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Has anyone else tried to sell their vehicle lately and faced this? It's a 2017 Hyundai, I didn't imagine it might get rough.

This is a silly question from someone who just moved here from the desert and has never lived anywhere that has... leaves.

What happens to the bajillions of leaves that are everywhere from all of the trees... all over the streets, sidewalks, etc?

Even in front of my house right now, there are leaves everywhere lining the streets.

Are there street cleaners that come by and clean it up? Do they just naturally find a home on someone's yard where they clean it up?

Because the leaves on the street in front of our house seem to have been piling up for weeks now and they're just.... there.

Don't flame me. I'm an idiot. haha

Like many Vancouverites, I've owned (and still own) a number of Gore-Tex jackets, that I use both for active purposes but also a lot of general everyday use. I always thought they were overhyped and not as great as they are marketed to be. I know they are very effective for specific uses, however, I don't think they are the ideal choice for general everyday (non-active) use - both from a cost/value perspective, but also even in terms of keeping you dry.

People act like Gore-Tex is this magic perfectly waterproof material, but it just hasn't felt like that for me (and I've owned many jackets of all price levels). I find them fine for light rain, but if it's legit raining out, it's only a matter of time before I stop feeling dry underneath. I know that sometimes the moisture is sweat, but I am quite certain that the jacket itself eventually becomes saturated and some amount of water seeps through eventually.

Recently bought a non-breathable older (and much cheaper) style design and it's definitely on a different level of waterproofness. It doesn't breathe much (or at all?) so it is much less useful for active purposes, but I actually prefer it for general everyday use on days where you legit want a waterproof jacket.

Anyone else feel the same? I have talked to a few other people seemed to have more positive Gore-Tex experiences than me, so I am curious to hear from people on both sides. I do periodically wash my jackets with the proper "tech wash" stuff and reapply the waterproof spray, etc. so I don't think that's my issue.

On a related note, I also find it funny how most standard Gore-Tex jackets only go down to your waist and your pants get soaked if it's legit raining...

Hey everyone,

I’m curious if anyone here would be interested in joining a small volunteer group I’m putting together.

I work in social services, and outside of work I’ve wanted to organize something focused on helping people who are experiencing food insecurity and generally doing some good in the community.

I’ll be coordinating and organizing things as the group gets going. I’m not trying to turn it into something overly complicated — I’d rather start with a solid group of people, do some meaningful work, and build from there.

I’m Punjabi and born and raised here, and seva is a big part of the reason I wanted to start this, although everyone is absolutely welcome.

If it sounds like something you'd be interested in, send me a DM and I can share the QR code for our Signal group.

My wife and I are 50 years old and looking for a non-intimidating gym where we can work out. We would like to avoid gyms that are hardcore. We are just starting out on our workout journey. We live in the Fairview Slopes area.

Thanks and looking forward to hearing back from anyone who knows of a welcoming gym where people don't take themselves too seriously!

Hello fellow parents,
My kid is 5 yrs old and we just got a $4500 bill from a pediatric dentist in RIchmond for looking after 7 fillings, 1 extraction( with root canal) and space maintenance under general anesthesia.
My work insurance will cover around 1k. I am a single parent and looking for an advice to deal with the situations. As much as I am shocked by the bill, they need to be done soon so that it doesn’t get worse. I phoned UBC but it seems like a long wait. We can consider trying with sedation for 800 cheaper but if it fails I am paying for sedation plus GA. Considering the situations, I hate to admit GA is our only options.
I tried to look for a general dentist but no GA options. I have spent almost a week trying to look into my options working full time and I feel like I hit a deadline having to pay this bill eventually to help my kid in the best way. I would appreciate any advice. Thank you for reading.

So for context we've been with Shaw for around 6 years and recently they've increased our 500mb internet from 88$ to 130$ and that's too much for us, I've looked into cheaper plans and once tried Telus but because we didn't have their optic fibre installed in our building their maximum speed was 70mbps, I saw Oxio 1gbps internet is only around 90 and says it works on our building so I wanted to ask how their service is and if there are frequent outages. Thanks 🙏

Need about 20 small balls for a kids pizza making party….

Hey all!

Odd question, but I’m wondering if there are any local bakeries that sell pre-made pie crusts? Or even just their dough? I know there are store-bought kinds but I am curious if there are any local places/bakeries that took this idea and sell their own version of it?

Thanksgiving is coming up and I seem to have a bit on my plate in terms of prep and would love to support a local spot! I also tried to look up some but I was flooded with grocery store options. Thanks for any help!

We moved this year to a pet friendly apartment and hoping to adopt a cat soon! Currently in the process of preparing our space and making sure we’re set up, and part of that is installing screens of some sort on our windows and balcony.

We have three fairly long vertical sliding windows and a balcony door to screen. To anybody who has gone through similar - what kind of screens worked for you and how did installing go? Would love to hear any advice or experiences you can share!

Anyone know what happened? Feels like too old of a spot to go out without any announcement.

Hi all! Wondering if anyone here currently lives or has previously lived at Aspen (188 E 6th Ave, managed by Catalyst) and would be willing to share their experience with the building.

I’m considering a 1-bedroom LEM unit there that's currently going for $1,880/month. I’d love to hear about things like building management, noise/soundproofing, utilities (particularly the Metergy hot water billing thing), maintenance, and just the overall experience of living there.

I’d also be moving from Metrotown, where I’ve lived for the past few years, so I’m curious about the area itself. I know Mount Pleasant is much more walkable, but it would be a bit of a change for me. For anyone who lives around Main & 6th, how do you like it day-to-day? How is it for groceries, transit, safety, noise, etc.? Would you recommend the area for someone in their late 20s living alone?

Any experiences with the building or neighbourhood would be really appreciated!

Looking to up my scent game, and become one of those walking angels of scent, I live in North Van so any suggestions in North Van or the downtown core would be so appreciated!