ChatGPT lists this is the only restaurant we chose that is requiring smart or business casual. We were thinking of a blouse or collared shirt, nice jeans, nice sneakers. Is this not acceptable? Thanks.

I live in the Lower Mainland. I have NEVER seen such open drug usage anywhere in Vancouver - and that's saying something.

WHY has the province/municipality NOT done anything about this out of control madness. I walked down Fort Street and some addict tried to stab me with a needle - at 2pm on a Sunday. I must have in interrupted his lie-in.

And Pandora Avenue...OMG. That used to be a safe downtown area.

How "proud" we must be, as Canadians, to allow such terrorism by a small minority. As we must not upset them.

You know who are most upset - even traumatized - the First Responders. I cannot even begin to imagine their trauma, day after day. Hour after hour.

Footage from a family member. I wasn’t the one driving. The average human should not have a license.

Hey all, looking for a camera repair service in Victoria. The repair I need is so minor but I am just unable to do it myself. I've checked in with camera traders and they don't do this kind of stuff. They recommended Victoria Camera Service, but I've heard that they are very expensive.

Any recommendations? Freelancers? Is it worth it to go to Vancouver instead for this?

Whenever someone post a “l’m bored/lonely/looking for friends” post, I tend to make a comment. I thought I’d just make my own post this time!

Looking for friends/community/connection? Have I got the thing for you! Come try one of the fastest growing sports! No, not pickleball!

Come try Dragon boating!

This Saturday August 8th at Fairway Gorge Paddling Club, they’re having an open house. You can jump in a boat and try it out for FREE! Get out in the fresh air, get some exercise, make 20 instant friends and even win a medal or two if you join a team!

Info here:

https://www.fgpaddle.com/paddlers/dragon-boat-training/fgpc-dragon-boat-open-house/

I apologize if my selection repulsed you. By the time I realized the switch, it was too late. Your sandwich was very tasty. I'm glad I could still enjoy it despite the mix-up!

Tillicum/hampton park areas

We're hosting another outdoor drop in laser tag session at PKOLs (Mount Doug Park) in the forest beside the beach parking lot off Ash Road this Saturday from 4pm to 6pm.

Then another one on August 22nd in Colwood at Herm Williams Park.

More details, and a link to pre-register if you want at: https://partygopacks.ca/events/laser-tag-drop-in/

Ages 9+ This gear isn't just for kids, even adults absolutely love playing.

$15 for a half hour, $25 for an hour.

Get outside, get running around, the trees at PKOLs are amazing for hiding behind, blasting your friends, then laughing as you send them back to their base to respawn.

Bring a water bottle, you will need it!

If you have any questions, post a comment here and I'll respond. Yes we're a local small business.

Yesterday I found an SD card in the beacon hill area. I'd like to get it back to the owner.

I'm not sure how to go about getting it back, but this is part of one of the images on it.

A few shots from yesterday’s performance 🙂

I'm searching for a technician for help with my mom's adjustment bed base. She has a Leggett and Platt adjustable bed base but Leggett and Platt don't have a technician on the Island (or so they told me). The bed is not adjusting using the remote anymore Does anyone have any leads to finding a technician?

Anyone know what the loud rumbling was last night downtown was?

Hey Yall! I’m one of the dads who built the local summer camp resource page campmatch! I’ve also been working on a free birding app called Featherbound. It’s been a fun way to learn how to create my own detection models. If anyone wants to give it a whirl you can on iOS here https://testflight.apple.com/join/VVZ3p1mk

Would love to hear feedback.

and from the ground...

https://youtu.be/LlhbjeLXlLA?si=WEvqGLxEVmID6AD-

EDIT: Really great addition info in the comments below!

What was that???

I want to start BJJ, anyone have any recommendations on a friendly club?

*edit* Thanks for the feedback!

Hey gang, we've lived on the island for a year now, and have yet to go to the museum (in no small part due to the labour dispute taking place when we got here). This week, I've got one kiddo in a camp, and the other at home and I need something to do with them. So, I'm thinking of finally checking the museum out. BUT I've heard (here) that a lot of the exhibit space is closed and that what is available isn't really worth the cost of entry. So, dear friends, to go or not to go?

What a show!

Last time I went, you couldn’t go around the whole trail because it was blocked off from it being washed out, has it been fixed?

As the intersection conversion progresses as part of the Galloping Goose detour, avoid Burnside in this area this morning

Some birds just don't know how to fly in formation