Chris Istace 🇨🇦

Voting day in BC is Saturday, October 24. 🗳️ Less than 8% of the world’s population lives in a full democracy. Democracy is messy, but it only works if we show up. Get out and vote, BC. 🇨🇦 #BCPoli #BCElection

Some rides are just cooler than others. #transportation #blueskyartshow

Thursday shakeout ride on Maple Mountain with a fresh drivetrain replacement as well as a new shoe/pedal setup. Great to get another ride in before the rain forecast hits 👍🏼

Have you checked out October's Muni Uni lesson yet? Learn who does what in government, from North Cowichan and the CVRD to the Province and Government of Canada. ✅ Read the lesson ✅ Take the quiz ✅ Enter the prize draw Get started: connectnorthcowichan.ca

Congratulations to Canadian Bavarian Millworks here in Chemainus for their continued great work in @northcowichan.bsky.social 's value-added forestry sector. Exciting news on their $1 million dollar investment from the Government of Canada. #forestry #northcowichan #canpoli #bcpoli

View from Maple Mountain looking down on Crofton during my recent mtb ride. You can see Domtar's now closed pulp mill as the dominant footprint on the landscape. This closure was a main topic in the election & we now have the task of working through this $3 million + property tax loss. #bcpoli

I have lost track of how many people have conveyed to me on the doorstep that they watched the leaders debate specifically to see what Emily had to say, and they came away wanting to vote Green. I could not be more proud to be running with her. #votegreen

Fireworks in North Cowichan require a permit. Planning a Halloween display? Applications must be received by Oct. 28 (at least 3 business days in advance). 🚫 Fireworks are not permitted within 500m of property with livestock. Learn more at northcowichan.ca/fireworks

It's the return of the vibrant green moss season on Vancouver Island. Once the seasonal rains start (wow what a dry fall) the ferns and moss will be even more amazing. #vancouverisland #bikesky #moss #getoutdoors #cowichanvalley

Fall is pretty nice right now

@northcowichan.bsky.social's Chief Election Officer’s Determination of Election Results and the Declaration of Official Election Results for Mayor and Councillors. Next stop our inaugural council meeting which will be on Wednesday November 4th at 5pm. #northcowichan #localgovt #bcpoli

um...damn we have work to do and with the rise of dictators and authoritarians this is a dream unless we see radical change. That being said maybe the Persian Gulf region with both straits closed is the transition catalyst we needed. #climatechange #climatecrisis

The warm sunny days of fall is the trend this week as I hit the trails for another ride in North Cowichan, this time on Maple Mountain yesterday. Oh and thank-you Alberta on shutting down the nonesense on seperation. Please do the same for leadership at your next election. #canpoli #ohcanada

Mountain Bike Monday 🚲 Pi'paam ( Mt Tzouhalem) ⛰️ North Cowichan Municipal Forest Reserve trail network 🌲

Awfully beautiful skies over the Salish Sea as I walk to the Cowichan Valley provincial election MLA debate tonight hosted by Chemainus Resident's Association. Good platform from the @bcgreens.bsky.social tonight, they can hold balance of power with a minority @bcnewdemocrats.bsky.social #bcpoli

🚧 A section of the Crofton Seawalk will be closed Oct. 19-26 for maintenance work. The closure is between the Joan Ave gazebo and Spinnaker Pl stairs. The stairs and remainder of the seawalk will stay open during this time.

With our progressive candidate sweep on council I'm excited for my 2nd term at @northcowichan.bsky.social . I feel the results reflect key mandates are environmental stewardship, climate action and adaptation, focused growth and infrastructure investment and preservation of rural and farm lands.

The preliminary results are as follows: Office of MAYOR (1) Candidate Votes *Douglas, Rob 6,090 Wilkinson, Chris 3,781 Office of COUNCILLORS (6) *Allingham, Don 5,695 *Justice, Christopher 5,581 *Adams, Krystal 5,359 *Russell, Valerie 5,107 *Istace, Chris 4,927 *Masselink, Derek 4,550

Thanks for the vote of confidence and I'm grateful to be re-elected to @northcowichan.bsky.social council for a second term. We have a clear mandate with all 7 progressive environment and climate focused candidates winning seats. #bcpoli #localgovt #northcowichan

A big supporter just went out and made me a “Vote for Lucy” Strava map! 💕 Get out and vote for all 13 @onecityvan.bsky.social candidates this Saturday!

If I was polled I would be in that top 60% as well.

I would be honoured to serve another 4 years North Cowichan, get out and vote today 😊

Don't fall into the tech hype and Tesla BS of Musk and his car circus events, remember and remind everyone going forward that he is directly responsible for the death of innocent Ukrainian civilians this past week. This is what you've been warned about with #techoligarchs & their influence.

Oh the amazing things we could do in Canada by shifting just the subsidies for fossil fuel energy alone into clean energy.

This is how an awesome work commute should look

Mail-in ballots are due no later than 8pm on Saturday, Oct. 17. Drop off your completed mail ballot: ▪️At Municipal Hall during regular business hours Mon - Fri 8:30am-4pm ▪️Use the 24-hour mail ballot drop box located at the main entrance of Municipal Hall. Late ballots cannot be accepted.

Remember when I said yesterday I had a good feeling that our 2nd day of advance voting at @northcowichan.bsky.social was going to be record breaking? Well I was right, wow what a turn out with 1414 voters compared to 832 in the 2022 election ‼️ #northcowichan #bcpoli #localgovt

Stopped at Municipal Hall this morning to take advantage of our 2nd advance voting opportunity here at @northcowichan.bsky.social . We saw a 40% increase over 2022 on AdvanceDay#1 & today's turnout was great. I expect another big % increase. I then hit the trails before the rain for a MTB ride 💚😀

Thank-you for the question @thediscourse.ca "I will support affordable and social housing which includes subsidized rentals, supportive housing, co-ops and sound infill densification through North Cowichan’s Affordable Housing Policy and Community Amenity Contribution Policy." #bcpoli #localgovt

Grateful for several hours sweating & working hard on the bike yesterday on a nearby mountain trail network. I'm grateful for the physical benefits but also for the mental health benefits of being disconnected & in nature. Especially during an election campaign in our modern social media era #bcploi

Yes I know, I'm actually sharing Jason Kenney #Canada #CanadaUnited

Stopping Putin means stopping Trump's actions as well

Loads of time on the bike last week balancing out the mental load of being in an election campaign. Less than a week to go before we find out if I will be serving another term on council here at @northcowichan.bsky.social #bcpoli #localgovt #bikesky #cowichanvalley

According To The Stoics, Every Problem is a Chance to Act With -Courage -Temperance -Justice -Wisdom That is: To face our fears, to act with self-discipline, to do our duty/help others, and learn

One week to go here in @northcowichan.bsky.social . Hope I find myself getting back to work for the next 4 years serving the residents as I have this past term

Following online discussions, one of the number one complaints is about multiplexes not having parking. But — If you have parking on your property, why do you care if they park on the street? And if you don’t have parking on your property, how can you complain that they don’t either?

Having both a modern ebike and EV myself, I am all about team electrification ⚡

"Driving is easier and faster, I don't get why you'd choose harder and slower?" Me: #yycbike

The @timescolonist.bsky.social has published my questionnaire answers on their website for my election campaign efforts seeking reelection to @northcowichan.bsky.social council for another 4 year term. #bcpoli #northcowichan #vancouverisland #localgovt

“More than one out of 10 people from Gaza’s prewar population has been killed or wounded by Israeli fire. While nearly every family mourns dead or cares for wounded, most also had to move multiple times. Almost the entire population is homeless, it’s one of the world’s most populated tent cities.” 💔

Advance Voting Day #1 at Municipal Hall held on October 7th is now complete ✅ Great turnout & we had 892 residents cast their ballots. For comparison, Advance #1 only saw 522 voters in 2022 ❗ Next Advance Voting Day is Tuesday Oct 13th, 8am - 8pm at @northcowichan.bsky.social Municipal Hall #bcpoli

Calgary ⚠️ What the hell is going on ? This is crazy 😳

To find out how you can get involved with my campaign visit www.paulmanly.ca There you will find buttons to volunteer, order a sign or donate.

Beautiful afternoon in @northcowichan.bsky.social today and perfect weather to get out for a 50km ride. Quick stop at the Crofton Seawalk for a quick snack and then hit the home stretch. #bikesky #cyclinglife #vancouverisland #northcowichan