Johngould21 Posted February 23 Share Posted February 23 On 2/20/2024 at 4:50 PM, Spur1 said: Falcon is just like PP. He is going to fix everything. How, we have no idea. If I see Falcon and his bag of groceries during a hockey game, I'm going to turn the game off. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob Long Posted February 23 Share Posted February 23 1 minute ago, Johngould21 said: If I see Falcon and his bag of groceries during a hockey game, I'm going to turn the game off. Im waiting for the follow up at the gas pump. Should be compelling viewing. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johngould21 Posted February 23 Share Posted February 23 Just now, Bob Long said: Im waiting for the follow up at the gas pump. Should be compelling viewing. My popcorn is handy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob Long Posted February 23 Share Posted February 23 1 minute ago, Johngould21 said: My popcorn is handy I'm Kevin Falcon, and this is your typical bag of weed in BC. Too far? 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bishopshodan Posted February 23 Share Posted February 23 21 minutes ago, Bob Long said: I'm Kevin Falcon, and this is your typical bag of weed in BC. Too far? Wait, he might get my attention. 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RupertKBD Posted February 23 Share Posted February 23 54 minutes ago, Bob Long said: I'm Kevin Falcon, and this is your typical bag of weed in BC. Too far? It's a bold strategy Cotton, but if you want to lock up the stoner vote, you'll have to put polling stations next to the snowboard runs.... 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johngould21 Posted February 23 Share Posted February 23 1 hour ago, Bob Long said: Im waiting for the follow up at the gas pump. Should be compelling viewing. Just bought a $38 bag of groceries, but, was going to fill the car up and noticed gas was $1.87.9. I believe it was $171.9 two days ago. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RupertKBD Posted February 23 Share Posted February 23 2 hours ago, Bob Long said: Im waiting for the follow up at the gas pump. Should be compelling viewing. You know what? If he did it with one of these babies, I'd give him style points: 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Popular Post The Arrogant Worms Posted February 23 Popular Post Share Posted February 23 I didnt know where to put this but it is BC news.... Malahat Nation partners to build Canada’s biggest battery factory The Indigenous-led project breaks ground in less than 90 days and will create over 100 local jobs The Malahat Nation is now less than 90 days away from having shovels in the ground on what will be Canada’s first Indigenous-led gigafactory and the largest battery plant in the country. In partnership Vancouver’s Energy Plug Corp the new battery factory will be completed in 2025 and will create more than 100 local jobs. “The proposed battery plant at Malahat will be an anchor for growth of further manufacturing tech jobs at Malahat,” said Malahat Nation CAO Josh Handysides. “It will really open the door to bringing those industries to the island in a bigger way.” Energy Plug CEO Broderick Gunning said the company shares the Malahat Nation’s priorities for the future. “We wanted to find a partner that had a similar long term vision for clean energy and grid resiliency while being a true environmental steward of the land,” said Energy Plug CEO Broderick Gunning. “This is an Indigenous-led initiative with Malahat owning 51 per cent of the partnership and us having the 49 per cent. For the short and medium term this will bring jobs, innovation and a wealth stream to the community. For the long term this positions Malahat as a leader in advanced new energy technology while providing a legacy for band members.” The new 100,000-square-foot state-of-the-art facility will specialize in assembling lithium iron phosphate battery packs for residential, commercial, and industrial storage applications, which will pave the way for grid-scale battery storage systems while contributing to grid resilience, and sustainability. Gunning says they will be bringing in two different types of battery cells — a cylindrical, and a blade which will be assembled into packs at the new plant. The packs will range from 5 kW up to 100 kW and will be deployed in different applications that will include home batteries and energy storage for both large-scale solar and wind projects. This will be Canada’s largest battery plant and Gunning says for the project to reach its peak capacity, the cost will exceed $100 million. It aims to cater to both commercial and residential needs. Commercial applications will include backup power, energy stability, incremental revenue opportunities, and carbon credits, while on the residential front batteries will be able to store excess energy for backup power and during peak demand. This new partnership will also aim to work with other cutting-edge technologies such as lithium nickel manganese cobalt oxide, sodium-ion, and solid state batteries. The project further aims to build a replicable model for grid resiliency in First Nations communities. The new plant will be located in the 52-acre business park on Malahat Nations lands. With its strategic location being in a Free Trade Zone next to Tidewater it will enhance its significance in the global market with connections to Asia, the U.S. and Latin America. Malahat produced batteries will be eligible for the five per cent Federal Procurement Mandate implemented by the Government of Canada that ensures that a minimum of five per cent of the total value of contracts are held by Indigenous businesses, providing economic opportunities and fostering sustainable growth within Indigenous communities. Through this project the Malahat Nation will continue with their commitment to the environment and will focus on promoting stewardship and sustainable practices in their traditional territory, they said. The nation is committed to balancing economic growth with environmental responsibility. “This battery plant is a perfect example of Malahat creating an opportunity to take that sovereignty and control distribution of power across Malahat’s land,” said Malahat First Nation director of economic development Tristan Gale. “The Nation knows we are going to exceed the amount of power that’s available through BC Hydro, and Malahat wants to make sure that we are doing this in a sustainable way.” 1 1 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Arrogant Worms Posted February 23 Share Posted February 23 5 hours ago, Johngould21 said: Just bought a $38 bag of groceries, but, was going to fill the car up and noticed gas was $1.87.9. I believe it was $171.9 two days ago. Still $1.69 here Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kootenay Gold Posted February 24 Share Posted February 24 17 hours ago, The Arrogant Worms said: Still $1.69 here $1.48 here Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Northern_Nuck Posted February 25 Share Posted February 25 I thought this picture was neat. To put things in perspective, this picture represents if the area of BC was split into 3 equal population portions. Fascinating to think about tiny of an area people like to cram themselves into. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob Long Posted February 25 Share Posted February 25 13 minutes ago, Northern_Nuck said: I thought this picture was neat. To put things in perspective, this picture represents if the area of BC was split into 3 equal population portions. Fascinating to think about tiny of an area people like to cram themselves into. how much space can a person occupy at one time? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gnarcore Posted February 26 Share Posted February 26 If that fuck from BC United interrupts a youtube documentary with his stupid advert one more time...well I still wasn't going to vote for his party but damn I dislike him more each time. 2 1 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NewbieCanuckFan Posted February 26 Share Posted February 26 19 hours ago, Northern_Nuck said: I thought this picture was neat. To put things in perspective, this picture represents if the area of BC was split into 3 equal population portions. Fascinating to think about tiny of an area people like to cram themselves into. To be fair, look at the population distribution of the entire country & compare it to the land mass. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Arrogant Worms Posted February 26 Share Posted February 26 B.C.’s minimum wage to increase 65c to $17.40 https://www.cheknews.ca/b-c-s-minimum-wage-to-increase-65c-to-17-40-1192641/ Minimum wage in B.C. will be going up 65 cents to $17.40 on June 1 as part of the provincial government’s commitment to annually increase the wage in line with inflation. The minimum wage is currently set at $16.75 and will increase 3.9 per cent, which the government says is the average rate of inflation in 2023. There are alternate minimum wages for resident caretakers, live-in home-support workers and camp leaders, and those wages will also increase by 3.9 per cent on June 1. The minimum piece rate for hand-harvested crops will increase by the same percentage on Dec. 31, 2024. Agricultural piece rates increase at the end of the year so that producers don’t have to adjust wages in the middle of harvesting, according to the B.C. government. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sharpshooter Posted February 27 Author Share Posted February 27 4 hours ago, The Arrogant Worms said: B.C.’s minimum wage to increase 65c to $17.40 https://www.cheknews.ca/b-c-s-minimum-wage-to-increase-65c-to-17-40-1192641/ Minimum wage in B.C. will be going up 65 cents to $17.40 on June 1 as part of the provincial government’s commitment to annually increase the wage in line with inflation. The minimum wage is currently set at $16.75 and will increase 3.9 per cent, which the government says is the average rate of inflation in 2023. There are alternate minimum wages for resident caretakers, live-in home-support workers and camp leaders, and those wages will also increase by 3.9 per cent on June 1. The minimum piece rate for hand-harvested crops will increase by the same percentage on Dec. 31, 2024. Agricultural piece rates increase at the end of the year so that producers don’t have to adjust wages in the middle of harvesting, according to the B.C. government. Getting nearer to a living wage for the most vulnerable amongst us. What a novel idea. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Arrogant Worms Posted February 27 Share Posted February 27 New B.C. Ferries vessels, expected in 2029, to carry 2,100, run on greener tech https://www.timescolonist.com/local-news/new-bc-ferries-vessels-expected-in-2029-to-carry-2100-run-on-greener-tech-8360153 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob Long Posted February 27 Share Posted February 27 2 minutes ago, The Arrogant Worms said: New B.C. Ferries vessels, expected in 2029, to carry 2,100, run on greener tech https://www.timescolonist.com/local-news/new-bc-ferries-vessels-expected-in-2029-to-carry-2100-run-on-greener-tech-8360153 NDP and new ferry technology. 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Arrogant Worms Posted February 27 Share Posted February 27 Cowichan weir replacement gets $14M boost from province https://www.timescolonist.com/local-news/cowichan-weir-replacement-gets-14-million-boost-from-province-8361224 Plans to raise the 1950s-era weir at Cowichan Lake to provide reliable river water flows to protect salmon got a boost with word that the province is providing another $14 million for the project. A new weir is sorely needed to support sustainable water flow in the Cowichan River, as evidenced by a massive fish die-off last July and the need for electric pumps to keep minimum river flows, the Cowichan Tribes First Nation, Cowichan Valley Regional District and the Cowichan Watershed Board said in a joint statement. The money from the province, announced last week in the 2024 budget, will be added to $24 million earlier provided to Cowichan Tribes through the federal disaster mitigation and adaptation fund. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Optimist Prime Posted February 27 Share Posted February 27 24 minutes ago, Bob Long said: NDP and new ferry technology. hehe, was just talking about that with my wife last night...the NDP numbers are rock solid right now, six months ahead of an election, due in large part to not being incompetent like back in the 90s. I am relieved this iteration of the NDP government in BC is smart, economical, multitasking and a little more centrist, which I prefer as they must govern for everyone, not just those who voted for them. I will vote for them this coming cycle, unless something incredible happens to dampen that. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob Long Posted February 27 Share Posted February 27 12 minutes ago, Optimist Prime said: hehe, was just talking about that with my wife last night...the NDP numbers are rock solid right now, six months ahead of an election, due in large part to not being incompetent like back in the 90s. I am relieved this iteration of the NDP government in BC is smart, economical, multitasking and a little more centrist, which I prefer as they must govern for everyone, not just those who voted for them. I will vote for them this coming cycle, unless something incredible happens to dampen that. It's interesting, I feel like I don't have any good choices this election. I might write myself in. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boudrias Posted February 27 Share Posted February 27 4 minutes ago, Bob Long said: It's interesting, I feel like I don't have any good choices this election. I might write myself in. You have no bottom line. Can’t vote for you, Jimmy. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bob Long Posted February 27 Share Posted February 27 27 minutes ago, Boudrias said: You have no bottom line. Can’t vote for you, Jimmy. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boudrias Posted February 28 Share Posted February 28 I don’t understand why foreign money being laundered thru BC casinos is not a bigger issue? We know the BC Liberals knew it was going on and can be accused of abetting the trade. Washed money was then invested in BC real estate which led to inflated housing costs. The Chinese money brought into BC was helped by organized crime gangs from China. Once established they use some of the profits to expand the manufacture of and distribution of drugs. If my summary is correct then the obvious question becomes what has been done to shut this activity down? I don’t see stories of drug busts or organized crime members being extradited. If memory serves the NDP said they would pursue charges to the highest level, including Liberal MLA’s, when elected. I saw none of that happen? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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