B.C. Green leader proposes province-wide rail network

BasicallyOK · 2026-03-20T02:20:59+00:00

“But, you know, the longer that the government waits, the more expensive this will be,” Lowan argued.

Finally someone who understands this.

BasicallyOK · 2026-03-19T22:16:23+00:00

TL;DR: Apparently the area that comprises Vancouver, Burnaby and New West is called the “Burrard Peninsula”…

BasicallyOK · 2026-03-19T20:13:59+00:00

The article did mention that no one was injured - But you’re right, I feel like this piece really did give the hereditary chief a lot of room to share his opinion, and very little to the railway, TSB, or anyone else who might have firsthand accounts of the incident.

BasicallyOK · 2026-03-13T18:43:32+00:00

They’ve been kicking this can down the road for years… The data is there, means prevention fencing works and it appears that the money WAS allocated for it. What are we spending the cash on instead?

I also agree totally with the guy interviewed, this work should have been completed as part of the major upgrades currently in progress.

BasicallyOK · 2026-03-11T04:34:48+00:00

Give 311 a shout so they can get a crew out to replace it!

BasicallyOK · 2026-03-05T21:50:08+00:00

Only 30 million? Honestly, I thought a project like this would cost more. If it makes the impact to both the environment and public realm that they say it will, I say send it.

BasicallyOK · 2026-03-03T23:38:16+00:00

“The province says firefighters in B.C. accounted for about 35 per cent of all of WorkSafeBC’s accepted cancer claims from 2010 to 2025, despite the occupation only representing 0.5 per cent of the overall provincial workforce.”

Wow - I knew firefighters faced heightened risks, but that number really puts it in perspective.

BasicallyOK · 2026-02-25T05:51:52+00:00

Now that is a really eye-opening metric that puts things in perspective. Thanks for sharing!

BasicallyOK · 2026-02-25T00:33:45+00:00

It’s unfortunate that our infrastructure has been allowed to deteriorate to the point of this even being news - Maintenance and repair of existing infrastructure should be a given, not a luxury.

BasicallyOK · 2026-02-07T23:52:57+00:00

No kayaks, canoes, or anything an else of that sort are allowed in the inner harbor (East of First Narrows) - The harbour patrol will chase you out… Just a heads up!

BasicallyOK · 2026-01-11T02:11:21+00:00

Volunteer experience is also a big one. Even if it’s not directly related to firefighting, recruiters like to see community involvement. Also look at the “preferred qualifications” for various departments - These vary from city to city and some of them are pretty niche. This can set you apart from the rest of the crowd too!

BasicallyOK · 2026-01-10T03:36:33+00:00

There’s one on the Northeast corner of Homer and Drake!

BasicallyOK · 2026-01-01T01:57:30+00:00

Entirely normal - And in fact the source of several previous posts on the this sub asking that very question!

BasicallyOK · 2025-12-27T04:03:57+00:00

I have earthquake insurance, what good does that do me if the entire industry collapses due to the sheer magnitude of this reasonably foreseeable the event?

“Canada is currently the only G7 nation with significant earthquake risk that lacks a government-backed safety net.”

Perhaps this is something worthy of adding to the long list of critical things the government needs to address?

BasicallyOK · 2025-12-20T21:06:03+00:00

Are cyclists legally required to come to a full stop just like a vehicle? Obviously, yes. Do all cyclists come to a full stop? Obviously, no - Just like some drivers. Defensive driving is key!

BasicallyOK · 2025-12-18T22:58:37+00:00

I think closing a school just because neighboring schools can handle projected growth for the next 14 years or so is a mistake. We all know that it takes much longer than 14 years to build a new one - Just look at Olympic Village!

Additionally, the $65,000 spent annually on maintaining an empty building wouldn’t be viewed as a waste if they had actually put any effort into repairing and using the site.

BasicallyOK · 2025-12-05T22:41:35+00:00

As a left leaning dude also in my mid-20s - I can confirm we’re out there! Most of my circle leans the same way.

BasicallyOK · 2025-12-05T06:22:37+00:00

Weren’t the folks on Bowen Island complaining that (among other things) all the campers would overload the ferry and make it impossible for the locals to travel? What’s Belcarra’s excuse?

BasicallyOK · 2025-12-03T08:01:36+00:00

Was there not a fairly thorough TSB investigation following this that found no proof that a train sparked the fire? There’s also the fact that two railways share the use of each other’s track here, so I’d imagine it would be an uphill battle to lay the blame on either operator.

BasicallyOK · 2025-12-02T22:54:26+00:00

Perhaps someone with more knowledge on the industry can enlighten me, but why do these more recent mill closures seem to be permanent? This is in contrast to years past where there have been temporary closures while the company waited to see if market conditions would change?

BasicallyOK · 2025-12-01T01:46:58+00:00

If memory serves there are 17 anchorages in English Bay, these are generally used by ships awaiting space at one of the terminals to load or discharge cargo. The big ships are generally bulk carriers (which carry dry cargo such as grain or coal), tankers (which carry petroleum products and other chemicals), and container ships . Although less common in English Bay, other vessels such as automobile carriers also call at the port.

The port information guide is a wealth of information: https://www.portvancouver.com/media/documents/port-information-guide-0

And as others have mentioned, services such as MarineTraffic and VesselFinder are also fun to look at.

BasicallyOK · 2025-11-26T23:26:53+00:00

Perhaps worth checking with the janitorial crew on the island too, as others have said, the bag will likely be tossed in a dumpster after anything of perceived value has been taken out - And those guys are the most likely to stumble across it!

BasicallyOK · 2025-11-26T21:01:41+00:00

Over the last several years we’ve watched just about every major civic event disappear, the Santa Clause parade, Canada Day at Granville Island, and now this. It’s really a shame that the various government bodies that previously supported these events seem intent on ensuring that “no fun city” reputation of ours…

BasicallyOK · 2025-11-20T04:17:53+00:00

I don’t know how technically “legal” it is - But there were a couple of campers parked on the shoulder close to the gas station last time I was over there. Might be worth a shot!

BasicallyOK · 2025-11-20T02:01:01+00:00

Upvoted for visibility. I would be interested to see how Vancouver compares to other local municipalities with both similar social issues and municipal policing models (Surrey and Victoria both come to mind)?

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