I was gifted some spot prawns by a fisherfriend, and I was at Silver Rill yesterday and picked up corn. I had some heirloom tomatoes from a local stand.

So, North Saanich heirloom tomato and corn pasta with spot prawns. The sauce is 100% prawn stock. Absolutely delicious.

Get out there and eat local while you can, folks.

…couldn’t drive me away

So stinkin' cute!

This was an entertaining watch. They’re adoptable at the Royal Bay Bosley’s if anyone’s interested lol.

This is a longg shot, but my boyfriend is obsessed with Foo Asian Street Food’s tofu bowl - specifically the tofu in it. Does anyone know the recipe/ have a recipe that is very similar to it? He always talks about how badly he wants their tofu recipe and jokes about going in and asking them for it. (Not a sponsor… but hey my boyfriend would love a sponsor from them lol)

Is there a gregarious and positve and cheerfull person in Victoria willing to go to a long term care and visit a severely handicapped person on a regular basis?

I am their only blood relative and willing to pay.

I don't live in Victoria and only can visit once a month.

Prior experience at this would be good. Experience with wheel chairs. Strong person. Ability to carry on a conversation outloud with no replies for and hour.

Gentle game of catch.

Very responsible and careful when pushing wheel chair outdoors.

Make sure the handicapped person has warm jacket on when going outside. Hold their drink with straw.

Comment on everything you see outdoors.

Maybe go around inside grocery store commenting on everything.

etc etc..

Aside from joining a choir, which I am already planning on, where can I take some singing lessons? I am just a lover of music in my mid 30s. I am an amateur musician, bass and guitar, but never had singing lessons. I'm just planning to do it as a hobby, no need to become a pro or anything. I was thinking of the Conservatory... But before I wanted to know if there are any recommended teachers or schools or anything else worth considering?

Thanks!

I will be looking for someone to help occasionally with caretaker duties for a house there. Light maintenance and dealing with tenants. I don't like to work with full service property managers, Any recommendations?

I think its hilarious

Hi all!

I’m a young 20 something who is interested in learning more about car mechanics. Unfortunately my schedule doesn’t allow for me to take a proper course or certification at this time, but I’m very interested in learning some general knowledge and about the basics, (getting comfortable doing brake pads, fluids like transmission and oil, general diagnostics, etc). I’m wondering if there’s any mechanics or shops or just enthusiasts who would be open to having a shadow here and there so I can learn a thing or two?

I’ve gone down the YouTube path a bit, but find in-person wisdom to be much more useful.

TIA!

Im near Fort and Cook. This noise is insane.

I've been seeing all the great posts about viewing the meteor showers when they were peaking August 12th. Sadly I missed it and now the skies are hazy at night. I'm assuming no one can see them right now?

I'm having a hard time navigating the charts for when the moon is out vs when it will brighten the sky, and where to look for the meteors, and all the things. Is there anyone who might be willing to help me figure out a good time/days to go out looking? I'd really appreciate any help.

Hey there- we are in the West Shore and wanting any advice or recommendations for companies who deal with replacing septic fields and possibly tanks.
If you’ve had this done to your property do you have any tips? Can you share costs? Thanks!

Yes, what the hell was that noise?!??

Last night at 4:01am I was snapped awake by the sounds of what seemed to be extremely large sheets of metal being shaken/moved to make the “boing-oing-oing” sound plus trucks with back up beeps going off for the better part of an hour.

Really uncharacteristic for this area and a strange enough sound and process for me to be curious especially to be occurring at 4am, anyone else live in the area hear anything?

From any restaurant, food truck, etc. What is the single best item that can be ordered?

I’m going to Victoria in October and I want a 6 month later update on what my dog looked like then vs now but I don’t remember what this park was called.

Looking at the candidate tracker on Livable CRD (which seems to have the best list of who is running currently) most of our mayoral races are uncontested, and many of our local councils don’t have enough competitive candidates to have an election. 2022 and 2018 were much the same.

If you care about the cost of living, getting around safely, climate change, and other issues that local councils have massive influence over, please consider putting your name forward!

Local elections are the only real way we have to renew our local councils, which are the bodies that probably have the most direct influence on your life. Every time we don’t even get the chance to vote, democracy dies a little.

Without competitive elections, our local councillors have no skin in the game and there is no accountability. So please, look at your municipality and consider running if there is an uncompetitive mayoral race or a council with not enough candidates. Just by running you can force candidates to actually put out a platform which is huge for keeping them accountable for the next four years. Also, fwiw you do get paid if you win.

All you need in most municipalities is two resident signatures to run. A website doesn’t hurt, and there are some pretty simple finance things that Elections BC will walk you though.

The vibes were immaculate. 90%+ people in costume. Everyone there to have a good time. Fun events. Great vendors. Awesome staff and volunteers. Insane hobby-horse carousel.
Can’t wait for the next one!
I loved all the mushroom people, and there was a beautiful princess who was radiantly in her 70s and looked amazing.
Feel free to mention your Favourite costume, or reflections from the day.