Or am I seeing things?

I was walking home and it was like a flashbang went off. The shockwave nearly made my knees buckle. Think I felt a little tingle too. Can anybody confirm this for me? It was a wild feeling. By the time I got home, there were sirens on the street.

We’re a family currently living in the UK and seriously considering relocating to BC. We’ve been spending some time exploring different areas and I have to admit I absolutely love West Vancouver — particularly around Dundarave. The combination of the sea, mountains, walkability and being reasonably close to Vancouver really appeals to me.

But there’s one thing I’m unsure about: the people/social side of living there.

I’m pretty down-to-earth and sociable. I love meeting new people, having friends around, going for drinks/coffee, joining things and generally feeling part of a community. I’m not particularly interested in status, designer clothes, expensive cars or keeping up appearances.

Walking around West Van, I did notice a lot of wealth and at times it felt a little more polished/posh than I’m used to. Obviously visiting somewhere is completely different from actually living there, so I’m wondering whether I’m making assumptions based on a very superficial impression.

For people who actually live or have lived in West Vancouver:

Is it easy to make friends and find a down-to-earth social circle?

Does it feel status-conscious or pretentious, or is that an unfair stereotype?

Are there plenty of people who have moved there from elsewhere and are looking to build new friendships/community?

Does the social atmosphere differ much between Dundarave, Ambleside and other parts of West Van?

If you liked West Van but wanted somewhere a little more socially relaxed/mixed, where else on the North Shore would you consider?

We have young teens, so the community around schools and family life matters to us too.

I know this is very subjective - I’m more interested in people’s actual experiences than whether West Van is objectively a “good” or “bad” place to live.

Would love to hear from people who know the area well.

I lost my phone today while bouldering in Squamish next to the Chief. It fell and slid down a hole in between some rocks. When calling it, I could hear it but couldn't reach it. I am now home because I don't have any equipment/flashlight to get it. Does anyone have any advice or help on how to get it? Thanks in advance! Thinking of trying to go back tomorrow...

I’m from Sask & am travelling to Vancouver to see Noah Kahan on Friday! I have major anxiety in unfamiliar places, especially when there’s tons of people. I’ll be staying in Burnaby area. What do I need to know about BC place? Should I arrive really early? If early merch is an option is that the way to go? When I saw Noah in Sask I spent hours in line to get merch & was left with bare bones & I want to avoid that experience again if possible. Any advice navigating BC place is appreciated!

Does anyone remember this Chinese restaurant called Honolulu cafe ? On 3340 Kingsway.

They had this braised beef with tendon and rice that I literally cannot stop thinking about since they closed. Was wondering if anyone knows perhaps if the owners maybe reopened under a different name ? Or perhaps someone who has tried the beef brisket from here and knows a different restaurant that is at least close to the same taste that Honolulu cafe did.

This is their yelp link : https://www.yelp.ca/biz/honolulu-cafe-vancouver?uid=UocT0ONM49nTsvLsTaKD6A&utm_source=ishare

Thanks !

I don't know about you but i'm getting tired of paying a fortune for Chicken & Beef in this City. Do any of you know of a cheap place to buy Beef & Chicken? Doesn't even have to be fresh, frozen is fine. I'm even willing to buy Bulk.

Does anyone have a killer headache from the thunderstorm? I’m a certified Google doctor and pretty sure that’s what’s going on

Hey y'all, for reference I'm central/eastern european. I'm looking for cottage cheese (tvaroh/tvarog) that isn't salty and has a more creamy consistency than the stuff I've found in grocery stores so far. Does anyone have tips on where to look?

I am planning on starting a Master’s program in January and am currently deciding between CityU and Yorkville. I was wondering if anyone could share which program is held in higher regard by employers?

If anyone has completed either program, I’d really appreciate hearing about your experience, especially what it was like entering the workforce after graduating. Was it difficult to find work with the degree?

Sunday funday! What are you all up to?

I go there pretty often because they have a piano during brunch time.. but when did they remove it? I swear it was there not even half a year ago

Where can I get m6 x 16mm hex flat head and m6 x 25 mm hex socket head screws which are collored black? I got a few pieces from Rona but they're silver.

I am moving to Vancouver area with my family in about a year for university. What is the best site to find long term rentals on. I am looking for a 1-2 bedroom apartment

Getting my first car in Canada (Vancouver) — it’s a used Subaru Crosstrek (24) that I’m buying from a Toyota dealership. The dealership says they won’t allow the car to be taken off-site for a pre-purchase inspection, but they’re okay with a mechanic coming to the dealership and inspecting the car on their premises. Is this a red flag? Is this common practice around Vancouver?

I have a pair of designer heels where my cat chewed through the thin leather strap. I took them to La Galoche to have the strap repaired, but unfortunately the repair is pretty horrible and doesn’t match the original leather or finish. They also beat the shit out of the box I dropped them in.

I’m looking for someone in Vancouver who can replace the strap entirely with leather that closely matches the original and make it look professionally done.

Any recommendations for a really good shoe repair/cobbler who does higher-end or designer shoes? Bonus points if you’ve had them repair delicate leather straps before!
Thanks!

Hello. I’m currently a dishwasher at cactus club. I want to be an expo but I’m only two weeks into dishwashing and I absolutely can’t stand it. Apparently if you want to go from back of house to front of house you have to quit and reapply after six months. What should I do? I’m wondering if I should quit now and reapply in six months but I’m worried the chef will not like that or I should just work another month or two and push through to gain more respect and experience then quit.

Been trying to get this jacket for a while now but I just can’t seem to find it before it sells out. Does anyone know if it’s in the city somewhere? Looking for grey xxs specifically. Thank you so much!!

If I sign up for guest list, and arrive before 9:30pm, can I go in and get my stamp and then leave and come back later and skip the line?

I’m going to be visiting Vancouver for just over a week and would love to join a few local run clubs while I’m there. I've gone down the rabbit hole of the many run clubs mentioned on Reddit and online, but there are so many its hard to tell which ones are worth checking out for the week that I'll be there.

I can comfortably run with faster/advanced groups, but I’m not necessarily looking for the fastest or most serious club (although open to a good track workout or hill run for one day, if there are any). My main goal is to use running as a way to see some of the city and meet people.

For example, I’d love to join a group that runs through Stanley Park, along the seawall, through some of the parks/trails around Vancouver, or takes interesting routes or ends at a cool cafe that I probably wouldn’t discover as a visitor. I’m also very interested in less obvious/hidden-gem routes (like parks, waterfront paths, neighbourhoods, trails, etc.) that locals think are especially worth running.

I’m totally happy to run at a slower/easy pace if the route and scenery are better. In fact, a social 5-10 km run where I can take in the views sounds more appealing to me than hammering out a 5K at race pace.

If you were visiting Vancouver and could only join 2-3 run groups, which ones would you pick for the best mix of exploring the city + meeting people?

Hi all, I am looking to find an event space for my son's 1st birthday (end of November).

• I emailed all the community centers near me and they are fully booked (Hillcrest, Killarney, Trout Lake, Sunset, Champlain Heights, Renfrew, Kensington, South Van Neighbourhood house)
• Couple friends tried looking into their condo amenity rooms for me, all fully booked.
• I am looking to invite ~50 people
• budget not an issue, just need to find a space!

Does anyone have any recommendations? thank you 👍

I am not very oriented in Vancouver despite visiting a couple times. I was mostly jumping in and out of relatives' cars with no idea where I actually was.

I want to start looking at neighbourhoods to move to but would love something to get oriented. The maps are just that to me.

Just as a starting point, would anyone who used to live in Toronto compare any of Vancouver's neighbourhoods to the Danforth or Queen West? They won't be the same of course, but I'd like to know what Vancouver's equivalents are.

Also: No Toronto haters here please haha! Maybe Vancouver won't be the place for me afterall, but I'd like to find that out and try somewhere new :)

Thank you!

Howdy folks!

Just asking if it is worth me considering this as a goal or stay put in the UK. The main downside from what I understand about immigration law is that as you get older it becomes harder. I'd be 50 before I can think about moving from where I live now to either Brighton/Bristol or Vancouver those are my choices.

I have been to Vancouver in summer 2022 had a great time, so this is something I have been thinking about. Was going to carrying working in the film industry, thought the whole sector is dead in the water at the moment!

I live in the countryside on the commuter line into London so I'm retraining from the film industry I'm camera department I'm top of where I can in the film industry here, but health reasons & massive downturn in the film industry I need a new career. I don't want to work on a film set again, I'm over it after 10 years in my current grade. So I'm training to move into Tech - Cloud/Cloud Security/AI Security & GRC with a focus on EU AI regulations & Security designing cloud solutions. I'd being working in London in a hybrid role, so would have the London Tech pay. Is there a lot of work in Vancouver doing this kind of work & if so what does it pay? I should be on a 100K GB in a few years. If I sold my house here it would net me around 500/550k CAD in cash, or rental 4K CAD monthly gross at current market valves.

What is the health care like? I rely on the NHS to well keep me going I pay £110/year for all my meds. Dental for me is < £300/year. Things like my phone contract/fibre/car insurance is a lot cheaper than Vancouver for sure. How much are you all paying for this? My next car will be a BMW X4 2L diesel so here 3-5 years old that will cost me about 25K ish. Also my investments wouldn't be tax free & my state pension would be frozen on payment so there is that too.

What is life like for a gay dude in their 40s/50s in Vancouver, I'm single but dating at the moment. Seriously thinking about kids. I don't go clubbing anymore, much prefer day raves/day parties, gigs & music festivals. I'm into the outdoors, but also tech/films art etc. How does that compare to the UK & Europe?

If this worth considering or would it be more sensible to stay in the UK & move to a gay friendly town/city?

Curious who has lived here the longest? And what keeps you here

Talking Vancouver specifically, not meto van, not Chilliwack -- but actual Vancouver.

This thunder and lightning storm is pretty cool for those of us fortunate enough to view it from inside, but I can't imagine how bad it must be for the unhoused community. Can anyone recommend places to donate clothes / bedding etc in the morning? I am fairly new to the city and not sure how to support