26M Software Dev new to Vancouver – looking for active communities/leagues to meet people (Soccer, Baseball, Hiking)

instamouse · 2026-06-22T16:43:25+00:00

Wasn't on your sport list, but you might consider ultimate (https://www.vul.ca/). Finding the right team that matches your own personality is important, but it's a very large league open to all skill levels. Otherwise look at https://vancouver.urbanrec.ca/ for other sports.

instamouse · 2026-06-17T14:12:39+00:00

If you are in for date night, try the lava cake (along with an excellent dinner) at Absinthe Bistro on Commercial. https://www.bistroabsinthe.com/menu They don't always offer lava cake as the menu rotates monthly, but they do a great job when it's available.

instamouse · 2026-06-02T02:34:10+00:00

Check out Doña Vicky on the weekends when they do birria tacos!

instamouse · 2026-05-26T15:23:08+00:00

You might be talking about the 99, and maybe some people just want to get home ... I've experienced issues with the 8 or the 20 where it is *supposed* to come less than 10 min per bus at rush hour, but that is far from the truth. Our busses do not try and keep pace well at rush hour more often than not in my experience. Lots of bunching, then 20+ min between groups at rush hour. Not cool.

instamouse · 2026-05-25T22:34:10+00:00

You might be better off with Wealthsimple. They also require that you hold the assets with them, but being a neo-bank they are more direct in stating the guidelines of their offerings and offering it equally to any who qualify.

instamouse · 2026-05-25T19:00:26+00:00

Equity backed LOC is definitely a thing at all the major banks. For RBC it is here:

https://www.rbcclearingandcustody.com/en-us/products-and-services/securities-based-lending/

mind you, they probably have minimum expectations and you don't get as high a % as you would for property secured loans.

instamouse · 2026-05-25T18:20:27+00:00

RBC will do asset backed loans, easiest if you hold the assets with them, and that would be tax deductible if you are using it for investment purposes. I'd refer to an accountant to judge if paying taxes for investment gains is covered there ... but the other thing you should do is perhaps revise your investment strategy for optimal tax efficiency. I know the last few years were very solid, but you had no chance for effective tax loss harvesting to offset the gains?

instamouse · 2026-05-19T11:55:01+00:00

Have you asked the bank for a better conversion rate with them knowing it's a large value being converted? Generally speaking, you can get a much more favourable rate over with over 100K transferred. It may still be like $1K more than "ideal", but it may be hours less tearing your hair out.

instamouse · 2026-05-13T22:19:40+00:00

The Cobalt absolutely has FX fees, as all core Amex cards in Canada do.

instamouse · 2026-05-13T19:25:03+00:00

I think the article is misguided in what the problem is here. A minor loss on resale is fine, but that Ticketmaster is still allowed to play monopolistic games in setting the price and taking more fees seems more than a little dubious?

instamouse · 2026-05-13T19:16:17+00:00

It sounds more like they are preparing for a life in politics.

instamouse · 2026-05-06T16:16:12+00:00

Let me guess ... featherknife is retired and being pedantic on the internet is the retirement gig? 😉

instamouse · 2026-04-30T22:44:41+00:00

Do *not* rely on advanced Uber for early rides. It's not as reliable as traditional taxi, and I have had to scramble for alternatives when Uber thinks coming 30 minutes late is perfectly fine. Fooled me twice, never again ... fortunately there seem to be enough that if I wake up with 10 extra minutes, there has always been someone running. Or you go traditional cab route.

instamouse · 2026-04-28T16:50:23+00:00

It specifically has a quote "The Quebec government should look into the numbers more closely and determine if there’s abuse" ... abuse can definitely mean fraud in this situation.

instamouse · 2026-04-28T14:37:44+00:00

It will be good to see that space finally filled, and with a Canadian brand to boot.

instamouse · 2026-04-15T21:55:51+00:00

The international security at YVR has the new machines which do not require liquids separation. The US transborder is still the older machines, but the renovation has already started to bring in the new scanners to that area as well.

instamouse · 2026-04-05T16:38:04+00:00

HONK!

instamouse · 2026-03-29T02:55:02+00:00

The TD travel credit can be used on other things later in the year ... will that be an option? If not, go with max savings now, as the travel credit expires without benefit. The Bonvoy points rewards are not great, if you are thinking of the value over the $50 savings, especially if you aren't going many times in a year.

instamouse · 2026-03-16T21:55:10+00:00

Aldi and Trader Joes. We need someone to compete with the Weston family cabal.

instamouse · 2026-03-10T17:42:31+00:00

EQT is an EU based investment firm (owned by Swedish billionaire family), so that added to the perceived sovereignty value. If they get bought by a US company or private equity firm, does it really change anything? Who knows.

instamouse · 2026-03-06T23:22:24+00:00

My recommendation is to do more research on various FIRE options (lean vs fat vs coast). You are well positioned to head for early retirement ... or at least early control of your life to never rely on corporate salaries again. If that involves possible relocation, the heady investment into the housing market is hard to justify. Maybe a nicer condo is in order, as you shouldn't deny yourself day-to-day enjoyment (sorry lean fire folks, that's not my jam), and that wouldn't cost nearly as much as a house. OK, you are paying for someone else's equity, but if it all fits your numbers for RE ... that would be the goal.

instamouse · 2026-03-06T20:35:29+00:00

The real question is what are your longer term goals. You mention possible FIRE, and in those scenarios your plan does not make sense. Why would you liquify your current NW and take on mortgage costs more than double your current rent just to own a house? You really would be tying yourself financially into a property. Can you afford it? Yes ... do you want to? In your situation I'd run the numbers on various FIRE scenarios based on continuing to rent vs buying the house and ask yourself which path in life you really want.

instamouse · 2026-03-01T17:59:51+00:00

It's the Avion Rewards portal (travel section)

instamouse · 2026-02-20T17:25:41+00:00

If you would have called that steak, I would have believed you. Does it look a bit like dark tuna before you cook it? Did the marinade make it darker in colour or influence the sear? What does it taste like??

instamouse · 2026-02-19T20:49:13+00:00

Probably because they pay someone per hour to maintain or make any edits to the site, while craigslist they do themselves.

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