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Chris Istace 🇨🇦 @stasherbc.bsky.social · 04/10/2026

Hey Oak Bay, @aaoakbay.bsky.social is a great guy and you should meet him in person this Sunday

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Bromptonymous 🇨🇦 @bromptonymous.ca · 04/10/2026

The economics of electrification are already so lopsided it’s amazing any economist-turned-politician can’t see the writing on the wall for fossil fuels. electrek.co/2026/10/03/f...

electrek.co

FedEx believes $300M electric truck spend will save them $800M in diesel

In a record-setting commercial truck deal, international shipping giant FedEx has placed an order for 2,000 all-electric box trucks from...

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Chris Istace 🇨🇦 @stasherbc.bsky.social · 03/10/2026

Now lets see who gets your GIF reference 💾 💻

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Max Fawcett @maxfawcett.bsky.social · 03/10/2026

Ahem

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Chris Istace 🇨🇦 @stasherbc.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

Sharing from Snuneymuxw First Nation's facebook page because this is beautiful ! 'i' cun 'uw 'i', I am here 💓 We were honoured to celebrate the unveiling of "Strength and Perseverance", artwork by Snuneymuxw artist Noel Brown at the sports court at Deverill Square Park. #nanaimo #snuneymuxw

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Chris Istace 🇨🇦 @stasherbc.bsky.social · 02/10/2026

My privilege to serve on the Chemainus Festival of Murals board as council liaison during the creation of this mural installation project. "new mural was unveiled to honour the Japanese Canadians who once lived, worked and built a community in town before being forcibly uprooted during WW2"

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New Chemainus mural honours Japanese Canadian community - Chemainus Valley Courier

Hundreds of people showed up for the mural unveiling on Saturday

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Bromptonymous 🇨🇦 @bromptonymous.ca · 01/10/2026

Government: we’re poor. Also government: let’s cut taxes. Government: we believe in climate action Also government: let ‘er rip on LNG and cheap gasoline

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Chris Istace 🇨🇦 @stasherbc.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

The 5th Candidate Forum for @northcowichan.bsky.social Council election is tonight at 7pm in Chemainus by the Chemainus Resident's Association event. Council candidates get a 3 min speech & the Mayoral Candidates get a speech but will also have a debate portion. A meet & greet mingle will follow.

Meet the Candidates
FOR
Municipality of North Cowichan
Mayor & Council
October 1, 2026, 7-9 pm
(Doors Open at 6:30 pm)
Chemainus High School
Multi-Purpose room

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Chris Istace 🇨🇦 @stasherbc.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

✴️ The @northcowichan.bsky.social Candidate Election Questions are now live from Common Ground Cowichan Alliance for residents to gain insight on important topics this election. I responded to all the questions and you can see them all in the link below. ✅ #bcpoli #localgovt #northcowichan

commongroundcowichan.org

2026 Election Candidate Questionnaire

We ask every candidate the same questions and publish their answers — in their own words.

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Chris Istace 🇨🇦 @stasherbc.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

Just saw this message response isn’t being recieved well on Facebook

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Chris Istace 🇨🇦 @stasherbc.bsky.social · 01/10/2026

woah, really ? This is sad and unfortunate yikes

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Chris Istace 🇨🇦 @stasherbc.bsky.social · 30/09/2026

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 · 30/09/2026

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 distance

Chemainus 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

Also of course no federal gas tax either compounding the issue

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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

cheknews.ca

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

“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

chrisistace.com

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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Chris Istace 🇨🇦 @stasherbc.bsky.social · 26/09/2026

LOL I was waiting to see a certain Premier in the photo and indeed Beaverton

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Chris Istace 🇨🇦 @stasherbc.bsky.social · 26/09/2026

Please refer to this link for their statements cowichantribes.com/tribes-gover...

cowichantribes.com

Press Releases :: Cowichan Tribes

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Chris Istace 🇨🇦 @stasherbc.bsky.social · 26/09/2026

This is a private individual and their property responsible for this. Cowichan Tribes have issued several statements on the topic and have asked both the Federal and Provincial governments to help take action. There is ongoing action that MNC and our council is not privy to or involved with.

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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.

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Chris Istace 🇨🇦 @stasherbc.bsky.social · 25/09/2026

We lost 2 full days in Chemainus thanks to VIRL cuts, I was floored when this happens. It must be funded and the closures reversed. cowichanvalleycitizen.com/2025/09/18/v...

cowichanvalleycitizen.com

VIRL will close Chemainus branch on Sundays and Mondays - Cowichan Valley Citizen

Changes come into effect Sept. 21

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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

YouTube video by Steve Nazar

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Chris Istace 🇨🇦 @stasherbc.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

Thank-you for your time Rob, all the best in these challenging times as we all continue forward.

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Chris Istace 🇨🇦 @stasherbc.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

This is not acceptable, zero guardrails are happening anywhere it feels like.

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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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Chris Istace 🇨🇦 @stasherbc.bsky.social · 24/09/2026

No wonder he said atrocious things at times, go figure.

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Justin McElroy 🇨🇦 @jmcelroy.bsky.social · 23/09/2026

your periodic reminder

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