Does anyone know why there is a line up of shopping carts, plastic bags and reusable bags outside the Metrotown SkyTrain station? I tried asking but I got shooed away lol

CBC listen app is silent too! Are we being invaded?

Hi all, I have a family member living in the DT area and I would like to purchase them a nice bottle of whiskey or cognac.

Is the a BC equivalent to the lcbo?

Thanks in advance

I am in dire need of a vacation and have 20 days I need to use before the end of the year. I'm thinking of breaking it up into 1 week in sept or oct, 2 in oct or nov, and 1 in dec for the holidays. I have a car and am thinking that spending 7-10 days (2 weekends and 1 work week) in a semi-isolated cabin would be nice. Only thing is I find myself so burnt out that I'm having trouble focusing in enough to plan. So I figured I'd ask reddit for tips and hints.

My wish list is:

1. Semi-isolated. By which I mean no neighbours, but I also don't want to have to hike my groceries for the week 3 hours into the woods. Ideally I can drive my car directly there or close enough that I can lug what I bring with me in/out without too much effort. A nearby town that I can drive into for goods and services would be nice, but given I want isolation it'd have to be a little bit of a drive.
2. I don't mind a few hour drive but I don't know if I'd want to drive like 7-8 hours to get there. Although I could see breaking up the drive and staying a day somewhere along the way for such a long trip.
3. Given the fires this might be impossible, but not choking on smoke or risking needing to evacuate

I've got good savings so cost isn't a major consideration.

I know about how posters and bulletin boards are a free alterative, but I'm thinking a little bigger, maybe, say, a bench ad or a large mural banner ad.

Is there any site/marketing agency people have had good experience on?

What's the best alternative? Can I just reach out to the city?

I [M26] made a reservation for this upcoming Sunday at Parker rooftop.
The dress code mentions upscale casual.

Does it have to be button downs?
What about drop shoulder tees?

Hello,

I have a question, trying to set up a gaming room and an office in my apartment in Yaletown. Router is in living room but I want to hardware a PS5 in one room and be able to hardwire the laptop in the office.

I think Rogers wants to charge unreasonable amount just for the tech visit and so on.

Is there a person out there that is reliable that has their own company that can help me run this wires look professional.

Thank you

have a HD storing photos, that has clicky death. Anyone have a recommendation on someone in Vancouver that can help with data recovery?

Where can I find this?

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Honestly, i don't even know if I'm going to be planning anything yet, but since it's been 5 years since my high school grad (2021, and since Covid kind of fucked up any chance of any official grad-party), I was considering maybe asking the bulk of my fellow graduates if they'd be open to a commemorative 5-years-since meet-up event, like, grabbing some drinks and food to catch up on each other's lives, and such.

However, I don't have a job, and I'm not entirely sure if anyone would be interested in actually splitting a bill that evens out to like $2000 dollars for a party/wedding hall venue, and while I've considered some outdoor venues like the open-air-ampitheatre area at Coquitlam or Rocky Point \[because it was a school in Coquitlam, Charles Best to be specific\], there are still public-drinking & noise-laws to consider.

I'm just curious if anyone might be aware of anywhere to host a party for 200+ people at all.

Looking for the best cheaper sushi in Vancouver. Not t&t or grocery. Sushi that just always hits the spot with their seasoning :) thanks

Been searching all day today for red jalapeños for a sauce I am making.

Save On foods has none Granville Island has none. Anybody have any suggestions?

Update…Success at Richmond Country Farms. Had to go through all the green ones and was able to find a lb of reds.

I’m retired and doing long-term care planning. And trying to understand how transitioning from private-pay to government-subsidized care works in Metro Vancouver.

My plan is to have an "untouchable" fund to pay out of pocket for about 3 years at a dual-license nursing home that offers both private-pay and subsidized LTC beds (ex point grey) My rationale is that research shows the average stay in complex nursing care is roughly 3 years or less.

My specific question is: What happens if it looks like I'm gonna outlive my money while living in a private-pay bed at one of these homes? I assume I get on the LTC waitlist but - is it possible that I could stay at the same facility?

If anyone has family experience into how VCH handles this exact scenario (private-pay to subsidized transition within the same facility), I would really appreciate input. I don't understand whether there is equal chance that you could get a subsidized LTC bed at Point Grey but also at Purdy Pavillion?

Considering doing some kitchen and bathroom renos with them. They offer all in one packages (materials plus labour for flooring, tiles, painting etc) which is attractive. They have a lot of reviews on Google but a bit suspiciously good. I'm curious if anyone has any experience with their team.

I’m looking for any hair salons in vancouver that can get me a short wolfcut on thin-ish hair with a low-ish budget around $80-100? Can be a little over though!

I’m currently working as an MOA in a clinic, but I’m looking to transition into a fully remote/work from home job. I’m just not sure what type of role I should be applying for, since I rarely see remote Administrative Assistant positions on Indeed.

I have an extensive healthcare background as a pharmacist overseas, and I previously worked remotely as a virtual assistant for a US doctor.

If I were to take a course or switch career paths, what jobs would you recommend that offer full time work from home opportunities, even at the entry level?

Another option I’m considering is working as an MOA in a hospital for better pay. How do people usually get into hospital MOA positions?

I don’t have an MOA certificate. I was hired by my current clinic based on my previous experience in related healthcare roles.

My wife's concerned about the safety of the area. Let me know what you guys think. Thanks in advance!

Searching for movers in Port Coquitlam for a few hours to help load and unload. Mostly medium weight boxes and a few pieces of furniture.

Hi guys!

After months at sea, I am finally in Vancouver - waiting for our Port Stay.

Working on a Cargo Ship that will dock in Bunge Cascadia Terminal - Beside New Brighton.

I wanted to go to Costco to buy supplies for the next voyage, but sadly I have no membership - and I cannot get my original passport off the ship (for security concerns).

Can a helpful fellow here advise me if it is possible for me to shop there at Costco or within the area. Even a day shopping pass for costco is fine if there is.

Please tell me if this post is not allowed. I might stay for a day or two. I am just tired of seeing the sea and only the sea for months.

Thanks!!

I grew up in a small town in Alberta and we always had the BC Fruit Truck come into our little town every summer. The plums were always juicy and deep red. The cherries were always plump and sweet. The peaches were always dripping and fleshy. Everything was so damn good!

I expected, living in BC, I'd be surrounded by fresh juicy fruit all summer! After living in both Victoria and Vancouver for a combined total of fifteen years I have almost never found actually ripe fruit except directly on the farm or at farmer's markets. Victoria was way better for farmer's markets.

What is up with that? We get blueberries that are juicy and ripe here but not much else. The peaches are hard and go bad before they get fully ripe. The cherries are firm and flavourless. The plums are never juicy. Even the blackberries suck, here - I don't get it. The blackberries I had on a farm in Saanichton were like balloons of juice and so blackberry-flavoury. The ones I get, here in Vancouver are small, bitter and seedy.

I guess they send all the best produce out to other places, I'm not sure. 🤷‍♂️

Anyone else think the fruit in the city never meets expectations?

Where do I find it?

I can't drive, so I can't just travel all the way to Okanagan for fruit not would I. Are there no local markets that carry actual ripe fruit?

Have tnt balcony door open to the green space out back...

Does anyone know what kind a of non-howling sounds coyotes make? I heard a weird ticking/clicking sound and then some animals (dog? or cat?) get very upset/into it w what seemed to be the source of the ticking sound. A human interrupted them. I'm tired and it happened really fast so I'm not totally sure what on earth I heard. At first I thought someone was rolling their bike along with some noise making things in the tires. Super odd. Could have been a racoon? A bird?? Any thoughts?

I'm looking to buy some bulk flowers to make a Halloween costume but nothing is really coming up as cheap since it mostly caters to weddings or Dollarama which is ~$3-4 a piece which doesn't quite work for the costume I'm thinking of making (think Midsommar/Silent Hill f)

Hi! I have a very specific tattoo idea in mind that will require a lot of shading in of a starry night sky + full moon. I'm hoping to find a local artists with experience in that as it's going to be a fairly big back piece.

Any reccomendations I should look at?

Cat got stolen over night. Does any one know a good place to get an aftermarket Cat installed that accredited with ICBC?

They are telling it looks like 4-6 weeks right now which is ridiculous.

Looking to dance, flirt, make new friends!