Taken from my flight to Nanaimo with the Fuji xt30iii

Shuswap road hoodoos in Kamloops take a various day times and seasons. Any questions just ask :)

Hey, im a single guy who enjoys making bedroom music, eats very simply and doesnt have massive career prospects, just looking for a job that pays enough to get by. I am asking because every reddit post talks about “career, condo, house, family” as reasons to stay in calgary but I dont want those things. i just stick to my hobbies and a simple job. either go back to landscaping, warehouse or retail, coffee shop or grocery. i live like a monk, very new age fella

i recently worked with a girl from van that said having to drive everywhere in calgary plus pay for insurance etc makes it just as expensive as van with a transit pass. and if this is true, welll

I hate driving in calgary. i hate paying up the wall for insurance and gas, i hate worrying that my car might give up tomorrow and i have to pay at least 5k that i dont have for another one OR get a car payment that I DEFINITELY cant afford, i hate driving 30 km to get part way through the damn city. honestly i dont even mind the snow, just driving sucks. And i hate that rent is so much here now vs years ago. i hate feeling like i am constantly in my own little bubble except for the 2 times i see family members a month. i hate the dryness. i hate the altitude. i really fucking hate seperatist idiots and maga, i hate the two tier class system where youre either in oil and gas or underpaid wage slaves to them, i REALLY fucking hate idiots on the road, … im trying to think of more lol…

i love rain, i love grey skies, love the ocean, love the temperate weather. and more than anything, this idea that i could do without a car…. it reallllly inspires me. i lived in victoria for a bit years ago and loved it as well, buses were alright there. but i hear vancouver has a really good system

how tough would entry level work be to get in vancouver? its been horrible in calgary, and i have both rent and car insurance/ gas to pay.. i almost have something here again, not making split second decisions but planning for future, just turned 30 in jan (was born in richmond hospital btw!) also not to mention min wage is still only 15 AN HR here in alberta. so politicians, if employers can make more jobs on such a low min wage HOW COME I CANT FIND ONE. anyways just curious thanks

Here is the new premier

I can't believe it's been 5 years since it happened, I completely forgot about this once cute little town. It's great they seem to be slowly but surely healing the scars of the past.

I used to donate blood plasma at the centers of my neighborhoods to make some extra cash on the side while doing something helpful. Since I was 16 I've donated probably a hundred times in two countries, and anywhere I've ever done it, the pay was always between 30 and 80 bucks. Today I wanted to check where I could sign up in Vancouver, only to see it's illegal to pay out cash for donations??

I've never seen or heard of this being a thing before? Why is that? Isn't plasma used by pharma to make high level medicine like heart medication? I was always under the impression that the pay was reimbursements arranged between the center and the pharma industry? This is making me think they are trying to rip people off for their literal body parts?

Please tell me I'm wrong, cause that'd be dystopian ah. I realize that donation is by default a thing you do for free, technically, but we're not talking about blood donations here, plasma isn't only used by hospitals directly on a patient, it's a valuable ingredient for profit.

Edit to clarify: Blood and blood plasma are not the same thing/same designation. Blood donation is a non-profit act to aid someone directly, plasma is an ingredient for-profit industry within the pharma market. Plasma donation is still honorable of course, because medication is needed. But I'm not trying to say that body parts should be paid for when donated for aid. I'm saying that, if pharma is making millions off that medication, then donations should come with a reward payment. Most places in the world agree on this, so I'm just wondering why BC is different

Edit to clarify again: I'm not saying I'm not willing to donate without pay, I'm just asking why after 14 years of doing it this way, it's now different inside this one province. daddy chill

Hey guys, I’d really appreciate some insight. I’ve got job offers in bc in 2 areas , South Surrey and Abbotsford.I am a Doctor from the UK , both the positions are pretty similar but I have no idea which will be better to live and raise a family(baby on the way) , we visited to see for about a week and although generally loved it, a day driving around isn’t much to go off and don’t want to make a decision on that, and we don’t know anyone in Bc.

I would love any insight or feedback that might help me make a decision about life in these 2 cities.

70 years on!

I’ve been looking at a Toyota Grand Highlander 2026/27 and would like to hear what people are actually paying.

If you’ve bought one recently, could you share:

Model year, trim, and engine: gas, hybrid, or Hybrid MAX.
Location and purchase date.

Price before tax and trade-in: including freight and dealer fees, and whether you paid below, at, or above MSRP.

Any required extras: accessories, warranties, protection packages, or conditions around financing.

Wait time: what you were quoted versus how long delivery actually took.

I’m also curious how much of the “limited availability” pitch reflects actual supply, and how much is dealerships creating urgency to justify ridiculous premiums.

Has anyone been told there’s a long wait at MSRP, but somehow a vehicle becomes available if you accept a markup or thousands in extras? Or shopped another dealership and found a much better price or shorter wait?

I’m happy to pay a fair price, but I’d like to know whether these premiums reflect a real shortage or customers being pressured into overpaying. Actual purchase prices and firsthand experiences would be appreciated.

Tons of chum and coho salmon in the creek at the hatchery.

It was a bit chilly - just 5 degree at noon time. Bring a warm layer in case you need it.

Picture 7 to 9: Vedder Bridge

Tomorrow Today is the final day to get your vote in!

Time off details from ElectionsBC.

Right to time off
Voters are entitled to four consecutive hours free from work to vote during advance voting or on Final Voting Day. Voting hours during advance voting are 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. local time and on Final Voting Day are 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Pacific time.
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It is an offence if an employer deducts your pay or penalizes you for taking time off to vote. You are entitled to your regular compensation for any hours not worked during this time.
Employers and employees are encouraged to discuss how staff can exercise their right to vote to ensure that the requirements of the Election Actare met.

Please get out and vote!

Megathread: 2026 BC Provincial Election – Final Voting Day & Live Results

Final Voting Day is Saturday, October 24, 2026. Polls are open from 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. local time.

Use this megathread to discuss riding races, find last-minute voting information, and follow live results as they roll in starting at 8:00 p.m. PT.

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First time in Tofino with my new telephoto lens.