Chris Istace 🇨🇦
@stasherbc.bsky.social
North Cowichan Municipal Councillor, Small Biz Owner & Outdoor Enthusiast. Love taking photos on my runs, rides and hikes to share. Care about people & the environment. Gratefully living on Quw'utsun Territory 🌲All views are my own.
Appreciating the gentle signs of spring poking up in Chemainus today.
#cowichan #northcowichan #vanisle
#cowichan #northcowichan #vanisle
February 12, 2026 at 12:04 AM
Appreciating the gentle signs of spring poking up in Chemainus today.
#cowichan #northcowichan #vanisle
#cowichan #northcowichan #vanisle
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North Cowichan is keeping the community of Tumbler Ridge in our thoughts after Tuesday's horrific tragedy. We hold the students, families, staff, and first responders in our thoughts. Our flags are at half‑mast in honour of the lives lost and all who are grieving.
February 11, 2026 at 4:43 PM
North Cowichan is keeping the community of Tumbler Ridge in our thoughts after Tuesday's horrific tragedy. We hold the students, families, staff, and first responders in our thoughts. Our flags are at half‑mast in honour of the lives lost and all who are grieving.
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This kind of smart, walkable, mixed-use urbanism is illegal to build in most American cities.
February 9, 2026 at 3:50 AM
This kind of smart, walkable, mixed-use urbanism is illegal to build in most American cities.
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@capitalbike.ca: “We want to hear about your love-affair with cycling, and help us inspire others to cycle. Stories of pedaling your favourite routes, riding with buddies or exploring bike-friendly spots that make you smile.”
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February 7, 2026 at 9:21 PM
@capitalbike.ca: “We want to hear about your love-affair with cycling, and help us inspire others to cycle. Stories of pedaling your favourite routes, riding with buddies or exploring bike-friendly spots that make you smile.”
capitalbike.ca/2026-winter-...
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Cowichan SAR along with an amazing Cowiochan local making a huge difference in this rescue. Thanks to North Shore Rescue for the technical long line rescue support.
@northcowichan.bsky.social @mycvrd.bsky.social
@northcowichan.bsky.social @mycvrd.bsky.social
February 7, 2026 at 10:47 PM
Cowichan SAR along with an amazing Cowiochan local making a huge difference in this rescue. Thanks to North Shore Rescue for the technical long line rescue support.
@northcowichan.bsky.social @mycvrd.bsky.social
@northcowichan.bsky.social @mycvrd.bsky.social
February 7, 2026 at 10:40 PM
Dang that was a quick turn in the weather. So grateful we got out for another beautiful sunny and warm ride on Friday. Drinking my coffee this morning listening to the heavy rain come down outside. Typical west coast life, make the most of each nice day when you can 😀💚☔☀️
February 7, 2026 at 4:19 PM
Dang that was a quick turn in the weather. So grateful we got out for another beautiful sunny and warm ride on Friday. Drinking my coffee this morning listening to the heavy rain come down outside. Typical west coast life, make the most of each nice day when you can 😀💚☔☀️
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A playground in Chemainus will be closed for a month starting on Feb. 9 to replace the current equipment.
Chemainus playground to have one month closure for replacement
A playground in Chemainus will be closed for a month starting on Feb. 9 to replace the current equipment.
cheknews.ca
February 6, 2026 at 6:43 PM
A playground in Chemainus will be closed for a month starting on Feb. 9 to replace the current equipment.
Who else go out for that amazing sunshine yesterday, I headed out into the mountains solo for a 3hr ride and got a great workout with a solid sweat. 💚
February 6, 2026 at 5:24 PM
Who else go out for that amazing sunshine yesterday, I headed out into the mountains solo for a 3hr ride and got a great workout with a solid sweat. 💚
Saw this image shared on a local MTB facebook group this morning. Unfortunately there was no artist credit I could find for this great art work.
Hope you get your dose of antidepressants today 💊🚲
#getoutside #rideyourbike #bikelife #bikesky
Hope you get your dose of antidepressants today 💊🚲
#getoutside #rideyourbike #bikelife #bikesky
February 6, 2026 at 5:21 PM
Saw this image shared on a local MTB facebook group this morning. Unfortunately there was no artist credit I could find for this great art work.
Hope you get your dose of antidepressants today 💊🚲
#getoutside #rideyourbike #bikelife #bikesky
Hope you get your dose of antidepressants today 💊🚲
#getoutside #rideyourbike #bikelife #bikesky
February 6, 2026 at 4:22 AM
It is nice to have a council meeting again where the hot topic falls right in as a classic local government discussion, backyard chickens. #localgovt @northcowichan.bsky.social
a woman stands in front of two stuffed chickens with red crests
ALT: a woman stands in front of two stuffed chickens with red crests
media.tenor.com
February 5, 2026 at 6:25 PM
It is nice to have a council meeting again where the hot topic falls right in as a classic local government discussion, backyard chickens. #localgovt @northcowichan.bsky.social
Can we just be done with this guy already, man he is the essence of capitalist greed and scum all wrapped up in misogyny.
I see Kevin O’Leary has run his mouth about Billie Eilish, telling her to “shut her mouth and just entertain.”
And honestly…it’s crazy how someone can have so little self-awareness.
But also, America, you need to stop framing him in Marty Supreme as some cute curiosity. He is an absolute shithead.
And honestly…it’s crazy how someone can have so little self-awareness.
But also, America, you need to stop framing him in Marty Supreme as some cute curiosity. He is an absolute shithead.
February 5, 2026 at 6:21 PM
Can we just be done with this guy already, man he is the essence of capitalist greed and scum all wrapped up in misogyny.
Finally got it all done, I procrastinated forever 'cuz I was too busy riding bikes and also this is the basement bathroom we never use. Only took me almost two years to patch this drywall & then mud/sand it so my wife could paint it. Nicer than looking at the repaired waterlines and floor joists 😆
February 5, 2026 at 6:17 PM
Finally got it all done, I procrastinated forever 'cuz I was too busy riding bikes and also this is the basement bathroom we never use. Only took me almost two years to patch this drywall & then mud/sand it so my wife could paint it. Nicer than looking at the repaired waterlines and floor joists 😆
As a local leader I am continually shocked, saddened and then angry at how this community at times can treat one another. It needs to end, full stop. #quwutsun #coastsalishterritory
Leaders from Cowichan Tribes, Cowichan Valley Regional District, City of Duncan, Municipality of North Cowichan, Cowichan Valley School District, and the North Cowichan-Duncan RCMP met in January to discuss the collective wellbeing of citizens in our region. The Statement: https://ow.ly/ksyi50Y9qvN
February 5, 2026 at 5:31 PM
As a local leader I am continually shocked, saddened and then angry at how this community at times can treat one another. It needs to end, full stop. #quwutsun #coastsalishterritory
Love this parks and trails truck that @comox.ca just put to work in the community.
The Town of Comox has added a new electric “Mighty Truck” to our fleet to support parks and trail maintenance throughout the community.
This will help improve access to many of our trail areas—and Winnie (Dany's furry friend) seems to approve of this new addition! 🐾🚛
This will help improve access to many of our trail areas—and Winnie (Dany's furry friend) seems to approve of this new addition! 🐾🚛
February 5, 2026 at 4:34 PM
Love this parks and trails truck that @comox.ca just put to work in the community.
The amount of trailwork I have been able to do with this powerful little Milwaukee M12 8" saw is pretty damn amazing. I hike or ride with it in my backpack on rides when I need to refill my "trail karma" meter. 🔋⚡🪚
February 5, 2026 at 4:19 PM
The amount of trailwork I have been able to do with this powerful little Milwaukee M12 8" saw is pretty damn amazing. I hike or ride with it in my backpack on rides when I need to refill my "trail karma" meter. 🔋⚡🪚
Thank-you @emilylowan.bsky.social and @bcgreens.bsky.social for taking the lead on this and building the momentum that created the final outcome. Let's continue to do good meaningful action here in Canada for ethical, compassionate and democratic values.
Please watch and share this. Boycotts, resistance, protests work. In the United States, and Canada too.
Rachel Maddow on Hanover County ICE Detention Center
YouTube video by Rob McCausland
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February 4, 2026 at 4:13 PM
Thank-you @emilylowan.bsky.social and @bcgreens.bsky.social for taking the lead on this and building the momentum that created the final outcome. Let's continue to do good meaningful action here in Canada for ethical, compassionate and democratic values.
Start making noise about this & support Vancouver City councillors @seanorr.bsky.social and Pete Fry with their motion to ban ICE from having any presence whatsoever in Canada (2nd part of motion speaks to sending motion if approved to Toronto for support/action there). #canpoli #bcpoli #localgovt
NEW: Five months out from Vancouver's first FIFA World Cup game, two progressive city councillors want the city to pre-emptively boot US Immigration and Customs Enforcement — ICE — off the pitch.
Vancouver councillors push for World Cup to ban ICE agents
Five months out from Vancouver's first FIFA World Cup game — and as the presence of the US Immigration and Customs Enforcement agency at the upcoming Olympics has stirred protests in Italy — two progr...
www.nationalobserver.com
February 4, 2026 at 3:12 PM
Start making noise about this & support Vancouver City councillors @seanorr.bsky.social and Pete Fry with their motion to ban ICE from having any presence whatsoever in Canada (2nd part of motion speaks to sending motion if approved to Toronto for support/action there). #canpoli #bcpoli #localgovt
Invasive Ivy is causing so much damage to some of our local forests and parks. It is so sad to see and I try to remove a bunch off the trees every time I go for a walk. The forest floor is terrible though and I think is a lost cause 😢 I'll focus on saving the trees. 🌲
February 4, 2026 at 2:43 PM
Invasive Ivy is causing so much damage to some of our local forests and parks. It is so sad to see and I try to remove a bunch off the trees every time I go for a walk. The forest floor is terrible though and I think is a lost cause 😢 I'll focus on saving the trees. 🌲
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People in the Regional District of Nanaimo may soon be able to live in RVs full time. The district is developing a policy on this as well as a rural housing strategy, a move that has been applauded by the B.C. RV Alliance. thediscourse.ca/nanaimo/regi...
Regional District of Nanaimo developing policy on full-time living in recreational vehicles – The Discourse.
District staff will also create a rural housing strategy.
thediscourse.ca
February 4, 2026 at 2:35 AM
People in the Regional District of Nanaimo may soon be able to live in RVs full time. The district is developing a policy on this as well as a rural housing strategy, a move that has been applauded by the B.C. RV Alliance. thediscourse.ca/nanaimo/regi...
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5 Stoic Truths That The Sooner You Realize, The Easier Your Life Will Be
1. You can’t control everything.
2. It’s not about you; stop taking things personally.
3. Know that you know nothing
4. The people you hang out with will determine your success.
5. Most suffering is self-inflicted.
1. You can’t control everything.
2. It’s not about you; stop taking things personally.
3. Know that you know nothing
4. The people you hang out with will determine your success.
5. Most suffering is self-inflicted.
February 3, 2026 at 5:00 PM
5 Stoic Truths That The Sooner You Realize, The Easier Your Life Will Be
1. You can’t control everything.
2. It’s not about you; stop taking things personally.
3. Know that you know nothing
4. The people you hang out with will determine your success.
5. Most suffering is self-inflicted.
1. You can’t control everything.
2. It’s not about you; stop taking things personally.
3. Know that you know nothing
4. The people you hang out with will determine your success.
5. Most suffering is self-inflicted.
Every single major policy, bylaw or long term thinking plan we have tried to work through this term on council.
Time and time again 😣 #localgovt
Time and time again 😣 #localgovt
Have you heard of “The Populist Playbook?”
A few years ago, I posted what I still consider one of my most important messages.
It was about “The Populist Playbook” that I’ve watched play out often over my 33+ years of city planning.
Since then, it’s only gotten worse.
Do the steps sound familiar?
A few years ago, I posted what I still consider one of my most important messages.
It was about “The Populist Playbook” that I’ve watched play out often over my 33+ years of city planning.
Since then, it’s only gotten worse.
Do the steps sound familiar?
February 3, 2026 at 1:16 AM
Every single major policy, bylaw or long term thinking plan we have tried to work through this term on council.
Time and time again 😣 #localgovt
Time and time again 😣 #localgovt
Also a really good reminder to my fellow elected officials to keep handy on your council chamber desk in clear sight as you deliberate on council matters. #bcpoli #localgovt #canpoli
3 Reminders from Marcus Aurelius:
1. Concentrate on the present moment
2. Work for the common good, always
3. Don't give in to anger
1. Concentrate on the present moment
2. Work for the common good, always
3. Don't give in to anger
February 3, 2026 at 1:14 AM
Also a really good reminder to my fellow elected officials to keep handy on your council chamber desk in clear sight as you deliberate on council matters. #bcpoli #localgovt #canpoli