It's that time of year when the official #flower of #britishcolumbia (which is actually a tree) puts on a show. This particular tree that sits beside the #Chemainus baseball athletic park is one of the nicest ones I know of in the #CowichanValley so I also make a […] [Original post on socialbc.ca]

TFW you’re exhausted after taking your human out for an adventure. #dogsofmastodon #cargobikedog

Seemed appropriate to stop and take a photo op at this particular mural in #chemainus showcasing the timeless benefits of #bicycles from this historical recreation of the towns history. #cowichan #cycling #vancouverisland #gobybike #bikelife #streetart

Today my faithful companion, Keisha, and I rode over to SṈIDȻEȽ (pronounced sngeet kwith), to walk the Tod Inlet trail. We had a restorative walk through the forest and along the beach. I kept stopping to take photos of all the many flowers, Keisha kept stopping […] [Original post on socialbc.ca]

RE: https://hci.social/@tod/116444299046708670 Uy'skweyul Qwustenuxun (Jared) is just the best #coastsalish

RE: https://socialbc.ca/@SarahFrumento/116438389252145670 FYI #yyjbike & other #bike friends, I’m posting from a new account now. Follow me here if you want to see future posts from me. 😊

Yesterday was my first bike commute to work and back since February 18th! I gave myself extra time, but I didn’t take that much longer than usual. On my way home, I got to see the Lochside piggies (they’ve grown so much since last year ( […] [Original post on socialbc.ca]

Robin egg blue. 🪺 As seen on my walk to the bus this morning.

RE: https://socialbc.ca/@SarahFrumento/116422790336694947 If you were wondering, the rain cover didn’t come with a window but Keisha decided to modify it. It started as a snoot-hole but then she wanted to be able to pop her head out, so with a toss of her sweet little head she widened it into a […]

Celebrate #earthday and the new nature path alongside the railway between 5th and 7th Street today in #nanaimo from 10am to 6pm April 18th 2026. https://www.seedncoop.online/events/earth-day-april-18th #getoutside #activetransportation #vancouverisland

First cargo bike ride in 8 weeks was a success and I managed to bring Keisha with me (to prolong the cone break). Just a short trip to the village and back to return a library book. Keisha + doggles + bike drew so much attention, most of the time was spent […] [Original post on socialbc.ca]

You don't have to become the Netherlands in order to enable more people to leave the car at home. Multi-use paths with some basic separation from roadways is enough to get people rolling. It's something that most cities and suburbs can do now with minimal investment and space.

Sometimes I just can’t handle how cute she is. 😍 She’s been in the cone quite a bit recently because of a hot-spot, so it feels like she deserves a good break from it (even if it means I’m trapped). Plus, I can’t resist these puppy snuggles. #dogsofmastodon

I did get the go ahead from my surgeon to resume my regular activity level/lifting/etc. at my appointment this morning, so as soon as Keisha wakes up, I’m going to ride my Load 75 (cargo bike) into the village. 😁

Keisha has me nap trapped! #dogsofmastodon

Do you remember customer service? I’m being cheeky, I know it isn’t entirely extinct. It is, however, one of the many refreshing aspects that I’m loving about small/indie tech. Actual humans, who know the product, reply to messages. Recent excellent interactions: • Pika.page (http://pika.page/ […]

Required reading for everyone in BC. https://thetyee.ca/Opinion/2026/04/15/Joseph-Trutch-BC-Indigenous-Policies/ #bc #bcpoli #cdnpoli #indigenous #dripa

Related to my last post, I’m in the City of Victoria for a medical appt. this morning and cargo bikes are a common sighting here now. I still get excited when I see them, but it goes beyond that… it makes me happy and optimistic to see the normalization of cargo bikes as a mode of transportation […]

I’m on the bus right now and I saw a bike turn off the road ahead of us. I only caught a glimpse, but I was pretty sure it was the same model bike as my bakfiets (box bike) cargo bike. We followed it down the hill and I saw them cross the highway towards the Lochside trail. Finally I got a […]

Clover Point Picnic Club is celebrating the 9th birthday of the amazing #VictoriaBC Pandora #bikelane that started the snowball effect of an incredible #activetransportation network in #YYJ 🚲 May 9th 2026 1-3pm 📍 Centennial Square Special thx to Bishop Family […] [Original post on socialbc.ca]

RE: https://mstdn.social/@amydiehl/116417492476906503 It would be interesting to look at the gender gap of cycling rates in the different municipalities of Greater Victoria. I know the rates are higher in the City of Victoria where they have created a true network of AAA infrastructure but I’d […]

This is essential reading for every single British Columbian, and by extension Canadian. #bcpoli #dripa #firstnations https://dripafacts.ca/en/

The owls and frogs are very vocal tonight! 🦉🐸

RE: https://socialbc.ca/@SarahFrumento/116413087154477159 I started using Kagi Search in August and I love it.

RE: https://mastodon.social/@kagihq/116404910039066598 Just noticed this — naturally I picked the Biking Doggo as my search companion! 😍

Just saw four deer crossing the highway1 (#fn:1) on my bus ride home. 🥹 - Thankfully, this is near where the highway starts/ends, so the speed limit is lower and drivers have stopped.

I had a dentist appointment in the city this morning, but I’m not quite up to biking 46km round-trip yet, so a bus trip it is. I brought the bike vibes though. #yyjbike

Hive mind, please share your best tips for developing a flossing habit. I’ve tried so many times over the years but nothing sticks. Part of it is sensory (I hate the feeling of floss around my fingers) and part of it is anti-plastic-waste (I won’t use the disposable flosser stick thingys). Have […]

RE: https://social.lol/@aleemshaun/116377633018283401 I’ve been using a specific tag for my Pika posts that I want to cross-post to mastodon but I like this idea of also rather for ‘word’ vs ‘photo’ primary posts. I’m going to start doing this as well.

My husband and I went out to see a movie tonight (something we haven’t done in a long time). It was The Hail Mary and it was so good. I won’t say anything more, other than it gave us all of the feels and I 100/10 would recommend. We saw it at the Star Cinema, a locally owned movie theatre in […]

WATCH: “If you want to do something for women, do something for pedestrians.” This video by our UTC collaborator @reenamahajan.bsky.social is PACKED with #UrbanTruth about better city design, less car dependency, cities for people, & gender equality. Please watch and share. youtu.be/8GB0QhsVStI?...

RE: https://phpc.social/@kboyd/116400326439351082 I love hearing how e-bikes change lives for the better! 👇

How did your bike enrich your life, fix your finances, or change your family's daily routine? ​A Stanford study showed stories are 22x more memorable than facts. If we want to get people out of cars, throwing emissions stats at them won't cut it. Humans need stories. Tell me yours. 👇

Just attended my first BC Green Party local Riding Association meeting. Great to hear from @emilylowan and @mlabotterell I've added my name to the volunteer list. 💚

They want us to be. THAT’S the conspiracy. #UrbanTruth

Reposting this cuz it's important, if you live in Canada and use roads *in whatever capacity* (driver, cyclist, pedestrian, public transit) our government needs to hear from you

This should infuriate any citizen of British Columbia. "OPENAI IS THROWING its support behind an Illinois state bill that would shield AI labs from liability in cases where AI models are used to cause serious societal harms, such as death or serious injury of 100 or more people or at least $1 […]

RE: https://mastodon.social/@mvsde/116380171230694734 I’m so happy to see this!

Today was my first day back to work after seven weeks off to recover from surgery. I’m fortunate in that, not only do I love the work I get to do but, I work with awesome people. There were even “Welcome back” donuts (I love donuts). I’m doing a gradual return — today was just four hours […]

RE: https://socialbc.ca/@ChrisIstace/116375112862163921 Please give a big #fediverse #welcome to Chris Istace an active citizen of the #cowichanvalley :cowichanvalleyRD: and Councillor in North Cowichan! :northcowichan: #mastodon #socialbc #bcmuni #activetransportation

I begrudgingly ordered a new phone when it looked like Apple had stopped providing security updates for my iPhone XS. On a positive note, apparently photos from my old phone were lacking so now I have a better camera. Naturally, Keisha was the subject of my 1st […] [Original post on socialbc.ca]

Next time someone tries arguing that it’s “social engineering” (cue ominous music) to give people more CHOICE to walk, bike & take public transit in their city, tell them that designing our current car DEPENDENCY has been the largest and most damaging social engineering experiment in human history.

Welcome to SocialBC.ca, @ChrisIstace!!

It’s rarely quiet in my mind, there’s usually a song or two rattling around in there. Today it has been a repetitive mash up of Simon & Garfunkel’s ‘The Sound of Silence’ and R.E.M.’s ‘It's the End of the World as We Know It’ but without the "(And I Feel Fine)” part. Thanks, brain.

When Chicago Pope speaks, you listen.

I’ve got all the predictive technology I need in my life right here 😄😍 (border collies — if you know, you know). Seriously though, I actually love how she follows me around the house and tries to predict what I’m doing. Such a good girl.

RE: https://mastox.eu/@MANOUCHKYA/116365209669704502 Well said, Greta!

Dear Canadians. Send a message to our Prime Minister! [email protected] This is what I just sent. Dear Prime Minister, I am shocked and deeply disturbed by your inaction and inability to call out the President of the United States who is using the […] [Original post on mstdn.chrisalemany.ca]

My new phone was supposed to be delivered today. It shows as being in Victoria but apparently, “Recent weather has caused delivery delays. Recovery efforts are under way to deliver your package as soon as possible.” The only thing I can think of is it was windy […] [Original post on socialbc.ca]

Here’s a fun little site from the folks who make Pika Page (what I’m using for my blog now). Album Whale is a place to make and share album lists. Super easy to use. I bought a CD player a few months ago for screen-free nights and I’ve just started a list to track CDs I’ve borrowed from my local […]