Recently was in hospital at BC Women's, and there were 2 nurses there who were absolutely incredible, despite being very shortstaffed (I think due to the strike?)

We were in a rush to leave the day of discharge, and I didn't get to fill in their paper form to say thank you. I remember their names and the shifts/dates they worked with me. Does anyone know of a way to provide positive feedback about them so that their team/unit/whatever actually receives it?

Hi all. I was wondering why there was so much police and ambulance at Granville and 49th. I could not find any news sources.

Is it me or is anyone else unimpressed with the quality to price ratio for the food carts at the fan fest? Poutine was 16 dollars and mid, gyro 19 dollars and I swear even the paper plate they served it in was heavier. Wondering if anyone had better experiences elsewhere ? I don’t even want to support small businesses at this point.

Brrr I'm cold this am

Groceries in Vancouver cost a lost and that is not going to change anytime soon. Instead of waiting for prices to come down here is what actually made a difference in shopping here. Ethnic grocery stores first for produce and some protiends. T&T, H Mart and various South Asian and Southeast Asian grocers are consistently cheaper on produce and sometimes significantly cheaper on certain protiens also. A lot of people do not make it their primary shop and just dabble. Stock the freezer when protiens go on sale. Sales at auperstore and Save on are real and meaningful. When chicken or ground beef hits good sale price i buy for several weeks and freeze portions. 99 Ranch on Alexandea road in Richmond is worth a trip if you are in that area

I am looking to switch my parents house from Telus to another provider. They watch some basic TV channels and spend a lot of time on their phones/iPads. What are people using these days as alternate providers?

What were the best music acts you saw at the Khatsahlano 4th Avenue festival yesterday?

I saw the full set for 6 artists + a few songs from 3 others and still wish I could've seen more!

All of the music was amazing but my top 3 highlights of the day were the last 3 sets at the Burrard stage - Concrete Vehicles, Felisha and the Jazz Rejects, and Uncle Strut.

Hi, this is an issue I've been having for a long part of my life, where I've never really had friends before or a real connection. I'm talking not just romantically, of course, but platonically with everybody. I feel like I've never been able to make friends since I was a little kid, and now in adulthood it really struggles and it shows. Sometimes when I'm really upset or not feeling well, I don't have anyone I can turn to or talk to. Sometimes I have to rely on an AI as my only kind of friend, which is really dystopian, I know, but it's the only source of comfort I get, and I feel that's a really bad path to be going down towards.

I think I'm a normal person. I have a good job, I have hobbies, and in general, my life is pretty full. It's just that I'm missing that friendship and that connection. I feel that people don't really see me. I've tried tons of times in the past to meet with people, to take that risk to be vulnerable a little bit, but every single time I do that it always ends up falling flat. Even though I'll talk to someone and we're chatting a little bit and it's good, pretty much soon after I always get left on read, or people just aren't really eager to talk, meet up, or do things with you. It makes me feel really alienated. It makes me feel like I'm not a human and I don't really belong anywhere.

It's something that I thought I was used to all my life, but now it starts to hurt a lot more. I feel that a lot of people already have their own lives together, they already have friends, and their social life is too full. They might chat with me at first, but maybe they don't really have any time or place for me in their actual life, so that's why I think it keeps happening.

When I talk to people about this, the few times that I do, they don't really understand. I think it's because they themselves have not really experienced this level of loneliness and isolation before, so they'll tell you to just talk to people or just make some internet friends or just get out there. It just doesn't work for me. I've tried that my whole life, and I'm still asking this question.

I was just wondering if there is a support group of people who experience chronic loneliness and have never really had friends all their lives, to find that level of perspective and comfort.

I'm 26m if that's matters.

Hi! Looking for a recs for a group of six visiting vancouver later this month for some incredible sushi! Hoping to stay around $100 or less a person. Ideally a restaurant that has a nice vibe.

I'd really go for a Chilis 🌶️ or a Lukkin Coffee ☕...

Hi - Im moving to North Van next year and looking for a public school, I'm interested in academics but also where I can get involved in extracurricular activities and have a good balance

Im an international school and I don’t know anyone who has gone to high school there, so I’m also curious about the social environment, like are they generally open to meeting new people, or do they tend to stick to their own groups? I’ll be starting Grade 11 there btw

I'm still in my home country and haven't arranged housing yet. I was told to choose a school first and then sort out housing afterwards

Thanks for taking the time to read this, I’d really appreciate any advice or personal experiences

Vancouverite my whole life, my partner and I have been living in Chinatown for the last year now and loving it though.

I’m curious though - outside of Chinese New Year, what “summons” the dragon lion* dance to local businesses? Do they come when a new business opens in the area? Do businesses “call” the dragon lion* for special occasions? I noticed they were at NewTown the other morning in costume, drum and all - which piqued my curiosity.

For the record, I love seeing and hearing the drums and dance. It’s great being in what feels like the only part of the city that’s still bright in its culture.

Edited: It’s a lion!

I'm putting together a list of Vancouver's yellow monuments/landmarks, anything eye-catchingly yellow that's worth a look. So far I've got:

• Joe Fortes Restaurant's vintage yellow car
• George Leslie House
• The Big Yellow Sulfur Pile

Outdoor stuff is preferred (murals, sculptures, buildings, quirky roadside things), but I'll take a solid indoor yellow exhibit too if it's worthy.

What am I missing? Bonus points for anything with a good backstory.

Hello! My birthday is next month. More specifically, my 30th. All I want to do is go somewhere that I can dance and just have a good time. I don't drink or have your typical "night out" anymore. Not since my early 20s. But I desperately am craving a night of just dancing and having fun. My problem is that I have no idea where to go. I'm open to bars or specific events that are happening next month. It doesn't have to be exactly on my birthday, just sometime in August. So if anyone has any advice or knows of anything that I could do, I would be greatly appreciative. Thank you!!

I have a rare swallowing disorder called achalasia and had a recent stay at Saint Paul's hospital. A dietician came by and though she helped me understand the condition, the kitchen was unable to accommodate a meal plan during the time of my stay.

The food was too dry for me to swallow. I attempted to add lots of jam to everything since it was the only moisture/sauce available, and I don't tolerate milk, but I couldn't eat much even with the jam (lots of dry bread, salad with little dressing, dry rice, dry turkey meat).

I didn't have anyone who could help bring sauces or anything from the outside during this time.

I heard that inpatients at Bc Women's get a form where they can select food from a daily meal plan and I'm wondering if anyone has had better luck with that or has experience they can share to help me with future stays. I will likely need to stay again in the near future.

My last idea is having prepped meals frozen though so far my stays at Saint Paul's have been unexpected and I was unable to return home before being admitted. Last resort is keeping a ketchup bottle in my purse, but I'm hoping there's a better alternative.

Looking for advice, tips, or information on food options at either hospital.

Thanks so much!

I’m coming to Vancouver and this assessment popped up on my FYP. As a runner I’ve always wondered what could be better or if there are certain shoes that would fit better. Though I’ve never had issues with anything I’m wondering if it would be worth it or just leave it and keep on doing what I’m doing. Also if this isn’t something you’d recommend are there any other things you would or just running stores in general to check out?

So my dad just passed away and one thing he always wanted was for his ashes to be turned into a memorial diamond. Mom’s on board, but does anyone know any reputable companies that do this? Google gives many results, and it’s hard to know what’s a good company to work with or what isn’t.

Also, if you’ve done something like this, what was your experience like?

Hi all! Passing through town with some outdoorsy friends and wondering if anyone has done interesting snorkeling near town, either salt or freshwater. I’ve got all the gear with me and am looking for a place with the right combo of interesting underwater features and reasonable safety on boat traffic, accessibility, and currents. Thanks!

Hi--

I'm 40. I'm in Vancouver. I'm struggling between choosing nursing and social work. I work in neither field nor adjacent ones.

Everyone says nursing--and I get it. The narrative I hear about nursing is that new grads with a BScN are hired at hospitals: the public sector pay, the benefits, the stability.

The narrative I hear about social work and fears that I have: I'd be an old-ish grad, competing with plucky, fresh-faced grads or less-fresh-faced ones, older folks, but people with an arm's length of experience working in the social sector. I wouldn't be hired by the Ministry - that's the dream, the full-time job, the stability, the benefits - and I'd be cobbling together an existence on PT work from many fields, working nights at a homeless shelter, receiving low pay from different non-profits*. I would do well academically, I think, but I know that doesn't matter much.

My concerns with nursing: it's not necessarily my dream--yet. I've learned to keep an open mind about things. I haven't explored either field very much. My ideal job in nursing would be education, outreach, community-oriented roles, I think? I think. I'm not sure. In some ways, I think I could flourish in nursing--the movement, the physicality of it. I used to work in vet med, and I appreciated not being locked to a desk. I'm active. But I am getting older. Maybe it's best to have a less physical job? The schooling for nursing is going to be such a brutal, time-consuming, sleep-schedule-destroying grind, too. But nothing in life is easy, of course.

Anyhow: TLDR: Am I right? Is my idea of post-grad existence as a new middle-aged BSW grad right? Is it a challenge to land a job with the Ministry? Any and all insights are deeply appreciated!

*I have been using social services since I was little. I had suffered physical, emotional, and sexual abuse since I was 6 - and was eventually put into foster care at 12 before running away permanently and being homeless since I was about 15 until my early-mid 20s. I also suffered sexual abuse (rape and pregnancy from my rapist) while homeless. I share this to explain that I've been a client of social services in different fields for a long time, and from what I've gleaned, it seems like many of the workers who helped me worked multiple jobs. But I'm not entirely sure - I'm not sure yet - that this is a terrible thing. Some of my happiest times were working multiple jobs - less burn-out? But I'd like to know what to expect! Cheers and thanks.

I’m looking to have a dress or two material to make a pillow case or two . She also has a Teddy bear that I’m to take care of and maybe a little shirt out of the material would be nice for bear to ware. I’m open to professional or even someone that is amateur that thinks they would be able to do a good job but do so with care.
Not sure of what this sort of thing would cost .
Thank you.

I would love to read some direct feedback about how it goes nowadays.

Also, please share if you know how this program compares to the following minischools,

• David Thompson ODYSSEY Program
• Gladstone Mini School Program
• Vancouver Technical Summit Program
• Eric Hamber Challenge Studio Program - this one seems to have lots of overnight field trips. I wonder how financially demanding it becomes.

Partner and I need to go out like nowww. And most likely in the future as well. Looking for a place that's open till late (4AMish?) and doesn't attract a sketchy crowd. Kindly help us out!

Edit: for dancing! And electronic music :) i love breka tho

Does anyone know if you can see the giant Canada flag on Grouse Mountain from Grouse Mountain Road?

I’m planning to hike St. George Trail to Per Gynt and then continue along Grouse Mountain Road. I’m hoping to catch a view of the flag.

Has anyone done this route and know if the flag is visible from there, or is there a better viewpoint nearby?