Excited for this! Though I wish they’d stop referring to it as The arts and innovation district since that is a much broader plan being led by the city of Victoria staff (and an advisory group that I’ve been part of). Reliance is simply trying to align their project to this

When I moved to #yyj from a much “flatter” place, I never thought I’d get into cycling. I was intimidated by the hills. Once I pushed past the first 3-4 weeks, I barely noticed them anymore. Now adding a bike ride to pretty much any activity makes it more enjoyable; ..like beer:

Random query: do most people in #yyj understand the difference between the Capital Regional District (CRD) geographic area and the Census Metropolitan Area (CMA)?

I’m starting to suspect the answer is ‘no’.

CMA looks like this:

Join us in Victoria on May 6th for a Networking Mixer by COAST and Canada’s Ocean Supercluster. Meet marine professionals and innovators shaping coastal industries. Don’t miss this chance to connect and collaborate. Reserve your spot: loom.ly/eG4cpF0

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I just invested $1.40 Canadian into The Onion. Read this thread to learn about the MASSIVE ROI I’m going to get.

Be wary of anyone who constantly flags population collapse due to low birthrates while also being staunchly anti-immigrant. This is often code for white supremacy.

Love this billie eilish quote! I don’t like singles either.

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“I’m a trumper now because I decided I hate the government, also my cars are inexpensive because of government subsidies”

Hi #yyj , just a reminder. Another open house at the amazing Rockslide Gallery on Blanchard. Prepare to be dazzled but remember to bring $$ for donation as you enter:

A brilliant response by Timothy Snyder to Marjorie Taylor Greene’s accusation of Nazis in Ukraine. As a leading scholar on the subject of nationalism, Snyder makes three points:
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If you know someone who doesn’t support the idea of dense, walkable, amenity-rich neighbourhoods, show them this. I rest my case. #urbanism

A year ago I started renting time in a music studio to see if I could regain proficiency at drumming (something I was good at in my 20s). It took almost a year, but Ive regained confidence to start playing with other musicians again. So..if you know any in #yyj . Reach out!

Sad to learn of the passing of Dr. Allan Cahoon, former multi-term President of Royal Roads. Allan was always friendly to me. One of those people who when speaking with you, it felt like you were the only one in the room. Here he is doing the legendary Deadpool pose:

I have a theory about why Greater Victoria or Vancouver Island will NEVER be able to address food security through conventional thinking/approaches. These data about farm land value confirm parts of my theory.

Misogynists are crying about birthrates. Complaining that women value their own lives, goals, & ambitions as lawmakers in the US make being pregnant even more dangerous with abortion bans.

But let's not forget the US also has sky rocketing cost of childcare, no legally required

Folks underestimate how much happier Canadians will be when they have real housing freedom again.

It will empower folks to live better lifestyles, take more risks, and have more kids.

Housing abundance isn’t just about affordability; it’s about raising quality of life!

On behalf of the South Island Prosperity Partnership, thank you for your time, effort and commitment to making Rising Economy 2024 a memorable and impactful event. This featured a sold-out crowd and exciting keynotes. Virtual day videos are now available:

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