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[OldSolduer]

It’s not too fuckin hot in Winnipeg and it’s actually colder than normal for this time of year

 

[Brad Sallows]

Vancouver going strait to Stage 2 water restrictions, skipping stage 1 for the first time ever, tomorrow ...

There wasn't really anything preventing them from imposing water restrictions earlier. They do like to make big political gestures. If the crunched numbers warrant it, why aren't they already at stage 2? It's not as if there's some force beyond their ken that stops them from increasing water restrictions now, and easing off if May and June are wetter than usual.

 

[Colin Parkinson]

How relevant are numbers from before 28 February 2026?



Source: Canada ZEV sales surge 47% after federal $5,000 rebate returns

I expect the March and April numbers to be even more spectacular.

Numbers are very much affected by incentives

As of April 30, 2026, BC passenger EV rebates are paused, but a new federal program is active. The CleanBC Go Electric Passenger Vehicle Rebate was paused on May 15, 2025, and is under review. The new federal Electric Vehicle Affordability Program (EVAP) (up to $5,000) began February 16, 2026, and runs until March 31, 2031. [1, 2, 3, 4, 5]
Key 2026 Incentives and Timelines:

• Federal EVAP Program: Active for vehicle sales/leases starting on or after February 16, 2026, offering up to $5,000 for qualifying vehicles, with the rebate amount scheduled to decrease in 2027, 2028, and 2030.
• BC Provincial Rebates: The standard CleanBC passenger vehicle rebate is paused pending a review expected in fall 2025.
• BC Charging Incentives: Incentives for installing home charging stations and specific, non-passenger EV incentives (e.g., e-bikes, motorcycles) remain available.
• Used EVs in BC: