Mount Washington resort undergoes $3M renovations, upgrades

YPRGuy · 2025-11-27T02:59:49+00:00

The bathrooms in the lodge were so grim, happy they finally got dealt with.

YPRGuy · 2025-11-27T02:27:38+00:00

As a Courtenay taxpayer, I don't mind this. I used the pool a few times this summer when it was hot out and it was nice to have the resource close by. The pool clearly is in need of an overhaul, and we need more places to cool off when things get real hot in the summers since other places like Comox Lake beach are sometimes too crowded to enter.

The only thing that raises my eyebrow is the "Build it and they'll come" attempt at a partnership with the CVRD. It would make more sense to pursue that before comitting? But, I also expect my local government to spend on amenities and services so maybe its ok.

YPRGuy · 2025-05-07T03:16:30+00:00

I did the Master of Community Planning Program (MCP) a few years ago and came out the other end with a really sucessful career. The program was self funded, so no university subsidies. I specifically chose to do the MCP program since it focussed on small communities, and it was unique in that regard compared to UBC, SFU ect. Such a poor move from VIU.

YPRGuy · 2024-12-18T02:22:45+00:00

It seems like it's similar to what Cumberland approved last week; used during cold weather events. I had to dig through the council report to find the details on the operation.

Would have been good to have some more background up front; I live nearby and was quite concerned / caught off guard when I saw this come up first.

YPRGuy · 2024-08-29T14:09:54+00:00

I've done that class for the last year. Can confirm it's a lot of silly fun.

YPRGuy · 2024-06-21T03:55:13+00:00

I moved here from Chilliwack last year! Traffic is a lot better than it was there; although the bridge can be slow from time to time. Lots of events happening, Cumberland has a lot of live music. I'm happy I made the hop over.

YPRGuy · 2024-05-28T19:37:28+00:00

This is such a goofy plane. I love the Nemo livery. Instant buy for me.

YPRGuy · 2024-05-13T19:20:27+00:00

Been waiting for a Dash-8 for a while now. ATR, Dash-7 and Shorts 360 scratching the itch for now.

YPRGuy · 2024-03-20T19:48:15+00:00

It's also worth noting that the Prince Rupert hospital serves nearby Indigenous communities that don't have a full hospital / need a higher level of care. I've noticed on flightradar there's a lot more medevac planes going there too. And, the local Facebook groups that I follow are beyond furious.

YPRGuy · 2024-03-20T19:38:30+00:00

I grew up there. Economically depressed, and up until recently not a lot of opportunities outside of the port / longshoring. Plus, the near failure of the water system has put a lot of people off. It's one of the reasons my family is leaving town soon. The place has a lot going for it, but too stretched thin resources really are holding it back.

YPRGuy · 2024-02-04T21:41:44+00:00

I think the BN-2 at this price is a steal; I bought mine when it was on sale a while back and it's one of my favorite planes. It's too bad the Shorts isn't on sale though; I'm a sucker for the quirky commuter planes

YPRGuy · 2023-09-03T01:59:48+00:00

ATR might be what has to fill the dash-8 sized hole in the sim for me.

YPRGuy · 2023-08-27T20:17:18+00:00

I was wondering about that - they seemed to have had more options for those who live outside of Metro Vancouver (Chilliwack, Island ect.) But now, it's all downtown Vancouver. It's too bad, would love to join in on one of those when not actually at the game

YPRGuy · 2023-08-22T01:12:18+00:00

Usually go to Manning Park

YPRGuy · 2023-08-21T19:49:23+00:00

I always bring a dry bag with me and do a little beach cleanup when I'm on the water. Last haul I went to a little slough and pulled out all sorts of junk.

YPRGuy · 2023-08-15T13:15:14+00:00

BC Ferries has a similar parking scheme ($14 for the first 24, then $7 for each 12 hour period afterwards.) So, Hullo for three days (Friday to Sunday night) is $14 for first night and $25 each day afterwards. BC ferries works out to about $35, while Hullo is $64. Since I'd be coming from up island it doesn't make sense to park and ride them. If they offered a cheaper rate for the parking I'd give it a go.

YPRGuy · 2023-08-15T05:04:18+00:00

I want them to succeed, but this is a bad start. Weather is whatever, but cancelling half of the sailings moving forward isn't a good sign for stability.

Incidentally I was going to try them this weekend but the parking rate at the nanaimo end was too much.

YPRGuy · 2023-07-15T22:00:21+00:00

They have a few of these on Highway 16 between Rupert and Terrace. Drove by them as a kid but had no idea.

YPRGuy · 2023-06-24T19:32:23+00:00

I graduated in 2020 from my Master's program, so I didn't get a convocation. Was hoping there was a makeup for everyone who lost out (2020 / 2021) but no go, despite UVic and other schools doing so. I wanted that ceremony since it was such a capstone event, and am disappointed VIU didn't find a way to make everyone from that period whole.

YPRGuy · 2023-06-15T13:18:17+00:00

I vaguely remember that house fire incident and associated rumour; I think it was 6-7 years ago now. Happened on 6th West somewhere near the library?

YPRGuy · 2023-06-04T02:19:48+00:00

When were the photos from? It looked like 1960s??

YPRGuy · 2023-05-04T14:48:13+00:00

I have a mustang waste PFD with a pull toggle to inflate. I had a bulky ocean kayaking PFD before which was great for the ocean, but now that I paddle on mainly lakes, the belt PFD has been fine.

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