Reddit pulse / page 7
Every post from Reddit, newest first.
A Vancouver sports field is overrun with Canada geese right now — hundreds of them, poop everywhere. Dogs aren't allowed on the field but apparently the geese got the memo.
Wildfire smoke from the Cariboo is settling over the city again. Check air quality alerts if you're outside today.
World Cup match days are kicking spending way up in Vancouver — Visa data shows spending jumped 13% compared to the same time last year. Toronto saw even bigger gains at 24.6%.
Trounce Alley in Gastown—where L'Abattoir is now—was called Blood Alley Square back in 1971. History layered into every corner of the city.
Dystopian skies are back. Wildfire smoke turned Vancouver's atmosphere into a haze. The coughing emoji says it all.
Multiple fires reported around Clark and 1st Ave around 3:40 a.m. Tuesday. VCC Clark station area and Commercial Drive block all had activity. Fire department was on scene.
Pride festival wrapped up with stunning photos flooding social media—rainbows, floats, the whole celebration. The 48th annual parade brought out the whole city.
North Van's plan for 40 units of supportive housing is off the table. The District cancelled it after council approval, marking another setback for the region's housing efforts.
Pride parade wrapped up this weekend and the photos people are posting are chef's kiss — rainbows, floats, the whole city out on the streets. We're still buzzing.
Someone's bike got stolen outside Kitsilano Beach Pool Sunday between 4:30 and 6 p.m. — black and beige Liv Avail Advanced road bike, lock was cut. If you spot it around, let them know.
Gondor is apparently having a BC Day off. Someone spotted what looked like Middle-earth scenery at Oakridge Park and posted the photo online — Rohan vibes included.
Someone brought a cat in a hat to the Pride Festival. The internet is here for it. Peak Pride vibes.
Rainy day arriving in Vancouver. The city's been 39% below seasonal average for rain this summer—looks like that dry streak is breaking.
Black puppy, 2–4 kg, spotted on Pacific Boulevard between Davie and Drake in Yaletown on Sunday morning. It was running near traffic. No lost-dog posts found yet matching the description.
Someone shared a vintage photo of English Bay from 1913 — Englesea Lodge, Sylvia Court, the bathhouse, the whole pier setup. The comments are full of people noticing what's still standing, what's gone, how much the shoreline's shifted.
Someone on Reddit posted a truck rental bill that's absolutely brutal. The comments are flying — everyone riffing on how moving season or a big project suddenly gets real when the quote comes through.
Someone on Reddit just posted they've fallen in love with Vancouver. Early August has everyone soaking in the city right now.
Conversation heating up on Reddit about Vancouver's below-market housing promises versus what's actually happening. Part two of the deep dive.
Wildfire smoke heading back to Metro Vancouver—bring your mask if you're sensitive. Monday and Tuesday are gonna be hazy.
Spanish Banks delivered again Sunday morning — overcast sky but the light hit different.
