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Robert Randall

@robertwrandall.bsky.social
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Flaneur. Saanich Arts Culture & Community Wellness Committee, Past co-chair Open Space Art Soc., Downtown Residents Assoc. & Downtown Adv. Comm.; 9th place 2008 Victoria civic election. Artist, Designer, Writer, Picture Framer.

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Robert Randall @robertwrandall.bsky.social · 20h
He also said BC Ferries' problem is not enough ferries; they request five but they give money to only build four, so the ships get pushed to their limits. A lot of pressure from management to keep to schedule and keep delays to a minimum.
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Robert Randall @robertwrandall.bsky.social · 20h
Was talking to a former BC Ferries captain who said the worst thing was discovering a car left behind on the car deck. Did a forgetful person walk off as a foot passenger? Did they fall overboard? Did they have a heart attack somewhere?
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Robert Randall @robertwrandall.bsky.social · 23h
Your periodic reminder: In a democracy it's your vote that counts. With feudalism, it's your count that votes.
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Robert Randall @robertwrandall.bsky.social · 09/10/2026
A City Hall person messaged me saying the other councillors chickened out even though they're paid to listen to public comments, even comments they don't like.
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Robert Randall @robertwrandall.bsky.social · 09/10/2026
OK, so now I'm learning it was some sort of anti-Gaza presentation or something and they all noped out of there.
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Robert Randall @robertwrandall.bsky.social · 09/10/2026
It was in North Saanich last week. The mayor walked out.
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Robert Randall @robertwrandall.bsky.social · 08/10/2026
Only Mayor Alto, Chris Coleman and Marg Gardiner were available!
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Robert Randall @robertwrandall.bsky.social · 08/10/2026
What the fuck is this? Meeting canceled because they can't get a quorum? Are Victoria councillors too busy campaigning to do the job they were hired to do? #yyj #yyjvotes
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Robert Randall @robertwrandall.bsky.social · 08/10/2026
I'll say again, I can't recall a winning campaign were someone said "City Hall is broken". You have to say it in a positive way because voters prefer it over negative campaigning.
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Robert Randall @robertwrandall.bsky.social · 08/10/2026
I guess Harris was complaining about McGuigan bragging about being a seventh-generation BC'er or some shit. Amateur hour.
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Robert Randall @robertwrandall.bsky.social · 08/10/2026
Watching the bickering at the municipal debates reminds me that confrontations might look good on American TV but they're distasteful in local politics and turn offs for voters. #yyjvotes #bcpoli
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Robert Randall @robertwrandall.bsky.social · 08/10/2026
If you date someone from Cirque de Solei.
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Robert Randall @robertwrandall.bsky.social · 08/10/2026
Always anticipate being questioned on your biggest weakness and be prepared to spin it into a positive; never argue or get defensive. "Did you burn down the kitten orphanage?" "True, and let me tell you about the lessons I learned and how I intend to apply them to helping Victorians."
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Robert Randall @robertwrandall.bsky.social · 08/10/2026
Harris should have known he'd get hit with the outsider accusation and he fumbled. The correct answer is always, "Living outside the City borders has given me an objective clear vision, unlike my opponent...etc". Harris will lose badly, as usual. #yyjvotes
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Robert Randall @robertwrandall.bsky.social · 08/10/2026
I don't really have a problem with police liaisons but I'm afraid candidates that support it are also anti-SOGI nuts.
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Robert Randall @robertwrandall.bsky.social · 08/10/2026
Best promise since the Saanich councillor who promised to tear down the concrete wall separating Canadian Tire from Home Depot.
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Robert Randall @robertwrandall.bsky.social · 07/10/2026
CROW: "And what did they give me in return? Nothing!"
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Robert Randall @robertwrandall.bsky.social · 07/10/2026
Eby: Thinking back on your student activist days, did you ever think you'd be here making these decisions and did you wish you knew then how much more complicated governing is. Doerkson: Thinking about your beginnings in politics do you wish you got out before conservatism got weird?
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Robert Randall @robertwrandall.bsky.social · 07/10/2026
Roof never occurred to me but now I'm sure that's what it is. You'll have to contact Hillside maintenance, I'm sure they'd love to help solve the mystery.
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Robert Randall @robertwrandall.bsky.social · 07/10/2026
I watched a seagull drop a T-bone steak bone on our neighbour's roof.
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Robert Randall @robertwrandall.bsky.social · 07/10/2026
Storm drains do empty into the creek, the Bowker Creek Society advocates the creation of rain gardens to capture runoff before it gets to the creek which occasionally overflows in heavy storms.
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Robert Randall @robertwrandall.bsky.social · 07/10/2026
I'm certain that if it's been a year and if it were above ground it would have been found by now.
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Robert Randall @robertwrandall.bsky.social · 07/10/2026
My guess is that the tag fell into the gutter and was swept up into the storm drain. The underground Bowker Creek culvert runs right up Doncaster.
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Robert Randall @robertwrandall.bsky.social · 07/10/2026
Found this Wade ceramic kitten figurine while digging a trench in the back yard.  Hundreds of millions of them were produced for inclusion in boxes Red Rose Tea from the late sixties to the early eighties. Tuna the cat thinks it makes a good toy.
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Robert Randall @robertwrandall.bsky.social · 07/10/2026
I was digging a trench in the back yard and uncovered a Red Rose Tea Wade kitten figurine. That's an episode.
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Robert Randall @robertwrandall.bsky.social · 05/10/2026
What parking issues? Dump it in a parkade and forget about it for the rest of the day. Fifteen bucks.
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Robert Randall @robertwrandall.bsky.social · 05/10/2026
No good deed goes unpunished.
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Robert Randall @robertwrandall.bsky.social · 05/10/2026
If you want expensive advice on building a winning campaign, go to some other fancy consultant. If you need to votemaxx your campaign and go from the basement to not the basement but not winning then I can make that dream happen. Contact me today at my Sympatico email.
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Robert Randall @robertwrandall.bsky.social · 05/10/2026
As a municipal election 9th place finisher I have the experience in almost getting results. Now I want to share that expertise with you candidates. If you want tips on how you too can achieve runner-up status I will give you guaranteed advice on coming close to winning. #bcpoli
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Robert Randall @robertwrandall.bsky.social · 04/10/2026
I'm surprised a pharmacist did that. I assume the normal relationship would be the pharmacists eye-rolling the "wellness" clerks stocking the expensive homeopathy crap.
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Robert Randall @robertwrandall.bsky.social · 04/10/2026
Yes, talked with Geoff Young many years ago about a potential train terminus at Pandora and Goverment.
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Robert Randall @robertwrandall.bsky.social · 04/10/2026
There was a serious proposal 20 years ago for a bus terminal on Discovery street in the old BC Railcar buildings. Never went through, obviously.
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Robert Randall @robertwrandall.bsky.social · 04/10/2026
It'll blow your mind even more to learn Chatham Street defines the border of the Burnside neighbourood, of which Rock Bay is the southern area. Capital Iron is officially Downtown, the two little old buildings to the right of it are Burnside.
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Robert Randall @robertwrandall.bsky.social · 04/10/2026
Yeah, I get it but if it's going through one way or another I'd prefer big with the arts centre than council chopping it down and the only thing remaining is a stupid fitness studio, bubble tea and a daycare. Fuck that indeed.
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Robert Randall @robertwrandall.bsky.social · 04/10/2026
Yes, I remember the short-lived revival of the market back in the '80s. Much more eclectic than the half-hearted attempt in the old Bay building.
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Robert Randall @robertwrandall.bsky.social · 04/10/2026
www.capitalyard.ca
capitalyard.ca
Capital Culture District
A development proposal in the City of Victoria. This site provides up to date information about the site plan, the progress of its applications and ways to get involved.
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Robert Randall @robertwrandall.bsky.social · 04/10/2026
Reliance was never obligated to retain the studios. All the artists KNEW going in this was a temporary privilege granted by the thoughtfulness of the developer.
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Robert Randall @robertwrandall.bsky.social · 04/10/2026
I like weird spaces too and this Rock Bay proposal gentrifies the neighbourhood and makes affordable spaces even more difficult to find. This project will go ahead with or without the artists' studio idea.
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Robert Randall @robertwrandall.bsky.social · 04/10/2026
You don't understand. This is a massive two-block monstrosity. A gym-sized space carved out of it (could be underground) is a rounding error on the overall square footage.
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Robert Randall @robertwrandall.bsky.social · 04/10/2026
I knew Victoria artists working in bronze, clay, concrete, steel and other materials who had difficulty finding affordable space here.
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Robert Randall @robertwrandall.bsky.social · 04/10/2026
These would not be boutique studios. I'm envisioning a cavernous concrete space carved out of the centre, next to the loading docks and dumpsters. Subdivided into small studios like the old Ducks Building. It would be a good fit with light industrial.
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Robert Randall @robertwrandall.bsky.social · 04/10/2026
"Oops, my mistake. You're absolutely right that my suggestion of homeopathic medicine for your cancer was not the right call. I promise to do better. Would you like to learn more about cancer?"
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Robert Randall @robertwrandall.bsky.social · 04/10/2026
If the courage exists, 780 Blanshard can be relocated within the new art gallery district in Rock Bay. Doesn't have to be prime storefront, in fact, better if it's the worst space in the block so it's affordable to emerging artists. There is plenty of density being asked for to make this viable.
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Robert Randall @robertwrandall.bsky.social · 04/10/2026
Yes, that was me. They were searching for easily confused people and my name came up. It was the second time I was quoted in the Globe as being "unsuccessful". :D
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Robert Randall @robertwrandall.bsky.social · 04/10/2026
Comedian on CBC radio just now joking about the apparent advanced age of his audience: "I see a lot of Sympatico email addresses..." 😆
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Robert Randall @robertwrandall.bsky.social · 03/10/2026
O Calcutta
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Robert Randall @robertwrandall.bsky.social · 03/10/2026
"...in the middle of it,” Mr. Randall said. “I won’t take it out on the party in charge as I’m still a likely NDP voter, but I won’t be going to the polling booth with a skip in my step.”"
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Robert Randall @robertwrandall.bsky.social · 03/10/2026
"...are being discussed at both levels, with both sets of politicians giving many of the same answers. “I feel annoyed because researching a new mayor and a full slate of council candidates is a hard enough job without having an unscheduled provincial election dropped..."
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Robert Randall @robertwrandall.bsky.social · 03/10/2026
"On Vancouver Island, Saanich resident Robert Randall, who himself ran unsuccessfully for Victoria council in 2008, said he finds the overlapping elections especially confusing because many of voters’ biggest concerns – such as affordability, homelessness and housing development..."
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Robert Randall @robertwrandall.bsky.social · 03/10/2026
There's a paywall here if you're not a Globe subscriber put I'll paste the relevant bit below where they interview a typical local moron: #bcpoli #yyjvotes www.theglobeandmail.com/canada/artic...
theglobeandmail.com
B.C. candidates and voters scramble to get their minds around two elections, one week apart
The races are on for the municipal and provincial elections, but the turnout could suffer
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