I have re-upped my membership again for the year. I noticed that the Shell Gas contract expires in 2027. I’ve also noticed Shell is all about scene points now. So, I’m under the assumption it will not be renewed. The Canucks ticket deal contract also fell a part for this season.

So… no Gas benefits (potentially) or Hockey coupons.

Thinking of getting a free Canadian Tire Mastercard just for the towing service right now.

At the Coquitlam River (PoCo Trail) yesterday where salmon were seen going upstream most likely to spawn. While others were just passing them, these two had been going at each other - the stronger one unrelentingly preventing the other from advancing. Pinkish-red bruising had already appeared on their bodies when we left. Strange, as both seemed not to make their journey due to tiredness and injury.

Spending the month in Tofino painting a mural and brought my camera with me.

I'm looking for a good reddit sub or separate website or forum that is specific to backcountry camping in BC. Mainly just discussion, photo sharing, meetups, community stuff, etc. If you know of something that fits the bill, please let me know. Thanks!

I want the government to start stepping in to reduce the monopolies and make food affordable. Start holding our grocery stores accountable, namely Save on, Safeway(sobey). We have all noticed a huge spike in groceries bills since 2019. Its out of control and we cannot allow billionaires like Jim Pattison and Sobey family empire to continue unchecked.

Food bank BC visits has risen by 79% monthly visits since 2019 - food bank bc

Sobey Empire Company has grown their gross profit by ~2.5 billion since 2019.

Jim Pattinson wealth has grown by (save on is privately owned) has doubled since 2019 from ~8b to 16~

Since 2019 food prices have risen by 31% - food bank bc

Now look, this is not the whole story but billionaires should not be in charge of our food. They have proven themselves to be greedy and gluttonous. These simple data points show there are big issues here.

I know the leaders debate is on the 14th, but is there a debate for the candidates for each riding?

I know the candidates likely don't have much power compared to the leader, but I want to see how these individuals defend their party platforms.

The main reason I voted for my candidate last time was that he took reporter interviews and the other candidates didn't.

My riding is Vancouver-Yaletown if anyone has specific details for the riding.

Hi everyone! I’m 24 and considering going into nursing in BC, but I’d love to hear from nurses about their honest experiences before committing to school.

My biggest concern is whether nursing offers a good financial future. Can you make a comfortable living as an RN, and does your earning potential increase significantly with experience? What kind of pay can you realistically expect as a new grad versus later in your career?

I’m also interested in how much flexibility nursing offers. Is it relatively easy to move around BC for work, work in different communities, or get into travel nursing? Are there lots of specialties and opportunities to change career paths if you get bored of one area?

I’m also curious about burnout and work-life balance. Is it possible to have a sustainable career without constantly working overtime or feeling exhausted? My body does NOT do well with constant night shifts.

Lastly, is 24 considered late to start nursing school? I know it’s not objectively old, but I’m worried about the time it’ll take to finish school and establish myself in the career.
I’d especially appreciate hearing from nurses working in BC, and I’d love honest answers about both the good and bad sides of the profession. Thanks!

Is there any accommodation for those who are immunocompromised? With the flu and Covid going around again, it's really not ideal for both people who have weak immune systems and those living in the same household with them, to be stuck in an enclosed space for potentially several hours.

ETA: I meant for the BC election. Will get vote-by-mail packages. Thank you!

I missed camping all summer and I’ve got itchy feet to get out even just for one night before the summer ends. I’d love a little adventure so a big drive north to Chilko Lake would scratch my itch to go outside.

Is it too late? Would there be a lot of snow by now? Would I need to bring specific winter-rated gear? And how dangerous is the bear situation at this time of year? (I know it’s the salmon run, but does that translate into danger for campers too?)

My sister works as an EMR paramedic at BCEHS.

She has an opportunity to get a permanent position at the Dease Lake station, she currently resides in Victoria, BC.

Hello everyone!

I’m 27M from U.K moving out to do a ski season in Kicking Horse and staying in Golden BC. I’m heading out on my own and trying to find some other people heading out to Golden this season! I haven’t been able to find any groups or posts about doing a ski season out there! Would anyone happen to know any? Pls delete if not allowed