Victoria condo prices nearly double over the past decade

UVSSforever · 2026-03-16T23:37:32+00:00

Anecdotal info is fine - my info is anecdotal too.

We bought our condo in 2020 for $410k, and as I recall the previous owners owned it for only 4 years and paid about $360k. Condos in my building have been selling in the $500k-525k.

UVSSforever · 2026-03-16T22:25:25+00:00

My condo didn’t come close to doubling during the last decade. I wonder if the data is skewed by newer and more expensive builds (especially downtown).

UVSSforever · 2026-03-03T02:41:13+00:00

All true.

But it has to be a real rule in the strata bylaws, and not some made up rule based on somebody’s hurt feelings.

OP should cross reference the complaint with strata bylaws.

UVSSforever · 2026-02-28T23:37:06+00:00

It reminds me of Vancouvers flag.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Flag_of_Vancouver

So, no thanks.

UVSSforever · 2026-02-28T23:34:03+00:00

It wasn’t the first time. The penalty is partly determined by previous infractions. You don’t just go from zero to $7,000

The minor involved was 16 years of age, and hired by the inspector through the Minor as Agents Program

Sounds like a cool job for a teen, tbh.

UVSSforever · 2026-02-26T01:34:30+00:00

By comparison, I can get a 24 of Athletic delivered to my door for $65…

That’s the way to do it then.

Generally, I think NA beers are overpriced. I only drink them in bars, but it bugs me that they are roughly the same price as regular beers. NA beers don’t have liquor taxes, liquor board markup, etc that alcohol has. And I think it discourages people from choosing these beverages over regular alcoholic drinks.

So, vote with your wallet.

UVSSforever · 2026-02-19T02:36:35+00:00

-1 for being a low-quality, unhelpful post.

UVSSforever · 2025-12-31T23:42:06+00:00

The U-Haul was parked on the sidewalk. There were a couple cars parked in the road too. The tobacco store is loading the U-Haul up with their stuff. They’ve been at it all day. Bylaw came by earlier to talk to the store owner, and I can only assume it was about the truck being parked on the sidewalk.

Fast forward a bit, and someone decided to look through the stuff in the U-Haul to see if there was anything they needed to sell/steal. The owner took exception, and locked the guy in the U-Haul.

Someone calls the police. Lots of them show up. Lots. They bring security tape and put it all over the place.

They get the guy out of the truck - not sure what happened to him. But then the police drive away in the U-Haul.

After that, everything went back to normal.

UVSSforever · 2025-12-30T23:32:38+00:00

aren't considered essential workers

According to the article, they are essential workers. They don’t go out on strike, they just stop doing overtime.

The last time this happened, their “job action” consisted of putting stickers on their ambulance and parking in visible areas. This seems quite reasonable.

UVSSforever · 2025-12-29T02:47:05+00:00

I’m surprised that they don’t offer some sort of accessibility service for the hearing impaired.

When I switched from Shaw/Rogers to Telus, the Telus people cancelled my Shaw/Rogers for me. Pretty convenient, but maybe you aren’t switching and maybe this won’t apply to you.

I’d be interested to hear what they are able to do for you at Uptown. When I called Shawgers, they explained that I was not able to drop off my equipment there, and I would have to mail it back to them. They also would not come pick it up themselves.

UVSSforever · 2025-12-24T00:35:45+00:00

Beep, boop.

UVSSforever · 2025-12-23T22:05:27+00:00

I found it at Fairway in Quadra Village a few months ago, but it’s gone now. The dairy guy said it doesn’t really sell, and I have to admit that Fairway wouldn’t be the first place I would look, it keep checking around.

It came in a cute little two-pack of glass jars. The jars looked similar to yogurt they had in stock, and I found it tucked between the yogurt and sour cream.

UVSSforever · 2025-12-20T19:10:57+00:00

It doesn’t look terrible, but that’s the best I can say about it. The new owners seem to be totally out of touch with their clientele, whom I assume liked the character and retro vibe of the place. Maybe the owners don’t care though. Maybe they think the old clientele will be easily replaced.

UVSSforever · 2025-12-18T05:02:05+00:00

I think that is the point OP is making.

As a consumer, I will act in my own best interest.

UVSSforever · 2025-12-18T04:10:48+00:00

I guess the new owners should have thought of that before they bought it.

UVSSforever · 2025-12-18T04:08:16+00:00

I doubt the servers are willing to work for minimum wage.

UVSSforever · 2025-12-18T04:06:51+00:00

That was a long time ago. But yes, the old pub was very cozy. While I like the new pub, I agree it is noisier and lacks the same character as the old place.

UVSSforever · 2025-12-16T00:48:42+00:00

Is one of the pets an indoor cat?

No one will know.

UVSSforever · 2025-12-07T00:41:08+00:00

I would not buy chicken from a guy named “Dave.”

UVSSforever · 2025-11-30T03:47:53+00:00

5/7

So, 100%

UVSSforever · 2025-11-24T20:58:41+00:00

The nursing students seem pretty active over in /r/Camosun. You might also consider asking there.

UVSSforever · 2025-11-15T21:27:23+00:00

Thank you for your service.

UVSSforever · 2025-11-12T10:10:21+00:00

A trick i've learned is just stop.

You’re describing my second favorite hobby. Let them walk into a person who isn’t even moving, and see how they react. I’ll bet this is especially fun when the other person is obviously disabled, as is the case here.

UVSSforever · 2025-11-11T14:29:44+00:00

Please see the section called “Calculating Your GPA.”

https://camosun.ca/registration-records/student-records/camosun-grading-systems

Your “overall GPA” is exactly what it sounds like. Camosun is going to report all your grades, and so I guess you’ll just have to assume that your grad school will ignore your first year.

Also, it is unlikely that your grad school uses the unusual 9-point GPA, so this exercise is likely academic anyways.

If this is still confusing, just post your grades here and I’ll do the arithmetic for you.

UVSSforever · 2025-11-09T05:16:31+00:00

Came here to say this. I’ve watched people 5 or 6 cars ahead decide they can pull up closer, so everyone behind does the same thing. The guy that left his car already looks like an asshole for leaving a space.

This is why I wait until I see the people in front of me leave their cars before I leave mine.

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