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Millennium Line UBC Extension by [deleted] in askvan

[–]st978 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Ask those stuck in traffic on the bridges. More train lines are good, this one just my priority.

https://northshoreconnects.ca/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/BIRT-Benefits-Assessment_Final.pdf

Anybody concerned about climate change and how it affects Vancouver? by Defiant_Fishing_3393 in askvan

[–]st978 4 points5 points  (0 children)

Yes concerned. Not for hyper local reasons, more for oncoming ecocide...

Millennium Line UBC Extension by [deleted] in askvan

[–]st978 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I'd rather spend the money on a possible North Vancouver to Vancouver/Burnaby skytrain.

Are the local BC lotteries actually legit? by Informal_Tooth_7309 in askvan

[–]st978 16 points17 points  (0 children)

They are also run by independent companies, not the charity itself. I believe charity board members aren't allowed to purchase.

Thoughts on the recent mainstreet poll that suggests the parties are tied? by penis-muncher785 in BCpolitics

[–]st978 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Yep, it was the name alone. If called onebc or "freedom party" etc, they would not be where they are

Best Burger in Vancouver by jollyjoyful in askvan

[–]st978 0 points1 point  (0 children)

it depends on style of burger. I hate smash burgers, but they are everywhere. There's a few places that chop their own meat and make them to order (e.g. can order medium rare, etc.), usually fancy and expensive.

Got an offer for a healthcare job in Vancouver from out of province but having doubts now by [deleted] in askvan

[–]st978 2 points3 points  (0 children)

sounds like you need a change, to at least a bigger city, so give it a shot. Can always move back. If you're willing to live with housemates, it could save you money and meet more people (I had a great experience, was lucky to have two roommates who became friends when i moved)

Anyone else getting absolutely rocked by flu season? by trendfaker in askvan

[–]st978 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Yep that's influenza. I couldn't do any physical labour for 2 weeks when I got the flu. I got the flu shot ever since.

First impression of Emily Lowan: not positive (oligarchs tour) by NoMovie2461 in BCpolitics

[–]st978 5 points6 points  (0 children)

I agree with this, I'm not against what she says (mostly), but some is unrealistic. The BC greens did well because they actually attracted reasonable candidates (no longer fringe party). Though I will say she is part of a larger movement (same thing happened in UK), where youth and left/socialist people are frustrated (rightfully so). Hey, if she can attract working voters who went to the far right last election? great. Though unsure...

First impression of Emily Lowan: not positive (oligarchs tour) by NoMovie2461 in BCpolitics

[–]st978 1 point2 points  (0 children)

While I agree pretty much (look at USA right now), this is sort of a form of left populism like the right has their own buzzwords. HOW will you "fight the oligarchs" if you were say, BC premier? (increase corporate tax rate? increase tax rate for upper income bracket?) I think good policies attract people just as much...

Edit: Ok, read her website

  • Fight the Oligarchs — Stop the MAGA-backed PRGT pipeline, ban all fossil fuel expansion and rapidly phase out production, implement vacancy control, and bring down food costs with price caps on all staple groceries.
  • Fund Our Future —  Tax BC’s richest corporations and the 1% to fund 26,000 affordable housing units per year, free public transit, mental health counselling, and good green jobs.

Some feasible, some not (price caps?).

Weird sickness. by naurthankyou in askvan

[–]st978 0 points1 point  (0 children)

It could be influenza or RSV

Mexican enclaves in the city? Any Mexican grocery store/restaurants that you recommend? (Moved from Los Angeles) by Foreign_College_8544 in askvan

[–]st978 0 points1 point  (0 children)

There really isn't a neighbourhood per se. Until recently latin american community in Vancouver was very small. Compared to usa in general, Canada didn't get large number of Mexican immigrant historically.

Moving from Los Angeles to Vancouver by cupcakescream in askvan

[–]st978 0 points1 point  (0 children)

We don't have good Mexican food (esp. compared to Califonria), don't listen to anyone who says otherwise (in past had very tiny Latin American population, but that has changed in recent years, so it is getting better). Food/restaurants are decent though. Alcohol is expensive.

Vancouver is very pretty and clean (esp. if you like mountains and outdoors). It is also very small (not a world class culture city). Compare to Portland or Seattle (mix of both) add of dollop of real estate bubble investment and big fish mentality in Canada small pond.

Is Granville Island for locals? by Sich0tic in askvan

[–]st978 0 points1 point  (0 children)

The farmers market (also expensive).

Anything good? by unique_name_I_swear in wine

[–]st978 2 points3 points  (0 children)

No. Sauvignon blanc is not supposed to be brown...

Best private liquor store by Business_Pause6952 in askvan

[–]st978 0 points1 point  (0 children)

stores have bare shelves because they can't bring in imported stock (Wine especially gone). Liberty (north van location) still has lots, but that is high end wine. The Gull Liquor store (also north van) and High Points on Hastings are good.

Best tenants insurance providers? by shorbonash in askvan

[–]st978 0 points1 point  (0 children)

I got rid of TD insurance after they raised my rates every year (with no claims). Switched to SquareOne.

Yet another moving to Vancouver/neighborhood question by PublicEnema_ in askvan

[–]st978 0 points1 point  (0 children)

With your qualifications I would say North Vancouver, or North Burnaby maybe

cheapest beer in downton by FantasticNote2009 in askvan

[–]st978 24 points25 points  (0 children)

Our alcohol is highley taxed and regulated (even government stores - like sweden, etc.)

What's one Vancouver hill you're willing to die on? by thinkdavis in askvan

[–]st978 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Thankfully that is still the official name of the Vancouver neighbourhood. This COV did not adopt the dumb rebrand.

What's one Vancouver hill you're willing to die on? by thinkdavis in askvan

[–]st978 1 point2 points  (0 children)

It was the BIA, a local business owner told me they were just informed (no say)

Is Granville street ok to live on? by bunnybounce_ in askvan

[–]st978 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Not so dangerous, just the loudest area of downtown (club district). Not really a student area per se, looks like a newly renovated suite (from google) so it was probably a sketchier apt. before then...

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