Chris Istace 🇨🇦
@chrisistace.socialbc.ca.ap.brid.gy
North Cowichan Municipal Councillor, Small Biz Owner & Outdoor Enthusiast. Love taking photos on my runs, rides and hikes to share. Care about people & the […]
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I guess it would be appropriate for me to post a photo I took of the Cowichan Valley where I live from atop Swuq'us (Mt.Prevost) as my first post here on SocialBC Mastadon. #vancouverisland #photography
These past 4 years I’ve worked hard delivering on my commitments to bring people together with fairness, transparency, empathy and compassion working to serve all residents in our community. I would be honoured to have your vote again on October 17th for […]
[Original post on socialbc.ca]
[Original post on socialbc.ca]
September 12, 2026 at 3:14 PM
These past 4 years I’ve worked hard delivering on my commitments to bring people together with fairness, transparency, empathy and compassion working to serve all residents in our community. I would be honoured to have your vote again on October 17th for […]
[Original post on socialbc.ca]
[Original post on socialbc.ca]
Why stop riding everyday when there is so much great opportunities on the endless trails in the #cowichanvalley . Followed up my big gravel bike mission Monday with the hard charging MTB trails above #ladysmithbc tuesday morning. #ridebikeshavefun #biketooter #vancouverisland #cycling
September 9, 2026 at 2:32 PM
Why stop riding everyday when there is so much great opportunities on the endless trails in the #cowichanvalley . Followed up my big gravel bike mission Monday with the hard charging MTB trails above #ladysmithbc tuesday morning. #ridebikeshavefun #biketooter #vancouverisland #cycling
Big climbs and chunky roads were the ingredients for an afternoon in the backcountry this past Monday. Grinded out 62km on gravel roads and decommissioned overgrown spurs to link up a loop to Holland Lake and back. #gravelbike #biketooter #vancouverisland #cycling #ladysmithbc
September 9, 2026 at 2:25 PM
Big climbs and chunky roads were the ingredients for an afternoon in the backcountry this past Monday. Grinded out 62km on gravel roads and decommissioned overgrown spurs to link up a loop to Holland Lake and back. #gravelbike #biketooter #vancouverisland #cycling #ladysmithbc
Riding in Victoria BC to enjoy the pathways, bike lanes and car-free streets this past weekend. #yyj #biketooter
September 9, 2026 at 2:22 PM
Riding in Victoria BC to enjoy the pathways, bike lanes and car-free streets this past weekend. #yyj #biketooter
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Why do Transit planners in Canada make transit worse and then expect to be congratulated?
I’ve ridden buses, in whole or part, to work for most of the past 25 years. In that same period, the bus system has doubled the amount of time it takes to get to […]
[Original post on mstdn.chrisalemany.ca]
I’ve ridden buses, in whole or part, to work for most of the past 25 years. In that same period, the bus system has doubled the amount of time it takes to get to […]
[Original post on mstdn.chrisalemany.ca]
September 8, 2026 at 1:34 PM
Why do Transit planners in Canada make transit worse and then expect to be congratulated?
I’ve ridden buses, in whole or part, to work for most of the past 25 years. In that same period, the bus system has doubled the amount of time it takes to get to […]
[Original post on mstdn.chrisalemany.ca]
I’ve ridden buses, in whole or part, to work for most of the past 25 years. In that same period, the bus system has doubled the amount of time it takes to get to […]
[Original post on mstdn.chrisalemany.ca]
September 8, 2026 at 2:31 PM
Friday North Cowichan MTB Session
Love Where You Live ☺️
Get Outdoors 🌲
#biketooter #mountains #forests
#vancouverisland #cowichanvalley #britishcolumbia #canada #mountainbike
Love Where You Live ☺️
Get Outdoors 🌲
#biketooter #mountains #forests
#vancouverisland #cowichanvalley #britishcolumbia #canada #mountainbike
September 5, 2026 at 4:49 PM
Friday North Cowichan MTB Session
Love Where You Live ☺️
Get Outdoors 🌲
#biketooter #mountains #forests
#vancouverisland #cowichanvalley #britishcolumbia #canada #mountainbike
Love Where You Live ☺️
Get Outdoors 🌲
#biketooter #mountains #forests
#vancouverisland #cowichanvalley #britishcolumbia #canada #mountainbike
Maple Mountain you are always a wonderful place for a mountain bike ride.
#vancouverisland #biketooter #mountainbike #northcowichan
#vancouverisland #biketooter #mountainbike #northcowichan
September 4, 2026 at 4:39 PM
Maple Mountain you are always a wonderful place for a mountain bike ride.
#vancouverisland #biketooter #mountainbike #northcowichan
#vancouverisland #biketooter #mountainbike #northcowichan
My 2026 Campaign for a Second Term on North Cowichan Council
My nomination paperwork is complete and submitted to be a candidate again for Councillor on Municipality of North Cowichan Council in the 2026 civic elections […]
My nomination paperwork is complete and submitted to be a candidate again for Councillor on Municipality of North Cowichan Council in the 2026 civic elections […]
Original post on socialbc.ca
socialbc.ca
September 3, 2026 at 8:32 PM
My 2026 Campaign for a Second Term on North Cowichan Council
My nomination paperwork is complete and submitted to be a candidate again for Councillor on Municipality of North Cowichan Council in the 2026 civic elections […]
My nomination paperwork is complete and submitted to be a candidate again for Councillor on Municipality of North Cowichan Council in the 2026 civic elections […]
Paperwork is submitted, it’s go time ❗
Chris Istace 4 North Cowichan 2026🗳️
#britishcolumbia #vancouverisland
#bcpoli #northcowichan #localgovt
Chris Istace 4 North Cowichan 2026🗳️
#britishcolumbia #vancouverisland
#bcpoli #northcowichan #localgovt
September 2, 2026 at 2:46 PM
Paperwork is submitted, it’s go time ❗
Chris Istace 4 North Cowichan 2026🗳️
#britishcolumbia #vancouverisland
#bcpoli #northcowichan #localgovt
Chris Istace 4 North Cowichan 2026🗳️
#britishcolumbia #vancouverisland
#bcpoli #northcowichan #localgovt
"IF YOU VOTE FOR ME, ALL OF YOUR WILDEST DREAMS WILL COME TRUE!" promised Pedro. 😆
Tomorrow is the first day Municipality of #northcowichan nomination packages can be submitted. Thanks to the local residents who signed my nomination form. I will be officially […]
[Original post on socialbc.ca]
Tomorrow is the first day Municipality of #northcowichan nomination packages can be submitted. Thanks to the local residents who signed my nomination form. I will be officially […]
[Original post on socialbc.ca]
September 1, 2026 at 3:11 AM
"IF YOU VOTE FOR ME, ALL OF YOUR WILDEST DREAMS WILL COME TRUE!" promised Pedro. 😆
Tomorrow is the first day Municipality of #northcowichan nomination packages can be submitted. Thanks to the local residents who signed my nomination form. I will be officially […]
[Original post on socialbc.ca]
Tomorrow is the first day Municipality of #northcowichan nomination packages can be submitted. Thanks to the local residents who signed my nomination form. I will be officially […]
[Original post on socialbc.ca]
Green on Green 🌿
Sunday forest session amongst the swordferns on my backroad mountain forest ride.
#biketooter #naturephotography #nature #cycling
Sunday forest session amongst the swordferns on my backroad mountain forest ride.
#biketooter #naturephotography #nature #cycling
August 31, 2026 at 2:26 PM
Green on Green 🌿
Sunday forest session amongst the swordferns on my backroad mountain forest ride.
#biketooter #naturephotography #nature #cycling
Sunday forest session amongst the swordferns on my backroad mountain forest ride.
#biketooter #naturephotography #nature #cycling
The local #vancouverisland farmers are pretty darn good at growing corn here in #cowichan . Couldn't resist a pitstop for this bike photo with the corn stalks roadside. #bikesky #canada
August 31, 2026 at 12:30 AM
The local #vancouverisland farmers are pretty darn good at growing corn here in #cowichan . Couldn't resist a pitstop for this bike photo with the corn stalks roadside. #bikesky #canada
One bloke on that footpath put the national mood in seven words flat: we stand up and we keep going. Canadians will be patient with you for years, they'll extend you the benefit of the doubt so far past your deserving it that the doubt needs a visa, and when the patience finally dies, they don't […]
Original post on socialbc.ca
socialbc.ca
August 31, 2026 at 12:00 AM
One bloke on that footpath put the national mood in seven words flat: we stand up and we keep going. Canadians will be patient with you for years, they'll extend you the benefit of the doubt so far past your deserving it that the doubt needs a visa, and when the patience finally dies, they don't […]
A lot has happened since I originally wrote this blog post nearly 8 years ago back in 2018.
Subsequently this advocacy effort I was making on behalf of North Cowichan residents was the catalyst that inspired me to successfully run for North Cowichan council in the 2022 election.
I will be […]
Subsequently this advocacy effort I was making on behalf of North Cowichan residents was the catalyst that inspired me to successfully run for North Cowichan council in the 2022 election.
I will be […]
Original post on socialbc.ca
socialbc.ca
August 30, 2026 at 7:23 PM
A lot has happened since I originally wrote this blog post nearly 8 years ago back in 2018.
Subsequently this advocacy effort I was making on behalf of North Cowichan residents was the catalyst that inspired me to successfully run for North Cowichan council in the 2022 election.
I will be […]
Subsequently this advocacy effort I was making on behalf of North Cowichan residents was the catalyst that inspired me to successfully run for North Cowichan council in the 2022 election.
I will be […]
Last week, North Cowichan council and staff celebrated the official opening of the new Fuller Lake Disc Golf Course, marking the completion of a community-driven project that has quickly become a popular recreational destination for both residents and visitors […]
[Original post on socialbc.ca]
[Original post on socialbc.ca]
August 28, 2026 at 2:45 PM
Last week, North Cowichan council and staff celebrated the official opening of the new Fuller Lake Disc Golf Course, marking the completion of a community-driven project that has quickly become a popular recreational destination for both residents and visitors […]
[Original post on socialbc.ca]
[Original post on socialbc.ca]
Manadatory bike and mural photo stops yesterday on Salt Spring Island
#biketooter #cycling #mural #streetart #streetphotography #britishcolumbia #canada
#biketooter #cycling #mural #streetart #streetphotography #britishcolumbia #canada
August 27, 2026 at 4:36 PM
Manadatory bike and mural photo stops yesterday on Salt Spring Island
#biketooter #cycling #mural #streetart #streetphotography #britishcolumbia #canada
#biketooter #cycling #mural #streetart #streetphotography #britishcolumbia #canada
Rode my bike across from #vancouverisland over to #saltspringisland yesterday to tackle the difficult ride to the summit of Mt Maxwell. What an awesome ride, great summit views and beautiful weather.
#biketooter #explorebc #explorecanada #ohcanada #cycling
#biketooter #explorebc #explorecanada #ohcanada #cycling
August 27, 2026 at 3:18 PM
Rode my bike across from #vancouverisland over to #saltspringisland yesterday to tackle the difficult ride to the summit of Mt Maxwell. What an awesome ride, great summit views and beautiful weather.
#biketooter #explorebc #explorecanada #ohcanada #cycling
#biketooter #explorebc #explorecanada #ohcanada #cycling
Fresh rain, friends, vibrant forest and good friends. A winning combo for a beautiful weekend ride in the forest that follows along the Chemainus River in North Cowichan.
#biketooter #cycling #cowichan #vancouverisland #explorebc #explorecanada
#biketooter #cycling #cowichan #vancouverisland #explorebc #explorecanada
August 25, 2026 at 2:02 PM
Fresh rain, friends, vibrant forest and good friends. A winning combo for a beautiful weekend ride in the forest that follows along the Chemainus River in North Cowichan.
#biketooter #cycling #cowichan #vancouverisland #explorebc #explorecanada
#biketooter #cycling #cowichan #vancouverisland #explorebc #explorecanada
"The bloke declared economic war on his closest ally and then had to write himself a permission slip to keep buying their power, because without it half of America goes dark and the fridge holding his Diet Cokes becomes a warm cupboard. Some trade strategy. He set his own house on fire and now […]
Original post on socialbc.ca
socialbc.ca
August 24, 2026 at 4:18 PM
"The bloke declared economic war on his closest ally and then had to write himself a permission slip to keep buying their power, because without it half of America goes dark and the fridge holding his Diet Cokes becomes a warm cupboard. Some trade strategy. He set his own house on fire and now […]
Frisby Ridge alpine mountain bike trail
Revelstoke, British Columbia, Canada
#biketooter #explorebc #explorecanada
Revelstoke, British Columbia, Canada
#biketooter #explorebc #explorecanada
August 23, 2026 at 4:54 PM
Frisby Ridge alpine mountain bike trail
Revelstoke, British Columbia, Canada
#biketooter #explorebc #explorecanada
Revelstoke, British Columbia, Canada
#biketooter #explorebc #explorecanada
RE: https://socialbc.ca/@RickD_Card/117142787248197477
Let us hope this is what continues to unite us and improve inter-provincial relationships but also foster stronger international connections to diversify our economic foundation. It will be tough but we can do this.
Let us hope this is what continues to unite us and improve inter-provincial relationships but also foster stronger international connections to diversify our economic foundation. It will be tough but we can do this.
socialbc.ca
August 23, 2026 at 3:58 PM
RE: https://socialbc.ca/@RickD_Card/117142787248197477
Let us hope this is what continues to unite us and improve inter-provincial relationships but also foster stronger international connections to diversify our economic foundation. It will be tough but we can do this.
Let us hope this is what continues to unite us and improve inter-provincial relationships but also foster stronger international connections to diversify our economic foundation. It will be tough but we can do this.
August 23, 2026 at 3:16 PM
Hard to knock a great rural farmland ride weaving amongst forests, mountains and valleys in North Cowichan by bike.
#biketooter #farming #northcowichan #cycling #cowichan #vancouverisland
#biketooter #farming #northcowichan #cycling #cowichan #vancouverisland
August 23, 2026 at 3:20 AM
Hard to knock a great rural farmland ride weaving amongst forests, mountains and valleys in North Cowichan by bike.
#biketooter #farming #northcowichan #cycling #cowichan #vancouverisland
#biketooter #farming #northcowichan #cycling #cowichan #vancouverisland
"When the public accuses you and the federal and provincial Conservative parties of being racist, this is one reason why. You aren’t defending farming as you claim to be - you are defending Euro-colonial farming while admonishing Indigenous farming."
~ Jessica Salts Substack in an open letter […]
~ Jessica Salts Substack in an open letter […]
Original post on socialbc.ca
socialbc.ca
August 22, 2026 at 7:55 PM
"When the public accuses you and the federal and provincial Conservative parties of being racist, this is one reason why. You aren’t defending farming as you claim to be - you are defending Euro-colonial farming while admonishing Indigenous farming."
~ Jessica Salts Substack in an open letter […]
~ Jessica Salts Substack in an open letter […]