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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 […]

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@chrisistace.socialbc.ca.ap.brid.gyOct 6, 2026, 2:31 PM

It is full on fall riding season now here in the Cowichan Valley. #biketooter

bike leaning against a tree with fallen leaves on the ground in October
@chrisistace.socialbc.ca.ap.brid.gyOct 5, 2026, 5:19 PM

#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 […]

@chrisistace.socialbc.ca.ap.brid.gyOct 2, 2026, 5:47 PM

@chris I hate looking at these because I get so excited seeing such strong @bcgreens.bsky.social trending and then feel so sad after voting day when the electorate doesn't follow through

@chrisistace.socialbc.ca.ap.brid.gyOct 2, 2026, 4:20 PM

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

https://chemainusvalleycourier.ca/2026/10/01/chris-istace-is-running-for-re-election-to-north-cowichan-council/

@chrisistace.socialbc.ca.ap.brid.gySep 28, 2026, 3:51 PM

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 […]

@chrisistace.socialbc.ca.ap.brid.gySep 22, 2026, 2:08 PM

@geoff_eg thats been a long time since you've been back, all the best on your trip.

@chrisistace.socialbc.ca.ap.brid.gySep 19, 2026, 2:26 PM

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
@chrisistace.socialbc.ca.ap.brid.gySep 19, 2026, 2:22 PM

@SarahFrumento it will be nice to be rain cover free for as long as possible as we enter the fall months.

@chrisistace.socialbc.ca.ap.brid.gySep 19, 2026, 2:20 PM

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
@chrisistace.socialbc.ca.ap.brid.gySep 19, 2026, 2:17 PM

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 […]

@chrisistace.socialbc.ca.ap.brid.gySep 12, 2026, 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]

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.
@chrisistace.socialbc.ca.ap.brid.gySep 9, 2026, 2:28 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

Forest sneak peak views from the trail looking down at the Ladysmith Harbourmountain bike rider descending down a rocky section of a trail
@chrisistace.socialbc.ca.ap.brid.gySep 9, 2026, 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

bike leaning on a rock in front of a mountain forested lakeold overgrown sign for Holland Lake
@chrisistace.socialbc.ca.ap.brid.gySep 9, 2026, 2:21 PM

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 BCThe graffiti walls along the EN Trail in Esquimalt BC near Victoria
@chris.mstdn.chrisalemany.ca.ap.brid.gySep 8, 2026, 1:33 PMReposted by @chrisistace.socialbc.ca.ap.brid.gy

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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@chrisistace.socialbc.ca.ap.brid.gySep 8, 2026, 2:31 PM

This way to fun
#biketooter #cycling #ladysmith

a bike on railway tracks in front of a dark tunnel
@chrisistace.socialbc.ca.ap.brid.gySep 7, 2026, 11:45 PM

@SarahFrumento go by bike .. go by foot ... go get connected to the place you live and the people who call it home ☺️

@chrisistace.socialbc.ca.ap.brid.gySep 5, 2026, 4:49 PM

Friday North Cowichan MTB Session
Love Where You Live ☺️
Get Outdoors 🌲

#biketooter #mountains #forests
#vancouverisland #cowichanvalley #britishcolumbia #canada #mountainbike

@chrisistace.socialbc.ca.ap.brid.gySep 4, 2026, 4:43 PM

@SarahFrumento you should do a quick voice note on your phone with details of the topic while you are out riding to not loose the idea for later. As for trail chats, I love it and tend to be that guy that always stops to say hi and if they need anything...especially bikepackers.

@chrisistace.socialbc.ca.ap.brid.gySep 4, 2026, 4:38 PM

Maple Mountain you are always a wonderful place for a mountain bike ride.

#vancouverisland #biketooter #mountainbike #northcowichan

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