Best products from r/VictoriaBC
We found 26 comments on r/VictoriaBC discussing the most recommended products. We ran sentiment analysis on each of these comments to determine how redditors feel about different products. We found 93 products and ranked them based on the amount of positive reactions they received. Here are the top 20.
1. LELink Bluetooth Low Energy BLE OBD-II OBD2 Car Diagnostic Tool for iPhone/iPod/iPad and Android. New: Configurable Auto On/Off
- User configurable auto on/off ZERO power standby mode and Passcode Protection.
- Turbo mode: fast refresh rate.
- Professional-grade automotive diagnostic OBDII scan tool for smart devices Cross platform compatible - Works with Apple iOS (iPhone/iPad/iPod) and Android Phone/tablet.
- Vehicle compatibility - WORKS ON ALL OBD-II AND EOBD COMPLIANT VEHICLES SOLD WORLD WIDE Low energy footprint. Plug and Play. And NO Setup/ NO Pairing is needed for LE devices.
- App compatibility - Free App Engine Link LE, LeLink Security, Also supports industry leading apps Engine Link, OBD Fusion, ezOBD, LeafSpy Pro, Mode6 OBD Scanner, Dyno Chart and OBD Auto Doctor
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3. Zinus 12 Inch Gel-Infused Green Tea Memory Foam Mattress / Cooling Gel Foam / Pressure Relieving / CertiPUR-US Certified / Bed-in-a-Box, Queen
- AS COOL AS IT GETS - Settle in to a bed made with our most cooling formula yet, promising perfectly temperature-regulated sleep and a clean feeling night after night, all thanks to our enveloping memory foam packed with cooling gel and green tea
- PRESSURE-RELIEVING FOAMS – Layers of ultra-cooling gel and green tea infused memory foam, soft comfort foam and durable, high density base foam
- CERTIPUR US CERTIFIED - Highest quality foam is CertiPUR US Certified for durability, performance, and content
- EXPERTLY PACKAGED - Our technology allows this mattress to be efficiently compressed into one box that’s easily shipped and maneuvered into the bedroom; simply unbox, unroll and this mattress does the rest, expanding to its original shape within 72 hours
- Worry-free 10 year limited warranty included; twin mattress supports a maximum weight of 250 lbs, while all other sizes can support up to 500 lbs
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4. The Haunting of Vancouver Island: Supernatural Encounters with the Other Side
- Perfect gift for those that love Bowl
- Great craftmanship.
- Measurement: Dia: 6.75
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5. Making a Living Without a Job, revised edition: Winning Ways for Creating Work That You Love
Bantam
6. Porlex Mini Stainless Steel Coffee Grinder
- Ceramic conical burrs with wide range can grind from powder to french press
- 20 gram capacity
- 47 mm diameter and stands 130 mm tall
- Made in Osaka, Japan
- Stainless steel, static free body
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7. Zinus 12 Inch Gel-Infused Green Tea Memory Foam Mattress / Cooling Gel Foam / Pressure Relieving / CertiPUR-US Certified / Bed-in-a-Box, King
- AS COOL AS IT GETS - Settle in to a bed made with our most cooling formula yet, promising perfectly temperature-regulated sleep and a clean feeling night after night, all thanks to our enveloping memory foam packed with cooling gel and green tea
- PRESSURE-RELIEVING FOAMS – Layers of ultra-cooling gel and green tea infused memory foam, soft comfort foam and durable, high density base foam
- CERTIPUR US CERTIFIED - Highest quality foam is CertiPUR US Certified for durability, performance, and content
- EXPERTLY PACKAGED - Our technology allows this mattress to be efficiently compressed into one box that’s easily shipped and maneuvered into the bedroom; simply unbox, unroll and this mattress does the rest, expanding to its original shape within 72 hours
- Worry-free 10 year limited warranty included; twin mattress supports a maximum weight of 250 lbs, while all other sizes can support up to 500 lbs
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8. Thule Baby Supporter
- Adjustable head support to accommodate growing children
- Removable head support for wearing a helmet while riding
- Recommended age 6-18 months
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9. ojocam Pro- Original Mini 0801 HD Dash Camera with latest firmware, with Samsung 32gb micro sd card, G-sensor and GPS (google map integration), 1080P HD video, record car accident video evidence, record road trip videos and easily upload to YouTube -1.5" Lcd, 1080p real time
Smallest Car Dash Cam with lcd screen and GPSFull HD 1080P resolution, Video CODEC: H.264Record accident video as evidence, protected from insurance fraudRecord road trip, easily upload to Youtube and share with friendsWith G-Sensor (accident detection) and GPS (Google map integration)
10. Kryptonite Evolution Mini-7 Bicycle U-Lock w/ 4’ KryptoFlex Double Loop Cable
13mm hardened MAX-PERFORMANCE STEEL SHACKLE resists bolt cutters and leverage attacksIncludes 4’ KRYPTOFLEX DOUBLE LOOP CABLE for securing front wheel or accessoriesReinforced CUFF OVER CROSSBAR and cylinder for added securityHIGH SECURITY DISC-STYLE CYLINDERBENT FOOT SHACKLE design for ea...
11. Mini ROUND Plastic Alcohol 50ml Liquor Bottle Shots + Caps (12)
- Fitted through hip and thigh, with tapered leg. Sits below the waist
- Smooth, wrinkle-free blend with moisture wicking and a gentle stretch
- Zip fly with button closure
- An Amazon brand
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12. Plants of the Pacific Northwest Coast: Washington, Oregon, British Columbia, and Alaska
- Used Book in Good Condition
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13. WD Blue 1TB PC Hard Drive - 7200 RPM Class, SATA 6 Gb/s, 64 MB Cache, 3.5" - WD10EZEX
- Reliable everyday computing
- WD quality and reliability
- Free Acronis True Image WD Edition cloning software
- Massive capacities up to 6 TB available
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14. Contech Scarecrow Outdoor Animal Deterrent
- One scarecrow covers approximately 1200 sq. ft.
- Operates for up to six months on a single nine-volt battery.
- can be linked to other ScareCrows to form an effective water barrier.Conserves water - uses just 2 to 3 cups per deterrence .
- The ScareCrow: Works day and night without chemicals or unsightly barriers.
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15. Transcend 2GB Microsd with 2 Adapter(Mini & Sd)
Transcend 2gb Microsd Card With 2 Adapters - 2 Gb
16. TKSTAR Mini Waterproof Real Time GPS Tracker Car GSM AGPS Tracking System for Pets Dog Cat
The latest in pet and personal security.Working Based on existing GSM/GPRS network and GPS satellites, this product can locate and monitor any remote targets by SMS or internet.The most advanced technology of GPS and A-GPS dual positioning.Track the location of the lost or stolen pets, children, the...
17. Kryptonite New York Lock Fahgettaboutit Mini 18mm U-Lock Bicycle Lock
- 18mm Hardended Max Performance Steel Shackle Resists Hand Tools, Bolt Cutters, and Leverage Attacks
- Interior Locking Dimensions; 3.25" x 6"
- Key Safe Program; Kryptonite will ship your first 2 keys for free, globally, in the event you lose them.
- Anti-Theft Protection Offer; Up to $5, 000 Reimbursement for 1 Year Included
- 3 STAINLESS STEEL KEYS - including new design and one LED REPLACEABLE KEY FOB
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18. VanIsle Trading Travel Pocket Ashtrays for Cigarettes - 3 Portable Pocket Ashtrays
19. Perky-Pet 2 Pack of 215P Planter Box Plastic Hummingbird Feeder with Hanger (3 Ounce Capacity)
2 3-ounce capacity hummingbird feedersFor hanging in flowerbeds and hanging flower basketsMade of clear plastic that allows you to easily check the nectar levelEach feeder has 1 feeding port with a bee guard to protect your hummers' nectarEach feeder comes with 1 hanging wire for hanging over a plan...
20. Secret Aardvark Habanero Hot Sauce | Made with Habanero Peppers & Roasted Tomatoes | Non-GMO, Low Sugar, Low Carb | Awesome Hot Sauce & Marinade 8 oz
- NOT YOUR USUAL HOT SAUCE: The flavor that kicks you in the mouth! A unique Caribbean/Tex-Mex hybrid made with flavorful habanero peppers and roasted tomatoes. Great as a sauce, marinade or holistic cure all. “Dump on Everything,” the Secret Aardvark compels you!
- HOW SPICY IS IT? Medium; This hot sauce will start out a little sweet from the roasted red tomatoes and carrots, then the heat from the habanero peppers will kick you in the mouth.
- WHAT'S INSIDE: Tomatoes (tomatoes & fire-roasted tomatoes, tomato juice, citric acid, calcium chloride) white wine vinegar, carrots, habanero chili pepper ( habanero chili peppers, water, salt, citric acid), mustard (distilled vinegar, water, mustard seed, salt, turmeric, spices) organic cane sugar, salt, modified food starch, garlic, sunflower oil, herbs & spices
- SAUCE & MARINADE: How do I use it? Put it on everything......Add to pizza, burgers, wings, burritos, tacos, chili, Bloody Mary, red beer, or use as a marinade! The possibilities are endless!
- NON-GMO & MADE IN THE USA: Turns average into awesome! This hot sauce is non-GMO, contains no artificial flavors or colors. Vegan and Gluten Free. Proudly based in Portland, Oregon, Made In the USA.
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Small business owner here -
There's a strong self-employment and small business culture here, and people are very geared toward supporting businesses that are part of their community. I spend a great deal of my time in community engagement - not because I feel I have to to grow my businesses, but because I genuinely enjoy it. There's a ton of these community engagement opportunities around for my type of business, but your results may vary depending on your field.
I seriously doubt that the guy who said "you can't build a business for $50,000" has ever built a business of his own. Be careful that you never listen to advice from people who are less successful than you (including me, if that's the case!) I own 2 successful, profitable businesses - both cost less that $1000 to start up, and neither ever required me to go into debt. If you do decide to be a "shoestring entrepreneur," you will still need the $50,000 to support your living expenses for at least the 6 months of full time or greater work it takes to get a business to the point where you are "ramen profitable."
I will often tell people that the first business and/or skill an entrepreneur should have is web site design and development. I don't mean being able to sign up for a free website on blogspot or tumblr, this will not cut it in my opinion. The most important web skills to learn are coding HTML/CSS, being able to manage your own server/domains, and knowing as much as possible about search engine optimization and keywords.
Since I try to walk what I talk, the first business in Victoria I started up was Fernwood Web Design, then I took over a pre-existing waste service business called Pedal to Petal. Either business could support me on its own, but I need the variety that these 2 businesses offer me. I operate a few other micro-businesses and passive revenue websites, but these 2 make up the bulk of how I support myself.
The best book I've read on starting your own shoestring businesses is Making a Living Without a Job by Barbara Winters, which I know is available at the central Victoria library ;) It's a book that fits well with my slightly ADD personality, so you may get more or less out of it than I did.
As far as business fields go, I think it's better to work in a field you're interested in with less perceived demand than a more in demand field that you know or care little about. I'm in the agriculture/composting field because that's what I like, even though it has a lower earning potential compared to other fields.. lawyers, for example.
If you want to discuss more, you can email me. You should be able to find my contact through one my sites I've linked to.
I like a good hand-crank one. My Porlex Mini is ceramic burr and perfectly fits 26g of beans so it's ideal for me and getting the one shot. I bought it for camping but now I use it daily because it's actually a pretty great feeling to grind it yourself. Been using it every day for almost a year with only good things to say about it. It was $50 on Amazon, plus shipping. There's also a larger variety.
As for electric ones, I think you'll be looking at one in the $100-150 range like the Baratza Encore to get something that will be consistent as well as not wear out in a year like many other grinders do after the first few hundred uses.There are better versions of the Baratza that are good enough to be used in small Cafes that may better suit your needs. Do some searches in r/Coffee and there's probably some good choices there. I found for my use (Moka pot/Aeropress) that my hand crank works best and that I don't need a big grinder. The few sub $100 that I have owned never lasted longer than a year, and were inconsistent and eventually simply unable to work at all due to the lower quality grinders cutting the beans rather than truly grinding them.
I will also put in my +1 for Caffe Fantastico beans. The Ethiopia Kaffa Forest beans are wonderful.
Grocery stores I'd say
I bought a used Leaf 2 years ago from a private seller. Interestingly enough used prices for Leafs are up since then. After driving the car for 2 years the car is worth the same or more than when I bought it.
Advice for buying now:
Enjoy! I'm liking mine after 2 years. Battery not as good as a Tesla for sure for less than a quarter of the price I'm ok with that.
I haven't actually read this book, but it got good reviews as offering a balanced and informative perspective:
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https://www.amazon.ca/Patch-People-Pipelines-Politics-Sands-ebook/dp/B01N1U29AH
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"The Patch: The People, Pipelines, and Politics of the Oil Sands" by Chris Turner
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>Bestselling author Chris Turner brings readers onto the streets of Fort McMurray, showing the many ways the oilsands impact our lives and demanding that we ask the question: In order to both fuel the world and to save it, what do we do about the Patch?
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>In its heyday, the oilsands represented an industrial triumph and the culmination of a century of innovation, experiment, engineering, policy, and finance. Fort McMurray was a boomtown, the centre of a new gold rush, and the oilsands were reshaping the global energy, political, and financial landscapes. The future seemed limitless for the city and those who drew their wealth from the bitumen-rich wilderness.
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>But in 2008, a new narrative for the oilsands emerged. As financial markets collapsed and the scientific reality of the Patch’s effect on the environment became clear, the region turned into a boogeyman and a lightning rod for the global movement combatting climate change. Suddenly, the streets of Fort McMurray were the front line of a high-stakes collision between two conflicting worldviews—one of industrial triumph and another of environmental stewardship—each backed by major players on the world stage.
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>The Patch is the seminal account of this ongoing conflict, showing just how far the oilsands reaches into all of our lives. From Fort Mac to the Bakken shale country of North Dakota, from Houston to London, from Saudi Arabia to the shores of Brazil, the whole world is connected in this enterprise. And it requires us to ask the question: In order to both fuel the world and to save it, what do we do about the Patch?
I got a Zinus off Amazon after mentioning that I was planning on getting an Endy to a friend. I have the 12" thick King and it's been amazing, probably the best mattress I've had definitely the best value mattress I've had. Almost no motion transfer with someone else in the bed, right on my taste for the soft/firm balance.
I did notice while I was planning towards buying one that pricing fluctuated by about $50 every 10 days or so. Seems the mean pricing is about $475 so wait a bit and it will get there.
https://www.amazon.ca/Zinus-Gel-Infused-Green-Memory-Mattress/dp/B01NANZ3HQ/ref=sr_1_7?crid=SA9E2X7CIU42&keywords=zinus%2Bmattress&qid=1568929909&s=gateway&sprefix=zinus%2Caps%2C280&sr=8-7&th=1
It is fascinating how much FUD there is out there about babies on bikes! I even read one article that insisted that the vibrations from a bike would lead to baby brain damage!
Anyway ... based on my own googling, it seems like regardless of age or weight, as soon as your baby can hold their own head up, there a multiple options:
If you're just looking for a bit of a pep talk, I think there's some nice advice at the end of this Wirecutter article and also some good Nordic straight talk in this Copenhagenize post.
If you're looking for a vote of confidence, you have mine. My family lives downtown and doesn't own a car and I have no intention of being housebound if we become parents.
Instead of something that's simply heavier, I'd go with a U-Lock + cable combo. The smaller you can get the better! Harder to break if it's really tight to the bike. Here's a great mini version of the above lock style: http://www.amazon.ca/Kryptonite-Evolution-Bicycle-3-25-Inch-FlexFrame/dp/B005YPK9VQ/ref=sr_1_3?s=sports&ie=UTF8&qid=1450290745&sr=1-3&keywords=kryptonite+u-lock+mini
Good luck finding your bike.
Best bet might be to buy the bottles separately in bulk and fill them yourself, if you have a bit of time you could make fun party labels for them too.
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Pojar and Mackinnon is probably the best. Not purely edible but a great field guide with ethnobotanical tidbits.
Here is a good deal on a new hard drive. And like /u/ehManiacal said, I would not bother with a used HD, just not worth the risk.
I have 4 GB of DDR3 ram and a case that I'm not using, let m know if you are interested.
You can also get a new 120GB ssd from new egg for like $50.
http://www.amazon.ca/Western-Digital-3-5-Inch-Desktop-WD10EZEX/dp/B0088PUEPK/ref=aag_m_pw_dp?ie=UTF8&m=A29LZXCT63LR05
I got the 12" yeah, looks like it's on sale now as well:
https://www.amazon.ca/dp/B01NH0XWNU/ref=cm_sw_r_cp_apa_i_CysSCb2YYTVEQ
I find it pretty firm, even sitting on the edge it doesn't give way as much as a worn out spring mattress will, I was really surprised. I'm not a tiny person either, so average sized people will find it really firm.
I'll basically always buy this style from now on, and at this cost and the convenience of having it show up at my house why not?
We tried about 5 different iterations of fencing, everything from the rings of fishing line to 8' mesh "deer proof" fencing. They got through it all, and ate all everything. They saved the "deer resistant" plants for last.
What I did have great success with is a pair of Contech Scarecrow motion activated sprinklers. I have them linked together, about 20' apart, and hooked up to a faucet with a timer attached. The sprinklers are "armed" from about 5pm until 5am.
They've worked great. The deer hate them, the cats hate them, kids cutting through my yard hate them. Sometimes late at night, as I'm drifting off to slumber, I faintly hear the sprinklers go active, and I giggle myself to sleep.
Best I could find so far.
14 dollars, free shipping, comes with a 2gb micro card.
http://www.amazon.ca/Transcend-2gb-Microsd-Adapter-Mini/dp/B000OLVMOS/ref=sr_1_10?s=electronics&ie=UTF8&qid=1418430233&sr=1-10&keywords=Mini+micro+sd+adapter
www.amazon.ca/gp/aw/d/B00X5HGH7A/ref=pd_aw_sim_sbs_201_1?ie=UTF8&psc=1&refRID=GSXTA4XSCSTXNX8WX0JM&dpPl=1&dpID=61sbewY6FQL
If your bike is worth at least a hundred bucks to you, you could always buy something like this. They deterents are good, but tracking is better. Just how it in the seats or the handle bars or something.
This video by the LockPickingLaywer on the Kryptonite lock is useful to watch
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Iaj6Hh2kr9E
Those New York models are 150ish on Amazon.
https://www.amazon.ca/Kryptonite-New-U-Fahgettaboudit-Heavy-Bicycle/dp/B06XCMWW9H
I went with the cheaper Canadian Tire option after my cable lock was cut in James Bay 48 hours after moving back downtown from Saanich.
https://www.canadiantire.ca/en/pdp/kryptonite-oversized-bike-u-lock-8-in-0733933p.html
So clearly it can be picked if you have the fancy tool, I'm hoping our local thieves just have more general tools and only cutting resistance is really your friend in that situation.
>https://www.amazon.ca/Resistant-Pocket-sized-Littering-BagtheButt-Revolution/dp/B07H8WL998/ref=mp\_s\_a\_1\_1?crid=IUOEAL1VM7TB&keywords=cigarette+butt+portable&qid=1554049850&s=gateway&sprefix=cigarette+butt+po&sr=8-1
I carry these with me everywhere!
https://braingarden.ca is a BC company that does it. I got my first one at Shambhala and bought 100 off him at a whole sale price to hand out to my smoker friends.
They don't smell or anything.
Diversity in your garden is really good for attracting pollinators. As an example, we have several families of hummingbirds who regularly visit our garden because we not only have feeders out (small, unobtrusive ones, like this one), but have a variety of flowers that hummingbirds like, here and there (trumpet vines, rhododendrons, etc). We also have diversity in our food garden, intermixing or food plants with various flowers.
ojocam Pro dashcam New Mini 0801
I like it alot, its small, the 1080p video is good for both day and night, I have two examples on my channel
There was enough length on the power cable to hide it and rout to the center glove box 12V outlet
I've hat it for just over a month, so far no complaints, it saves the videos as .mov though, but you can convert it if you so desire, the software is interesting, it brings up a google (or bing if you like) map and plots out your route which is kinda cool
nah, I think the free prime shipping is only for things shipped by amazon. Since the guys selling Aardvark are some random reseller it is still expensive to ship (and shipping time is usually forever for resellers in my experience).
The link if you are interested: https://www.amazon.ca/Secret-Aardvark-Habanero-Hot-Sauce/dp/B00AIR3Q38/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1505836571&sr=8-1&keywords=secret+aardvark+habanero+hot+sauce
The Haunting of Vancouver Island might interest you, he talks about some First Nations folklore and various creatures like Mesachie Man. Even for the skeptics, the book covers quite a bit of interesting history.
This book is a good read for this https://www.amazon.ca/Haunting-Vancouver-Island-Supernatural-Encounters/dp/1771512431