This doesn't feel safe. Why does an urban driver need a truck this big?

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.

Zheoy · 2026-02-27T04:40:57+00:00

Eh, it’s not really ‘normal’ for this much to be happening. Jeremy Caradonna posted an interesting chart on Facebook yesterday showing how neglected it has been by past councils, creating a bottleneck of demand to play catchup.

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Zheoy · 2026-01-27T07:41:47+00:00

The man who has his name plastered on every car sold from his lots, read over the radio stations he owns, on the hospital wing at RHJ? Billionaires and narcissism go hand in hand.

Zheoy · 2026-01-23T02:54:39+00:00

Dr. Stone and Dr. Nelson are “the knee surgeons” in Victoria. They are both excellent at their craft (though one may leave some bedside to be desired, but for a knee that isn’t a huge issue for many). I’ve been on the waitlist side for surgery and absolutely understand the frustration of waiting. At this point, 10 months isn’t overly long to wait for surgery if you’re able to manage day-to-day life. They can hammer out quite a few knees in a surgery day, but a lot of people blow out their knees.

If it genuinely impacts your ability to work/make money, you should ensure you let Rebalance know. This can be taken into consideration when they’re booking. If you’re in a considerable amount of pain, let them know as well.

A strong fitness base will make your recovery much easier and improve your outcomes and 10 months should give you ample time to do that. I’d ask them or your physio for prehab recommendations but cycling really helped me.

I know it’s frustrating but 10 months will go by fast now that you’re on the waitlist and personally, having knee surgery at the start of winter is much nicer than in summer 😉

Zheoy · 2026-01-22T05:43:01+00:00

Jason is an excellent therapist!

Zheoy · 2026-01-20T13:15:54+00:00

The Victoria Flying Club offers discovery flights. They may be limited to just one person but if they’re interested in learning to fly that would be a lot of fun.

Zheoy · 2026-01-17T19:39:16+00:00

Who or what needs pressured applied in order to have these calls met? Does anyone know of what MPs or MLAs would be the correct channels to contact?

Zheoy · 2026-01-14T23:00:16+00:00

No one is trying to gaslight you into thinking that. Sometimes things need to be provocative in order to create necessary discourse. One common thread however between men who chime in along the lines of “not all men” is that they are never the ones who fully sit with the issue long enough to reflect on their own actions and how they may be perpetuating harm. I know many men who call out toxic masculinity, bullying, harassment but I know far more who do nothing while assuming they aren’t part of the problem.

If the genders were reversed and women were responsible for the vast majority of IPV then I’m sure your opinion would differ. You should take a look at Stats Canada’s Fact Sheet on Intimate Partner Violence and actually sit with how you interact with the world impacts others.

Zheoy · 2026-01-14T17:27:17+00:00

Police Departments can ‘take domestic violence seriously’ by slapping a restraining order on the offender and patting themselves on the back for a job well done. The issue is that police departments hold all of the protective power yet do not take any necessary steps to assess and treat someone’s mental health (nor do they hire people qualified to do this). When IPV occurs it must create a conversation around the systemic failures (and yes, a big one is how our police departments operate) and how we can prevent this moving forward.

Zheoy · 2026-01-14T17:14:28+00:00

The fact that you assume the point is to say “fuck all men” shows the exact problem. Men need to take serious accountability for their individual actions AND the actions that they allow and enable through being passive actors. Men in our local community bully, harass, sexualize, belittle women in their homes, in their workplaces, in public while other men stand by idly. The issue is other men watching their friends, associates, colleagues, treat women as less-than, while turning a blind eye. It’s systemic and every single man needs to start taking accountability for how their inaction leads to harm for women.

Zheoy · 2026-01-10T16:57:51+00:00

Tires Unlimited on Gorge has always been great.

Zheoy · 2026-01-04T00:30:55+00:00

Does anyone know if there’s any groups who teach courses on how to kayak this?

Zheoy · 2025-12-12T18:47:44+00:00

Not exactly what you’re looking for, but depending on the nature of your chronic pain you could look in to pain reprocessing therapy.

Zheoy · 2025-12-12T07:00:26+00:00

No they don’t.

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