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“The [official] community plan offers limited opportunity for density and additional housing, [Appleton] said, noting all new proposals that look to accomplish density in a village designation will require spot zoning and special dispensations”. 😐 oakbaynews.com/2026/07/16/n...

I never met him and he did not know me, but always appreciated his passion, dedication to his work and care for others. My sincere condolences, and hope the support of this community will be a comfort.

“I’d go further and say that, concerning the climate crisis, and professional cycling’s addiction to sponsorship from oil companies, airlines and car manufacturers, there is a rule of silence, as deeply rooted in cycling culture as the old omertá about doping.”

In case you missed it- big news! I have had the privilege of working with outgoing CAO Maureen Sawa for eight years now and she leaves an incomparable legacy. Now the organization moves into its next chapter! www.timescolonist.com/local-news/g...

“Now I see it’s a comfort to you Hammer my bones on the anvil of daylight”

Had a glorious time volunteering at the Art Gallery of Greater Victoria Paint-in on Moss Street this weekend! Tons of happy people! Perfect weather! Saw lots of friends! Folks, if you have not been, go. If you love the event and the Gallery, please consider donating or becoming a member ❤️

Trump has threatened Canada with tariffs for wildfire smoke, which is a good reminder that he doesn’t understand how tariffs work. Or how fire works. Or how Canada works.

Three young people engage in truancy.

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Super interesting! Always wondered why no Land Cruisers in Canada before the 70s… I owned ‘76 and ‘79 FJ40s, an ‘84 BJ42 and a 86 HJ60. Loved the Cruisers, but rust never sleeps…

Remembering Ian Curtis of Joy Division on what would have been his 70th birthday.

My wife’s uncle in the Shuswap had a Series 2 Patrol hardtop! I think his family still has it. Was only sold in Canada for like two years- 64 and 65 I think. Super cool, three on the tree 😎

Thought for a second that Willys might have been a Bandeirante (Brazilian manufactured Land Cruiser 25 series)- always wanted to see one in person! Owned a Land Cruiser the exact same colour as the one in your photo- not as tricked out though…

Carney calling Lindsey Graham a defender of democracy and freedom when the man made jokes on his official X account about taking over Canada is just the last straw of many last straws for me.

We’re not talking enough about how the most storied bike race in the world is literally baking its participants, and as a long time cycling fan it is making me physically ill to watch. This is not just a “hot year”, it’s climate change wreaking havoc. www.theguardian.com/sport/2026/j...

All these are true: 1. FIFA is awful and corrupt. 2. The #WorldCup is a fantastic event despite #FIFA. 3. Co-hosting in Canada isn’t worth the outrageous costs/conditions FIFA demands, especially with few physical legacies. 4. Vancouver has done a fantastic job leveraging outcomes for the city.

This is delightful and I think really sums up what a lot of us are looking for in the age of AI Slop- human connections and handmade, real things. www.cbc.ca/radio/asitha...

I hate seeing another bad local day in my industry every six months and feeling the need to write down my thoughts about it. I am so lucky that a lot of people really appreciate what I do. But I am continually sad about what's happened around me.

Last Monday, an actual amendment was raised at our Council table to defer any further planning on our next Active Transportation routes (thankfully, did not advance). Meanwhile, Courtenay- a muni about 50% bigger than ours is building a $5m AT bridge over the Courtenay River. Priorities, folks.

Thank you for your input and hard work on collecting data to inform council’s deliberations! I am happy to see this moving forward.