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West Coast, Advocating best practices walkable, livable spaces, accessibility & micro-mobility.I write original content.
Managing Director of Walk Metro Vancouver Society.TEDx speaker
City planner, writer, lapsed master gardener, public space champion.
Managing Director of Walk Metro Vancouver Society.TEDx speaker
City planner, writer, lapsed master gardener, public space champion.
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Vancouver Council Proposes Slowing Residential Driver Speeds In Neighbourhoods to 30 km/h
Six years ago Councillor Pete Fry proposed 30 km/h driver speeds to create safer, cohesive neighbourhoods. Now Vancouver Council will consider this new driver speed, which has been adopted internat…
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Kudos to Vancouver Councillor Pete Fry- 6 years of advocacy for 30 kmh driver speeds (20 mph) in Vancouver neighbourhoods. The Province didn't provide needed authority but Vancouver Engineer Paul Storer comes up with an elegant solution. Read below.
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I travel through airports with bicycle reflectors on luggage that say "City of Vancouver". This trip to Ottawa is first time people have stopped me in the airports to say exactly what they think about City Hall, the management & the direction the City is going. None of it was kind. It was angry.
November 13, 2025 at 1:43 AM
I travel through airports with bicycle reflectors on luggage that say "City of Vancouver". This trip to Ottawa is first time people have stopped me in the airports to say exactly what they think about City Hall, the management & the direction the City is going. None of it was kind. It was angry.
The Vancouver ABC Council majority taken away public process & undermined neighbourhoods in favour of BATA-Build A Tower Anywhere. Now stripping community services to achieve zero property tax increase. 600 citizens speaking to say NO to that.Copy link for discussion.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=7Gvb...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=7Gvb...
a view of a city from across the water with a bridge in the background
ALT: a view of a city from across the water with a bridge in the background
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November 13, 2025 at 1:35 AM
The Vancouver ABC Council majority taken away public process & undermined neighbourhoods in favour of BATA-Build A Tower Anywhere. Now stripping community services to achieve zero property tax increase. 600 citizens speaking to say NO to that.Copy link for discussion.
www.youtube.com/watch?v=7Gvb...
www.youtube.com/watch?v=7Gvb...
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Tickets are still available for Homes for the Holidays in support of the YWCA's Housing Action Fund. It's a dazzling weekend of design, decor, and holiday cheer over at UBC's Cecil Green House.
Homes For The Holidays in Support of the YWCA
Homes For The Holidays returns to UBC’s Cecil Green Park November 15-16, 2025 benefitting the YWCA Metro Vancouver's Housing Action Fund.
miss604.com
November 12, 2025 at 11:28 PM
Tickets are still available for Homes for the Holidays in support of the YWCA's Housing Action Fund. It's a dazzling weekend of design, decor, and holiday cheer over at UBC's Cecil Green House.
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Hey Vancouver, the auroras are out 😍
Photo taken tonight in Stanley Park
Photo taken tonight in Stanley Park
November 12, 2025 at 3:33 AM
Hey Vancouver, the auroras are out 😍
Photo taken tonight in Stanley Park
Photo taken tonight in Stanley Park
Take a look at historic & picturesque town of Brockville Ontario on St. Lawrence River-2 lanes on Main Street, flexible parking and really wide broom finished sidewalks, with lots of small shops with articulated facades. In an hour this space will be bustling with locals walking, talking & shopping.
November 8, 2025 at 5:02 PM
Take a look at historic & picturesque town of Brockville Ontario on St. Lawrence River-2 lanes on Main Street, flexible parking and really wide broom finished sidewalks, with lots of small shops with articulated facades. In an hour this space will be bustling with locals walking, talking & shopping.
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#TreatCount2025... IT'S ALIVE!!!....IT'S ALIVE!!!....IT'S ALIVE!!!
#bcpoli #vanpoli #vanre
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Treat Count 2025: Which B.C. neighbourhoods have the most trick-or-treaters this Halloween? | CBC News
CBC B.C. is teaming up with Simon Fraser University's City Program once again to find out which B.C. neighbourhoods trick-or-treaters are flocking to and where they're receiving the best candy.
www.cbc.ca
October 31, 2025 at 9:13 PM
#TreatCount2025... IT'S ALIVE!!!....IT'S ALIVE!!!....IT'S ALIVE!!!
#bcpoli #vanpoli #vanre
@cs-sfu.bsky.social @sfucity.bsky.social @sfuurb.bsky.social @sfufass.bsky.social
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#bcpoli #vanpoli #vanre
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Crafting the Narrative: Wealth migration, growth machines and the politics of housing affordability in Vancouver, Canada
Presented by @sfucity.bsky.social X @sfuurb.bsky.social
Full, but waitlist available
#cdnpoli #bcpoli #vanpoli #vanre
Thurs Nov 6 | 6:30pm | www.sfu.ca/continuing-s...
Presented by @sfucity.bsky.social X @sfuurb.bsky.social
Full, but waitlist available
#cdnpoli #bcpoli #vanpoli #vanre
Thurs Nov 6 | 6:30pm | www.sfu.ca/continuing-s...
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October 30, 2025 at 9:59 PM
Crafting the Narrative: Wealth migration, growth machines and the politics of housing affordability in Vancouver, Canada
Presented by @sfucity.bsky.social X @sfuurb.bsky.social
Full, but waitlist available
#cdnpoli #bcpoli #vanpoli #vanre
Thurs Nov 6 | 6:30pm | www.sfu.ca/continuing-s...
Presented by @sfucity.bsky.social X @sfuurb.bsky.social
Full, but waitlist available
#cdnpoli #bcpoli #vanpoli #vanre
Thurs Nov 6 | 6:30pm | www.sfu.ca/continuing-s...
Current Mayor and ABC majority of Vancouver city Council embarked on a lot of initiatives that did not involve the electorate who actually voted for them. Tried to get rid of the city’s park board without a ballot from citizens. It’s just part of the Americanization of City Hall under this regime.
October 27, 2025 at 11:40 PM
Current Mayor and ABC majority of Vancouver city Council embarked on a lot of initiatives that did not involve the electorate who actually voted for them. Tried to get rid of the city’s park board without a ballot from citizens. It’s just part of the Americanization of City Hall under this regime.
Toronto by @thepowerdresser.bsky.social
This painting I did shows Mary Louise and I hurrying for a streetcar on a Friday night date in the 1980s’. Hey you in the capri, watch out! Can you see the TD tower? TGIF!
October 26, 2025 at 3:47 AM
Toronto by @thepowerdresser.bsky.social
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"British Columbians stand by foreign buyer ban, housing taxes" via @bivnews.bsky.social
#bcpoli #Vanpoli #Vanre
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#bcpoli #Vanpoli #Vanre
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Mario Canseco: British Columbians stand by foreign buyer ban, housing taxes in new poll
Research Co. survey shows broad approval for government housing measures while more residents press Ottawa to connect immigration and housing goals
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October 25, 2025 at 9:51 PM
"British Columbians stand by foreign buyer ban, housing taxes" via @bivnews.bsky.social
#bcpoli #Vanpoli #Vanre
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#bcpoli #Vanpoli #Vanre
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Someone better tell the wolves where those boundaries are.
Trump administration tells Colorado wolves must come from U.S. Rockies states, not Canada
Trump administration tells Colorado wolves must come from U.S. Rockies states, not Canada
Trump administration tells Colorado wolves must come from U.S. Rockies states, not Canada
www.independent.co.uk
October 25, 2025 at 3:28 AM
Someone better tell the wolves where those boundaries are.
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The online auction for the Gift of Time Gala presented by Nicola Wealth is now live, featuring amazing items and one-of-a-kind experiences.
Every bid helps Canuck Place provide compassionate care to children and families facing life-threatening illnesses.
Miss604 is a proud sponsor since 2013 🤍
Every bid helps Canuck Place provide compassionate care to children and families facing life-threatening illnesses.
Miss604 is a proud sponsor since 2013 🤍
Canuck Place Gift of Time Silent Auction
The online auction for the Canuck Place Gift of Time Gala presented by Nicola Wealth is on now with amazing items and one-of-a-kind experiences
miss604.com
October 19, 2025 at 7:29 PM
The online auction for the Gift of Time Gala presented by Nicola Wealth is now live, featuring amazing items and one-of-a-kind experiences.
Every bid helps Canuck Place provide compassionate care to children and families facing life-threatening illnesses.
Miss604 is a proud sponsor since 2013 🤍
Every bid helps Canuck Place provide compassionate care to children and families facing life-threatening illnesses.
Miss604 is a proud sponsor since 2013 🤍
Independent media is so important. 7 million people across the United States showed up at these demonstration walks, which were peaceful. Almost no reporting on this. This is not the report’s fault. This is because media is not independent.
October 19, 2025 at 8:10 PM
Independent media is so important. 7 million people across the United States showed up at these demonstration walks, which were peaceful. Almost no reporting on this. This is not the report’s fault. This is because media is not independent.
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11 Beautiful, Flourishing Downtowns Brought Back To Life After Being Ruined By Freeways
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11 Beautiful, Flourishing Downtowns Brought Back To Life After Being Ruined By Freeways - Islands
Cities like Boston, Seoul, and Paris have torn down freeways, which revitalized neighborhoods and led to economic growth, lower crime, and better health.
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October 19, 2025 at 7:45 PM
11 Beautiful, Flourishing Downtowns Brought Back To Life After Being Ruined By Freeways
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It’s market rental folks! Should the city of Vancouver be in the business of providing market rental units that are not scaled for the actual income of people in Vancouver? Is this really what the city of Vancouver should be involved in instead of affordable co-op units? What a travesty.
Vancouver council asked to create 'wholly owned B.C. business corporation'
Vancouver council asked to create 'wholly owned B.C. business corporation'
Vancouver Lands Development Corporation would build more than 4,000 units of market rental housing on six city properties assessed at $411 million
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October 18, 2025 at 12:40 AM
It’s market rental folks! Should the city of Vancouver be in the business of providing market rental units that are not scaled for the actual income of people in Vancouver? Is this really what the city of Vancouver should be involved in instead of affordable co-op units? What a travesty.
Be like the mayor of London. It’s easy to be trained in a quick session how to use these defibrillators. There are instructions on them if you need to learn as you use them.
Kudos to Vancouver secondary students that insisted on them being in schools. They simply save lives. Get them everywhere.
Kudos to Vancouver secondary students that insisted on them being in schools. They simply save lives. Get them everywhere.
Defibrillators save lives.
That’s why City Hall is investing £150,000 to support the London Ambulance Service in getting more of these life-saving devices into our communities. This funding will help ensure more Londoners get the urgent care they need, when they need it most.
That’s why City Hall is investing £150,000 to support the London Ambulance Service in getting more of these life-saving devices into our communities. This funding will help ensure more Londoners get the urgent care they need, when they need it most.
October 16, 2025 at 8:14 PM
Be like the mayor of London. It’s easy to be trained in a quick session how to use these defibrillators. There are instructions on them if you need to learn as you use them.
Kudos to Vancouver secondary students that insisted on them being in schools. They simply save lives. Get them everywhere.
Kudos to Vancouver secondary students that insisted on them being in schools. They simply save lives. Get them everywhere.
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Looking for an introduction to #architecture and how to use #design language?
Consider taking the @sfucity.bsky.social CITY107: Fundamentals of Architecture
Starts Mon, Oct 27 | 6pm PST| Online | Register: www.sfu.ca/continuing-s...
Consider taking the @sfucity.bsky.social CITY107: Fundamentals of Architecture
Starts Mon, Oct 27 | 6pm PST| Online | Register: www.sfu.ca/continuing-s...
City Program
www.sfu.ca
October 15, 2025 at 6:06 PM
Looking for an introduction to #architecture and how to use #design language?
Consider taking the @sfucity.bsky.social CITY107: Fundamentals of Architecture
Starts Mon, Oct 27 | 6pm PST| Online | Register: www.sfu.ca/continuing-s...
Consider taking the @sfucity.bsky.social CITY107: Fundamentals of Architecture
Starts Mon, Oct 27 | 6pm PST| Online | Register: www.sfu.ca/continuing-s...
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We know speeding is incredibly dangerous and that virtually every driver (including me) is guilty of it.
Let’s break with the past.
-suspend drivers for excessive or repeat speeding
-lower speed limits to what is actually safe
-automate enforcement with speed cameras anywhere there are kids
Let’s break with the past.
-suspend drivers for excessive or repeat speeding
-lower speed limits to what is actually safe
-automate enforcement with speed cameras anywhere there are kids
This story is heartbreaking.
"Xavier’s Law" petition to "prevent access to the road for dangerous drivers until case conclusion."
c.org/yDhRGbzcjv
#yyj #safety
"Xavier’s Law" petition to "prevent access to the road for dangerous drivers until case conclusion."
c.org/yDhRGbzcjv
#yyj #safety
Have you seen this petition yet?
“Xavier’s Law” Prevent access to the road for dangerous drivers until case conclusion
c.org
October 10, 2025 at 6:18 PM
We know speeding is incredibly dangerous and that virtually every driver (including me) is guilty of it.
Let’s break with the past.
-suspend drivers for excessive or repeat speeding
-lower speed limits to what is actually safe
-automate enforcement with speed cameras anywhere there are kids
Let’s break with the past.
-suspend drivers for excessive or repeat speeding
-lower speed limits to what is actually safe
-automate enforcement with speed cameras anywhere there are kids
Billions of dollars of structures destroyed, thousands of people lost their houses, 12 people lost their lives. And it appears it was a young Uber driver who actually created an image on ChatGPT of people fleeing for their lives from fire that started the whole thing.
Florida man 'maliciously' started Palisades fire, then tried to cover his tracks, authorities allege
Florida man 'maliciously' started Palisades fire, then tried to cover his tracks, authorities allege
Jonathan Rinderknecht is accused of intentionally starting fire that destroyed Pacific Palisades.
www.latimes.com
October 9, 2025 at 5:59 AM
Billions of dollars of structures destroyed, thousands of people lost their houses, 12 people lost their lives. And it appears it was a young Uber driver who actually created an image on ChatGPT of people fleeing for their lives from fire that started the whole thing.
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In 2022, Ken Sim said line item budget comparisons were the cornerstone of his budget policy if he got elected mayor.
In 2025, he voted against it happening for a budget presentation with potentially $100 million in cuts because his newly appointed city manager told him no.
In 2025, he voted against it happening for a budget presentation with potentially $100 million in cuts because his newly appointed city manager told him no.
October 9, 2025 at 4:35 AM
In 2022, Ken Sim said line item budget comparisons were the cornerstone of his budget policy if he got elected mayor.
In 2025, he voted against it happening for a budget presentation with potentially $100 million in cuts because his newly appointed city manager told him no.
In 2025, he voted against it happening for a budget presentation with potentially $100 million in cuts because his newly appointed city manager told him no.
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When Oxford Street went traffic-free for one extraordinary day, the number of visitors flocking there increased by nearly 50%.
By choosing to be imaginative and bold, we can deliver a better future for Oxford Street: a cleaner, traffic-free world-class public space.
By choosing to be imaginative and bold, we can deliver a better future for Oxford Street: a cleaner, traffic-free world-class public space.
October 6, 2025 at 6:27 AM
When Oxford Street went traffic-free for one extraordinary day, the number of visitors flocking there increased by nearly 50%.
By choosing to be imaginative and bold, we can deliver a better future for Oxford Street: a cleaner, traffic-free world-class public space.
By choosing to be imaginative and bold, we can deliver a better future for Oxford Street: a cleaner, traffic-free world-class public space.
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Events around Vancouver today:
- Culinary Garage Sale
- Mid-Autumn Moon Festival
- Renfrew Ravine Moon Festival
- Nature Club: Fungi, Lichen & Algae
- Derby Reach Park Day
- Flashlight Mysteries: Nature Unnamed at Deas Island
… and more:
- Culinary Garage Sale
- Mid-Autumn Moon Festival
- Renfrew Ravine Moon Festival
- Nature Club: Fungi, Lichen & Algae
- Derby Reach Park Day
- Flashlight Mysteries: Nature Unnamed at Deas Island
… and more:
Things to do in Vancouver This Weekend Events October 3-5
50+ events and fun things to do around Metro Vancouver and the Fraser Valley. Things to do in Vancouver this weekend October 3-5, 2025.
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October 4, 2025 at 5:28 PM
Events around Vancouver today:
- Culinary Garage Sale
- Mid-Autumn Moon Festival
- Renfrew Ravine Moon Festival
- Nature Club: Fungi, Lichen & Algae
- Derby Reach Park Day
- Flashlight Mysteries: Nature Unnamed at Deas Island
… and more:
- Culinary Garage Sale
- Mid-Autumn Moon Festival
- Renfrew Ravine Moon Festival
- Nature Club: Fungi, Lichen & Algae
- Derby Reach Park Day
- Flashlight Mysteries: Nature Unnamed at Deas Island
… and more:
Have you lived in a house with a porch? Eyes on the street and contributes to community connection and social interaction. #GetToKnowYourNeighbors.
I have a special liking of liking for arts and crafts homes with porches as I’ve illustrated in this painting I did of homes on my street…. #eyesonthestreet #CPTED
October 4, 2025 at 10:46 PM
Have you lived in a house with a porch? Eyes on the street and contributes to community connection and social interaction. #GetToKnowYourNeighbors.
If you haven’t met bus driver Angus, you are in for a treat. Really worth attending.
You have seen some of Angus McIntyre's beautiful photos on this page, on my blog and in my book Vancouver Exposed: Searching for the City's Hidden History.
Now you can meet Angus next Saturday and hear about his 40-year career as a Vancouver bus driver @spacecentreyvr.bsky.social - bit.ly/4nCBHXD
Now you can meet Angus next Saturday and hear about his 40-year career as a Vancouver bus driver @spacecentreyvr.bsky.social - bit.ly/4nCBHXD
October 4, 2025 at 10:44 PM
If you haven’t met bus driver Angus, you are in for a treat. Really worth attending.
Imagine you live in Metro Vancouver and this is what your emergency room looks like. Closed. How is that even possible.
October 4, 2025 at 10:43 PM
Imagine you live in Metro Vancouver and this is what your emergency room looks like. Closed. How is that even possible.