r/VictoriaBC

I’m visibly pregnant and recently started taking the bus to work since I can’t bike anymore. On multiple packed rides now (this was my fifth), not a single person has offered their seat.

Where I’m from, it’s pretty standard to be aware of others and give up your seat to seniors, people with limited mobility, or pregnant women. When I was in Spain a few months ago, even when I was barely showing, people (including older folks) would offer their seat without hesitation. Not that I’d always take it, but the awareness was there.

Here, it’s honestly a bit shocking how oblivious people seem. And before anyone says “maybe people don’t know,” I’ve literally had someone sitting ask me how far along I am… and still not offer their seat.

So I’m genuinely curious. is this just not a thing here? Is it not taught when growing up? Are people unaware, or just keeping to themselves?

On Friday my partner and I noticed an elderly woman in her pj’s walking around a parking lot around 9pm. She looked lost so we asked her and she said she was. After this it became apparent that she likely had Alzheimer’s. Her story wasn’t making sense and she told us her husband was at work. We ended up offering her a ride home, and at first she couldn’t remember her address. After naming some nearby streets she was able to direct us home and she lived at a nearby retirement community. Should I call them to make sure this was reported? The young lady at the desk didn’t say much when I helped her inside but it just seemed really strange that someone with Alzheimer’s was able to leave on their own, at night, in their Pajamas. I appreciate your input🙏

Probably not a threat because he's mumbling incoherently and holding up his nearly-off pants with the other hand, but it's pretty much impossible to get around him.

I saw him about 2 hours ago smoking some kind of funkymonkey with his buddies in the grass, which obviously wasn't fent because dude is ready to fight.

EDIT: gd forgot how much this subreddit sucked and why I stopped visiting.

Pros and cons of Sooke? Would love to hear from people who used to and currently living in Sooke! Looking to move but would have to commute to Sydney for work. Am I crazy for considering it?

Feeling anxious about taking BC Ferries for the first time with a car. It’s hard to picture how the process works since Google Maps doesn’t really show anything in the area. It looks a bit overwhelming.

How do I know which lane to use for my destination? What happens when I get to the payment area? And once I’ve paid, how do I find the right ferry and know where to park? What do I look out for? Is there any general etiquette I should know about?

I just had a very wild and upsetting experience- walking on an on-leash trail, an off leash bull terrier puppy charges at my dog (who’s reactive and on leash). No owner in site, I’m yelling for the owner to come get her dog (for what feels like minutes but was probably a solid 45-60 seconds) while trying to keep my dog from lunging back but the puppy’s all in his space trying to play and wagging his tail. She finally walks up and just says “sorry, the leash broke” but then connects the leash to his collar (??). Then as I walk away I’m looking back at her and she proceeds to KICK the dog in the ribs. I yell at her “hey! dont kick your fucking dog, it’s not his fault” she didn’t say anything else and just walks the opposite direction of me.

I got a couple of pictures but they aren’t very clear. Do I still call the spca or CRD about this? I don’t really have any specific info (dog name, her name address obviously).

Side note, I saw her earlier on my walk and she was pulling the dog pretty hard on the leash, so clearly not much training or patience (especially with a puppy).

Good Morning Victoria B.C. people!

I tried searching for an answer, but couldn't exactly find what I was looking for. So I'll be in town in a couple of weeks for a concert at Save-On-Foods Memorial Centre. The concert is taking place in the middle of the week, and we're staying at a hotel down by the conference centre.

We're also driving on to the ferry (as we have other places on the island we're visiting as well), and I know, from my research, that Memorial Centre doesn't have the best parking options. So to avoid the parking issues, how safe is it to walk back to the hotel on Blanshard St at night after the concert?

I'm not to worried about before the concert as it'll still be daylight out. I wanted to ask because I don't mind the walking, but I'm going with my mom and so she would be wondering on how safe it is to walk back to the hotel at night.

Thank you so much for all your help!

Looks like a large area has been affected along Mackenzie and Shelbourne. Any updates on what happened?

In a statement to reporters Sunday evening, Premier David Eby’s office said it “can confirm that the government will not be introducing legislation on [the Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples Act] during this session.”

Caught on video trashing our garbage bins.

Posting for visibility, missing since April 16th.

VICTORIA — First Nations sources say British Columbia Premier David Eby's government will introduce legislation to suspend parts of the Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples Act on Monday.

I’m wanting to go for a drive today and maybe end up somewhere for a walk to clear my head

Hoping to stay within an hour of Langford

I have ZERO idea where to go

Any suggestions?