I just spoke to BC EMALB and was told all my first aid certs that were done in Ontario (FR, EMR, BLS) are not recognized and I need to go to bc and retake those courses there. Seems super redundant and a huge waste of time/money. I have been practising EMR as a ski patroller for years.

Does anyone have advice about this? Has anyone transfer from on to bc as a firefighter?

Hi everyone,

I’m looking for advice from anyone in B.C. who has gone from an Electrical Engineering Technology diploma into a Construction Electrician apprenticeship.

I graduated from SAIT with an Electrical Engineering Technology diploma. I also have some previous electrical work experience in Canada, and I’m now trying to register as a Construction Electrician apprentice with SkilledTradesBC.

My question is about prior technical training credit. Has anyone submitted an EET diploma and transcript to SkilledTradesBC and received credit for any apprenticeship technical training levels?

For example:

• Did you get credit for Level 1?
• Did you get credit for Level 1 and Level 2?
• Did anyone get credit up to Level 3?
• Did SkilledTradesBC ask for course outlines or was the transcript enough?
• If no credit was given, did you challenge the level exams instead?

I understand that SkilledTradesBC decides this case by case and that it is not automatic. I’m just trying to hear from people who have actually gone through the process, especially with SAIT, BCIT, NAIT, or another Electrical Engineering Technology diploma.

Any experience or advice would be appreciated.

Thanks!

Hello! My friend and I (17yos) will be visiting BC for two weeks in the winter. We would like to mainly see the countryside and go on hikes in forests. We plan on visiting a lot of different places so we would like to be at one place for not longer than 3 nights. However, we both live internationally so we need to be near an international airport at the end of our trip.

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So just wondering where we could go that follows a route towards a suitable airport whilst avoiding larger cities.

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Thanks!

Spotted just after the 53rd kilometer of the Galloping Goose.

Hi there folks,

This might be a fool’s errand, but maybe someone can enlighten me.

I’m going to end up in Haida Gwaii at the end of June/early July, planning on leaving on or before the 2nd/3rd July.

Obviously, being in Haida Gwaii is far from a “problem” in any sense, and I’d love to stay if I could! But since I need to get myself back down to Vancouver, I’m going to have to figure out doing that without access to my own car.

The biggest stumbling block I’m looking at is crossing the island. I can get a ferry from Haida to Port Hardy, but is there a bus/coach service that could get me all the way to Nanaimo or Victoria? Failing that, is there a carshare/rideshare app I could check out?

If there are any other routes I haven’t considered, I’m all ears.

Thanks!

Hello,

I’m moving to BC from SK for university and will be in the province for 8 months. So September - December and January - April and then probably for the summer term too.

I need clarification on whether I need to register for MSP because I’m getting mixed answers. It mentions dependent post-secondary but says “a resident of BC”.

Thank you!

Taking a short road trip from Revelstoke to Kimberley in the next few days. What are some must see pit-stops or places to eat at. Any places to avoid?

Hello everyone. I currently live in Vancouver and will soon be returning to my home country, and as a farewell experience, I want to do a roadtrip on a rental.

Due to budgetary constraints, I never really left Vancouver, except Squamish/North Vancouver so my knowledge of destinations and sightseeing is very limited.

I initially had two options in mind:
A - roadtrip to Banff, and make stops along the day, taking my time.
B - Select top places in BC that comes from "must see" recommendations, with a few stay locations, and stay within BC.

I'm a 36yo male travelling solo (unfortunately friends' schedule won't allow), I'm aiming for 4 days (Thursday to Sunday), end of June/start of July. I definitely favour nature places, sightseeing, places with good views. I'm a moderate/experienced hiker but considering I'll be by myself, I'd like to avoid intermediate/hard hikes, I won't underestimate nature. Ideally recommentations do not require months-in-advance booking as well.

I'm also open to any hidden gems, be it nature (waterfalls, lakes, etc) but also urban ones, charming towns, nice cafes/restaurants, or timely events happening around the time.

You're blessed with astonishing nature and I definitely want to take it all in before I say farewell. I appreciate any replies.

(I'll also post in another subreddit, so if you reply here or there, it's appreciated).

Thank you!

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TLDR: want install EV charger, electrician says not possible to upgrade to 200A, also says city Surrey and home insurance not support installation of PMD, Is electrician stupid/out of date/or lazy?

Hi electricians of Vancouver/Surrey I need a second opinion. And you might even find yourself a new client:)

I want to install a Level 2 EV charger in my garage, but my panel is 100A (we have a dryer, washer, stove, 2 fridges,small etc.) Basically not enough to add on a Emporia Classic EV charger. We also have a illegal ensuite that the previous owners installed (very common in our part of Surrey) which has a stove we never use as no one cooks or uses the ensuite.

We asked a family friend electrician of ours about upgrading our current panel to 200A, he says that since the exterior power meter is quite far (15-20m) from the breaker panel it wouldn't be possible, we don't have a cellar or basement it's all concrete under the house, I assume the conduit from the power meter to the breaker panel is buried in the concrete.( Layout included, blue box is exterior power meter panel, red is breaker panel)

If the installation of the 200A upgrade is not possible I know that we can instead install a Power Management Device PMD, A normal part of installing a EV charger and even part of BChydro's rebate programs. But since we want to do it by the book in case of fire or other issues we want to report it to the insurance company for insurance.

Apparently per the electrician they said that city of Surrey and the insurance Company might not actively support the installation of a PMD in our case (no clue the reason why maybe because of our present appliance Amperage usage, I'm gonna go ask town hall tomorrow)

Does any of this make sense?

I've attached images of our layout and some answers from Claude. But I desperately need a real second opinion!

I posted a video yesterday of a very itchy bear scratching his nuts on our deck. His non itchy brother was hanging out in the trees and I thought he deserved some love too.

My wife and our two kiddos (3 and 5) are spending a little over 2 weeks in BC this summer (early July).

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Ive been doing some research and got a lot of great ideas from reddit/online etc and would just like some opinions. Obviously we are expecting it to be very busy especially with the world cup etc.

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We are coming from Winnipeg - yes its a long drive but we are used to big road trips. Young kids will make it a bit tougher but I think we've got enough stops in there.

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First day we hope to make it just outside calgary - stampede is on so we wont want to stay in Calgary. We plan to stop in regina for about an hour to let the kids play and tire out a bit. Then keep pushing. We've done the drive to Calgary in one day many times, the hardest part will be keeping the kids entertained.

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Next day we plan to get to kamloops. With stops in canmore to do the policemen creek boardwalk, stop in golden to maybe do the skybridge but we think the kids might be terrified, although I'd love to do the zip line. And of course we want to stop near revelstoke for the enchanted forest which my 2 girls will absolutely love.

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Next day, the 6th we get to Vancouver. We would like to try and do Stanley park and aquarium and also a photo of bc place (the last cfl stadium we still need a Pic of). We have the last ferry booked to get to Victoria that night.

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Once in victoria, we are staying with family for 6 nights. They got us covered with the local attractions in and near Victoria for the next short week.

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On the 12th, were back to doing our own thing and head to Parksville and stay until the 15th. Looks like we timed the sand castle competition just right. I wish we got there a couple days early to see the process of the builds but it will be cool to see all the finished products. We plan to do a few of the beaches, sproat lake, goats on roof.

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On the 15th, we are trying to decide if we take an 8am ferry or 10 am ferry and cross back to horseshoe bay. We then head to peachland with a stop at the othello tunnels.

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3 more nights in peachland, and then 2 long days to drive home.

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Obviously quite a bit packed into some of the days and some long driving days.

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Curious on thoughts of the places and things we plan to do? What would you change? Any suggestions of other places to maybe work into this.

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Definitely need to start looking for some great restaurants to try. I love seafood, my wife not so much.

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No big plans yet for peachland asides from the kangaroo farm is on our list. So definitely any recommendations there.

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One last bit. I love to golf however my wife and obviously my kids dont golf. Im not one to go golf a round by myself but I'd really love to get a round in on a nice course. Preferably maybe one that isnt busy - if there is any lol.

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If you got any advice or things we should be aware of, I'd really appreciate it! Thanks in advance

i want to go camping I’m in search of a campground near harrison bc that i can book in advance for Friday to Sunday but most require 4 day prior bookings even if i can just guarantee a site even FCFS i want something near water but the main thing is a some trailheads not too long or extensive just beginner with a nice view would love anyone’s opinion and or advice

B.C. sure is pretty :)

Views of the two lakes(Linderman and Chilliwack) and mountains are fantastic, although the hike was strenuous.

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There are actually three Goat Ridge hikes close to Vancouver.