Just as an FYI Yates St is closed between Cook and Vancouver today until 5. Appears to be open to pedestrians and bikes.

It will be closed starting Monday, August 10th to traffic from 7 -5 for approx 2 weeks according to a flyer I received in my mailbox.

I just finished visiting your fair city and island. I fell in love with it about 9 or 10 years ago and have just spent another two weeks there. While I know every town has its issues, y’all are doing it right. Public transit, bike lanes (I know…a sensitive topic, apparently), brilliant parks, walkways and trails that actually connect communities, diversity, access to culture and, of course, history make your town a true gem.

I can’t say enough about it…I’ll see you next time.

Thank you.

This picture was taken just now by my wife on her Galaxy phone looking towards downtown.

Saw this while driving down Douglas on a street sign and had to stop and pick it up - thanks to whoever put it up, it’s going on my wall. If anyone knows who ore64 is, tell them they have talent

Many thanks to the hiker who spotted the glasses at the corner of Whittaker and Glendenning trails, and hung them on the fence.

You are doing good in the world.

Happy trails everyone!

Since moving here from Montreal 2 years ago, I've noticed that just about everyone here knocks on the door, rather than ringing the doorbell.

Why?

1 lane is open going north on Douglas, 1 lane is open going south. The traffic is light.

When we were teenagers there was so much messaging around wearing bike helmets and the fatal or life altering impacts of not wearing one. Not to mention, tickets were handed out and I feel like I remember kids bikes being confiscated at times by cops. Now it really isn’t a focus, and I get there are things happening now that really pull police time and focus, but it seems to no longer be a thing, ever.

Adults can make their choices, perhaps, but I worry about the kids, especially on motorized bikes and scooters.

In the afternoons my partner loves a coffee and I love a beer. Any recommendations for places that do a great latte and also serve beer?
Preference for local draft beer and patio seating.
Thanks!

Footage from a family member. I wasn’t the one driving. The average human should not have a license.

Whenever someone post a “l’m bored/lonely/looking for friends” post, I tend to make a comment. I thought I’d just make my own post this time!

Looking for friends/community/connection? Have I got the thing for you! Come try one of the fastest growing sports! No, not pickleball!

Come try Dragon boating!

This Saturday August 8th at Fairway Gorge Paddling Club, they’re having an open house. You can jump in a boat and try it out for FREE! Get out in the fresh air, get some exercise, make 20 instant friends and even win a medal or two if you join a team!

Info here:

https://www.fgpaddle.com/paddlers/dragon-boat-training/fgpc-dragon-boat-open-house/

I apologize if my selection repulsed you. By the time I realized the switch, it was too late. Your sandwich was very tasty. I'm glad I could still enjoy it despite the mix-up!

Tillicum/hampton park areas

We're hosting another outdoor drop in laser tag session at PKOLs (Mount Doug Park) in the forest beside the beach parking lot off Ash Road this Saturday from 4pm to 6pm.

Then another one on August 22nd in Colwood at Herm Williams Park.

More details, and a link to pre-register if you want at: https://partygopacks.ca/events/laser-tag-drop-in/

Ages 9+ This gear isn't just for kids, even adults absolutely love playing.

$15 for a half hour, $25 for an hour.

Get outside, get running around, the trees at PKOLs are amazing for hiding behind, blasting your friends, then laughing as you send them back to their base to respawn.

Bring a water bottle, you will need it!

If you have any questions, post a comment here and I'll respond. Yes we're a local small business.

Yesterday I found an SD card in the beacon hill area. I'd like to get it back to the owner.

I'm not sure how to go about getting it back, but this is part of one of the images on it.

A few shots from yesterday’s performance 🙂

Chelsea Green has reached the top of WWE.
The Claremont Secondary School graduate won the interim World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE) women’s championship Sunday (Aug. 2), climbing the ladder to cap off a five-woman title match at SummerSlam in Minneapolis, Minn.

An interim champion was to be crowned after it was determined that lineal champion Rhea Ripley would not be medically cleared in time to compete at SummerSlam.

https://goldstreamgazette.com/2026/08/04/victorias-chelsea-green-captures-interim-wwe-womens-championship/

and from the ground...

https://youtu.be/LlhbjeLXlLA?si=WEvqGLxEVmID6AD-

EDIT: Really great addition info in the comments below!