Prime Minister Carney sounds increasingly emboldened about the national scope of his plans for Canada's #economy. His comments today are bullish in support for #Alberta's pursuit of a #pipeline across northern BC. islandsocialtrends.ca/carney-suppo... | #cdnpoli #bcpoli

Nov 20 grizzly bear attack leaves 1 adult & 3 children seriously injured (still in hospital) after field trip in the woods. Environment Minister Davidson says the teachers are heroes for protecting the children as best they could. islandsocialtrends.ca/grizzly-bear... | #hiking #safety #backwoods

It appears that Prime Minister #Carney's office made a 'big oops' by not including BC Premier #Eby in preliminary talks about an oil pipeline that would be constructed across northern BC to the coast. A case of #economy first but politics will come back to bite. islandsocialtrends.ca/economy-over...

BC's launches #LookWest #economic growth plan to build the province as the #economic engine of Canada & diversify away from dependence on trade with the US, with a focus on big projects (several are on Carney's #majorprojects list) & trades training. islandsocialtrends.ca/look-west-ec... | #cdnpoli

Last chance! #Langford Transportation & Active #Transportation Phase 2 #survey is open to 11:59 pm on Tues Nov 18, 2025. islandsocialtrends.ca/langford-tra... | #westshore #publicinput

The BC NDP Convention is happening Nov 14 to 16 in Victoria. Today: some speeches by BC NDP Premier David Eby and national #NDP Leader Don Davies. islandsocialtrends.ca/bc-ndp-conve... | #BCNDP #bcpoli #cdnpoli

Former Premier John Horgan leaves an enduring legacy in BC. islandsocialtrends.ca/former-premi... | #bcpoli #education #LNG #Langford #Sooke #BCNDP

Remembrance Day - leaders, ceremonies, statements. islandsocialtrends.ca/party-leader... | #RemembranceDay2025 @wgreaves.bsky.social #VancouverIsland

National #NDP candidate #leadership debate coming up Nov 27 (and another in Feb 2026). Five candidates: Rob Ashton, Tanille Johnston, Avi Lewis, Heather McPherson, Tony McQuail. islandsocialtrends.ca/national-ndp... | #cdnpoli #basicincome @votetanille.bsky.social

The #GreenParty of Canada is connecting the dots... funds for Greens will protect democracy; still pushing for electoral reform. #Fundraising goal $185,392 by Nov 30. There's a slim chance of a year-end federal #election if the Liberal #Budget2025 bill fails. islandsocialtrends.ca/green-party-...

The Urban Food Resilience Initiatives Society first annual pumpkin #composting drive was a big success! Over 150 #pumpkins are now in the compost bin at Porcher Park #CommunityGarden in #Langford. Thank you for composting instead of smashing! urbanfoodresilience.ca/pumpkin-comp... | #soil #nature

Just one more day for #Langford residents to take part in the Phase 2 #Parks & Trails online #survey (to 11:59 pm Nov 9). And another week to do the #Transportation & Active Transportation online survey (to Nov 18). islandsocialtrends.ca/phase-2-publ... | #VancouverIsland

Add your holiday season event to the Island Social Trends. islandsocialtrends.ca/calendar-eve... | #holidayseason #events #Christmas2025

NDP votes are needed to pass Liberal #Budget2025. Yesterday, NDP Leader Don Davies said it's a reminder as to why it's important to vote #NDP in federal elections (a rub to the many longtime NDP supporters who voted otherwise in the last election). islandsocialtrends.ca/ndp-votes-ar... | #cdnpoli

Federal Liberal #Budget2025: investment for economic development & #productivity (including defence & housing) could meet with uncertainties & challenges. Nearly $80 billion deficit this year. Liberals need 2 opposition party votes for Budget to pass. islandsocialtrends.ca/federal-budg... | #cdnpoli

Canada-U.S. Trade Minister Dominic LeBlanc visits in Vancouver for BC Forestry Summit. Now BC will *not* run anti-US social media ads about #forestry #tariffs. Eby says BC will cooperate with federal strategy for Canada-US #trade negotiations. islandsocialtrends.ca/bc-wont-run-... | #cdnpoli

Greater Victoria Chamber of Commerce CEO challenges municipalities to exercise fiscal restraint in 2026... prioritize needs over wants. islandsocialtrends.ca/victoria-cha... | #yyj #budget2026 #VancouverIsland #businesses

The Camosun @camosun.bsky.social College Anthropology of Death class Capstone project will be held at Craigdarroch Castle this year, on Sat Nov 29 (1 to 3 pm), Victoria. An opportunity to explore how various cultures explore the passing of loved ones. islandsocialtrends.ca/anthropology...

As for kids eating #Halloween #candy!... @vanislandhealth.bsky.social suggests eating sweet treats with a snack or meal, so that tooth-brushing follows. islandsocialtrends.ca/island-healt... | #VancouverIsland #dental

Pro-D Days give teachers a chance to explore and catch up on new developments in education, says #SD62 Superintendent Paul Block. SD62 board heard last night that #teachers have a high rate of #burnout; medical leave requests are up. islandsocialtrends.ca/sd62-profess... @lisabeare.bsky.social

Jobs Minister @pattyhajdu.bsky.social today previewed #Budget2025 with an announcement about #trades #training support ($75 million over next 3 yrs to boost the Union Training and Innovation Program), & #taxbreak for personal support #workers (up to $1,100/yr). islandsocialtrends.ca/jobs-ministe...

BCGEU @bcgeu.bsky.social public sectors workers have reached a tentative agreement with the BC provincial government including 3% per year over 4 years; improved telework; bringing some jobs back within the union. islandsocialtrends.ca/bcgeu-reache... | #bcpoli #jobs

A House of Dynamite is getting mixed reviews... 2 out of 10 in Google reviews, 6.9 out of 10 on IMDb. We can include your comment in this post: islandsocialtrends.ca/a-house-of-d... | #Netflix #movies

Meadowcure Pharmacy + Coffee is now open in the #Westhills area of #Langford. Full range of pharmacy services including immunization shots. Coffee and snacks can be ordered online and then picked up in-store. islandsocialtrends.ca/meadowcure-p... | #retail #pharmacy #retail #coffeeshop

When you phone for an doctor's appointment to a South Vancouver Island Urgent & Primary Care Centre (UPCC), starting Oct 27 your appointment request will be triaged by a nurse, says @vanislandhealth.bsky.social. This was already in place in Vancouver & Nanaimo. islandsocialtrends.ca/appointment-...

Sure, it's another round of Liberal and Conservative back-and-forth but #Poilievre once again shows his skill at articulating a current socioeconomic problem for generating political traction. Calls Carney's speech to #youth last night 'the sacrifice speech'. islandsocialtrends.ca/conservative...

Prime Minister Mark Carney’s sobering pre-budget speech delivered to university students in #Ottawa this evening. Sounds like tough times ahead and that the country will need young adults on board. islandsocialtrends.ca/carneys-sobe... | #cdnpoli #budget2025 #austerity

Event: #Newcomer Information Evening in Langford on Wednesday October 29. 5 to 7 pm at Langford Masonic Lodge, 2832 Bryn Maur Rd. In collaboration with BC Newcomer Services (Victoria #Immigrant and Refugee Centre Centre Society). All community members welcome. islandsocialtrends.ca/calendar-eve...

New Urgent and Primary Care Centre in Duncan to serve Cowichan region, officially opened on Monday Oct 20. islandsocialtrends.ca/new-upcc-in-... | #familydoctor #VancouverIsland @vanislandhealth.bsky.social

Official opening of Nigel House #longterm care for #seniors, #veterans & adults with #disabilities attended by Secretary of State for Seniors Stephanie McLean; Minister of Citizens' Services Diana Gibson; @vanislandhealth.bsky.social Health Chair Leah Hollins. islandsocialtrends.ca/nigel-house-...

302 new child care spaces on #VancouverIsland open or opening in Fall 2025: in #Victoria (234), #Sooke (37) and #Courtenay (31). islandsocialtrends.ca/302-new-chil... | #childcare #parents

Co-funding for 959 new BC #childcare spaces announced on Oct 17 by Education & Child Care Minister Lisa Beare and Burnaby-North Seymour MP Terry Beech. See list of 14 child care centres that are accepting new enrollment (11 on mainland, 3 on #VancouverIsland). islandsocialtrends.ca/co-funding-f...

BC Government & #BCGEU are returning to negotiations, as announced October 17. This comes after a high-profile press conference in Victoria yesterday led by BCGEU, PEA & BC Federation of Labour -- on the heels of 7 weeks of escalating #strike action. islandsocialtrends.ca/bc-governmen... | #bcpoli

BC govt #workers escalates job action in 7th week, says BC govt is not short of funds, rather it misspends on #infrastructure (employees are as important as capital expenditure). BCGEU wants public to pressure their MLAs to see govt return to bargaining table. islandsocialtrends.ca/bcgeu-escala...

Job action by BCGEU seems stalled in 7th week. Higher level of strike pay lasted only four weeks. BC Govt has not changed its stance on saying they have to be fair to all British Columbians. Public & businesses losing patience. Next press conference Oct 16. islandsocialtrends.ca/bcgeu-job-ac...

Construction of new BC plant & animal health centre in Abbotsford to start in 2027, announced by #Agriculture and Food Minister @lanapopham.bsky.social along with BC Health Minister @josieosborne.bsky.social . Enhanced services available to BC producers by 2032. islandsocialtrends.ca/construction...

Ageism awareness in BC on this #Thanksgiving weekend. With an op-ed by BC Seniors Advocate Dan Levitt. islandsocialtrends.ca/ageism-aware... | #seniors #aging

National #School #Food Program is now permanent, celebrated by Jobs & #Families Minister Patty Hajdu in #Saanich today along with MPs Stephanie McLean & Will Greaves. She emphasizes the dignity of #meals being offered to all #students in #schools & #childcare. islandsocialtrends.ca/national-sch...

The carbon tax (cancelled earlier this year by the Carney govt) was considered to be 'divisive' (Canadians with steady earnings did not receive rebates). Removal of the rebate for low-income Canadians is actually counter to the goal of ‘helping Canadians’. islandsocialtrends.ca/family-orien...

Family-oriented supports in 2025 federal budget previewed by Prime Minister Carney today: streamlining #CRA filing for currently available benefits | National School #Food Program made permanent | National #Parks free access passes continue Dec 2025 & in 2026. islandsocialtrends.ca/family-orien...

BCGEU strike Oct 9: No frontline workers in 11 key BC ministries (incl Citizens' Services, Finance, Infrastructure, Mining & Critical Minerals) & crown corporations to put pressure on government; has impacts on the public including businesses & municipalities. islandsocialtrends.ca/bcgeu-strike...

BC Legislative Assembly votes against bill that would stop sex-altering medical intervention on #children. OneBC MLA Tara Armstrong said in the BC Legislature Oct 8: "British Columbia is sleep-walking through the greatest #medical scandal in modern history." islandsocialtrends.ca/bc-legislati...

The #NDP will support a federal budget that invests in #jobs, #housing, #healthcare and #infrastructure. No support for austerity. Liberal #budget needs to be investing, not contractionist said NDP Leader Don Davies today in Ottawa. islandsocialtrends.ca/ndp-will-sup... | #cdnpoli #economy

Following a 2024 pilot project, BC Education and Child Care Minister @lisabeare.bsky.social leads with Bill 19 to utilize spaces in K-12 #schools to provide #childcare spaces, helping #families with extended child care to line up with job schedule realities. islandsocialtrends.ca/bill-19-open...

Due to the #CanadaPost worker strike some #businesses are not receiving #cheques by mail -- needing to now use a courier to get cheques to enable use of e-deposit (smartphone app). Businesses still issuing cheques may wish to shift to Electronic File Transfer. islandsocialtrends.ca/postal-strik...

Coming to UVic: highrise with 360 beds in 90 4-bdrm apartment units for upper-year undergrad students & 7-storey adjacent wing will contain 150 studio apartment units for grad students. Construction starts 2026. islandsocialtrends.ca/green-light-... | @bowinnma.bsky.social @dianagibson.bsky.social

About 200 people showed up Oct 3 for the renaming of a local #park in #Langford to recognize long-time community #city councillor & community leader Winnie Sifert. The park will now be "where the heart of Langford beats strong" says Mayor Scott Goodmanson. islandsocialtrends.ca/langford-ren...

BC Seniors Advocate awaits Ministry action plan for enough #longtermcare beds. #Aging growing population could also use more aging-in-place supports with attention to housing but also dementia (~65% in LTC have #dementia). islandsocialtrends.ca/bc-seniors-a... | #seniors @josieosborne.bsky.social

TD Bank donates $250,000 to #Farm at @royalroads.ca to support ongoing education & food growing (used on-campus & for community donation), develop #climatechange mitigation & ecological stewardship, explore biodiversity loss impacts. Attended by BC LG Cocchia. islandsocialtrends.ca/td-bank-dona...

Coming up: major labour protest by the BC General Employees Union (BCGEU) on Wed Oct 1 in #Vancouver. The march starts at 12 noon at the Vancouver Art Gallery, heading to a rally at 1 pm at Jack Poole Plaza. How much pressure will it take? islandsocialtrends.ca/bcgeu-major-... | #strike