with my partner last time.

What’s with all the sirens in Esquimalt rn?? Lots police and ambulance going down Esquimalt rd no sirens but lights going

Is this really someone running for MP ? They dropped this absolutely unhinged rant that's barely legible in my mailbox. Do people actually vote for this absolute idiocy? Absolutely nuts.

Could anyone recommend a shop to take my bmw to? I have a 2010 bmw. 3 series, the starter stopped working yesterday. I had to tow it to the dealer and they want $2000 to replace it with a remanufactured unit. Can anyone recommend any repair shops that specialize in German cars in town?

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At the BC legislature. Elbows up raly happening right now. Support Canada.

Posting because I see a depressing amount of people at various coffee establishments around town not using reusable coffee mugs.

So this is just a reminder that reusable coffee mugs are readily available! Please do this small thing and help avoid trash where possible.

Some reusable mug advice:
1. Get a glass mug - stainless steel has a tendency of absorbing coffee flavour and being harder to clean. My fave is the Keep Cup. They sell it at The Good Planet Company downtown in various sizes.

1. Add it to the list of things you check you have before you leave your house/apartment: Keys (check), Wallet (check), Phone (check), Cup (check). (And if you're me, water bottle (also glass) (check)).

Is it a small thing? Yes. Is it also one of the easiest ways to reduce waste? Also yes.

You've got this! No more excuses!

The title says it all. Planning to get a community, family and child studies diploma from camosun. Wanted to know how’s the job market with this degree ? Ps: am an international student

Hey everyone,

I've lived in Victoria for just over a year now, and when I came home there was a man on top of our covered parking structure with gasoline, a propane tank, and a lit flame thrower, just walking around sometimes bending down.

I'm not from around here and grew up somewhere with a huge wildfire risk, so my alarm bells were going off, but is this okay?? Like a form of getting rid of moss from the roof or something? Or should I be concerned?

Thanks everyone!

Do bikes get stolen in busy parts of downtown (that are locked up with good bike locks)? I'm specifically wondering about busy downtown streets. It's hard to imagine someone walking around with an angle grinder and doing it in front of people here, but I've seen videos of it happening in other cities so I'm not sure.

What about wheels that aren't quick release, etc?

And would this happen if you're in a restaurant say, for a few hours in daylight?

EDIT: Owner found, phone returned, thanks everyone! Moss near Dallas. DM me the colour, case and screen shot to arrange pickup.

Saw a guy walking around in broad daylight with SS runes on his hoodie. I’ve noticed a lot more hate symbols lately and it makes me lose a bit of hope in humanity. It’s sad to see how normalized hate is now, just a reminder to love one another and keep our community safe

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Got caught today because I cannot justify the prices at VV. Anyone with a similar experience? What happens when they ask you to leave?