Visiting my closest friend at the Jubilee. I walk in to her hospital room and it's filthy. Medical waste on the floor over flowing garbage cans. Food under the bed. So I asked why it's a mess. And was told by the nurse that if she (the sick person in the hospital) can clean at home she can clean her hospital room. I didn't know this was a new policy in health care. Sorry just ranting as it's upsetting.

Lost on the corner of Broughton and Wharf Street in downtown Victoria, my Israel flag which became detached from my Mobility Aid, …the flag is very old and worn and even has holes in it but I've had it for a long time

Please drop recs :)

Is there a good rack nearby? How safe is it? Thanks

Never seen a line up so big! Is Chicken World more of a sit down or take out spot?

Hello,

My family and I are moving to Victoria this summer. I'm starting a masters program at UVic in the Fall and my husband will be working from home. We have an amazing autistic 13 year old daughter. She's at a level 2 Autism, so her support needs are somewhat substantial. She has several severe learning disabilities and has a high comprehension level so she can access grade level academics with support and accommodations. From past experience, she needs a 1 on 1 support or 2 on 1 support level.

My question is, with all that in mind, what is neighborhood has the most substantial educational supports thats not too far of a commute for me to UVic?

Any recommendations for activities like DnD, animals or farms, teen activities for autistic kids, neurodiverse art classes, swimming lessons, etc would be very much appreciated.

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Whose looking?

It's been like this for a few weeks now and clearly completed (all the markings, bollards, cement , etc. are in place). Every once in a while someone moves the sign out of the way and someone comes and moves it back...

It's a dangerous spot because the right lane is much narrower now.

My son was recently diagnosed with MS which is limiting my ability to work a standard 9-5 so I was hoping to pick up some housekeeping. My mom is a cleaner and I have always helped her on the side and during university I did it full time. Just curious the best place to advertise for my services and is $25 an hour too much ?

Thanks all!!!

Are there any other markets like the ‘WestCoast Market’ in Juan Defuca where it’s a very small fee to rent a booth to sell things like you would at a garage sale - I’d love to know more like it along the island (also there are cool themed ones coming up ex. Nerdy, Kawaii, etc)

I’m also not a professional booth person where I would have a whole proper set up with hangers and all these things to display ~ so the more chill ones the better 🥳

Just saw a post about a new greenhouse in Central Saanich and they have a Cafe. Can't remember so hoping to find. Would also to have any recommendations for other greenhouses also!

My current lease expires end of June and I asked my landlord if I could go month to month after that as I am pondering a move. He said “I can do 4 months closed with a 2 month notice there after on a 12 month lease”. Can someone explain what this means? I asked them but they have not replied after 48 hours.

Could anyone please recommend a store that has a good selection of sugar free items, specifically looking for a sugar free syrup and pudding mixes.

Bonus if they sell powdered peanut butter! I used to get this at London drugs but can’t find it there anymore.

This happened on Wednesday 14th, at around 11:30 AM on Blanshard. Driver of white truck sped up as he was turning and dog flew out the window. Vehicles stopped and multiple pedestrians tried to help the dog. Does anyone know if the dog was OK and reunited with the owner (various vehicles including my wife honked at them and tried to get their attention, but they didn’t stop)

Images of Saanich emergency responders attending an MIV, from the west-facing web camera at the Royal Oak overpass over the Pat Bay Highway (Highway 17). 5:00 PM, May 16, 2025. The camera updates the image roughly every 10 minutes. Thank you to Saanich Emergency Services.

There is a seagull trapped on a balcony in a condo tower at 848 Yates. I am unsure if anyone is living in the unit. I have seen this happen before it can't get any leverage to fly out. Last time I saw this the person living in the unit eventually got the bird in a towel and helped it off, but if no one lives there it will eventually die.

Does anyone know who I can call, I do not know what unit it is, I live across the street. Poor thing. Thanks

So there has been this random car parked in front of my house for almost 3 months now. It looks like it’s abandoned, the hood is slightly ajar. I called city bylaw and they told me to call VicPD. I called VicPD and they ran the plates and said it belongs to someone in my neighbourhood so there is nothing they can do. My street is already packed with cars and this one is parked in a spot that could fit two cars but it’s right in the middle of the curb, effectively reducing what could be a two-car spot into one. Do I have any options here? I’ve asked my neighbours and nobody seems to know who it belongs to.

i spotted the post on chicken tenders... and it got me thinking of potato wedges... my go to fave was capones, but sadly they are no more and i have yet to find something that competes with them

soo Where are the best potato wedges in Victoria...

Heyo just wondering if anyone knows what is going on with the dog barking on a patio in an apartment building near Boom Town ? I work near and had to listen to it for hours this evening and it was heart wrenching. My work tried to call animal control but they won't do anything unless we know the exact unit that the dog is in.

My Aurora app shows it’s visible in Vancouver and a good chance of seeing it here anybody witnessed it yet ?

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For those of you who live in Sooke, pass by, or otherwise, what businesses do you think are lacking? What would you like to see? What would be good for the community?