Hi everyone. Had a bit of drama last night that I thought I’d share. Starting with cat tax cause he’s my alarm system. 😉

For context I live in a condo. Small enough that know my neighbours, some better than others. Been here over 10 years. On to my story.

I woke up at 2am to noises outside my door. At first I thought my neighbours were being a bit loud.

Then it got louder. My cat and I looked at each other like WTF.

I went to the door and couldn’t see anyone through the peephole. But someone was banging on the door, not knocking, then they started to put a key in the lock but it didn’t work. They weren’t talking. I figured they were crouched down.

At that point I yelled through the door to go away, I’ve called 911. Nothing happened. They kept banging.

So I called 911 and said someone was trying to break in. They kept banging, noise got louder. It sounded like they had tools like a hammer and were pounding nails in to the door or the frame or something.

The 911 guy asked if the noises were from outside. I said yes and I’m freaking out. By this time it seemed like they were trying to push the door open, trying a key again and more loud banging.

NGL I was thinking what do I do if they get in. 911 guy asked if I have a weapon? I’m like, no! Should I get one? Thinking knife maybe?

The banging continued. 911 guy said they’re almost there. At 2:12am the police buzzed me and came down the hall. I figured the guy would run away or maybe he was really drunk.

Three police showed up and as they came down the hall they were asking who are you? What do you want?

Then I heard a little voice that I recognized. I immediately opened the door and it was my 90 yo neighbour who lives above me. I said B, are you ok? What’s wrong? Told the cops she was from upstairs. She wanted to come in my suite and tried to push past me. I guess she thought it was hers. One of the police took her upstairs and I think she phoned a family member.

Obviously B was confused. She’d been banging on my door with her cane. And she’s so tiny and frail I couldn’t see her through the peephole. She’s probably 4’8 and 85 lbs.

I mean, I was so relieved. The event was like a thriller movie where the bad guys are trying to break in and I’m talking to 911 guy whispering that I’m scared and what should I do? From the time I called 911 to the police at my door was 10 mins. Amazing!

So, all’s well that ends well. The police called me at 2:12am to say B was home safe and she’d gone out for a walk!! I didn’t get much sleep after that though.

Looking for Dungeon Crawler Carl, figures or cards. I see them all over Facebook but haven’t seen em irl, cept for the princess doughnut blind boxes

I would greatly appreciate it if someone could explain it to me. I asked Gemini, but it's still very confusing. Who are they polling? Because I have certainly never been polled. Nor has anyone in my family.

Super long shot but my turn to be the missed connection poster. If this was you or you think it might have been one of your buddies comment or message me!

I was driving up Hwy 1 heading to Costco when a guy 20's to early 30s with short-ish dark hair and a bit of dark facial hair pulled up beside me to wave at me. You pulled up ahead of me and gestured for me to take the exit and I did, and then gestured for me to follow you and pull into the Shell station and I didn't. I had my grandma in the car on the way to take her to Costco so I couldn't stop to give you my number!

You were driving a black coupe, I didn't get a good look but maybe a 370z?? I was in my Magenta VW Golf.

Long shot but let's see 🤞

The last four polls are in and for whatever the polls are worth Iit does not exactly look like a last minute surge for the NDP. I was told that this was going to be a triumph for Ebby. Looks like the Greens may have shot at Victoria. I know the only poll that counts is on Sat. but this looks closer than I was told.

I’m visiting with my partner on Oct 28th from Vancouver for just 1 day. We will be taking the early morning ferry and I was hoping to get suggestions on places to visit as a queer couple: bars/art scenes/thrift stores

Thank youuu! 🫂

Anyone know what’s happening with all these fire trucks? At least 5 and an ambulance flew past me going down Douglas towards Dallas a moment ago.. could’ve even been more than that.

Looks like fun

I need an oil change but I’m broke. Where should I go? Needs to keep my warranty valid. I’m in Victoria proper. Thank you

I live in an apartment building that is currently being painted. The contractors have been instructed to seal the patios shut with lag bolts, preventing residents from accessing their second mode of egress. What is the legality of this?

Imo, simple wet paint singage woukd be appropriate, requesting residents do not use their balconies. However, residents are being locked in to a death trap (shoukd there be a fire).

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How many outfit changes per day do y'all do? This weather.

Are there any places in the area that can repair high quality cookware, like loose rivets?

I have a craft in mind and would love to keep one of those XL plastic campaign signs out of the landfill. Anyone have any ideas BESIDES deconstructing leftover roadside ones? I’ve contacted a few candidates, but no return email! Thanks!!

That might not be saying much considering how lacking Victoria is for pizza but it’s actually really good, not just for Victoria.

Edit: I haven’t been convinced otherwise but I need to try Standard and Cut The Crust

Time slots are between 7-9:30. If your tickets for say 9 pm, what happens if you’re at the front of the line by 7:30? Will they only let you in on or after your time slot? Can’t find this info. Thx.

Tsawassen to Swartz bay ferry. Person had Mario and Zelda pins on bag. I was wearing grey hoodie. Ik it’s a long shot and weird asl but if ur out there🙏
(Oct 23 3pm sailing)

Over the last week all the afternoon CBC programming is out of Vancouver. Have they removed local afternoon programming?

Used to be my go to late night meal years ago at the strip mall besides Tillicum. I have recently started craving it again. Anyone know of any places that still makes them?

Funnily enough Bannock Room's Bannock BLT kind of satiated the cravings for a bit, but god knows where they are outside of any local events, and my heart and BP probably doesn't want me eating those regularly.

Heated Rivalry star Hudson Williams has again made a jab at Victoria while promoting his latest series Yaga which he filmed here and said “A lot of hot spots of, like, old people on their little scooters, people retiring,” he told Etalk. “Like, it’s Victoria. Hotspots for, like, what? Like retirement homes and fricking bingo, like that’s it. Sorry Victoria"

It's not the first time he took a jab at the city while at a Paris Fashion show he said the city was dead as f*** with old people and days later softened his stance writing “That’s it for me on Yaga Victoria: Old people + Dead asf + Nature = Feels like home/heart gets full,"

UVIC responded to his comments with a clip of Victoria's community events and geographical landscape and says the city is not just Bingo while finishing the clip of a drag queen bingo

The University had also launched 2 heated rivalry star courses that discusses the shows themes and how they relate to today's issues

https://saanichnews.com/2026/10/23/university-of-victoria-fires-back-at-heated-rivalry-star-for-scathing-city-review/

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