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A ravens hidden stash in my garden!

I watched a raven acting weird in my garden this morning, then realized she was burying something. Waited a few hours and then went to check it out. She buried an egg in my garden!! I covered it back up after my photo shoot, cause I bet it was hard to get ahold of this and I don’t want her to lose it Lol! A

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2024/12/01
02:59 UTC

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Bored of the island. Where should I move?

I'm bored of the island. I absolutely love it here but it's so expensive. No music scene (i live in north island). Not alot of things to do besides hiking and outdoors stuff. Don't get me wrong, I love that stuff but I've done that for years and feel I need a change of scenery. Looking for somewhere more affordable. Also more job opportunities. Cool people and a cool music scene would be rad too. Any suggestions?

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2024/12/01
02:45 UTC

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Considering a move to the island and looking for pros and cons of moving to mid island

Looking at the potential of buying a home in Duncan, Lady Smith or Port Alberni. Previously lived in Gibsons and Powell River so use to being gate keeped by BC Ferries. Very outdoor rec focused with mtn and gravel biking, trail running and hiking. Work remotely so can live anywhere with an internet connection. Would like to put down roots with a home and make friends, build community etc. use to date a girl from Nanaimo so have visited comox valley, Nanaimo, Duncan, ladysmith, Port Alberni, Tofino etc so I have somewhat of an experience of the island and plan to spend more time on the island before picking somewhere to move but doesn’t hurt to ask for others views on potential places to move to

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2024/12/01
02:25 UTC

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Wai Heung in Saanichton

Does anyone know when Wai Heung Chinese food restaurant in Saanichton plans to re-open? I know they had a fire there and we’re wondering when they will be back. Thanks!

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2024/12/01
01:34 UTC

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What’s the best pub on Vancouver Island?

Hello! I’m wondering if anyone can recommend a small town pub anywhere on Vancouver Island. I’m looking for somewhere not too busy. Maybe with some character and history (not a dumpy, dive bar) to have a few beers with a buddy and a good chat. Definitely NOT anywhere in Victoria or Nanaimo. I’m really looking for a SMALL town.

Thanks!

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2024/11/27
03:03 UTC

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Winterfall Market hosted at Uvic Visual Arts building!

☃️Join the Univerity of Victorias BFA Grad Class at the Winterfall Market:

The Winterfall Market is just in time for the holiday season! We're excited to announce over 35 talented vendors will be at the market hosted in UVic's Visual Art Building on December 1, between 12:00-6:00 pm. This is a perfect opportunity to find gifts for your loved ones, get holiday photos from our photo booth, and support the BFA Grad Show. The market is free entry, and fun for the whole family. ✨❄️Happy Holidays❄️✨

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2024/11/26
03:01 UTC

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Early Video of Malahat Documentary

Posted 9 days ago, interesting look back to original days of the Malahat.

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2024/11/25
17:23 UTC

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Visiting Victoria with my partner

are there any good restaurants reco open around 6pm still within victoria?

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2024/11/25
16:15 UTC

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Wildlife Tours with 5 Year Old in Telegraph Cove/Port McNeil

Hello. I'm planning my trip to Vancouver Island and would like to book a wildlife boat tour, in particular hoping to see sea otters and bears. Most of the ones I've seen are for kids over 10 beacuse they involve trekking and on land activities (which I understand wouldn't be safe for a child). Is there any 3/4 hours wildlife tour safe/accessible for young kids?

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2024/11/25
15:35 UTC

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Holy snow!

Saw last night that Mt Washington has 2.5m base already. Unbelievable!

Just stay safe out there- read that SAR is already doing 2 rescues and avalanche risk is high.

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2024/11/25
15:04 UTC

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Harvest Moon in Ucluelet (acrylic on canvas)

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2024/11/24
21:53 UTC

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Searching for a tattoo place

I am looking to find a quality tattoo shop that is open to directly working from specific reference images. I need a design translated 1:1 with little to no alterations. The previous shop I was planning to go to would only work from their artist's own designs and would not want to copy anything. Any pointers especially around Langford/Victoria would be appreciated.

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2024/11/23
11:11 UTC

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How often do you visit the wilderness of the island?

Hi everyone, I live in rural England and spend a lot of time on Google Earth exploring, and I must say Vancouver island looks like one of the most beautiful places on earth to visit. If I am ever wealthy enough to move and live there, every chance I get I would be hiking in the forests and mountains. How often do islanders explore this beautiful place, or is it mostly taken for granted?

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2024/11/23
10:44 UTC

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Farm fresh eggs?

We are new to the Nanaimo area. Looking for farm fresh egg stands in the area. Is there such a thing here? We are from Agassiz where egg stands we around every block it seemed.

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2024/11/22
14:44 UTC

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Vancouver Island Punk Compilation CD from 1999

Long shot but does Anyone have an original copy of Vancouver Island Sucks CD released in 1999 with the booklet?

These were in a plastic sleeve on a burned CD with a photocopied booklet.

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2024/11/21
22:08 UTC

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Surf’s Up

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2024/11/22
04:22 UTC

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Best place to work a season?

I'm looking to work on the island for 6 months to a year. I had planned to go to Tofino but I hear it's next to impossible to get accommodation so I'm looking at other options, where are other places that are nice and relatively easy to get work?

Edit: I currently work on the front desk at a lodge, I also have experience as a shop manager, housekeeper and a server. Happy to do any work. I don't mind being a bit remote but would like to be within an hour drive of a city or town. Being close to the coast for surfing would be ideal

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2024/11/22
03:56 UTC

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Great place for a family get together

Hi everyone! My family and I are searching for a great place to celebrate my dad’s upcoming 70th birthday somewhere on Vancouver Island. We are all born and raised on the island so we are very familiar with the area. We are looking for either a nice big house/ cabin that can fit 8 people and 3 dogs, or (preferably) 4 smaller cabins that we can rent out to accommodate the same amount of people. All of the spots I know of are already booked or have a week stay minimum over high season. We are looking to go August 8-11 2025. I’m open to all areas of the island and even smaller islands off the island. Thanks so much in advance!

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2024/11/21
20:27 UTC

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Help transporting item from Duncan to Vancouver/nearby

This is a long shot, but is anyone planning to travel from Duncan to the Vancouver area any time soon? My partner is pregnant and has her eyes on a recliner in Duncan. If anyone is already planning on coming to Vancouver some time soon, we'd be happy to cover your ferry here if you could bring it with you!

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2024/11/21
20:09 UTC

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Finding carpools from Tofino to Nanaimo / Vic?

Transit options aren’t really great from Tofino to either of the ferry terminals!

I’m visiting this weekend for oyster fest but friends are leaving early for work and it would be great to find carpools driving back home Monday

2 Comments
2024/11/21
04:16 UTC

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Is there a mount washington sub?

Looking for a mount washington (obvs the BC one) sub. Whistler has one, anything similar?

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2024/11/20
23:57 UTC

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Tattoo artist/body jewelry recs

I’m new to the Victoria area (Saanich) and am wondering what you guys would recommend for a good tattoo artist, using illustrative style, and a good place for getting like septum jewelry, as well as just getting a piercing done.

Any recommendations?

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2024/11/20
23:08 UTC

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It's a little blustery out there today!

I dropped off my daughter at school this morning, and decided to head down to the local boat launch. A dozen other cars were there with the exact same idea. I stood out there for a minute recording, and was soaked.

This video was recorded at Ken Forde boat launch in southern Campbell River.

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2024/11/20
17:46 UTC

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It's a little blustery out there today!

I dropped off my daughter at school this morning, and decided to head down to the local boat launch. A dozen other cars were there with the exact same idea. I stood out there for a minute recording, and was soaked.

This video was recorded at Ken Forde boat launch in southern Campbell River.

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2024/11/20
17:44 UTC

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Farm/animal visit, alpaca?

My dad is getting older and loves animals. I was thinking over the holidays I would try to take him to visit some llamas or alpacas, or any animal he can pet.

He lives in Victoria, any suggestions near by on the island we can visit?

Would consider whale watching as well, but im not sure if those are always successful.

(Hes old, but hardy)

Thank you!

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2024/11/20
07:52 UTC

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More Cyclone vortex

Loud and wet but kinda pretty.

6 Comments
2024/11/20
06:03 UTC

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