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Chris Istace 🇨🇦

@stasherbc.bsky.social
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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 environment. Gratefully living on Quw'utsun Territory 🌲All views are my own.

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Chris Istace 🇨🇦 @stasherbc.bsky.social · 2h
Well somebody held their cards close at UBCM when we chatted about future plans after council 😆 Excited for you @aaoakbay.bsky.social and I really hope you successfully win your seat there for the @bcgreens.bsky.social 💚🙌
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Chris Istace 🇨🇦 @stasherbc.bsky.social · 2h
I'm resharing this blog post today I wrote on my website 6 years ago in recognition of National Day for Truth and Reconciliation. 🧡 #orangeshirtday #everychildmatters #truthandreconciliation #dripa #undrip #bcpoli #canpoli www.chrisistace.com/truth-and-re...
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Truth and reconciliation: finding a meaningful path forward in Canada - Mindful Explorer
Truth and Reconciliation will only happens when the stories of First Nations are heard. Make space to Listen and Learn to them.
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Chris Istace 🇨🇦 @stasherbc.bsky.social · 18h
Got out for a beautiful ride this afternoon after I got the next round of candidate election questionairres. Did a 40km loop and then went out to Bare Point to get a good view looking back across Chemainus Bay to Chemainus with Mt Brenton standing high in the distance. #bikesky #northcowichan
bike on a mossy bluff with gary oak trees and an ocean bay in the distanceChemainus Western Forest product mill as seen from the bluffs above Bare Point Road.
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Chris Istace 🇨🇦 @stasherbc.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
Great news for @northcowichan.bsky.social that a valued added #forestry #manufacturing operation is coming to #Chemainus. With 30 new jobs by early 2027 & up to approx 70 positions as production increases over next 3 years. From Japan, Shinohara Group has 50yrs architectural building experience.
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Chris Istace 🇨🇦 @stasherbc.bsky.social · 29/09/2026
For all the reasons cited in this article highlights the case for why I brought forward my successful motion last month to prohibit data centres as a land use in North Cowichan. #ai #datacentres #bcpoli #localgovt
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Shannon Waters @sobittersosweet.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
Today on the BC campaign trail: 10AM, prince Rupert: David Eby has an announcement about "creating jobs and building BC strong." 10:30AM, Saanich: Emily Lowan will outline a childcare policy 11AM, Vancouver: Lorne Doerkson has "a policy announcement" #bcpoli
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Audric Moses 🇨🇦 @audricmoses.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
Lick those boots harder, Zuck.
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Bromptonymous 🇨🇦 @bromptonymous.ca · 28/09/2026
This would be amazing, but the NDP removed the funding mechanism (consumer carbon tax) so … *shrugs* … I guess we can’t have nice things.
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Chris Istace 🇨🇦 @stasherbc.bsky.social · 28/09/2026
" Istace is an incumbent North Cowichan councillor seeking another term....He has also pledged to run a zero-dollar campaign, accepting no donations and spending none of his own money on his re-election bid." Thank-you to @cheknews.ca for the coverage #northcowichan #bcpoli #localgovt
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Election 2026: North Cowichan mayor and council candidates
North Cowichan voters will head to the polls Oct. 17 to elect a mayor and six councillors, with incumbent Mayor Rob Douglas seeking a second term.
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Chris Istace 🇨🇦 @stasherbc.bsky.social · 26/09/2026
My North Cowichan Council Election Priorities in the 2026 Elections #bcpoli #localgovt #northcowichan www.chrisistace.com/my-north-cow...
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My North Cowichan Council Election Priorities - Mindful Explorer
ReElect Chris Istace for his hard work these past 4 years serving the community with fairness and transparency on North Cowichan Council.
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Chris Istace 🇨🇦 @stasherbc.bsky.social · 26/09/2026
“Like animals removed from their natural habitat, Canadians experience adversity when they disconnect from nature because, as a species, humans quite simply cannot thrive in a built environment.” #getoutdoors #gooutside #naturetherapy
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The Health Benefits of Being Outdoors - Mindful Explorer
The positive impact on our mind and bodies after spending time in the outdoors is undeniable. Discover the health benefits of being outdoors.
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Oh The Urbanity! @ohtheurbanity.bsky.social · 25/09/2026
Damn cyclists, always running red lights.
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Gord Johns @gordjohns.bsky.social · 25/09/2026
B.C.’s ferries move people, goods and our economy. Yet federal operating support is just $1.63 per passenger, compared with about $291 on federally supported East Coast ferries. The BC Chamber backs my motion M-35. It’s time for Ottawa to recognize BC Ferries as national infrastructure.
BC chamber letter
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Chris Istace 🇨🇦 @stasherbc.bsky.social · 25/09/2026
We are on the home stretch for candidate forums and debates during my @northcowichan.bsky.social council election campaign with 3 out of 6 events complete. Just like all the mountains I climb, it's about focusing on one step after another.⛰️ #northcowichan #bcpoli #elections2026 www.ChrisIstace.com
Chris Istace sitting on summit of Big Interior mountain with Nine Peaks mountain in the distance covered in snow.
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Chris Istace 🇨🇦 @stasherbc.bsky.social · 24/09/2026
Video coverage of the second All-Candidates meeting from September 22nd for the October 17th election of @northcowichan.bsky.social Mayor and Councillors. #bcpoli #localgovt #northcowichan #cowichanvalley www.youtube.com/watch?v=NQRz...
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Maple Bay Community ACM Sep 22, 2026
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Jeremy Caradonna @jeremycaradonnayyj.bsky.social · 24/09/2026
OpenAI should be sued into oblivion. There *must* be accountability for rogue AI systems. We are at a turning point!! www.bbc.com/news/live/cv...
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OpenAI agent hacks Australia's Medicare in world's first known rogue AI breach of government body
The OpenAI agent hacked a statistics portal containing "non-sensitive" data from Australia's universal healthcare scheme.
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Chris Istace 🇨🇦 @stasherbc.bsky.social · 24/09/2026
Nice day touring Sebastian around to my local favourite gravel bike routes. I'm hosting him through the WarmShowers app as he visits from Germany on a bike-packing trip across North America. #vancouverisland #cowichanvalley #cycling #bikesky
bikes along a gravel and rocky bank of a river with a waterfall in the distance
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Fair Vote Canada 🗳️🍁 @fairvote.ca · 23/09/2026
Great to see the CBC cover our position on the BC snap election. First-past-the-post is directly to blame for early election calls when politicians gamble for total power with minority support. We need proportional representation for true democratic stability.
News graphic featuring a CBC News article about the BC snap election. The headline states that first-past-the-post is to blame for opportunistic election calls and explains how proportional representation prevents false majorities. Photos of provincial political leaders are shown.
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Justin McElroy 🇨🇦 @jmcelroy.bsky.social · 23/09/2026
MSNBC: 5% CNN: 2% HGTV: three to the tenth power TBS: texas with a dollar sign in front of it
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Justin McElroy 🇨🇦 @jmcelroy.bsky.social · 23/09/2026
your periodic reminder
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Brian Platt @brianplatt.bsky.social · 23/09/2026
I....don't know what prompted this from the president today, but StatCan reported JUST this morning that in the past year, Canada experienced its slowest population growth since 1916. The country's population is essentially stalled right now.
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Chris Istace 🇨🇦 @stasherbc.bsky.social · 23/09/2026
British Columbia is definitely pulling up the Canadian average as we have our road bikes and of course our Mountain Bikes 😆🤘 Best province there is for all things two wheels 💚 oh ya and its always N+1 🚲
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Chris Istace 🇨🇦 @stasherbc.bsky.social · 23/09/2026
In the midst of my relection campaign and will be sharing this one on facebook. Thanks for all your advocacy work @tomflood.bsky.social
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Chris Istace 🇨🇦 @stasherbc.bsky.social · 22/09/2026
All of us running in local government elections right now here in BC
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Super Troopers: Please No Reaction
ALT: Super Troopers: Please No Reaction
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MeidasTouch @meidastouch.com · 22/09/2026
NEWS: Mayor Zohran Mamdani’s administration has secured a record $131.5 million settlement from DoorDash after a NYC investigation found the company underpaid or failed to properly pay 264,000 delivery workers. 1/
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Chris Istace 🇨🇦 @stasherbc.bsky.social · 22/09/2026
It's the little things that make you smile in the morning #ohcanada #canadastrong
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Chris Istace 🇨🇦 @stasherbc.bsky.social · 22/09/2026
Another great workout on the bike today pushing myself hard in hopes I don't blow up at the next race of Cross on the Rock cycle cross series this weekend. Stopped by at the end of my ride to get a photo of the new "Japanese Canadians in Chemainus" mural. #vancouverisland #cycling #bikesky #murals
bike in front of a Japanese reflection garden and large mural of Japanese history in Chemainus below Yellow Cedar timber framed structure
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Municipality of North Cowichan @northcowichan.bsky.social · 21/09/2026
We'll help you with the how, when, and where of voting - you decide the who! View the list of candidates at northcowichan.ca/election/mee... Check with local community associations and groups for information about all-candidates meetings in your area. 🔗 northcowichan.ca/election
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Municipality of North Cowichan @northcowichan.bsky.social · 21/09/2026
Safety improvements are coming to Sherman Rd & Lane Rd. Work begins Sept. 22 to prepare for a new all-way stop at the intersection. Line painting is scheduled Sept. 22-23 (4-9pm), with additional work to take place in October. Full details at buff.ly/4ksZHfU
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Jeremy 🇨🇦 @jeremy77.bsky.social · 21/09/2026
Another sunny weekend and another 1,624 rides on the Lime system in Victoria. The total number of bikes in the system continues to grow and is now over 550 with new models having a rear basket and strap. #yyj #VictoriaBC
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Chris Istace 🇨🇦 @stasherbc.bsky.social · 20/09/2026
How could a person ever disagree with the message #Macklemore is sharing of kindness, compassion & empathy for so many lost lives and the 20,000 plus children. #FreePalestine #NoMoreGenocides
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Chris Istace 🇨🇦 @stasherbc.bsky.social · 20/09/2026
Proud grand opening ceremony on Saturday in #Chemainus for the #Japanese Canadian Legacy Societies project with Festival of Murals Society. Titled "Remembering and Honouring Japanese Canadians in Chemainus" It features artk by #mural artist Silke Seiler and yellow cedar timber work by Mark Staples.
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Chris Istace 🇨🇦 @stasherbc.bsky.social · 19/09/2026
A nice surprise and a good chuckle as the #BCGreens @bcgreens.bsky.social comms team used my #bluesky post quoting @emilylowan.bsky.social 's speech at @ubcm.bsky.social this week. Great speech and worth a listen. #bcpoli #britishcolumbia #greenparty #UBCM @bcgreencaucus.bsky.social
BC Greens leader Emily Lowan addressing UBCM delegates at the 2026 delegates
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Chris Istace 🇨🇦 @stasherbc.bsky.social · 19/09/2026
Got off the ferry back home from UBCM and the past 4 days in Vancouver. First thing I did was hoped on the bike and hammered out a hard one hour on the bike. Two wheels outdoors is amazing for the heart and soul. #cycling #vancouverisland #bcpoli
Looking past the handlebars of a pedal bike with an election sign that says Chris Istace on it
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Jen St. Denis @jenstden.bsky.social · 18/09/2026
We all got to watch a little #bcpoli history being today made as several MLAs who left the BC Cons announced they are joining existing party CentreBC and Peter Milobar will be taking over from Mike Bernier as leader
À group of people being photographed by journalists A group of people in an outdoor setting
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Alanna dB @whoalansi.bsky.social · 18/09/2026
I still can't ride a bike myself, but luckily I have friends who will bike detour down my alley & mama duck my kids to school with theirs while my husband is away. This is the spirit of #yycbike in action. It's just the best community of people. 🥹❤️
A woman leads three kids on bikes down a gravel alley like a mama duck.
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Chris Istace 🇨🇦 @stasherbc.bsky.social · 18/09/2026
Could you imagine what a multi use pathway in an era of e-bikes could do for these communities. Of course we are at generations of failed rail attempts heading north from Calgary as well.
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Ian Bushfield @bushfield.ca · 18/09/2026
Today in #bcpoli
everything everywhere all at once poster
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Save Standard Time @savestandard.bsky.social · 18/09/2026
“Scientific evidence indicates that permanent DST results in a chronic mismatch between people’s daily clock-based schedules and their internal biological clock.” #DitchDST theconversation.com/b-c-s-switch...
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B.C.’s switch to permanent DST adds to the ‘perfect storm’ for poorer adolescent sleep and mental health
The adoption of permanent DST in B.C. raises significant concerns about social jetlag and long-term health impacts, especially for young people.
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Chris Istace 🇨🇦 @stasherbc.bsky.social · 18/09/2026
Just a fraction of That $82 million could fund 3 projects in @northcowichan.bsky.social that would help make our social and affordable housing projects a reality.
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Chris Istace 🇨🇦 @stasherbc.bsky.social · 18/09/2026
A friendly reminder that if you are short you don’t sit beside the tallest Premier in BC 😄 Thank you to Premier @davidebybc.bsky.social for listening to @northcowichan.bsky.social strong continual request for support & funding for social housing & programs #NorthCowichan #bcpoli #elections2026
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Chris Istace 🇨🇦 @stasherbc.bsky.social · 18/09/2026
I'm Seeking Re-Election for North Cowichan Council www.chrisistace.com/im-seeking-r...
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I'm Seeking Re-Election for North Cowichan Council - Mindful Explorer
My nomination paperwork is submitted as candidate seeking Re-Election for Municipality of North Cowichan Council in the 2026 civic elections.
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BC Green Party @bcgreens.bsky.social · 18/09/2026
Hear @emilylowan.bsky.social's full speech at yesterday's UBCM conference at the link below! 💚 #ubcm #bcgreens #emilylowan youtu.be/rP2kp9GW8rE
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Emily Lowan's Speech at UBCM - Sept 16, 2026
YouTube video by BC Greens
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Robyn Mawhinney @discothistle.bsky.social · 18/09/2026
Yes, this. And, the current public purse (dust bunnies) being burdened by unnecessary election costs. And, contributing to a more cynical public 🤷‍♀️ #thanksbutnothanks
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The Beaverton @thebeaverton.com · 17/09/2026
Ed Sheeran welcomes new opening act: Beatboxing Netanyahu
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Ed Sheeran welcomes new opening act: Beatboxing Netanyahu
LONDON — At a press conference today, singer Ed Sheeran announced that, despite all of his previously scheduled opening acts quitting over his firing Macklemore, his tour will continue as scheduled, w...
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Dean Murdock @deanmurdock.bsky.social · 16/09/2026
This week, we celebrated the completion of the Shelbourne Street Improvement Project. The project completion is especially poignant for me. The project’s origins date back to the beginning of my first term as a councillor in 2008.
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Union of BC Municipalities @ubcm.bsky.social · 16/09/2026
DRIPA represents a significant development in BC’s approach to reconciliation and Indigenous-provincial relations. UBCM's plenary session drew on local leaders, legal experts, provincial representatives and Grand Chief Stewart Phillip. The session is available in 6 videos. #UBCM26 buff.ly/xyu41C8
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Understanding DRIPA: An Explainer of the Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples Act
The Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples Act (DRIPA) represents a significant development in B.C.’s approach to reconciliation and Indigenous–provincial relations. Reece Harding, Partner…
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Chris Istace 🇨🇦 @stasherbc.bsky.social · 16/09/2026
“Who would have though the 25 year old would be the most stable party leader in the province” - great way to open your @ubcm.bsky.social address @emilylowan.bsky.social 😊💚 #ubcm #bcgreens #greenparty #bcpoli #britishcolumbia
Emily Lowen - Leader BC Greens Emily Lowen of the BC Greens addressing delegates at the UBCM 2026 Convention
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