Very happy for you to have this moment in a year that has been very scary, sad and dark so far. Hopefully it is the first light at the end of the tunnel with many more to come.

Well done Cowtown

To add to this though, scooters absolutely have to be "geo-fenced" with the app forced parking spots. I like that to end the usage charge it has to be parked in designated zone. @bikebikeyyc.bsky.social says their downtown e-share doesn't have this & is a nightmare, makes the service look sloppy.

I was convinced on how good Lime e-scooters are with how they connect the Sky Train to final destinations in Richmond. I can sail on Hullo Ferry from the island, jump on the train & then grab a scooter to easily reach the Olympic Oval. I have a sports retailer show here I attend 2x/yr. No Car Needed

Hopefully the bike share program is making strides in letting new riders experience what is possible. Also @cycleinnanaimo.bsky.social will hopefully be gaining momentum in their advocacy for the benefit of all residents.

I also noticed the amazing spike in major high density housing projects on Wallace Street downtown, that would surely lean towards an increase in active transportation necessity. Then tie the Old Quarter into that with the spike in housing development on 3rd St tying VIU & JinglePot parks to it all.

When I'm in Nanaimo I often look at it from a planning perspective and wonder how one would prioritize active transportation. The city is so "long" and spread out, is focusing in dense zones or is it the long connections between areas as priority. I do like the Front St & Metral Dr work done so far.

With great hope I see a rejection of social media bad takes by more and more people. I then worry that it will be replaced with unproven "AI Research" answers and public perspective.

As a Canadian small retail business owner we have always refused to offer any sales during this day. It's hard enough maintaining a steady cash flow to have a profitable small biz. Feeding the excess consumption craze doesn't serve anyone well. I agree, it is a weird month of sales now 😵‍💫

Doing my best on the ones I know are open to hearing about alternatives to the UCP

That's a serious "don't even think about using this chair" look

Good luck getting people to move to Alberta to work in education after what the country just witnessed happen. Heck even locals, who would want to work for an employer like this.

It's perfect for brushing, limbing and small blowdown. It is their 8" pruning saw and runs off the M12 batteries. Fits nicely in my backpack as I ride and don't want my pack too heavy or bulky. 👍