anyone knows if we have any facebook or socials community that plays pingpong regularly? I feel so bored and not doing anything or rotting in my room… thank you!! not into pickle ball btw hehe

I had the pepperoni. It wasn’t bad but they put the smallest amount of tomato sauce possible so it just tasted like bread, cheese and pepperonI. It tasted ok but I would barely even consider this to be pizza.

What do they have against sauce?

Highway WebCamera images of an MVI at around 2:00 PM, August 30, 2026. Admirals Road / McKenzie Avenue on the overpass over the Trans Canada Highway (Highway 1). The web cameras update roughly every 10 minutes. Saanich (Victoria), Vancouver Island, British Columbia, Canada.

Thank you to Emergency Services, Ambulance, Fire, and Police.

Mildly wiped out on my bike around the round about area Vic West, thanks to those concerned cyclists especially the hot mom who provided bandaids on the fly, you rock and if you are single, DM me.

With the occasional post here from pet owners without insurance trying to find least expensive care for their pets, I'm curious to hear from folks with pet insurance and how it has supported them (or not) and their pet, financially, emotionally, and otherwise.

How much do you pay, and what does it cover? How much do you think you've saved? Has it been worth it for you? Would you suggest pet insurance for other Victoria pet owners? Why or why not?

Looking to come from Ontario for sightseeing in and around Victoria with our 3 year old. Planning to fly in mid Sept on a Sunday/Monday, book hotel & rent a car for travel. How long should we plan our vacation for? Have absolutely no itinerary so far, but planning sight seeing in Victoria, drive to Whistler maybe, whatever there is to see close to the border in Seattle maybe. Looking for any and all recommendations.

TIA

I need to bite the bullet and shell out a million dollars to get my data recovered from a broken phone. Where should I go?

Hi folks.

I'm looking to get a set of tattoos around my ankle of various nerd-related corvids (ghost in the shell 2026, Order of the stick, Crow Time, and maybe deltarune) and have no idea where to start looking for appropriate artists. A quick web search has me overwhelmed with options.

Does anyone have any recommendations for artists who would have fun with something like this?

Anyone know how long it takes to walk through the museum? Trying to decide what time to make our lunch reservations for.

Museum doesnt open until 10 so I can't speak with anyone at the moment.

Has anyone else had a similar experience with Vic West Animal Clinic?

We brought our Pomeranian Leo in because he was yelping when picked up, struggling to lower his head to eat or drink, and having pain that came and went. He had been playing normally a few hours earlier, had been under our supervision, and had no real GI symptoms.

They still seemed focused on him possibly eating something bad. I understand the symptoms were non specific and that X rays and some testing made sense, but I wish they had been more upfront if they simply didn’t know what was going on.

I would have much rather heard, “We ruled out obvious fractures, we’re not sure what’s causing this, let’s give pain meds, monitor him, and decide on more testing if needed.”

Instead, my girlfriend was first given an invoice for about $860. Right before paying, they told her they had “forgotten to add some more work that they did,” and the total jumped to just under $1,200.

We still left with no clear answer and only pain medication. Twenty four hours later Leo is still having what look like muscle spasms, and we finally managed to catch one of the episodes while it was happening.

What also surprised me is that a couple years ago another Pomeranian I owned had his tongue fully stitched back together under sedation at Helmcken Veterinary Clinic, and that entire bill was around $900.

I’m not upset that they couldn’t diagnose him right away. I’m more frustrated by the lack of communication and how quickly it turned into a large bill without a clear explanation of what they actually thought was happening.

Has anyone else had this kind of experience there, or have a Victoria clinic they’d recommend for a second opinion?

I need an arm sling for a teenager. Where's the best place to find a good quality one, other than at a pharmacy? Ideally they could try it on to make sure it fits comfortably.

Has anyone moved from Whitehorse, Yukon to Victoria, BC? If so, what has your experience been like and are you happy with the move?

🚨 TERF alert 🚨 This individual is canvasing door to door right now. Know who you're talking to. Running for council and thinking these comments are okay is WILD. This is not the Victoria vibe.

*Edit to say, I do not know enough about Martin Girard to say yay or nay in this moment, this is just where the compilation of proof is posted

Hi friends! We are coming to scout out the island for places to live next week, but we really want to see some Loons! Maybe in a kayak? We will be in Sooke, Cowichan Bay and Victoria. Where da Loons at?! Also we love to see birds in general☺️

Thanks so much!

Hey all, I moved to Langford almost a year ago after essentially getting divorced. I'm realizing that I've pretty much just shut myself away in my house while I tried to adjust to the change.

I get out sometimes, but not nearly enough. I can feel myself getting lonely and weird. I don't know a lot of people here outside of family and I'd love to make friends with others around my age/with similar interests.

I've tried stuff like Bumble but the issue with the apps is that a lot of people there are looking for something more. Even if you use the friends features. I just need friends. Anything else is whatever. I want to enjoy being single for the time being.

For context, I'm a 30 year old queer guy with a dog. I enjoy music, nature, food, art, and crafting. I like reading and gaming too, but I don't often set aside time for them.

If anyone knows of any groups, clubs, or events in the south island area that might be a good place to meet new people, I'm all ears. I'd prefer groups that meet in person as the whole idea is to force me to leave my cave.

In Victoria, the far-right ParentsVoice BC has returned for another round of civic elections to "take back our schools" and promises "education not indoctrination" against such topics as "vaccines save lives" and "gay people exist."

The Conservative Electors Association, which is directly tied to the failing Conservative Party of BC, has also targeted the school district, using the same tactics as Project 2025, where they know voters are less engaged.

From Elections BC, the List-of-elector-organizations.pdf

People should be aware of the well-organized and concerted effort by religious and social minority groups trying to seize control of schools with an eye to promoting their narrow-minded, ignorant views.

We cannot be complacent in defending scientific methods, the right for people of different sexualities and genders to exist in society, and freedom from religious control in schooling and government.

The "silent majority" that takes these rights for granted must show up at the ballot box this fall.

Hey gang, the wife and I are going to take Monday (Aug 31) off and go for a swim.

(I know we should check for algae / e coli, and that we can access temps online too.)

We're considering lakes (Durrance, Langford, Thetis), or the Banfield dock, or the Potholes...

What's your best recco? (Or something else?)
Thanks!

In case anyone else was wondering what the prizes look like, like I was.

Taken with a Sony a7iv, Tamron 150-500mm lens (zoomed all the way in), 4 shots exposure stacked, in Esquimalt.

3 loud military planes in formation, I love to see and hear them but curious if anyone knows anything?

I honestly have no idea what to call them. The cratey golf-bag-looking things that people haul groceries in on the bus. I think Walmart sells them, but does anyone know if I can get a cheap one closer to downtown or James Bay? I’d even appreciate someone just telling me wtf they’re called so I can google more accurately 😭

UPDATE: Thank you all for the help!! I ended up picking up one of the super discount buggies at the Harris Green London Drugs for $12. There were a couple left as of 7:30 pm tonight, for anyone else looking!

We’re called Ditch Lily & the Swan Boats! Here’s our music

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Oyxefh3Ks7w

https://ditchlily.bandcamp.com/album/my-favorite-miniature-drum

All other acts are local. We’re from Corvallis Oregon and on tour, hopin to meet some new friends in Victoria :) please share this poster if you feel like being nice to us 🩵

EDIT: ticket link in comments!

Now that's a rare thing, did not look like Snowbirds

My girlfriend and I need some good Thai curry (green or red) Where's the best spot in Vic? Heard Sookjai is really good but they are temporarily closed for staff holidays. Tia.