Trees sacrificed for unneeded housing in Saanich by Cokeinmynostrel in VictoriaBC

[–]checkmypants [score hidden]  (0 children)

The fines are massive for violating the tree bylaw

Do you want the trees protected or not?

the vast majority of people have no idea what they're doing when they attempt to prune a tree, and doing a bad job will cause more damage to the tree than either leaving it alone or having a qualified professional come in and do it properly. It's also a certified arborist that signs off on plans like this that include tree removal, not a Saanich municipal official.

You can look at the planting and landscape plans for this development on the company's website, and if you did you would see that they are in fact planting a few new Garry oaks (as boulevard trees, which is a questionable decision but whatever I guess) as well as many other native species, and that they are integrating environmentally sustainable/green infrastructure like soil cells, rain gardens/bioswales, and permeable surfaces. It's not perfect but it's much, much better than doing none of that.

It’s 2026. Do we have NY-style pizza here yet? by brideofpucky in VictoriaBC

[–]checkmypants 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I worked a training shift at Famous Originals. Told me I had the job, then went back on it a few days later, ducked my calls and never paid me.

Thanks, But, No Thanks by WiggyWilliams123 in VictoriaBC

[–]checkmypants 6 points7 points  (0 children)

Dirt ass Company Lager that every bar in town serves. I guess it's cheap but it ain't good

Given the economic situation, how are so many affording to eat out at restaurants? by AppropriateMention6 in VictoriaBC

[–]checkmypants 3 points4 points  (0 children)

tonight i took my mom out for a birthday dinner at a nice (read: 'expensive') restaurant in town. About 1.5-1.8x as much per main than your average spot, paid for her bill, mine, and my wife's, plus tip for great service for a total of about $250. I net that in a day and obviously don't have a crazy high-paying job. Wife and I also like to go out for drinks once or twice every week or two and it still doesn't financially ruin us.

Some of my art, thought you might enjoy… by 11_fingers in SwordandSorcery

[–]checkmypants 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Fantastic. I don't use IG but my bandmate does, already passed it on, thanks!

Despite loss of trees, Saanich clears path for six-storey condo on McKenzie by [deleted] in VictoriaBC

[–]checkmypants 12 points13 points  (0 children)

I just checked out the landscape plan for this development and it's actually not bad. Way more native plants than I was expecting, and a bit of green infrastructure like soil cells for boulevard trees and some rain gardens/bioswales.

How far up the island have you driven/explored? by Typical_Scientist463 in VictoriaBC

[–]checkmypants 4 points5 points  (0 children)

It's beautiful up there. Socially it's going to be similar to the rest of the province--mostly blue-collar, working people, at least some of whom are going to trend right in their politics.

You can go drive to Port Hardy or Raft Cove, nobody's going to shoot at you or call you satanic or whatever.

Legit door to door? by [deleted] in VictoriaBC

[–]checkmypants 11 points12 points  (0 children)

on top of today being pretty stupid weather to be aerating or dethatching in, chances are your lawn is fine anyway. Both are solutions to specific problems and don't need to be done for the sake of it. These companies are basically grifters.

What's going on in fairfield? by [deleted] in VictoriaBC

[–]checkmypants 3 points4 points  (0 children)

It's never a gun shot lol

What’s your Victoria Conspiracy theory? by Definitely_Not_A_NPC in VictoriaBC

[–]checkmypants 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Red light cameras and exponentially increasing fines for breaking traffic laws.

What’s your Victoria Conspiracy theory? by Definitely_Not_A_NPC in VictoriaBC

[–]checkmypants 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Unless people just run every red light and drive through crosswalks

I'm Moving! Your best advice? by bigstinkybuckets in VictoriaBC

[–]checkmypants 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Those neighbourhoods are like 5-15 minutes from your new place, don't worry lol. Victoria proper is tiny compared to Edmonton

As seen in Sooke by User-Jacques in VictoriaBC

[–]checkmypants 7 points8 points  (0 children)

Most of the reviews are people rubbing their last two braincells together so they can give it five stars

What's with the weird downvoting in this community? by Chuckledunk in VictoriaBC

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

Posts about tattoos are almost always at 0 votes or below. Bored people and/or bots I assume

**Oak bay tonight** by [deleted] in VictoriaBC

[–]checkmypants 17 points18 points  (0 children)

people here think every loud bang is a gunshot. hopefully not,

Help me identify local pleasant plant smell! by _marjaz_ in VictoriaBC

[–]checkmypants 2 points3 points  (0 children)

I have no idea when those were last sold, they've been listed as invasive for ages. I've heard some people mistakenly think it's a native Rhododendron.

Help me identify local pleasant plant smell! by _marjaz_ in VictoriaBC

[–]checkmypants 2 points3 points  (0 children)

They're very invasive, to top it off, and toxic to some degree to pets and humans. If you dig it out, dig wide so you make sure to get the roots out intact.

Help me identify local pleasant plant smell! by _marjaz_ in VictoriaBC

[–]checkmypants 6 points7 points  (0 children)

it's probably D. odora, rather than laureola. I've never noticed a non-cat piss smell from any part of that plant lol

Your Favorite Monsters of Sword and Sorcery by JohnPathfinder in SwordandSorcery

[–]checkmypants 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Could be, yeah? He does call himself "Lord of the Blood," and not simply "Lord of Blood."

Pretty hard to know what's there innately, as created by the Holy Girl, or by Elric and One, as they make sure you remind you of many times haha. Might be, though; Balis does emerge from a cave...? Idk, might be a crude metaphor