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									BCtalk British Columbia Discussion Forum - Recent Posts				            </title>
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                        <title>Federal election 2025 in Canada</title>
                        <link>https://www.bctalk.ca/community/politics/federal-election-2025-in-canada/#post-184</link>
                        <pubDate>Tue, 29 Apr 2025 17:47:03 +0000</pubDate>
                        <description><![CDATA[Hello everyone,
It looks like liberals win Canada&#039;s election. Carney vows to ‘represent everyone. What a joke &#x1f923;. What do you think about the outcome? Does it mean that everything ch...]]></description>
                        <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Hello everyone,</p>
<p>It looks like liberals win Canada's election. Carney vows to ‘represent everyone. What a joke &#x1f923;. What do you think about the outcome? Does it mean that everything changes for worse in Canada? Liberals govern our country for so long and life in Canada gets more and more difficult each year. However, people chose the government in free and democtratic election. Similar as in US. Let's see what happens to our beautiful country. Any thoughts? Please do not say: Let's make Canada great again because this will not happen any time soon. Cheers.</p>]]></content:encoded>
						                            <category domain="https://www.bctalk.ca/community/"></category>                        <dc:creator>goldfinger</dc:creator>
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                        <title>RE: Resource for Shared Accommodation</title>
                        <link>https://www.bctalk.ca/community/service-providers/resource-for-shared-accommodation/#post-183</link>
                        <pubDate>Wed, 03 Jan 2024 22:20:25 +0000</pubDate>
                        <description><![CDATA[thank you for your input and helping to build better community.
Best]]></description>
                        <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>thank you for your input and helping to build better community.</p>
<p>Best</p>]]></content:encoded>
						                            <category domain="https://www.bctalk.ca/community/"></category>                        <dc:creator>goldfinger</dc:creator>
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                        <title>Resource for Shared Accommodation</title>
                        <link>https://www.bctalk.ca/community/service-providers/resource-for-shared-accommodation/#post-182</link>
                        <pubDate>Wed, 03 Jan 2024 21:42:07 +0000</pubDate>
                        <description><![CDATA[In the face of Canada’s housing shortage, ROOM8 is here to revolutionize the way you find your next home. Our platform is dedicated to connecting individuals with shared accommodation opport...]]></description>
                        <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>In the face of Canada’s housing shortage, <strong>ROOM8</strong> is here to revolutionize the way you find your next home. Our platform is dedicated to connecting individuals with shared accommodation opportunities, offering a practical solution to the current housing challenges in Canada.</p>
<p><a title="Room8" href="https://www.room8.ca" target="_blank" rel="noopener">https://www.room8.ca</a></p>]]></content:encoded>
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                        <title>RE: Good hairstylist in Abbotsford</title>
                        <link>https://www.bctalk.ca/community/women-forum/good-hairstylist-in-abbotsford/#post-181</link>
                        <pubDate>Wed, 31 May 2023 11:12:22 +0000</pubDate>
                        <description><![CDATA[looks good to cgec]]></description>
                        <content:encoded><![CDATA[looks good to cgec]]></content:encoded>
						                            <category domain="https://www.bctalk.ca/community/"></category>                        <dc:creator>sanui</dc:creator>
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                        <title>Do you agree that Canadians are tolerant?</title>
                        <link>https://www.bctalk.ca/community/free-speaker-corner/do-you-agree-that-canadians-are-tolerant/#post-180</link>
                        <pubDate>Sun, 14 May 2023 19:21:43 +0000</pubDate>
                        <description><![CDATA[Would you agree with the mentioned above. Everyone says that Canada is generally known for its tolerant and inclusive society. The country has a long history of welcoming immigrants and refu...]]></description>
                        <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Would you agree with the mentioned above. Everyone says that Canada is generally known for its tolerant and inclusive society. The country has a long history of welcoming immigrants and refugees from all over the world and has a reputation for promoting multiculturalism and diversity. This is true but definitely Canada is not perfect place to live in. Despite Canada's reputation as a tolerant and inclusive society, incidents of racism and discrimination still occur, and there are individuals and groups in Canada who hold prejudiced attitudes and beliefs towards people of different races, religions, and ethnicities. In recent years, there have been several high-profile incidents of racism in Canada that have garnered national attention and sparked public debate about issues of prejudice and discrimination. These incidents include instances of hate speech, racial profiling, and discrimination in employment, housing, and other areas.</p>
<p>On the other hand majority of Canadians support LGBTQ+ rights and equality, according to polls and surveys. There are also many LGBTQ+ organizations and communities across the country that provide support and resources for individuals who identify as LGBTQ+.</p>
<p>It looks like some may be accepting and supportive of their LGBTQ+ friends and family members, but hold intolerant views towards people of a certain religion, culture, race or political ideology. </p>
<p>As the conclusion I think that tolerance is not an all-or-nothing characteristic, and individuals can hold contradictory beliefs and attitudes towards different issues or people.</p>
<p>What do you think about it?</p>
<p>Cheers :)</p>]]></content:encoded>
						                            <category domain="https://www.bctalk.ca/community/"></category>                        <dc:creator>LauraS</dc:creator>
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                        <title>RE: How to survive hot days!</title>
                        <link>https://www.bctalk.ca/community/environmet-and-weather-of-british-columbia/how-to-survive-hot-days/#post-179</link>
                        <pubDate>Wed, 26 Apr 2023 02:29:53 +0000</pubDate>
                        <description><![CDATA[Wear light color clothes that reflect light and feels cool in summers.
drink atleast 7-8 glasses of water daily to keep body hydrated 
Wear sunscreen from protects from harmful uv rays tha...]]></description>
                        <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Wear light color clothes that reflect light and feels cool in summers.</p>
<p>drink atleast 7-8 glasses of water daily to keep body hydrated </p>
<p>Wear sunscreen from protects from harmful uv rays that causes skin cancer and other damages.</p>
<p>to know more about sunscreen visit : <span style="text-decoration: underline;font-size: 12pt"><strong><a href="https://blogbin.site/mineralnchemicaldiff/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">allergic to mineral sunscreen</a></strong></span></p>]]></content:encoded>
						                            <category domain="https://www.bctalk.ca/community/"></category>                        <dc:creator>binbin2000</dc:creator>
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                        <title>RE: Tsawwassen Mills shopping mall experience</title>
                        <link>https://www.bctalk.ca/community/free-speaker-corner/tsawwassen-mills-shopping-mall-experience/#post-178</link>
                        <pubDate>Wed, 08 Mar 2023 16:52:46 +0000</pubDate>
                        <description><![CDATA[I hear you. Some people just do not care. I am with you. It should never look like this. It is unacceptable. The best way is just to talk to a manager, and if this does not work send picture...]]></description>
                        <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>I hear you. Some people just do not care. I am with you. It should never look like this. It is unacceptable. The best way is just to talk to a manager, and if this does not work send pictures to Tim's headquarter. I would like to know what they would say to this.</p>
<p>Have a good one.</p>]]></content:encoded>
						                            <category domain="https://www.bctalk.ca/community/"></category>                        <dc:creator>goldfinger</dc:creator>
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                        <title>Happy International Women&#039;s Day from BCtalk Team</title>
                        <link>https://www.bctalk.ca/community/women-forum/happy-international-womens-day-from-bctalk-team/#post-177</link>
                        <pubDate>Wed, 08 Mar 2023 16:50:20 +0000</pubDate>
                        <description><![CDATA[Happy International Women&#039;s Day to all women that who have made positive impact and changes to our lives, and to all that make the world a better place! Cheers.
We prepared short YT video f...]]></description>
                        <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Happy International Women's Day to all women that who have made positive impact and changes to our lives, and to all that make the world a better place! Cheers.</p>
<p>We prepared short YT video for you. We hope you will enjoy it.</p>
<p>https://youtube.com/shorts/a1HX9TF6duM</p>
<p> </p>]]></content:encoded>
						                            <category domain="https://www.bctalk.ca/community/"></category>                        <dc:creator>goldfinger</dc:creator>
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                        <title>Tsawwassen Mills shopping mall experience</title>
                        <link>https://www.bctalk.ca/community/free-speaker-corner/tsawwassen-mills-shopping-mall-experience/#post-176</link>
                        <pubDate>Mon, 27 Feb 2023 20:15:54 +0000</pubDate>
                        <description><![CDATA[Hello everyone,
I would like to share with what I saw at Tsawwassen Mills shopping mall. I really like this mall and I like to spend my spare time there. However, I was really surprised whe...]]></description>
                        <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Hello everyone,</p>
<p>I would like to share with what I saw at Tsawwassen Mills shopping mall. I really like this mall and I like to spend my spare time there. However, I was really surprised when I tried to get a coffee at Tim Hortons. Please take a look at the pictures, It is huge turn off for me. What do you think. Is it only me or you also think that this is totally wrong. Of course I did not get a coffee this time but I looked at the place and there were lots of people inside ordering drinks and food. I think that people should boycott such places. I always thought that Tim Hortons is clean and reliable coffee shop. I just changed my mind.</p>
<p>Best everyone.</p>
<p> </p>
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						                            <category domain="https://www.bctalk.ca/community/"></category>                        <dc:creator>LauraS</dc:creator>
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                        <title>RE: B.C. Hiking Trails - videos from BCtalk.ca</title>
                        <link>https://www.bctalk.ca/community/free-speaker-corner/b-c-hiking-trails-videos-from-bctalk-ca/#post-175</link>
                        <pubDate>Mon, 06 Feb 2023 17:23:04 +0000</pubDate>
                        <description><![CDATA[Hello,
Do not forget about Lynn Canyon Park. You can find there several beautiful hiking trails that are suitable for any hiking level, so you can enjoy your time with your whole family inc...]]></description>
                        <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Hello,</p>
<p>Do not forget about Lynn Canyon Park. You can find there several beautiful hiking trails that are suitable for any hiking level, so you can enjoy your time with your whole family including little ones.</p>
<p>Cheers</p>]]></content:encoded>
						                            <category domain="https://www.bctalk.ca/community/"></category>                        <dc:creator>VancityMan</dc:creator>
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