Thanks for the wake up. Ill go look around.

Edit: FB has some juicy details if you look up the moms name.

Here’s how to actually get this filed with the CRTC:
Submit through the online form Go to the CRTC’s “Ask a question or make a complaint” page (crtc.gc.ca → Contact us → complaint form). There’s a triage form that routes you to the right complaint type — CRTC Client Services is the first point of contact for complaints about a telecommunications or broadcasting service, and you start by completing a triage form online, which then directs you to the appropriate complaint form. Choose the emergency alerting / wireless public alert category if it’s offered, since that’s a CRTC-mandated system (not something your carrier controls).
A few things worth knowing before you file:
Emergency alerts are area-specific (geo-targeted), so an alert reaching you from “hundreds of miles away” is itself worth flagging — that’s a legitimate technical complaint, not just an annoyance issue. It suggests either a provider distribution problem or how the issuing agency defined the alert zone.

CRTC Client Services already tracks correspondence after alerts go out, groups complaints by theme, and looks at what’s driving public reaction — including things like alerts triggering at full volume regardless of phone settings. So volume/timing complaints are a known, tracked category.

Note that the CRTC has previously rejected proposals to make Amber Alerts optional or a separate opt-out category, citing lack of consensus among stakeholders and a desire for consistency across broadcast and wireless alerts — so a complaint asking to “turn off” alerts at night probably won’t get traction, but one about incorrect geo-targeting or the volume ignoring phone settings has more precedent for action.

What to include in your complaint for maximum effect:
Date/time of the specific alert(s) you received

Your general location vs. the location the alert was actually about

Whether the alert bypassed your phone’s silent/DND settings

That this is a recurring pattern, not a one-off

Also file with your provincial Emergency Management Organization, since they’re the ones who actually draw the geo-targeting boundary for the alert — the CRTC regulates whether carriers must distribute alerts, but the EMO or police service issuing the alert decides how wide an area it’s sent to. If targeting is the real problem, that’s often the more effective complaint to lodge alongside the CRTC one.

I do not like these alerts very much at all. Hope the kid gets home safe though.

I think they’ve been gone for roughly 1-2 months? I think they did this in the past, I’m assuming to clean them or something, but it seems like they’re just fully gone now. Is it to reduce theft? Or are they a hazard? I’m just curious because I thought they were the perfect in between of regular basket and a cart, and now I’m often hauling a heavy ass basket on my arm because I can’t justify getting a cart. Ugh.

Hi all, does anyone here know a doctor who specializes with skin diseases ? I have been struggling with itchy open lesions for about a month now and I have been going to the walk-in clinic near me and have been prescribed antibiotics but so far none has helped.

Would really appreciate any recommendations.. Just want to be back to normal.

Same missing child. I absolutely recognize how serious it is but I’m a shift worker (health care) and my schedule is all over the place and if I’m expected to keep people alive I really need a good sleep.

I find these type of posts amusing and I think of the Helen Lovejoy meme. Its important to get the message out regardless of location. Turn your phone off if they bother you.

Hiiiii. How is your quality of life? Is it a really busy road that you can hear traffic coming from all of the time? I’ve lived in quite a rural area for a while now so I’m a bit worried about the change. I can see trees out of all of my windows where I live now, does it feel like an industrial yard kinda? Any feedback helps…. Idk if this will help the comment section, but please don’t be rude. I’m simply asking any locals to the road for their honest opinions.. thank you :)

As per EMCR.

You can in fact view the history of emergency alerts your phone has received. So if you dismiss it before reading to silence that God awful noise you can find it in:

(Android)

1. Settings

2. Notifications

3. Wireless Emergency Alerts

4. Emergency Alert History

(Apple)

1. 🤷

Anyone know of any fishing programs that welcome teens around Victoria? I'm looking for a group that a teen can join, they already know how to fish but they need a community to be involved in.

Same thing for any trades programs. I know there is one through Camosun but its already full. Maybe something through a union?

Was taking the dog for her morning business at one of the parks on Langford lake. Garbage truck parks, driver gets out to use the portajohn.

Guy tugs on the door and it doesn't open. Gives it a harder yank, still doesn't open.

Now at this point, you're probably thinking to yourself, the John must be occupied. Not this guy, though. Puts both hands on the handle, braces his feet, and nearly rips the door off its hinges.

"Hey!", says the guy inside, as he's getting his dick sucked.

Just Langford things I guess.

Hi Friends and Neighbours,

I hope it's warm enough for you.

Well, it's official. I need glasses.

But my work environment (Steam) is awkward so I want contacts.

Where does everyone get their cheap contacts?? Goofle is overwhelming with ads.

thanks in advance!!

keep it real,

be well,

be awesome

Hope the children involved remain safe.

EDIT: My emergency alerts configuration allows me to toggle Amber Alerts off (on Samsung at least) so you should probably be able to adjust your shart-inducer for future events if that's how you roll. (Thanks u/82Annie ) However, Canadian Law may override rhat for local carriers so who knows.

Settings > Safety and Emergency > Wireless Emergency Alerts

EDIT 2: https://crtc.gc.ca/eng/television/services/alert.htm#AlertsMobile

I’m aware of Island Health beach advisories. Is there a website (official or not) that shows the water temperature at local lakes? 🏊‍♀️

I’m planning on attending a Canucks game in late December for kids birthday. What is a good place to stay that is reasonably priced and easy to get to the game? Also best way to get to the hotel from the ferry?
What has worked best for you?
Thanks

Summer bride here hoping some MUAs in Victoria know of any local shops to purchase Kryolan Fixing Spray from! Not looking for a product substitute - thanks in advance :)

Asking for celiac safe dining options or bakeries/treat spots in Victoria. I know there’s many threads asking this here, but many of them are inconclusive, muddied with gluten free dietary choices that aren’t really celiac safe, or simply are out of date with how fast businesses switch over here.

I’m not looking for “gluten free friendly,” but actually celiac safe for an allergy. This means dedicated celiac safe kitchens, please understand “gluten free” is not good enough.

I have a celiac friend with an allergy coming to visit.

Thank you guys for your help!

Hi all.

Shot in the dark here. Got in town after a long drive and had a brain fart. Locked up my bike to my truck and started walking from Esquimalt towards Herald st brewery.

In the process I dropped my key to my bike lock somewhere. Unfortunately it is my only key.

It’s a slim silver key, blank with no real markings on it..

Thanks all!

Its officially open…. Fort and Blanshard

Hi everyone, I will be visiting soon and wondering if there is a single store in Downtown Victoria or walking distance where I would be able to find almost every Canadian snack (ketchup chips, all dressed, coffee crisps, cheezies, maple cookies and all the rest...)

Opened this week on Gorge Road East at Washington - Crows Coffee Shop. Went this morning and got a great latte and muffin. I really want to them to succeed, as this neighborhood could really use it! Only downside is it is a tiny spot with no indoor seating. It has a few outdoor spots though. The owner is super lovely, too.