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Chris Istace 🇨🇦

@ChrisIstace.socialbc.ca.ap.brid.gy

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North Cowichan Municipal Councillor, Small Biz Owner & Outdoor Enthusiast. Love taking photos on my runs, rides and hikes to share. Care about people & the […] 🌉 bridged from ⁂ socialbc.ca/@ChrisIstace, follow @ap.brid.gy to interact

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Chris Istace 🇨🇦 @chrisistace.socialbc.ca.ap.brid.gy · 8h

#BCpoli 👇 A small business owner and proud resident of Chemainus, he’s rightfully concerned about our huge infrastructure debt. Chris stands for transparent government, eco-tourism, and the environment. He taps into his business acumen to analyze budgets and financial decisions, and advocates […]

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Chris Istace 🇨🇦 @chrisistace.socialbc.ca.ap.brid.gy · 02/10/2026

My hope is that you will choose me for Re-Election to serve my neighbours, fellow business owners, and each and every person in North Cowichan. #bcpoli #localgovt #northcowichan chemainusvalleycourier.ca/2026/10/0…

Chris Istace 🇨🇦 @chrisistace.socialbc.ca.ap.brid.gy · 28/09/2026

New post on my website, link below. These past 4 years on council I've worked hard delivering on my commitments to bring people together with fairness, transparency, empathy and compassion working to serve all residents in North Cowichan. I've written a bit more on what I bring to the table […]

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Chris Istace 🇨🇦 @chrisistace.socialbc.ca.ap.brid.gy · 19/09/2026

A nice surprise and a good chuckle as the #BCGreens @BCGreens comms team used my #bluesky post quoting @emilylowan speech at UBCM this week. Great speech and worth a listen #bcpoli #britishcolumbia

BC Greens Leader Emily Lowan addressing delegates at UBCM 2026

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Chris Istace 🇨🇦 @chrisistace.socialbc.ca.ap.brid.gy · 19/09/2026

A friendly reminder that if you are short you don’t sit beside the tallest Premier in BC 😄 Thank you to Premier Eby for meeting with our North Cowichan council again with our strong continual request for support & funding for social housing & programs […] [Original post on socialbc.ca]

North Cowichan Council and myself seated to the right of Premier Eby during UBCM 2026 conference

Chris Istace 🇨🇦 @chrisistace.socialbc.ca.ap.brid.gy · 19/09/2026

Whenever you are about to find fault with someone, ask yourself the following question: What fault of mine most nearly resembles the one I am about to criticize? - Marcus Aurelius Candidates debates start today for us here in North Cowichan at the Maple Bay Firehall at 1030am hosted by the […]

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Chris Istace 🇨🇦 @chrisistace.socialbc.ca.ap.brid.gy · 12/09/2026

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]

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 honored to have your vote again on October 17th.

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Chris Istace 🇨🇦 @chrisistace.socialbc.ca.ap.brid.gy · 09/09/2026

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

Forest sneak peak views from the trail looking down at the Ladysmith Harbour

mountain bike rider descending down a rocky section of a trail

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Chris Istace 🇨🇦 @chrisistace.socialbc.ca.ap.brid.gy · 09/09/2026

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

bike leaning on a rock in front of a mountain forested lake

old overgrown sign for Holland Lake

Chris Istace 🇨🇦 @chrisistace.socialbc.ca.ap.brid.gy · 09/09/2026

Riding in Victoria BC to enjoy the pathways, bike lanes and car-free streets this past weekend. #yyj #biketooter

sailboats along Dallas Road at James Bay in Victoria BC

The graffiti walls along the EN Trail in Esquimalt BC near Victoria

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Chris Alemany🇺🇦🇨🇦🇪🇸 @chris.mstdn.chrisalemany.ca.ap.brid.gy · 08/09/2026

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]

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Chris Istace 🇨🇦 @chrisistace.socialbc.ca.ap.brid.gy · 08/09/2026

This way to fun #biketooter #cycling #ladysmith

a bike on railway tracks in front of a dark tunnel

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Chris Istace 🇨🇦 @chrisistace.socialbc.ca.ap.brid.gy · 05/09/2026

Friday North Cowichan MTB Session Love Where You Live ☺️ Get Outdoors 🌲 #biketooter #mountains #forests #vancouverisland #cowichanvalley #britishcolumbia #canada #mountainbike

mountain bike leaning on a tree on a mountain summit overlooking an river estuary flowing into the sea

Chris Istace 🇨🇦 @chrisistace.socialbc.ca.ap.brid.gy · 04/09/2026

Maple Mountain you are always a wonderful place for a mountain bike ride. #vancouverisland #biketooter #mountainbike #northcowichan

mountain bike leaning against a tree with a winding forest trail in the distance

Chris Istace 🇨🇦 @chrisistace.socialbc.ca.ap.brid.gy · 03/09/2026

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 […]

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Chris Istace 🇨🇦 @chrisistace.socialbc.ca.ap.brid.gy · 02/09/2026

Paperwork is submitted, it’s go time ❗ Chris Istace 4 North Cowichan 2026🗳️ #britishcolumbia #vancouverisland #bcpoli #northcowichan #localgovt

Elect Chris Istace for North Cowichan Council signs with Chris standing behind them

Chris Istace 🇨🇦 @chrisistace.socialbc.ca.ap.brid.gy · 01/09/2026

"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]

Vote for Pedro from Napoleon Dynamite movie

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Chris Istace 🇨🇦 @chrisistace.socialbc.ca.ap.brid.gy · 31/08/2026

Green on Green 🌿 Sunday forest session amongst the swordferns on my backroad mountain forest ride. #biketooter #naturephotography #nature #cycling

bike in front of a vibrant forest floor of sword ferns

Chris Istace 🇨🇦 @chrisistace.socialbc.ca.ap.brid.gy · 31/08/2026

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

bike leaning against towering corn stalks in a farmers field

Chris Istace 🇨🇦 @chrisistace.socialbc.ca.ap.brid.gy · 31/08/2026

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 […]

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Chris Istace 🇨🇦 @chrisistace.socialbc.ca.ap.brid.gy · 30/08/2026

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 […]

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Chris Istace 🇨🇦 @chrisistace.socialbc.ca.ap.brid.gy · 28/08/2026

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]

North Cowichan staff and members of Council pose with the Cowichan Valley Disc Golf Board of Directors

Chris Istace 🇨🇦 @chrisistace.socialbc.ca.ap.brid.gy · 27/08/2026

Manadatory bike and mural photo stops yesterday on Salt Spring Island #bikeTooter #cycling #mural #streetart #streetphotography #britishcolumbia #canada

Bike with a large mural on two story building behind it

pink bench and bike leaning against a wall with Japanese water colour styling inspired mural

Chris Istace 🇨🇦 @chrisistace.socialbc.ca.ap.brid.gy · 27/08/2026

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

Looking at Maple Bay from Mt Maxwell

Burgoyne Bay and Sansum Narrows from Mt Maxwell summit

My bike that got me to the top at the Baynes Peak lookout on Mt Maxwell on Salt Spring Island

Fulford Harbor from the summit of Mt Maxwell

Chris Istace 🇨🇦 @chrisistace.socialbc.ca.ap.brid.gy · 25/08/2026

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

following a bike rider in the forest along a trail

bike in front of moss covered trees and sword ferns

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Chris Istace 🇨🇦 @chrisistace.socialbc.ca.ap.brid.gy · 24/08/2026

"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 […]

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Chris Istace 🇨🇦 @chrisistace.socialbc.ca.ap.brid.gy · 23/08/2026

Frisby Ridge alpine mountain bike trail Revelstoke, British Columbia, Canada #biketooter #explorebc #explorecanada

wildflowers on Frisby Ridge

mountain bike laying on the Frisby Ridge alpine trail with mountains in the distance

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Chris Istace 🇨🇦 @chrisistace.socialbc.ca.ap.brid.gy · 23/08/2026

RE: socialbc.ca/@RickD_Card/11714278724… 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.

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Chris Istace 🇨🇦 @chrisistace.socialbc.ca.ap.brid.gy · 23/08/2026

There is just a vibe you get when you know you are in a good coffee shop. #coffee #crofton #cowichan

A bouquet of flowers, a record in a stand with the words now playing and a cup of coffee with the shops name Span stamped on it

Chris Istace 🇨🇦 @chrisistace.socialbc.ca.ap.brid.gy · 23/08/2026

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

Promise Valley Farms dairy cows alongside Richards Trail in North Cowichan BC

Sutherland Farms old yellow farm truck corn stand along Westholme Road in North Cowichan BC

Chris Istace 🇨🇦 @chrisistace.socialbc.ca.ap.brid.gy · 22/08/2026

"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 […]

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Chris Istace 🇨🇦 @chrisistace.socialbc.ca.ap.brid.gy · 22/08/2026

I thought it would be best to fully summarize my thoughts and also some supporting links in a new blog post. Read about my upcoming Motion to North Cowichan council that will be debated at the Sept 2 meeting. #datacentres #northcowichan #AI #climateaction #bcpoli #localgovt […]

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Chris Istace 🇨🇦 @chrisistace.socialbc.ca.ap.brid.gy · 22/08/2026

Beaverton thanks for the levity and satire during a pretty unbelievable moment. #CanadaIsAwesome #CanadaStrong #canada

Beaverton satire article aimed at Trump and his actions against Canada trying to secure and updated trade deal

Chris Istace 🇨🇦 @chrisistace.socialbc.ca.ap.brid.gy · 22/08/2026

Climate Action Community Grants Apply for the Climate Action Community Grant by September 15 🌎 Proposed projects should align with actions listed in the Climate Action and Energy Plan, reduce energy use or emissions in North Cowichan, or address climate change adaptation and reflect the guiding […]

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Chris Istace 🇨🇦 @chrisistace.socialbc.ca.ap.brid.gy · 22/08/2026

Plan ahead for October's General Local Election 🗳️ Will you be out of town for advance voting (Oct. 7 & 13) and general election day (Oct. 17) this October? Request a mail ballot! Mail ballot voting is a convenient way to participate in the 2026 General Local Election. All eligible North […]

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Cass🇨🇦 @cass-m.socialbc.ca.ap.brid.gy · 20/08/2026

RE: ottawa.place/@dkmackinnon/117127662… Canada needs to ban selling of invasive plants. People in general are not aware and look for something pretty.

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Chris Istace 🇨🇦 @chrisistace.socialbc.ca.ap.brid.gy · 19/08/2026

As part of our CAEP (Climate Action and Energy Plan) at North Cowichan, the next grant intake is available. Applications are now open to community organizations interested in being considered for a North Cowichan Climate Action Community Grant. Grants support innovative projects that reduce […]

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Chris Istace 🇨🇦 @chrisistace.socialbc.ca.ap.brid.gy · 18/08/2026

Monday was a longer distance on the bike but way less elevation, making for an enjoyable effort ride. Toured up around the Nanaimo airport in Cassidy and then back. I have some big ride objectives this fall and my goal lately has been building volume, power and endurance to tackle them. #bikesky

bike leaning on a road post sign that says share the road with a bike and car on it

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Ember @ember-energy.org · 17/08/2026

Bulgaria and Chile added enough battery storage in 2025 to shift MORE THAN THREE-QUARTERS of new solar generation to non-sunny hours. The global average was just 18% ☀️🔋 ember-energy.org/lat...

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🇨🇦Joe Vipond🇨🇦 @jvipondmd.bsky.social · 17/08/2026

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Chris Istace 🇨🇦 @chrisistace.socialbc.ca.ap.brid.gy · 17/08/2026

A roll through the rural farmland of North Cowichan to reach the gravel road climb up and over Mt Sicker is a nice scenic warm up for the legs. #biketooter #gobybike #cycling #vancouverisland #cowichan

a bike leaning on a fence post in the countryside with a road end and street sign beside it

Chris Istace 🇨🇦 @chrisistace.socialbc.ca.ap.brid.gy · 16/08/2026

“We need to work together as a community to support those in need like residents trying to afford a stable place to live, needing access to transit, wanting to walk and ride, concerned about cost of living, wanting local employment opportunities, and concerned about our changing climate in the […]

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Chris Istace 🇨🇦 @chrisistace.socialbc.ca.ap.brid.gy · 16/08/2026

Not sure why #HulloFerries still isn't on Bluesky. Anyhow, here is today's newsletter. Hullo turns 3! On this day in 2023, our first sailing took off across the Salish Sea. Since then, we have welcomed over 1.5 million guests, like you, on nearly 10,000 […] [Original post on socialbc.ca]

Hullo Ferry promo ad. Good things come in 3! So celebrate with us by using code BIRTHDAY3 to get 20% off group bookings of 3 or more people.

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Cass🇨🇦 @cass-m.socialbc.ca.ap.brid.gy · 16/08/2026

I volunteer at a local thrift store that is the fund raising arm for a domestic abuse shelter and youth programs. People need to be aware Value Village is not a non-profit and their pricing can be high. But as the article says, we need to adjust consumption. Buy less and buy quality […]

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Chris Istace 🇨🇦 @chrisistace.socialbc.ca.ap.brid.gy · 16/08/2026

We managed to get 30 bikes at the event yesterday for the bike valet my wife and I ran. It is better than nothing and we were happy with how many people we helped considering riding instead of driving. It should be mentioned this event runs an absolutely amazing […] [Original post on socialbc.ca]

bike valet during the Cowichan Craft Beer and Food Festival

Chris Istace 🇨🇦 @chrisistace.socialbc.ca.ap.brid.gy · 15/08/2026

With the rising concerns over #datacentres combined with the #infrastructure crisis we are facing in #NorthCowichan, I put forward a motion for our next meeting. We need to change our zoning so that any effort to build one here would trigger an amendment & public […] [Original post on socialbc.ca]

With the rising concerns over datacentres combined with the #infrastructure crisis we are facing in NorthCowichan, I put forward a motion for our next meeting. We need to change our zoning so that any effort to build one here would trigger an amendment & public hearing to be able to do so.

Chris Istace 🇨🇦 @chrisistace.socialbc.ca.ap.brid.gy · 14/08/2026

The only way to get stronger is more volume so yet another ride this week. Looped out the long way to Christie Falls, I've never seen water not running through Bush Creek. The reality of #climatechange is happening before our eyes. The Climate Change Risk […] [Original post on socialbc.ca]

Strava map of bike ride

bike leaning against a picnic table in front of a bridge crossing a creek

Chris Istace 🇨🇦 @chrisistace.socialbc.ca.ap.brid.gy · 14/08/2026

Climate change is here. North Cowichan is experiencing summer drought and winter flooding conditions. Adapting to this changing climate means we need to understand what climate we are likely to experience in the future and create a proactive plan to prepare for impacts to develop more resilient […]

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Wraithe @wraithe.mastodon.social.ap.brid.gy · 13/08/2026

AltText added: “Pure Dead Gaming: The results of the video I posted earlier was this iconic shot Danny León and his crew smashed it.”

Chris Istace 🇨🇦 @chrisistace.socialbc.ca.ap.brid.gy · 13/08/2026

I just reread my blog post from 2022 on why I was running for this current term on #NorthCowichan council. We had some hurdles along the way but for myself, I feel good about what was achieved and how I handled myself based on my commitments & priorities. #bcpoli #localgovt #cowichanvalley […]

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