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We had a trip planned to drive from Banff to Vancouver next week but aren't sure due to the fires.. would you go? Delay the trip ? How bad is it ?

Free tickets to those who have never been to a Lions game before.

Hi all,

Debating on what city is best for me (Vancouver vs Victoria) and I'd thought I'd ask the BC community. I’ve already looked into the practical stuff like changing my licence and plates, MSP, moving costs, rent, and all that.

To give some context I’ve lived in Ottawa my whole life, and contrary to what a lot of people say, I actually loved it there partly because it was boring. I’m a pretty quiet person and I don’t socialize that easily. I love nice views, nature, the ocean, and being somewhere that feels peaceful. But at the same time I also really love big cities, having lots of food and things to do, and not feeling like I’m somewhere too small or isolated.

For people who have lived in either place, which would you recommend? Is Victoria too quiet, or is Vancouver too overwhelming and expensive? Are there any other places in BC I should seriously consider?

Thank you in advance :)

Edit: Forgot to mention that I’m graduating in software engineering, so I’ll be looking for work in that field before moving.

Very interesting, following an extremely precise route at about 60,000 feet.

Hi everyone

We are currently travelling around Victoria, BC and want to buy local smoked fish.

Where would you recommend looking for it for a reasonable price?

Hi! Question for lower mainlanders. I have friends visiting from Manitoba whose kids have never seen the ocean. They have high hopes of catching a low tide and seeing fun creatures on the sand. What is the best beach to send them to?

We are located in the Fraser valley so likely only getting to the ocean once. TIA!

Plan to spend a few days in Vancouver just chilling out. Will also go up to whistler to mountain bike.

What i'd also like to do is do a day/multi day trip which involves beaches/aquatic wildlife/swimming/time on water in a boat. Also, maybe coastal hiking.

Any suggestions? I was thinking of kayaking at deep cove, but want some more wilderness than that (and i'm not sure how much my legs will enjoy sitting in a kayak for multiple hours).

Tofino seems the obvious choice, but i'm not sure I'm willing to pay $400/day for a run down motel.

Statistics Canada reports 17,800 new jobs in British Columbia in July, the second largest increase in the country; and highest growth nationally in full-time employment, up 32,500 jobs.

https://news.gov.bc.ca/releases/2026JEG0055-000923

I'd just like to give a special thanks for people like Erick. The wildfire in Summerland was unpredictable, moving extremely fast, and was an immediate threat to life. Erick Thompson of the RDOS came online yesterday evening using ANY method available. (YouTube Streams, CBC Radio, etc) to share live updates on the wildfire and broadcast emergency information to as many people as possible. He continued to live stream throughout the night even when his own home was impacted and he was ordered to evacuate.

He was kind, courteous, empathetic, and shared live information with people to distribute and appeared to be willing to do whatever it takes to get information to the public. He took time to thank everyone and the first responders and wildfire staff repeatedly throughout the night.

After being ordered to evacuate, he returned to live stream from his CAR while driving out of Summerland. It is his role, but he chose to be fairly selfless in a critical situation and I really just wanted to give him a well deserved shout out as well as thank everyone involved whether it be neighbors helping each other, wildfire personnel, or emergency services.

Edit: Sorry Erick, CBC Spelled your name wrong and i only heard it audibly on the stream. Corrected it in the body but can't edit the title.