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With the B.C. Ferries fleet having reached capacity, I think it’s time to accelerate the plans to purchase new vessels for the major routes. To help to make them more future-proof, I think the new vessels should be at least 200 metres long, preferably a good deal longer. As well as increasing the capacity, plus enabling greater efficiencies by transporting more people and vehicles at a time, it would allow for the greater possibility of changes being made to on-board amenities over the coming decades. It would also allow for improvements over the current ferries, such as more dining options, a larger shop and a very large kids play area. Unlike some people, I love getting the ferry. With improvements to onboard amenities, I believe that other people would, too, and would look forward to that part of the journey. When the route between Tsawwassen and Swartz Bay takes one hour and 35 minutes, plus waiting time beforehand, it is hardly a route that daily commuters can take. Instead, let’s adopt a different philosophy, of providing comfort, relaxation and enjoyment, rather than a bare-bones platform to be transported on. Matthew Cousins
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Because reasons?
Hey folks - I always forget to make these until it's like three days before haha. BC Day is coming up next weekend. Have you got any plans for the long weekend? What are some events that are going on around the CRD?
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> “Total haul from the Superior Street bike lane today, 43 screws and nails found lying in the middle of the bike path, and only on the bike path".
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Somewhat clickbait title, it went from 80% to 89% of new unit starts for this one month period compared to last year. Apartment units have been the majority of new units for more than a decade now.
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More technical issues. The ferries are starting to become a real issue here on the island.
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Actually a really interesting article that talks about the history behind streetcars in Victoria.
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Looks like there might be a fire bug in the city.
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There's a copy of the Chek livestream on YouTube for anyone that missed it: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=1LzoeQXDBSg
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The emergency department will close daily starting at 10 p.m. then reopen the next day at 7 a.m. from July 7 to Sept. 4.
Does anyone know any good cafes/pubs where one can work on a laptop for a while when they're not busy? Preferably somewhere with Wi-Fi and a patio.
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The $76.8-million Keating flyover project is expected to be complete in about two years.
Just noticed while shopping today that Walmart locked up the family planning products. This includes pregnancy tests which I think should not have another barrier to getting them. The same with birth control like condoms. I really doubt a lot of young couples are going to want to get staff to help them access such personal things like condoms and lube.
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The residential tower blocks of 16, 21 and 21 storeys are planned for the site of the White Spot restaurant and Capital City Centre Hotel in the 1900-block of Douglas Street, bordered by Caledonia Avenue and Discovery Street.
I've noticed these popping up around the city. They've added some of them on the Goose.
I always thought tipping $1 a beer was the norm. Unfortunately, the waitress looked disappointed when I gave her $3 for three beers. Maybe it's because it was table service at a touristy pub? What do you guys think?
Busiest I've seen downtown since pre-pandemic — it was good to see so many people enjoying themselves! Hope everyone here had a good day.
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Good luck to anyone that's heading to or from the mainland this weekend. They're running 3 ships instead of 4. BC Ferries is encouraging anyone without a reservation to go as a walk-on passenger.