Hi,
we’re four guys, and we’ve put together Westminster’s restaurant scene in an app called Vota. The concept is simple: you see two places side by side (for example Famille vs. Kachina Southwestern Grill), you choose the place you’d rather go to, and the ranking updates instantly. The more people vote, the more accurate the list gets over time. There are still a few duplicates here and there, but I’m continuously cleaning up the data.

Here’s the iPhone version, with categories that actually fit Westminster’s food scene:
https://apps.apple.com/app/vota-restaurant-ratings/id6744969212

And here’s the Android version (finally live):
https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=org.vota.app

P.S. I’m not from Westminster (I live in Gothenburg). I’m not collecting data, not selling anything, and the app does not use AI-generated content. I’m posting in a few different subreddits because we now support more regions, and I genuinely want honest feedback from people who actually know the area.

Seeiously. Sunday morning. 730am.

This guy did NOT start the fire. He was the good samaritan that probably damaged his shoes stomping it out while I called 911. Talked to him, he had also called. Didn't get his name unfortuneately.

Honestly, why?? No rhyme or reason to this. The people that did this werent even attempting to cook anything.

Did you know that every election, only one out of every six Chilliwack residents choose our mayor, city council and school board? It's not much better in other communities.

Of course, approximately two out of every six people can't vote because they are under the age of 18. But one out of four eligible voters cast ballots in 2022. That 25% turnout is the average over the last five municipal elections.

If you are one of those six people who do vote, maybe talk to a neighbour or friend or co-worker and ask if they vote. If not, tell them this statistic and tell them why you vote.

And/or take your kid to the polls, one of those under-18s, so they can see the process in real life, an experience that might stick with them so when they turn 18, they'll help bump up that voter turnout rate.

Rant over ;^)