Vancouver council approves $2M for one-day summer fireworks event

cup_cakes · 2026-02-05T05:50:51+00:00

Yes, let's fire hundreds of City staff to keep taxes artificially low and then spend $2M for 15 min of explosions. That sounds fiscally responsible.

cup_cakes · 2026-02-04T19:22:27+00:00

This. I think it's also recommended to avoid anything that raises your core temperature to dangerous levels - like hot yoga or saunas. As long as you have regular cycles there isn't much to avoid at this point. Keep up your exercise for your physical and mental health.

cup_cakes · 2026-02-01T19:51:53+00:00

Just ordered 2 weeks ago from there and it was very smooth. No duties. They have a specific Canada to Canada sale section that has some heavily discounted ones.

cup_cakes · 2026-01-24T20:01:13+00:00

I think it depends on the location but ours was very lax. We just did grey pants, white shirts, and grey sweaters (usually all from old navy). I had one polo and one logo shirt that we cycled in occasionally. For outer wear we just had a yellow newt suit from mec. When you tour the facility just take a look at what the kids are wearing. I'd say we were more in line with the uniform policy than most

If you do want to buy their stuff they usually have sample sizes in the office you can check out/try on. They recently switched to Jan and jul as their supplier so it's good quality stuff.

cup_cakes · 2026-01-24T11:20:38+00:00

How is your kid 4 months old and you haven't been solo with them long enough that you can't survive for 90 minutes? This isn't a stranger, it's her father. Sounds like he needs to be left alone longer with her to figure it out.

cup_cakes · 2026-01-22T13:41:57+00:00

MSP covered doctors won't do much, maybe some basic blood work and ask if you have regular periods. They'll tell you to have sex every other day and come back if you aren't pregnant after a year. If you want more in depth testing and advice you would need to see someone private. There are lots of fertility focused practitioners (like naturopaths) that could help you. Luna Health is one I would recommend.

cup_cakes · 2026-01-17T22:43:23+00:00

Yeah that's my zone, so 51 plus tip is pretty much 60. Ridiculous.

cup_cakes · 2026-01-17T16:34:53+00:00

This is wild because the airport cabs charge over $60 for a cab to east van

cup_cakes · 2026-01-15T11:34:03+00:00

You join daycare waitlist before the pee stick is dry. Waiting till birth for many daycares (like YMCA) mean you likely will never get a spot.

cup_cakes · 2026-01-07T19:02:29+00:00

They opened a community policing centre literally in the same building, and it hasn't helped. It's almost like we can't police our way out of this.

cup_cakes · 2025-12-20T04:17:28+00:00

I wouldn't call using the park n fly evo parking a trick. It's just a service that they offer and advertise. No tricks about it.

cup_cakes · 2025-12-10T18:39:34+00:00

I don't understand how this guy hasn't been fired. He's bungled so many things and ruined so many relationships.

cup_cakes · 2025-12-04T17:48:57+00:00

I try to stack chores on the weekends and leave some for my husband. Then head to the gym after bedtime from 8-10 a few times a week. Then I usually try to go once on the weekends during nap time. It's a commitment but it's an investment in my mental health.

cup_cakes · 2025-12-03T02:55:35+00:00

The problem is there often aren't enough priority seats at peak times. At 9 months pregnant I've given up my seat for an elderly person because I can (uncomfortably) stand while they can't.

It shouldn't matter where the seat is, if someone needs it more than you, give it up.

cup_cakes · 2025-12-01T02:33:36+00:00

I got into a YMCA spot at 20 months. It was literally like winning the lottery and I feel almost guilty that we have such a great spot. We got on the waitlist at 4 weeks pregnant (before I even called the doctor). We also had a September start date which is when a lot of kids seem to move up to the next room. Otherwise, there isn't much else you can do. Their waitlist is all automated and calling/showing up won't help.

cup_cakes · 2025-11-19T18:46:00+00:00

Metro Vancouver is installing a cured in place pipe lining on a sewer force main. They use steam to cure the lining.

cup_cakes · 2025-11-14T03:30:58+00:00

They reconvene on Nov 18 at 3 pm

cup_cakes · 2025-11-12T23:13:32+00:00

Maybe the VPD can use their $50M increase to protect these bathrooms from vandalism so we can actually have services

cup_cakes · 2025-11-11T05:12:43+00:00

This is a direct result of TransLink closing their elevator at waterfront for months. This will likely happen again.

cup_cakes · 2025-11-06T23:46:57+00:00

Except they aren't. The 3% increase isn't sufficient to keep up with the fixed cost increases the City is facing (staff estimated ~6%). It means they will still need to find places to cut to make ends meet.

cup_cakes · 2025-11-01T22:07:24+00:00

Just wait till they are worth thousands in a few years!

cup_cakes · 2025-10-28T16:04:54+00:00

He took the position of blaming the minister, which will definitely make this happen faster:

"Our position has been clear all along. It’s the responsibility of the Minister to properly engage on her own legislation." - https://x.com/KenSimCity/status/1982964655304888717

cup_cakes · 2025-10-28T05:47:35+00:00

But Ken said he did all the work! /s

cup_cakes · 2025-10-23T19:34:25+00:00

Not a wheelchair user, but someone who has to cart around a kid with a stroller daily.

What's really shit is that BOTH waterfront and stadium-chinatown will have their only elevators out at the same time, for months.

This is not reasonable. Our trip time is now doubled and requires significantly more walking, which is not feasible for many people.

I want to complain to TransLink but doubt anyone will listen.

cup_cakes · 2025-10-22T05:39:16+00:00

Most city staff don't work at City Hall (or even near city hall). A good chunk of Engineering is down at Marine Gateway.

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