Connecting Kitchener-Waterloo with a total population of around 600k. Ion Rapid Transit is a 19km LRT built under $1billion in just 5 years. They were able to do this by saving money building on existing rail corridors, and removing traffic lanes instead of extending the roads, on top of a very rigid planning commission. This area has many similarities to Victoria/the Island in general. Not only is the population similar, but the Island has an existing rail corridor going all the way up to Nanaimo. Many people say that its too expensive, and that Victoria doesn't have the population to make it sustainable. However other parts of Canada are showing that it very much is possible.

I’m going to be one of those people unfortunately unless someone can recommend a better place to post this.

Dude that was at uptown Walmart today around 1pm, short hair, had AirPods in. Me, longer brown hair, glasses, and a sweater with Halloween stuff on it. We passed by each other sooo many times and made eye contact everytime too. Of course it just worked out that we were next to each other at self checkout too. I was going to approach you but wimped out at first. I actually did come back after loading my groceries in the car to see if I could catch up with you but alas, you were gone lol. If you so happen to see this, send me a message!

I’m just gutted by this horrendous news. Jesse was a true warrior for dogs and cats. Such a monumental loss for the animals, the Ukraine, and Victoria too. His heart was bigger than his fear and he walked the talk. May his legacy of love move others to help and may it live on. My heartfelt condolences to his family, friends and loved ones.

I recently had a growth excised from my face at urgent care - the doctor left a huge scar and wasn’t able to remove all the affected tissue. She has recommended I find a plastic surgeon to remove the remaining tissue and hopefully reduce the look of the existing scar.

Does anyone have any recommendations? I have to pay out of pocket and find the doctor myself and I’m feeling a little lost.

This person spent time with Jesse saving animals (and people, of course) in Ukraine.
I dunno guys, I'm just really sad about this. He was a hell of a dude.

There’s around a dozen cop cars surrounding a bus, maybe a 75 at the bus stop. And now an ambulance just went in that direction. They got everyone off the bus. I’ve never seen these many cop cars all at once

So I am a very pregnant person right now, and I just found out I’m boarder anemic levels for iron.
i’ve also had a pretty horrendous last couple of months as well, so my spouse said ‘let’s go out for a special steak dinner!’
I’m a former vegetarian/vegan, I don’t actually know where the best steak would be in Victoria, one would think the keg because that’s just what they’re known for but I’m really curious to find a local place, as that is something that we’re both keen to support.

also doesn’t have to be downtown or in Victoria proper but any surrounding greater Victoria area.
thanks in advance for your suggestions and reviews 🙏😌

I’d love to get some professional photos done of my dog. :)

Lutheran church on cedar hill.

I’m looking for recommendations for a baker that can make a birthday cake for a November 2nd.

The cake is preferably a non-alcoholic black Forrest cake, or a chocoate cake with a fruit compote.

Can do pick up or delivery. Just needs to be ready by 11am on November 2nd.

Thank you!

https://cheknews.ca/blue-fox-cafes-5-sharing-charge-sparks-online-backlash-in-victoria-1356746/

Probably a shot in the dark, but I'm looking for 2 tickets to the sold-out Halloween Phantom of the Opera organ concert on 10/30. Thanks!

Victoria police are searching for a man accused of following a girl and making inappropriate comments during a suspicious encounter near Blanshard Street and Hillside Avenue.

With Halloween approaching, police are encouraging parents and caregivers to discuss personal safety with children before they head out trick-or-treating.

Police said the youth involved in the incident took appropriate steps to protect herself by leaving the situation and returning to safety.

VicPD recommends children travel with friends or trusted adults whenever possible, remain aware of their surroundings and identify safe places to seek help, including nearby businesses or trusted neighbours.

We have recently moved to Victoria, James Bay Area, and have two small children. We are also new to Canada from the UK, I’m just wondering what the trick or treating etiquette? Do you only trick or treat places with decorations/pumpkins? Or certain streets?
Any help would be appreciated 🎃

Does anyone know about the Adelaide O Bahn busway in Australia? I think something like this would be good for the Island. I don't think a similar project to SkyTrain would be feasible for the Island and all the stations required would kind of destroy the landscape and lushness of the Island. But if something like the Adelaide O Bahn busway was created where buses can go from street to track in certain areas, it could be quite impactful for the people of the Island and tourists. The buses could have their own busway and travel much faster than the vehicular traffic. Thoughts?

can anyone explain why there are 5000 nubo’s of different kinds in victoria? is it a scheme?

There's a lot of restaurant closures in the past few years but there's still some expensive places that are still open that aren't just for rich fat cats but maybe not a routine place for regular people to eat at unless you want something fancy. According to reviewers, these are considered the most expensive in Victoria. Have you eaten any of these places?

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Marilena Cafe & Raw Bar

The Courtney Room

Janevca Kitchen & Lounge

Ugly Duckling Dining & Provisions

Le Petit Chef

Il Terrazzo

Q at the Empress

JOIE Grillades

Rabbit Rabbit

IL Covo Trattoria

Deep Cove Chalet

ChoBap Sushi Bar

Finally found European style hot chocolate.
We saw a recommendation for this wonderful place on Reddit and decided to give it a try. My Wife has been raving about hot chocolate that she had in Spain 20 years ago. They did everything they could to replicate it and they got it bang on. I had a more traditional hot chocolate and I will say as a 59-year-old that that is the best hot chocolate I’ve ever had.

Service and quality are amazing Second to none honestly, you have nothing to lose by trying this place. Also great to support a local business.

I am new to the area. I’ll do my best to describe location. It is in the quality foods on the second floor in the eagle creek plaza

As the title suggests, I've been struggling with chronic tendonitis in both patellar tendons for 3 years now. I've had tendinitis in both elbows for longer than that, but no one's been able to successfully treat those so far so I'm hoping to find someone who can help me with my knees at minimum.

Thanks in advance!