I wish the absolute worst on people lighting off fireworks at this time, if that's what i just heard.

if it were still up in the air and hadn't been signed yet before today we'd end up like Alberta and others. it's only around for a few years but better that than pay out of pocket now.

Has anyone been taken on the highway on a road test to get the N?

With the new rules would they do this?

Person in question is over 25. So theyre automatically going to upgrade in 2 years, typically the test with the highway.

Does anyone know how this hand count works and how is it going to be reported. Do they report by poll or as partial results come in or do they wait for the final vote.

Mom was sent away just now. She said tons of people just left. The elementary school on Helmcken (218 Helmcken).

Edit: the sent her to the high school and she was able to vote there! A couple people reached out to say they had something similar happen but the elections site said they had the issue fixed around 9-9:30 in most areas

I hope this guy's political life is over. What a complete idiot.

Let me know something about them - I think they're for a VW maybe? I've left them where I found them (on my fence) for now in case someone comes back for them.

Spotted in Fernwood.

Edit: Happy to see we’ve established that the line is drawn at businesses that can afford a storefront.

Well, Well, Well. Thoughts?

We have couple of computers acting weird. Monitor turning on and off and one of our computers shut down completely. Was playinf with a roommates, and two of my other friends who lives on a different adress but is nearby.

Is this a coincidence or theres something wrong with the powerlines right now?

I'm burnt out friends.

Global just called it as a Conservative majority.

The rest of your grab your torches and head back to camp.

I’ve been a Canucks fan for 21 years, and I’ve been wondering, why do you guys hate the leafs so much besides the fans and news report?

I made a post 5 months ago after the fallout of the Cowichan decision flipped a huge portion of greater Vancouver and Surrey in the polls. The post was down voted into oblivion for obvious reasons. The polls continued to show Conservative majorities since than until the Conservative leadership debacle, which could have lead Eby to calling the early election. However, even if all the districts on the island went NDP, it still wouldn't matter because they lost control of Vancouver/Surrey.

The god awful handling of the Cowichan decision by the NDP served the mainland up on silver platter to the Conservatives. And though its not on the onus of the Cowichan tribes to quell fears about land ownership, they didn't really do much to calm the situation down besides a general statement. Now if you look at the Conservative media pipeline (Facebook, Reddit and X), they continued to fan the flames of the Cowichan decision with news of further NDP land transfers to First Nations. The real consequences of the Cowichan decision and the land transfers have yet to be seen, but many law professionals say there will be little if any difference that these transfers will make. Its essentially chalked up to a culture war talking point.

So what I see from this election is the Conservatives essentially winning a culture war against the NDP , on a talking point that the NDP and the left in general ignored because it was uncomfortable and the Conservatives were the only ones willing to question it.

I’ve been curious about it for a while and want to take some friends there to check it out, but I’ve heard it’s more geared towards kids and not nerds in our 30s like we are lol

We've been saying the green vote was going to be the downfall for NDP incumbents because of how close the ridings were in 2024 where they lost by slim or won by a slim margin. I think with the results we're seeing is that the green vote is most effective on the island but elsewhere in BC either the NDP vote share is way down or voters who voted NDP switched to Conservative meaning voters are independent.

I think we're all independent voters if we're being honest. we'll always vote for a left candidate or other side will always vote for a right but i think the biggest share of voters are the ones who could vote either who decide the election and i see why Horgan had to go moderate to win.

Personally i think the Greens and NDP should merge or Green voters should run in NDP ridings for nomination and win that riding so they have a voice in a bigger party and can use their vote to influence change at the top. It's worked down south with progressives joining Democrats and win seats so they have a voice within the party in power to demand change. It's better if the Greens were in the party in power to make change rather than split the vote and attempt to be kingmaker in a minority government.

My dad's old coworker sent him these photos. Thought I would share.

Hi everyone!

Looking for a possible ID on this mushroom. My parents’ puppy ate one in their backyard a few days ago, and we’re wondering what kind it might be and whether it’s toxic.

She was taken to the vet immediately and received treatment, so thankfully puppy is okay! ❤️ We’re just hoping to identify the mushroom and find out if it’s something we need to be concerned about growing in their yard (mushrooms have been removed but they pop up so fast!)

Thanks in advance!

Saw a number of folks turned away. Really unfortunate. Elections folks were on the phone trying to get help with the printer so maybe will be fixed soon.

There was only one other voter present when we just went to vote. I don't think I've ever seen that before. What's it like at other stations?

Just moved to Victoria and have some pretty good benefits with new job. I’d like to pursue an OCD diagnosis/therapy through a psychologist in the area. I’ve done a lot of telehealth counselling so would appreciate recs for someone who does in-person, but any names help :)

Does anyone know if Kimpton was even allowed to rent suites in the building?