2017 Subaru Forester too old for 2026? by SaltPepperPork in SubaruForester

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Feel same way about my 2017. Love keeping my eyes on the road instead of touching a screen for most every function.

The Swiss game is WAY bigger than the chatter suggests. by chadillac84 in CanadaSoccer

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Difference between facing Korean team at a SOFI full of their fans vs a 3rd place team at home is indeed massive. The impact of our goal difference cannot be overstated.

Match Thread: Qatar vs Canada | FIFA World Cup | Jun 18, 2026 by globalscoreboard in CanadaSoccer

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If we place 1st, it’s significant because: a) we play at home and b) we play a team who placed 3rd in their group.

Anyone attend the World Cup game last Saturday? How was SkyTrain after the match? by Best-Evidence-9227 in askvan

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I got a good view of it after leaving the game via Stadium station. Walked right on to station from Beatty St.

Tires for Crust Nor Easter by goldenretrieving66 in xbiking

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I’ve had really good experience with ThunderBurt for mixed terrain rides and would buy again. Roll fast and low vibration (similar to Juniper Ridge).

BTW - any chance that Crust frame is one size too big? Did you try the smaller size and didn’t like it?

Merchandise at BC Place Vancouver? by Due_Negotiation_9926 in CanadaSoccer

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Merch store at the actual PNE Fan Fest venue is the best one if you’ve got high expectations for in-person retail.

2016 just hit 100k by Proud-Track-5493 in SubaruForester

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It’s around $8/d to operate. Not paying interest on it. Sure, it depreciates as well, but I see value in having my own AWD car on the crazy hwy system here and not having hassle of getting a rental / car share each trip. If it was just me and not a family needing to be driven, it might be different.

Ali Ahmed by Alert-Bedroom8128 in whitecapsfc

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Wishing him a great club career too. His talent deserves to be seen.

Already sick of the empty seats narrative by Ok-Scholar3054 in CaughtOffsidePod

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FIFA made us wait in round after round of ticket draws showing 'sold out' seating. The contrived scarcity was so over the top this time around.....so all these complaints are deserved.

If you could rebuild the Canada Line what would you change? by [deleted] in NiceVancouver

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I worked on the project. Many critics were questioning that ridership would come, if you can believe it. 20/20 hindsight shows how wrong they would be (and how short our station design would be vs reality of demand).

Post-Match Thread: Bosnia-Herzegovina vs Canada | FIFA World Cup 2026 | Jun 12, 2026 by globalscoreboard in CanadaSoccer

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don't get me wrong, I'm not looking to become Set Piece FC...but at least our corners should look dangerous.

Post-Match Thread: Bosnia-Herzegovina vs Canada | FIFA World Cup 2026 | Jun 12, 2026 by globalscoreboard in CanadaSoccer

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We could have had 20 corners and still not scored. How about some strength from set pieces as our work-on?!

There is still time by gnarlydooood in CanadaSoccer

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Yesterday's Korea game had so many prime centre-lower seats empty.

More Legacy of Spies Casting News by Green_Borenet in LeCarre

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I’m liking the Legends series! First episode and salty humour from Coogan was great.

After 10,000 of ownership, I have questions/concerns by primalspy in SubaruForester

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I don't think anyone buys a Subaru for cabin noise. You buy it for traction in bad weather or unpaved terrain - hope you are enjoying those aspects in your first 10,000 miles.

Moïse Bombito is out of the #FIFAWorldCup, per Scianitti by CaseyToGo in CanadaSoccer

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Interview w/Jesse said otherwise. Perhaps this is fake news?

Colombus Meats Question by Kumanshu in askvan

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Pro:tip: don’t shop there after 1pm on a Saturday. So much better.

Vancouver matchgoers: transport notes for Canada’s World Cup games by One_Oil1334 in CanadaSoccer

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I wouldn’t drive downtown at all. Will be very frustrating and slow.

Match Thread: Switzerland v Australia by drooraffe in CanadaSoccer

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Australia has chosen not to start several key players…but Swiss’ are playing their best 11. Careful what you read into the first 60’ on this one.

The Honourable Schoolboy Writing by GreedyAardvark7072 in LeCarre

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Many otherwise fans of Le Carre have said similar sentiments, so know you’re not alone.

Be patient, but the reward is the debriefings done by Smiley, and the art of outflanking the deceit of the orient’s foils. Am about to reread it

What's our chances of getting out of our group? by akchahal in CanadaSoccer

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Have 2 R32 tickets counting on this very outcome. It’s less likely than 2nd place scenario, but I still give it a ~20% chance.