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
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
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
A House of Dynamite bombs in many reviews after Netflix global release - Island Social Trends
A House of Dynamite bombs in many reviews after Netflix global release of the procedural thriller on Oct 24, 2025.
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October 25, 2025 at 6:09 PM
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
Meadowcure Pharmacy + Coffee now open in Langford - Island Social Trends
Meadowcure Pharmacy + Coffee now open in the Westhills area of Langford, BC and building a community-oriented space in the community..
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October 25, 2025 at 12:09 AM
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-...
Appointment triage by nurses for South Vancouver Island UPCCs through centralized phone system - Island Social Trends
Patient triage for appointments at South Vancouver Island UPCCs through centralized phone system, starts October 27, 2025.
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October 23, 2025 at 8:18 PM
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...
Conservative Leader Poilievre critiques Carney's 'sacrifice speech' as failing youth - Island Social Trends
In Ottawa on October 23, 2025 Conservative Leader Pierre Poilievre critiques Carney's 'sacrifice speech' as failing youth.
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October 23, 2025 at 6:17 PM
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
Carney's sobering pre-budget speech delivered to university students - Island Social Trends
Carney's sobering pre-budget speech delivered to university students on Oct 22, 2025 in Ottawa. Sounds like tough times ahead.
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October 23, 2025 at 4:24 AM
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...
October 21, 2025 at 4:47 PM
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
New UPCC in Duncan to serve Cowichan region - Island Social Trends
New Island Health UPCC in Duncan to serve Cowichan region opened October 20, 2025.
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October 21, 2025 at 4:16 PM
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-...
Nigel House opens in Saanich for seniors, veterans & adults with disabilities - Island Social Trends
Nigel House opens in Saanich for seniors, veterans and adults with disabilities. Funded by federal, provincial, Island Health, and non-profit.
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October 20, 2025 at 11:49 PM
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-...