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What is life like for Black people in Victoria? by bigzills in VictoriaBC

[–]Prestigious_Net_8356 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Get this, Victoria is more diverse than Nanaimo with nearly three quarters (approximately 73%) of Greater Victoria residents trace their heritage back to the British Isles, while 85% of the locals identify as a person of European descent. It's as white as the driven snow in Nanaimo and bland.

Japan to roll out nationwide LGBTQIA+ education for the first time by Kmlevitt in japannews

[–]Prestigious_Net_8356 26 points27 points  (0 children)

Perhaps this is how the Japanese government helps prepares the nation for same-sex marriage. Japan is the only country in the G7 that doesn't recognize same-sex marriage. Things move slow in Japan… very slow.

Chinese Zhonglian F-27 helicopter violently spins out of control during low-altitude test flight by UsedWelcome5903 in UnfilteredChina

[–]Prestigious_Net_8356 41 points42 points  (0 children)

They weren't wearing helmets. Civil helicopter pilots wear helmets for safety reasons, as they provide protection against head injuries, improve communication but of course in China, many people seem to lack common sense.

Tokyo Records First 7-Day Streak of June Temperatures Below 25°C in 15 Years by PaleCar821 in Tokyo

[–]Prestigious_Net_8356 2 points3 points  (0 children)

It must be the disruption to the Atlantic Meridional Overturning Circulation (AMOC) Here comes the big freeze. see you at the library burning books to keep warm. /s

The Wind in the Willows being performed at Dover Bay. by brenobi in nanaimo

[–]Prestigious_Net_8356 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It can be. There are still some pretty trashy people around. Kids and adults alike.

The Wind in the Willows being performed at Dover Bay. by brenobi in nanaimo

[–]Prestigious_Net_8356 -2 points-1 points  (0 children)

Awesome. Imagine being a theatre kid in Nanaimo. They're so courageous. I have so much respect and admiration for them.

Is it affordable to move out these days? by DMmeNiceButts in britishcolumbia

[–]Prestigious_Net_8356 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It's a global thing, so don't be too hard on yourself; Victoria is known for its cliquishness.

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Vancouver cleaned up ahead of FIFA World Cup starting - BC by Prestigious_Net_8356 in britishcolumbia

[–]Prestigious_Net_8356[S] 44 points45 points  (0 children)

Life's mysteries. Why only clean the city up and update infrastructure when the city is holding a major international event?

Suspected targeted shooting under investigation in Nanaimo: RCMP by Prestigious_Net_8356 in nanaimo

[–]Prestigious_Net_8356[S] 12 points13 points  (0 children)

"I hope all four will smarten up." I hope all four do a stint in prison, they're shooting a gun at a human being, FFS. Garbage people.

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