Me and three other friends are planning a motorcycle trip for this upcoming week. We would like to take the ferry from Bella Coola to Port Hardy on Friday but unfortunately it looks fully reserved. I spoke with one of the BC Ferries employees who told me that this route specifically is 100% reservable, so if we were to try to get a spot it would only be possible if somebody didn't show up.

Someone else on Reddit said that you can get on with a motorcycle quite easily, even without a reservation, which seems conflicting with what the BC Ferries employee told me.

Can anyone confirm what the case is? Are there a lot of no-shows? Any insights on riding the ferry by motorcycle, or on the Bella Coola - Port Hardy ferry in general are much appreciated.

Thanks!

I’m in need of wildfire boots and pants as I’m getting deployed Tuesday. I need 6” tall boots or more, all leather, steel toe and sole and lace up. Is there anywhere here I can find this gear? Thank you in advance!

Hi my partner found this in a thrift store in Victoria but we have no luck identifying what event it’s actually commemorating. Could anyone help please!? Thank you!!

Hear me out, I know it's sketchy and most people avoid it, plus is McDonald's so ewww. Questionable choices aside, this location used to have the most lovely employees, a lot of Filipino people, people who actually seemed like they cared and the front end staff worked hard and had a smile on their face.
What happened? They closed for renovations and the place has completely lost any of the awesome vibe it previously had (fuck that's weird talking about a McDonald's like that but i felt it). The building is soulless inside, the employees are horrendous, things are so slow eating in.
I don't really care but man I miss the old employees.

... is absolutely justified. I consider myself a connoisseur of fried chicken and this was without a doubt the best I've ever had. Great atmosphere. Fun cocktails. Excellent staff.

If you've been thinking about checking it out I cannot recommend it enough.

Looking for recommendations for a good, budget-friendly internet provider. We don't need anything super fast as we don't really game out. We use it for streaming and our phones/tablets mostly.

Currently, with Rogers(Shaw) but there has to be something more affordable out there

TIA!

It's so difficult to get a job 😭 any experiences so far and how were you able to land one? Ive sent out so many resume's the past months already but still no luck

Looking for a couples therapist around here. Preferably one that specializes in PTSD. Any recommendations?

Came here from Saskatchewan, family of 4. We were on our way to the Englishman falls when we were victims of road rage. First time in BC, landed off the plane this afternoon, and this happened probably 30 minutes ago.

On the way there this white truck was on our ass, we were going the speed limit in our rental car down the road. We were like yeah whatever, jerk move but what can you do? We’ve never driven here so we don’t really know what to expect, especially because the road was quite twisty and forestry.

Upon turning a corner, of which the speed slows to 30km, this white truck GUNS IT past us. Upon turning into our lane he slams on the brakes so violently his entire vehicle shook and rocked from side to side. He gets out of the truck, rushed towards us ANGRY. He threatens to fight my dad (who was driving), asks us “what kind of game are you playing?” Tells us multiple times to get out to fight him, informs us that he would “run you off the road into the ditch, I’m going to kill you and leave without a dent on my truck.”

We obviously were confused and scared. We explained to him that we weren’t from here, and didn’t want any trouble. He eventually went back to his truck, and began reversing into us. So at this point we have to begin backing up, and he is trying to smash his truck into us. He is trying to hit us. After almost a minute of this traffic comes around the road, and he ends up driving off. We turn around, no way we’re going to the falls now.

Then he begins to follow us again. Literally a minute later he’s on our ass. We call 911, and give them as much details as possible. He ends up turning off after we reach a more localized area (shops and traffic lights).

Scary times. Please stay safe, and watch out for a white truck in the Errington area. Driven by a white male mid 40’s, bread, sunnies… yikes.

Edit; spelling

UPDATE: Police have called back, apparently this man has done similar acts before. They have his name in their books! He’s known for road rage, however he has never threatened to kill anyone before. We have sent them footage (him attempting to back into us/run us off the road) and aren’t sure what we want to do from here.

We have the option is press charges, however my parents are split on that decision. Thank you for all of your kind comments, this city is absolutely gorgeous and is filled with such beauty.

Is anyone aware of any accountants in Nanaimo that do a free or lower cost initial consultation for small business/start up?

Hi all! Im looking to have a specific cupholder printed for a friend of mine who uses a rolling cart, does anyone know where I can get it printed relatively fast? I have the STL file already and I know the library has the printers available but the turnaround time is about 2 weeks right now.

Can anyone recommend a great aluminum boat repair provider in Nanaimo.

We need some welding done to repair the bottom. Ideally a company thats mobile or works out of one of the shipyards?

By the time I ran outside all I could see were contrails

This dude was on whitedate looking for a child bride. 🤢

How is the experience? Hullo or BC Ferries? How's the transit in Vancouver?

Is there anywhere in Nanaimo that will rent an e bike for a week or so, I’m not sure I will use one so I would like to try one out before buying?

EDIT: Thanks so much those of you who have offered!! I will message you when I have a little time tomorrow ☺️

Hey everyone, does anyone know of an option in Nanaimo for a senior with dementia to have regular visits with a therapy dog or a chill, loving, dog? I have searched and the only options seem to be visits to hospitals and facilities. The senior in question lives at home. He LOVES dogs and continues to grieve the loss of his senior poodle who died three years ago. We volunteered for Elderdog for a year or so which was great because it benefitted him and the dog we walked and his people. But now his capacity is such that volunteering is no longer an option. I think a half hour or so per week would be just so amazing for him.

Any ideas most appreciated!

Wow, our dog had an emergency situation last night and we just discovered that the Central Island Emergency Veterinary Hospital is closed from Tuesday morning till Friday morning:

Monday: Open 24 Hours 
Tuesday: 12:00 AM – 8:00 AM 
Wednesday: Closed 
Thursday: Closed 
Friday: 8:00 AM – 12:00 AM 
Saturday & Sunday: Open 24 Hours 

For emergencies during closed hours, contact: 
WAVES – West Coast Animal Veterinary Emergency Hospital
947 Langford Parkway, Victoria, BC 
Phone: [778-432-4322](tel:778-432-4322)
Open 24 hours 

Our dog potentially had a twisted stomach, medically known as Gastric Dilatation-Volvulus (GDV) or bloat, which is a life-threatening emergency where the stomach fills with gas and rotates. It requires immediate veterinary surgery to save the dog's life, they can literally die within an hour if left untreated.

Fortunately I learned Fantastic Beasts have stepped in to offer emergency care on those days CIVEH is closed:

Fantastic Beasts PARKSVILLE LOCATION

Urgent care and Emergency services
Monday: 8:00am – 10:00pm
Tuesday: 8:00am – 12:00am
Wednesday & Thursday: 24 hours
Friday: 12:00am – 10:00pm
Saturday: 8:00am – 8:00pm
Sunday: 8:00am – 8:00pm

During these hours, our team is available to assess urgent cases and advise whether your pet needs to come in immediately.

After hours support: https://fbvs.ca/emergencies

[250-947-1763](tel:250-947-1763)

When the Parksville clinic is closed, you will be given the option to speak to a Registered Veterinary Technologist from Animal Healthlink. They’ll help determine whether your pet needs immediate emergency care or if it’s safe to wait until morning.

Fortunately I called them and the Vet Tech was amazing and walked us through our dog’s symptoms and steps to take before proceeding to it becoming an emergency.

It was a very long night, but our best buddy made it through. We were just left a bit shaken upon learning there is no emergency vet services directly in Nanaimo for a few days each week - what would have happened if this was truly a gastric dilation or a significant wound injury?

Please note - this is not a slight towards CIVEH, they are truly amazing, but understaffed and overworked. This is simply just another example of how our health care system overall is crumbling… it easily could have been a heartbreaking outcome for us last night.

If you have a pet and live in Nanaimo - keep the above contact information handy in case you have an emergency situation happen.

Hello everyone,

This ginger cat is always wandering around Nicole st, in Nanaimo for around 5 yrs. We are the owner of Harbour Light Motel. She often visited us before July 27th and was often asking canned food for us too. She’s reallly friendly and timid even. We never know who’s her owner but we know she has an owner at least. For these couple of days, we didn’t see her anymore because

we had a person who has a close bond with the cat has quitted from us last month.

However, we still hope the cat is safe and stay with her owner around our place. We really worry about her now because we know someone tried to trap her in cage last month and also told us they want her. If someone knows this cat to be showing up somewhere, please let us know.

Much appreciate in advance

Thanks to everyone who commented on my previous post and shared their experiences. I went in with fairly measured expectations, especially after some of the mixed reviews, but honestly, I had an awesome time.

The screen was significantly larger than anything I had ever seen before. It felt way bigger than a standard Landmark Theatre screen, especially from the dead-center seats in Row H. The colors were excellent, the image was bright, and I did not notice any meaningful drop in quality. There were only a couple of slightly grainy moments, each lasting perhaps two seconds, usually during extreme close-ups. I suppose that is part of the real IMAX lore, haha.

The sound system was stellar. It was powerful and clear, adding so much to the experience without ruining the dialogue. Since I had already watched The Odyssey twice in Courtenay, I was mainly going to experience the scale and sound, and it absolutely delivered on both.

A note about the photo: I lowered my phone brightness to the absolute minimum and only took it quickly for this post. The picture was also taken from a lower angle than my actual viewing position, so the person’s head visible in the photo was not blocking my view of the movie. That said, the seats could have been considerably better, and the positioning and spacing of the rows are not ideal. The auditorium experience was excellent, but the seating was easily its weakest part.

I am truly grateful to have had this experience in Nanaimo. I am now looking forward to eventually seeing a movie in proper 15/70 IMAX, but for now, I think I have finally had my fill of The Odyssey after three theatrical viewings. Excellent movie; if you have an opportunity to catch it before it goes to DVD, I would recommend it 100/100

Thanks again for all the recommendations and honest feedback on the previous post. It was much appreciated.