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Kimberley Guiry @kguiry.bsky.social · 3h

Langford’s Ideas Fair! Bring your ideas and engage on community planning initiatives including:

Arts & Culture Strategy
Economic Development Strategy
Transportation Master Plan
Active Transportation Plan
Parks & Trails Master Plan

•Sat, Oct 18
•11am to 2pm
•John Horgan Campus, 798 Goldstream Ave

Kimberley Guiry @kguiry.bsky.social · 9d

This was a meaningful event last year and I’ll be there again with my kiddos tomorrow morning. Thanks so much to @capitalbike.ca for organizing this.

Capital Bike @capitalbike.ca · 9d

Truth and Reconciliation Day Ride is TOMORROW.
Family-friendly, easy-paced ride. Everyone is welcome. Free registration at signup.com/client/in....
A huge thank you to Victoria Police Department, Discovery Coffee, Cox Taylor, and Country Grocer for supporting this important ride. #GBBW #CapitalBike

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Kimberley Guiry @kguiry.bsky.social · 11d

Local governments are the closest level of government to communities and we have deep understanding of the impact of policies and investment. UBCM resolutions offer an opportunity for a low-cost and highly effective province-wide gaps analysis. It’s a shame there isn’t more space for debate.

Justin McElroy 🇨🇦 @jmcelroy.bsky.social · 13d

The UBCM resolutions debates are always interesting and frustrating.

There are 122 separate resolutions brought forward.

But you have 800 politicians in a room, there’s a lot of talking, only 20% of the week is reserved for resolutions.

So less than half get debated.

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Kimberley Guiry @kguiry.bsky.social · 11d

Our resolution for Free Pelvic Floor Physiotherapy as part of Postpartum Care was supported at UBCM this week! There was even an applause ♥️

Unfortunately a new change with UBCM policy was also supported and resolutions like this will no longer be considered for debate due to local government scope.

Kimberley Guiry @kguiry.bsky.social · Apr 3

This is a largely invisible problem because of stigma and shame and yet so many are impacted. Equitable access to public floor physiotherapy breaks down an important barrier to care and addresses the health and well being of postpartum people.

Langford calls on province to provide free pelvic floor physiotherapy

Pelvic floor dysfunction a common condition affecting many people after childbirth

www.saanichnews.com

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Union of BC Municipalities @ubcm.bsky.social · 15d

Elected officials expect public scrutiny as a regular part of the job, but personal attacks, especially on social media, have increased noticeably in recent years. Some local electeds are developing a peer support network focused to help. #UBCM25 youtu.be/TXqfFp3cbqY

Mental health network for local elected officials

Councillor Brian Frenkel, District of Vanderhoof, is leading the creation of a network for local government officials to take care of each other in a job that's increasingly polarized.

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Kimberley Guiry @kguiry.bsky.social · 12d

I’ve been enjoying the effective images created by More Than a Cyclist to dismantle the othering that happens between different transportation users. There is no “cycling community” or “driving community” as our society is too complex to be contained in two boxes.

www.morethanacyclist.org

Poster from “More than a Cyclist” showing a woman depicted as both a cyclist and a firefighter, sister, friend & partner

Kimberley Guiry @kguiry.bsky.social · 17d

It has been a privilege to work alongside pelvic floor physiotherapists to advocate for more equitable care for postpartum bodies, to bring more awareness to challenges that are coupled with stigma & shame and to work towards impactful outcomes for those suffering from pelvic floor dysfunction.

Position statement by the Physiotherapy Association of British Columbia

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Kimberley Guiry @kguiry.bsky.social · 17d

The 2025 UBCM Convention starts next week! After getting support from our local area association last April, Councillor Szpak and I will be bringing this forward for consideration and debate with our provincial colleagues.

Kimberley Guiry @kguiry.bsky.social · Apr 3

This is a largely invisible problem because of stigma and shame and yet so many are impacted. Equitable access to public floor physiotherapy breaks down an important barrier to care and addresses the health and well being of postpartum people.

Langford calls on province to provide free pelvic floor physiotherapy

Pelvic floor dysfunction a common condition affecting many people after childbirth

www.saanichnews.com

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Kimberley Guiry @kguiry.bsky.social · 24d

I think so too. I like the idea of an additional incentive to spend time in another community. It’s great for our local businesses and the cross pollination of our diverse communities leads to inclusive and healthy relationships between neighbours. I hope more people visit by bike!

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Kimberley Guiry @kguiry.bsky.social · 24d

There is another week left to complete 2 surveys and give feedback on Langford’s Economic Development Strategy and the Arts and Culture Strategy. There is interesting overlay with these initiatives and it’s great to have this engagement together. Visit letschatlangford.ca for more details.

Langford community invited to have say on arts, culture, economic development

Surveys are available online

www.goldstreamgazette.com

Kimberley Guiry @kguiry.bsky.social · 24d

I’ve heard a lot of great feedback about the bike share! You can stop a trip at any docking station in either community. Yesterday I brought a bike to Saanich for coffee, ended my trip and then picked up a different bike to ride back to Langford a few hours later. No problem!

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Kimberley Guiry @kguiry.bsky.social · 25d

As our active transportation options grow, our region starts to feel smaller and more connected. With so many regional trails and destinations to explore in both Langford, Saanich and across the region, the journey is now just as exciting as the destination.

E-bike share program expands to Saanich

Evo says its Evolve E-Bike rentals are now available near major bike routes, UVic, community centres and parklands in the district

www.timescolonist.com

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Kimberley Guiry @kguiry.bsky.social · 25d

🚴‍♀️🚴🚴‍♂️ From Langford to Saanich – the Evolve bike share is rolling across the region!
Perfect for catching up with regional colleagues or just catching the sun at the park. Where will your first ride take you?

@zacdevries.bsky.social

Councillor Kimberley Guiry, Councillor Colby Harder and Councillor Zac de Vries standing with Evolve e-bikes in Saanich

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Kimberley Guiry @kguiry.bsky.social · Sep 8

If you haven’t yet, check out @coachbalto.bsky.social’s amazing bike bus videos. Seeing kids joyfully riding their bike to school as a group is inspiring. Check out this webinar next week with @penalosag.bsky.social and see how a bike bus can happen in your community
us06web.zoom.us/webinar/regi...

Poster for “Cities for Everyone” webinar featuring Sam Balto on the topic of Moving Cities Toward Joyful, Child-Friendly Streets.

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Chris Istace 🇨🇦 @stasherbc.bsky.social · Sep 8

You definitely won't see people inspired to do art work in the middle of a street like this.
Active Transportation ~ Safe for bikes, Safe for artists 😍

Kimberley Guiry @kguiry.bsky.social · Sep 8

This was a delightful surprise on the bike ride home today. Spotted on the E&N trail just up from the Langford/Colwood border.

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Kimberley Guiry @kguiry.bsky.social · Sep 8

We have bike raves here in Victoria with a similar setup plus regular breaks for dance. They are incredibly joyful and fun, especially with the bikes lit up.

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Kimberley Guiry @kguiry.bsky.social · Sep 8

This was a delightful surprise on the bike ride home today. Spotted on the E&N trail just up from the Langford/Colwood border.

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Kimberley Guiry @kguiry.bsky.social · Sep 5

This is a great discussion on how powerful it can be to support and lift alternative modes of transportation. Addressing barriers (physical and social), providing options (through share programs) and investing in safe and protected infrastructure has supported an evolution of cycling in London.

In The City of London Bicycles Now Outnumber Cars

YouTube video by Streetfilms®

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Centre for Civic Governance @civicgovernance.bsky.social · Sep 4

Hey local electeds! Join us on Sept 10 from 12pm - 1pm for a conversation with local electeds and non-profit leaders on key social advocacy resolutions at UBCM 2025. More details in comments.

us02web.zoom.us/webinar/regi...

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Kimberley Guiry @kguiry.bsky.social · Sep 4

“Over the past three years, more than $15 million from various funds has been committed to sidewalk infill projects, protected multi-use paths, protected bike lanes, traffic calming, and intersection safety improvements.”

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Kimberley Guiry @kguiry.bsky.social · Sep 4

Until later phases of the project are completed, Langford has established multi-use paths as an interim measure.

I went for a walk on Latoria the first day of school and it was fantastic to see so many families walking to school!

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Kimberley Guiry @kguiry.bsky.social · Sep 4

The phase 1 section of Latoria is currently only open to local traffic & buses and should be open to all traffic in about a month. Improvements also include protected bike lanes that will continue for the whole stretch of Latoria. Phase 1 is almost complete and phase 2&3 are in the works!

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Latoria Road Active Transportation Project

Active transportation means getting around using one's own energy, including activities like walking, cycling, jogging, skateboarding, inline skating or traveling using a non-motorized wheelchair, sco...

www.letschatlangford.ca

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Kimberley Guiry @kguiry.bsky.social · Sep 4

We have had some misinformation floating around about Langford’s priorities on safe routes to school and our readiness for the opening of SĆIȺNEW̱ SṮEȽIṮḴEȽ Elementary. Not only are the sidewalks ready to go, the walking trip is a huge improvement from last year.

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Kimberley Guiry @kguiry.bsky.social · Sep 2

This was a fantastic and fun way to end the summer and I believe it was the first mass ride in Langford. People of all ages were bopping, grooving and feeling the beat from the awesome DJs, all while riding through the streets of Langford.

Langford gets a taste of what bike raves are all about

A roving dance party, where people travel by bicycle and other rolling gear.

www.timescolonist.com

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Kimberley Guiry @kguiry.bsky.social · Aug 31

Amazing, I love it :). My partner and I have been going for the past two years to the ones in Victoria. They are a lot of fun. I follow “Victoria Bike Rave” on Instagram and they usually post and share good videos from their events.

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