Island Social Trends
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Island Social Trends is a longstanding independent news publication on south #VancouverIsland, BC (publication series since 2008); editor & publisher Mary P Brooke. #News & analysis to support readers who decide for themselves. IslandSocialTrends.ca
Environment Canada weather advisories are now colour-coded: yellow, orange and red. It's more about impacts of #weather than the meteorology -- as a way to help people and communities prepare for disruptive or extreme weather events. islandsocialtrends.ca/environment-...
Environment Canada weather advisories are now colour-coded - Island Social Trends
Red alert! Environment Canada weather advisories are now colour-coded - yellow, organge and red - with emphasis on human impact.
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November 30, 2025 at 7:32 PM
Environment Canada weather advisories are now colour-coded: yellow, orange and red. It's more about impacts of #weather than the meteorology -- as a way to help people and communities prepare for disruptive or extreme weather events. islandsocialtrends.ca/environment-...
BC Council of Forest Industries says the effectiveness of Carney's new federal #lumber supports will depend on speed & efficiency of delivery. Long-term solution remains a durable, negotiated softwood lumber agreement. islandsocialtrends.ca/cofi-federal... | #softwood #tariff @rparmarbc.bsky.social
COFI: federal lumber support effectiveness will depend on speed & efficiency - Island Social Trends
Federal lumber support effectiveness will depend on speed & efficiency, says BC Council of Forest Industries in op-ed Nov 26, 2025.
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November 27, 2025 at 4:48 AM
BC Council of Forest Industries says the effectiveness of Carney's new federal #lumber supports will depend on speed & efficiency of delivery. Long-term solution remains a durable, negotiated softwood lumber agreement. islandsocialtrends.ca/cofi-federal... | #softwood #tariff @rparmarbc.bsky.social
Hecate Strait is the most dangerous body of water on the entire Canadian coast & 4th most dangerous in world per Environment Canada: strong winds, powerful tidal currents, frequent storms, shallow waters. Winter waves up to 20m, exposing sea floor . islandsocialtrends.ca/premier-eby-... | #tankerban
November 25, 2025 at 12:20 AM
Hecate Strait is the most dangerous body of water on the entire Canadian coast & 4th most dangerous in world per Environment Canada: strong winds, powerful tidal currents, frequent storms, shallow waters. Winter waves up to 20m, exposing sea floor . islandsocialtrends.ca/premier-eby-... | #tankerban
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
Carney supports Alberta's interest for a pipeline through northern BC - Island Social Trends
Carney supports Alberta's interest for a pipeline through northern BC as part of nation-building he says was sanctioned in Election 2025.
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November 23, 2025 at 10:06 AM
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
Grizzly bear attack leaves 1 adult & 3 children seriously injured - Island Social Trends
Grizzly bear attack on Nov 20 leaves 1 adult & 3 children seriously injured. Search for the offending bear still underway the next day.
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November 21, 2025 at 11:20 PM
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...
Economy overrides politics in preliminary exclusion of BC Premier from northwest pipeline talks - Island Social Trends
Economy overrides politics in preliminary exclusion of BC Premier from northwest pipeline talks but creates political risk for Prime Minister Carney.
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November 21, 2025 at 9:44 PM
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
Look West economic growth plan launched in BC - Island Social Trends
Look West economic growth plan launched in BC on November 17, 2025 by Premier David Eby and Jobs & Economic Growth Minister Ravi Kahlon.
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November 17, 2025 at 9:42 PM
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
Langford Transportation & Active Transportation Phase 2 survey open to Nov 18 - Island Social Trends
The City of Langford's Transportation & Active Transportation Phase 2 survey is open online to 11:59 pm on Tuesday Nov 18, 2025.
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November 17, 2025 at 1:57 AM
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
BC NDP Convention Nov 14 to 16 in Victoria - Island Social Trends
BC NDP Convention Nov 14 to 16, 2025 in Victoria including speeches by Premier David Eby, NDP Leader Don Davies and a tribute to John Horgan.
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November 15, 2025 at 2:20 PM
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
Former Premier John Horgan leaves an enduring legacy in BC - Island Social Trends
Former Premier John Horgan leaves an enduring legacy in BC. He passed on November 12, 2024.
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November 12, 2025 at 4:58 PM
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
November 11, 2025 at 9:40 PM
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
National NDP leadership debate coming up Nov 27 - Island Social Trends
National NDP leadership debate coming up Nov 27, 2025 in Montreal. Another debate scheduled for February 2026.
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November 10, 2025 at 10:24 PM
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-...
November 9, 2025 at 10:29 PM
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
November 9, 2025 at 4:04 AM
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
Phase 2 public input on Langford strategies for Transportation, Active Transportation, Parks & Trails - Island Social Trends
Phase 2 City of Langford 2025 online surveys on Parks & Trails (open to Nov 9) and Transportation & Active Transportation (to Nov 18).
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November 8, 2025 at 8:57 PM
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
November 7, 2025 at 1:20 AM
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
NDP votes are needed to pass Liberal Budget 2025 - Island Social Trends
At least NDP votes are needed to see the Liberal Budget 2025 pass in the House of Commons in November 2025.
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November 5, 2025 at 3:22 PM
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
Federal Budget 2025: investment for economic development & productivity - Island Social Trends
Federal Budget 2025: investment for economic development & productivity. Deficit $78.3 billion this year. Two opposition votes needed to pass.
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November 5, 2025 at 12:31 AM
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
BC won't run anti-US ads about forestry tariffs, will cooperate with federal strategy - Island Social Trends
BC won't run anti-US ads about forestry tariffs as part of cooperating with federal strategy on Canada-USA trade relations.
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November 3, 2025 at 7:57 PM
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
Victoria Chamber CEO challenges municipalities to exercise fiscal restraint in 2026 - Island Social Trends
Victoria Chamber CEO challenges municipalities to exercise fiscal restraint in 2026, to separate needs from wants.
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November 3, 2025 at 3:42 AM
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...
Anthropology of Death 2025 Camosun Capstone at Craighdarroch Castle after Halloween - Island Social Trends
Anthropology of Death Camosun Capstone project at Craighdarroch Castle on Sat Nov 29, 2025. Open to the public with castle admission,
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October 30, 2025 at 11:49 PM
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
Island Health: Halloween treats and dental health - Island Social Trends
Island Health: Halloween treats and dental health
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October 30, 2025 at 9:54 PM
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
SD62 Professional Development Days give teachers a chance to explore and catch up - Island Social Trends
SD62 Professional Development Days give teachers a chance to explore and catch up, says SD62 Superintendent Paul Block, Oct 28, 2025.
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October 29, 2025 at 9:10 PM
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...
Jobs Minister Hajdu: trades training support, tax break for personal support workers - Island Social Trends
Jobs Minister Patty Hajdu announces trades training support and tax break for personal support workers in Ottawa Oct 27, 2025.
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October 27, 2025 at 7:08 PM
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
October 26, 2025 at 6:10 PM
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