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

#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 […]

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/

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 […]

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

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]

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 […]

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]

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

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

Riding in Victoria BC to enjoy the pathways, bike lanes and car-free streets this past weekend. #yyj #biketooter

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]

This way to fun #biketooter #cycling #ladysmith

Friday North Cowichan MTB Session Love Where You Live ☺️ Get Outdoors 🌲 #biketooter #mountains #forests #vancouverisland #cowichanvalley #britishcolumbia #canada #mountainbike

Maple Mountain you are always a wonderful place for a mountain bike ride. #vancouverisland #biketooter #mountainbike #northcowichan

My 2026 Campaign for a Second Term on North Cowichan Council My nomination paperwork is complete and submitted to be a candidate again for Councillor on Municipality of North Cowichan Council in the 2026 civic elections […]

Paperwork is submitted, it’s go time ❗ Chris Istace 4 North Cowichan 2026🗳️ #britishcolumbia #vancouverisland #bcpoli #northcowichan #localgovt

"IF YOU VOTE FOR ME, ALL OF YOUR WILDEST DREAMS WILL COME TRUE!" promised Pedro. 😆 Tomorrow is the first day Municipality of #NorthCowichan nomination packages can be submitted. Thanks to the local residents who signed my nomination form. I will be officially […] [Original post on socialbc.ca]

Green on Green 🌿 Sunday forest session amongst the swordferns on my backroad mountain forest ride. #biketooter #naturephotography #nature #cycling

The local #VancouverIsland farmers are pretty darn good at growing corn here in #Cowichan . Couldn't resist a pitstop for this bike photo with the corn stalks roadside. #bikesky #canada

One bloke on that footpath put the national mood in seven words flat: we stand up and we keep going. Canadians will be patient with you for years, they'll extend you the benefit of the doubt so far past your deserving it that the doubt needs a visa, and when the patience finally dies, they don't […]

A lot has happened since I originally wrote this blog post nearly 8 years ago back in 2018. Subsequently this advocacy effort I was making on behalf of North Cowichan residents was the catalyst that inspired me to successfully run for North Cowichan council in the 2022 election. I will be […]

Last week, North Cowichan council and staff celebrated the official opening of the new Fuller Lake Disc Golf Course, marking the completion of a community-driven project that has quickly become a popular recreational destination for both residents and visitors […] [Original post on socialbc.ca]

Manadatory bike and mural photo stops yesterday on Salt Spring Island #bikeTooter #cycling #mural #streetart #streetphotography #britishcolumbia #canada

Rode my bike across from #vancouverisland over to #saltspringisland yesterday to tackle the difficult ride to the summit of Mt Maxwell. What an awesome ride, great summit views and beautiful weather. #biketooter #explorebc #explorecanada #ohcanada #cycling

Fresh rain, friends, vibrant forest and good friends. A winning combo for a beautiful weekend ride in the forest that follows along the Chemainus River in North Cowichan. #biketooter #cycling #cowichan #vancouverisland #explorebc #explorecanada

"The bloke declared economic war on his closest ally and then had to write himself a permission slip to keep buying their power, because without it half of America goes dark and the fridge holding his Diet Cokes becomes a warm cupboard. Some trade strategy. He set his own house on fire and now […]

Frisby Ridge alpine mountain bike trail Revelstoke, British Columbia, Canada #biketooter #explorebc #explorecanada

RE: https://socialbc.ca/@RickD_Card/117142787248197477 Let us hope this is what continues to unite us and improve inter-provincial relationships but also foster stronger international connections to diversify our economic foundation. It will be tough but we can do this.

There is just a vibe you get when you know you are in a good coffee shop. #coffee #crofton #cowichan