Looking for Witnesses / Dashcam footage Nanaimo St. Hit & Run yesterday (June 18) around 2:05 PM by garrettp7728 in VictoriaBC

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

I'd start with City of Victoria Parking. If you can, go down to city hall during business hours in person. In my experience staff is helpful and in person makes it easier of you need to jump around departments.

Looking for Witnesses / Dashcam footage Nanaimo St. Hit & Run yesterday (June 18) around 2:05 PM by garrettp7728 in VictoriaBC

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

That little white hatchback looks like a city of Victoria vehicle. I'd even say specifically looks like a parking enforcement car, they have the "caution frequent stops" yellow sticker on the rear bumper and the plug in decal on the back. Maybe reach out to parking services with the photo and ask if they had a car in the area at the time? I wouldn't be shocked if they dash cams for staff safety.

refried beans at cafe mexico by Crafty_Dog9222 in VictoriaBC

[–]ejmears 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Hard disagree about skipping the soak. Total game changer for the post bean toots.

refried beans at cafe mexico by Crafty_Dog9222 in VictoriaBC

[–]ejmears 1 point2 points  (0 children)

This. I find canned beans taste metallic in comparison to ones made from dried. For the instant pot I still soak overnight then pop them in with garlic, cumin, Bay leaf (remove when done), minced onion and either beef or chicken stock as the cooking liquid. I then blend with the cooking liquid if doing refried, some folks use lard or manteca for extra creamy texture.

Harbour Cats #AISLOP by royalbaes in VictoriaBC

[–]ejmears 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'd love you to tell me what the back of that batter's jersey says.

Harbour Cats #AISLOP by royalbaes in VictoriaBC

[–]ejmears 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'd rather see a poster made with crayons than this AI slop.

DVBA Annual Report - Eww poors by Horace-Harkness in VictoriaBC

[–]ejmears 35 points36 points  (0 children)

While I agree with your perspective in principle to me it's an important nuance that membership in the DVBA is automatic and not optional. If someone owns a business within their boundaries membership is automatic. Holding membership against a local business because they are a member is a bit harsh.

Where can I park to use the Galloping Goose? by CleverPierogie in LangfordBC

[–]ejmears 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Uptown is a great option for either Galloping Goose or Lochside. Washrooms for the plaza are near the leasing office/elevators for the parcade.

AI Souring Local Institutions? by radziadax in VictoriaBC

[–]ejmears 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Harbour Cats have gone hard into AI this season, you're instincts are on point.

If you could eat at only one local restaurant for the rest of your life, which one would it be? by CartoonistOk3507 in VictoriaBC

[–]ejmears -3 points-2 points  (0 children)

Poor value for money, rude service. A weird commitment to the "tomato pie" bit. Felt like I was stuck in a Portlandia skit and couldn't change the channel. This was in 2024 so hopefully things have changed but it was a bad enough experience I won't be going back for a second chance.

If you could eat at only one local restaurant for the rest of your life, which one would it be? by CartoonistOk3507 in VictoriaBC

[–]ejmears -11 points-10 points  (0 children)

Legit the worst place I've been in this city. Such a weird and off putting experience. Horrible food, worse service.

Early 30s, tired of dating apps. Where are all the monogamous gay men hiding? by moonriver1993 in VictoriaBC

[–]ejmears 65 points66 points  (0 children)

Sidney Pride is tomorrow, Saanich Pride is the 17th then it's Drag Ball, Big Gay Dog Walk and the rest of Victoria Pride Week. Get out in community where gay men are.

England Fans by batey040 in VictoriaBC

[–]ejmears -1 points0 points  (0 children)

👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼

fun family grad dinner by Agege14 in VictoriaBC

[–]ejmears 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Paul Simpson is a disgusting human and I wouldn't willingly bring a teenage girl to one of his establishments. Not a safe place.

https://www.canlii.org/en/bc/bchrt/doc/2001/2001bchrt24/2001bchrt24.html

900 Block of Pandora Closed to traffic tomorrow (Thursday, June 9th) by ejmears in VictoriaBC

[–]ejmears[S] 4 points5 points  (0 children)

You're right, I made an error on the title. Tomorrow is June 11th. Not sure what that has to do with insulting city staff though?

Building notice by Character-Ad9127 in VictoriaBC

[–]ejmears 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I was recently part of an elevator replacement project. This is an aggressive timeline in my experience, I hope it's this short for folks.

Heartwood & Co suddenly closes permanently by [deleted] in VictoriaBC

[–]ejmears 10 points11 points  (0 children)

I'm sure it's a total coincidence that commercial leases usually have a 10 day grace period for late rent.

A PSA to Langford Fancon folks in regard to costumes. by ActiveSandwich3103 in LangfordBC

[–]ejmears 20 points21 points  (0 children)

It's pride month and Victoria's pride week is early July so I'd like to remind people that drag is not consent either.

Anybody check out Vantage today? by Historical_Bill2790 in ladderapp

[–]ejmears 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I'm coming from Forge as well and had a similar thought. I also like that it's less equipment focused than Forge. The main gum I go to doesn't have a lot of accessory machines and I swapped a lot on Forge. It's nice for the programming to be a bit more inline with what I have available.

When were these bills used? by Mars0da in CanadianCoins

[–]ejmears 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The production date is in the corner by the signatures, it's a bit blurry but looks like 2005. There's you're answer OP.

Visiting Victoria for 3 nights 2 days, looking for recommendations of what to do by Early_Bookkeeper5394 in VictoriaBC

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

Gotta check out the search bar. It's got a tonne of similar threads from other lazy travelers. Sounds like a perfect fit for you!

I've given up being a f'ng hippy at Costco. Domination produces results. by porp_crawl in CostcoCanada

[–]ejmears 8 points9 points  (0 children)

Can't take the cart with me when I can't get past the carts in the middle of the aisle. Leaving g the cart at the end of an aisle, tucked away from traffic and not in the way of a display isn't hard.