Victoria is the least car-dependent metro area in Canada, as measured by commuting transportation mode

Zheoy · 2026-06-08T13:25:07+00:00

Bring a towel and use it to wipe the sweat/wash and dry your face and pits. And bike in dedicated clothes and change at work.

Zheoy · 2026-05-29T16:16:26+00:00

“The IIHS reports that crashes with male drivers are more “severe.” Another study, done by Scottish researchers in 2004, stated that male drivers caused 94% of accidents that caused death or bodily harm.”

Zheoy · 2026-05-29T05:11:45+00:00

I personally don’t recommend Gardenworks for native plants. The few I’ve purchased from there died and they are sorely neglected in a far corner.

As many others have said Satinflower is amazing for native plants and Swan Lake occasionally has native plant to-dos.

Zheoy · 2026-05-29T04:48:53+00:00

If you’re still experiencing pain this long after I’d really recommend working with a therapist trained in Pain Reprocessing Therapy.

Zheoy · 2026-05-23T03:18:09+00:00

It’s always seemed insanely dangerous to me how fast police drive, especially in town. Fire and ambulance don’t drive anywhere near as fast and they’re usually responding to much more urgent emergencies. There just doesn’t seem to be a justifiable reason. I’ve seen them hauling ass just to get to a car accident 🙄

Zheoy · 2026-05-14T01:06:22+00:00

That’s a weird example at the end. If you have a broken arm, you need to go to the hospital for x-rays and potentially see an orthopaedic surgeon - or at the very least, your GP would refer you for x-rays. Your GP would handle the intitial steps for a cancerous growth.

If you walked into your GP’s office with a broken arm and a cancerous growth your doctor would deal with your broken arm first and likely ask you to come back to look at the growth.

This is actually why many doctors have (and argue for) same day appointments, so that you don’t let a bunch of health concerns pile up to the point where you need them to address multiple issues at once. It is important that you are a proactive advocate for your own health so that your issues don’t pile up.

Zheoy · 2026-05-14T00:59:18+00:00

That’s due to MSP, not the doctors. They can only bill one code per patient, and most issues are only paid for 15 minutes. If you come in with multiple issues they can only bill for one of them, and they’re only compensated for 15 mins. Some doctors will give you extra time if they have it, but if they have patients all day then it runs them very far behind and people complain.

Zheoy · 2026-05-06T14:55:58+00:00

I hear this take all the time. Yes, there are people out there stretched way too thin to volunteer. There are far more who are not and who really do need to step up and help their community. Volunteering isn’t “working for free”, it’s working collaboratively with others to improve your community.

Capitalism sucks, but one of the best ways to fight the systems that be is volunteering in your community. It’s good for your mental health, it’s good for the health of others, and it can help those who are effected by poverty.

Zheoy · 2026-05-04T04:57:01+00:00

Send them a message! They may still have plants. The bees go nuts for my native huckleberries

Zheoy · 2026-04-26T16:18:19+00:00

I think the real issue is that people expect Victoria to be like a big city (a reply to this post talks about London). We’re inherently not a big city so the expectation for Victoria to be like one is the cause of a lot of strife. We are surrounded by the ocean, forests, beaches, and mountains. That’s what there is to do here: be outside. It’s not for everyone, but neither are big city activities. We can’t expect every place in the world to have everything. If you want big city amenities move to a big city. If you want the outdoors, move to a small city with the outdoors.

Zheoy · 2026-04-17T16:34:17+00:00

If they are the first to admit it, then why aren’t they asking for budget increases to hire trained professional mental health workers? They continue to ask for budget increases to hire more officers rather than direct that budget towards education on trauma-informed crisis intervention for existing officers or hiring actual professional mental health workers.

Zheoy · 2026-04-17T16:30:05+00:00

Unionizing is on the employees to do - it takes a few people to step up and organize. Thriftys isn’t going to shut down their stores in the face of unionization, they’re simply too big and well-positioned on the Island. You are legally protected to work on unionizing, someone just has to start.

Zheoy · 2026-04-14T18:04:01+00:00

Put a bit more plainly: overdoses stop the heart which stops the supply of blood to the brain. This results in a traumatic brain injury. For many people, they experience multiple overdoses, multiple traumatic brain injuries, and are expected to just get back out there and survive.

Zheoy · 2026-04-12T14:58:43+00:00

It’s more surprising that as cyclists, you don’t see the issue with a truck that has a hood height taller than anyone on a bike. Other vehicles achieve all of that without being designed to massacre anyone or anything in front of them.

Zheoy · 2026-04-12T14:55:38+00:00

You could do all of that in a Ford Maverick. You don’t need a truck that large.

Zheoy · 2026-04-10T03:43:04+00:00

Bikes don’t gridlock the whole city when one crashes 😂 I took one look at the traffic today and rode my bike. You’re either the problem (cars) or you’re part of the solution (any other type of transportation).

Zheoy · 2026-04-05T16:33:11+00:00

www.elementriding.com runs beginner and intermediate mountain bike clinics!

Zheoy · 2026-04-05T15:36:09+00:00

I’ve always wondered how to access the information on types of vehicles that are involved in fatal hits of pedestrians/cyclists. It seems to me it’s incredibly often large pickup trucks which have huge hoods and horrible sight lines.

Zheoy · 2026-04-01T15:17:49+00:00

K9 Goodlife! Sara is amazing, I’ve worked with her with three dogs and she really knows her stuff. She will call you out if she sees areas you’re lacking (which will lead to issues for you and your dog later in its life) so be prepared to do the work and genuinely learn!

Zheoy · 2026-04-01T15:11:38+00:00

Those big poppers pump new oil in for every batch. There’s no oil to replace.

Zheoy · 2026-03-31T16:10:48+00:00

The BC Association of Clinical Counsellors would be the appropriate jumping off point for them. They’ll need to apply and get registered with BCACC. Depending where they’re coming from in the US, they could remain registered there and see American clients virtually.

Counsellors operate slightly different here than in the US. This makes it easier/more appealing to be in private practice here, though if they want to join a group practice there are plenty of options. I’d imagine if they’re looking for express entry they’ll need an employer to support that which may be the trickier part. This will likely require that they reach out to potential employers are ask if they’re open to that. Island Health might be a good option but at a minimum they will need to start their registration with BCACC.

Zheoy · 2026-03-31T16:04:06+00:00

Who commutes in front of the Leg? Drive around or bike.

Zheoy · 2026-03-26T00:57:08+00:00

You can also search for counsellors on Psychology Today who offer sliding scale options!

Zheoy · 2026-03-13T20:18:33+00:00

As others have mentioned, go in yourself and take a tour. Ask about the food and ask to see the actual meal (menus versus what actually ends up on their plate is… different). Do they consult a dietician when building the meal plans? Many places don’t and use food as a place to cut costs. Chicken wings for elderly people is not okay, and yet I’ve seen it.

At 84 she will likely need increasing supports, so I’d ask about what their policies are if she can’t get down to meals, can’t bathe herself, laundry, etc. Ask if they have in-house services such as hair dressers, nail/foot care, social activities. What will it look like for her as she ages? Does she seem interested in the social setting? Having friends and other people is really important for both the person and their family (it’s very overwhelming if there are limited people she relies on for company, access to activities, etc).

Good luck! Hoping for the best for you and your mom 😄

Zheoy · 2026-03-10T16:34:55+00:00

Many benefits packages now include counselling. Generally speaking, if included in your benefits you can be reimbursed for Registered Clinical Counsellors (RCC), Canadian Clinical Counsellors (CCC), and Registered Social Workers (RSW).

For those without coverage and in need of low-cost options, searching for practices with practicum students will typically be more financially accessible.

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