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Kimberley Guiry @kguiry.bsky.social · 30/07/2026

I’m excited to announce that I will be running for re-election on Langford City Council! I’m running to keep people at the heart of every decision at the table. We have a beautiful & diverse city and I want to help create connected communities with a sustainable future.

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Kimberley Guiry @kguiry.bsky.social · 29/06/2026

I took this photo in Toronto in 2023. I love how vibrant and colourful the barriers are. Safe and beautiful.

Toronto street with a protected bike lane and cyclist. Bike lane barrier is painted with different designs.

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Kimberley Guiry @kguiry.bsky.social · 24/06/2026

What are the benefits of a local government partnering to address the doctor shortage? For one, we can make use of local land use knowledge to improve access. Both this proposed clinic and our current clinic are on bus routes, near AT corridors, and in areas planned for dense population.

timescolonist.com

Langford offers old fire hall to build medical clinic, new housing

The city says it will issue a request for proposals this week for a developer to design and build a six-storey mixed-use project on the site.

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Kimberley Guiry @kguiry.bsky.social · 13/06/2026

Exciting announcement earlier this week for an amazing partnership with Habitat for Humanity and the City of Langford. Stage 1 will see 16 family friendly townhomes on Irwin Rd that will be affordable in perpetuity. A diverse community needs diverse affordable housing types!

goldstreamgazette.com

Habitat for Humanity announces ‘momentous’ Langford affordable housing project - Goldstream News Gazette

Land in Westhills neighbourhood will be home to a 26-unit townhome community

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Brent Toderian @brenttoderian.bsky.social · 07/06/2026

If you want to hear more about the new Langford Plan and some of the many ways it’s different from “business-as-usual,” here’s a great summary from when it was approved, via city councillor @kguiry.bsky.social. bsky.app/profile/kgui...

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Kimberley Guiry @kguiry.bsky.social · 07/06/2026

Reposting this thread to celebrate the recent Silver Award from the Planning Institute of British Columbia (PIBC) in the category of Excellence in Policy Planning for its new Official Community Plan (OCP)! We are so proud of this plan for the future of Langford.

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Kimberley Guiry @kguiry.bsky.social · 07/06/2026

Lillian was more than a colleague, she was a dear friend. To honour her passion for lifting women in leadership, myself and the other 2 women on council will emcee her service. We will also be leading a daisy bike ride to remember this inspirational & beautiful woman . langford.ca/city-of-lang...

Invitation for the celebration of life service for Councillor Lillian Szpak set against a background of daisies.

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Kimberley Guiry @kguiry.bsky.social · 05/06/2026

What an honour to be recognized by the PIBC! This Official Community Plan happened alongside the community and I’m so grateful to everyone involved. It’s a bold plan for the future of Langford and tackles significant challenges with intention and accountability. Now it’s also award winning!

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Kimberley Guiry @kguiry.bsky.social · 05/06/2026

An updated Form and Character Guidelines for Langford is ready for review and feedback. This is a significant update and I’m excited to hear the feedback. Early in the document you will find “Principles for Placemaking” which informed the guidelines ♥️ Survey closes June 9th

letschatlangford.ca

Updating Langford’s Design Guidelines for New Developments

The City of Langford is undertaking an important update of its Form & Character Development Permit Area (DPA) guidelines to help ensure future development reflects the community’s vision for desig...

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Kimberley Guiry @kguiry.bsky.social · 27/04/2026

When is a park not a Park? It turns out that capital “P” is an important indicator of protection through bylaw. Langford now has more land dedicated to the future of our city, improving access to parks, canopy and green space.

timescolonist.com

Langford provides protection for 209 acres of greenspace

Council passed a bylaw on Monday to formally define 90 parcels as dedicated parks.

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Kimberley Guiry @kguiry.bsky.social · 27/04/2026

Well done Manitoba. At the Victoria Family Court and Youth Justice Committee, we hear about how quickly things can shift for youth online from social connection to exploitation. At minimum, this is a good signal to parents, like myself, to check in about age appropriate online access and activity.

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Manitoba to ban social media, AI chatbots for youth — a first in Canada | CBC News

Manitoba will ban youth from using social media and AI chatbots, Premier Wab Kinew announced on Saturday. The proposed law protecting youth from the harmful effects of social media will be the first o...

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Kimberley Guiry @kguiry.bsky.social · 25/04/2026

It’s hard to describe the joy of unintentionally finding and sitting beside another knitter at a conference. I find knitting during sessions helps me listen and focus. I also don’t always have space for my creative endeavours.

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Kimberley Guiry @kguiry.bsky.social · 19/03/2026

Thanks for the conversation Jill! At the next council meeting on April 7th, I have a motion coming forward that will advocate for resources for kids walking to school in the dark as a result of permanent daylight saving time.

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Kimberley Guiry @kguiry.bsky.social · 14/03/2026

My experience as a tradeswoman and as a politician has not been without its challenges; however, the ground I stand on has been made possible by those before who have fought hard for equity. Building an equitable future involves both celebrating achievement and not taking the past for granted.

goldstreamgazette.com

Women play leading role in Langford’s City Hall, bucking national trend - Goldstream News Gazette

Couns. Szpak, Harder, Wagner, Guiry hope to inspire other women to run for council

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Kimberley Guiry @kguiry.bsky.social · 08/03/2026

In Langford, we have an inspirational team of women at city hall doing great things in urbanism here on Vancouver Island, including both our Director of Engineering and Director of Planning. They are all amazing and we wouldn’t be making such amazing gains without their expertise and leadership.

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Kimberley Guiry @kguiry.bsky.social · 10/02/2026

This is a fantastic partnership with the South Island Primary Care Society who have secured 10 new physicians for this clinic. 1250 unattached patients will now have a family doctor. A growing community needs doctors and Langford is showing up with partnerships and tangible solutions.

cbc.ca

Community-funded primary care clinic opens in Langford, others planned in Victoria and Metchosin | CBC News

The Goldstream Medical Clinic opened after months of community fundraising and recruitment efforts, in an effort by community groups and the city of Langford to address a shortage of physicians on the...

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Dave Thompson 🇨🇦 @davethompsonvic.bsky.social · 07/02/2026

Langford is a finalist in the Canadian Institute of Planners Awards of Excellence. Times have changed! #urbanism #yyj

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Kimberley Guiry @kguiry.bsky.social · 07/02/2026

Keeping my fingers crossed for some Langford & West Shore stories!

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Kimberley Guiry @kguiry.bsky.social · 07/02/2026

@capitalbike.ca: “We want to hear about your love-affair with cycling, and help us inspire others to cycle. Stories of pedaling your favourite routes, riding with buddies or exploring bike-friendly spots that make you smile.” capitalbike.ca/2026-winter-...

Poster for Capital Bike’s Cycle Love Contest featuring a red bike being lifted by heart balloons.

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Kimberley Guiry @kguiry.bsky.social · 24/01/2026

I’ve been struggling to stay focused with the world news this week, particularly today. Finding agency with local matters is helpful. The engagement so far on this story map exercise is encouraging. I love seeing how much people care about their city. Deadline is end of day, Jan 25th (tomorrow).

Langford Design Guideline review story map engagement exercise from letschatlangford.ca/design. Map shows the city of Langford with three different icons to give a “thumbs up”, a “thumbs down”, or a star to indicate how residents feel about Langford built form and street experience.

Langford Design Guideline review story map engagement exercise from letschatlangford.ca/design. Map shows the downtown Langford with three different icons to give a “thumbs up”, a “thumbs down”, or a star to indicate how residents feel about Langford built form and street experience. Feedback from a “thumbs up” of the new post secondary campus is highlighted as an example.

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Kimberley Guiry @kguiry.bsky.social · 10/01/2026

Langford is updating our Design Guidelines! The current guidelines were first adopted in 2008, and have only had minor updates since then. It’s now time for a refresh. The new guidelines will help achieve better design for buildings and neighborhoods and align with the new OCP.

letschatlangford.ca

Updating Langford’s Design Guidelines for New Developments

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Kimberley Guiry @kguiry.bsky.social · 25/12/2025

When your family understands what brings you joy 🚏🚌. I hope everyone is having a wonderful winter holiday season ❄️

A new Mass Transit card game sitting in tissue and wrapping paper.

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Kimberley Guiry @kguiry.bsky.social · 25/12/2025

“An isolated bike lane is a toy; a useful network of bike and roll lanes is core infrastructure.” I love this commentary on how empowering it is to have choices in your community. It’s also invigorating to know many communities in the region are contributing to a useful network of transportation ♥️

timescolonist.com

Comment: How Victoria’s bike and roll network changed my life

Even if you, or your friends, don’t use the safe bike and roll network, there are thousands and thousands of your neighbours that do.

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Kimberley Guiry @kguiry.bsky.social · 27/11/2025

A little Langford mention at the 9min mark! We are working on our first Active Transportation Plan that has just gone through its second phase of engagement. Protected bike lanes have become commonplace in the region, including in the Westshore with initial improvements in both Colwood & Langford.

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Kimberley Guiry @kguiry.bsky.social · 09/10/2025

Thinking about visiting the Ideas Fair? Consider signing up for a Bikeshop Tour and use an Evolve (or your own) bike or scooter to tour AT infrastructure in Langford. Guided tour will highlight recommendations explored in the Active Transportation Plan. www.eventbrite.ca/e/bike-tours...

Poster for the Bikeshop Tour at the Langford Ideas Fair showing an individual riding an Evolve e-bike.

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Kimberley Guiry @kguiry.bsky.social · 09/10/2025

Langford’s Ideas Fair! Bring your ideas and engage on community planning initiatives including: Arts & Culture Strategy Economic Development Strategy Transportation Master Plan Active Transportation Plan Parks & Trails Master Plan •Sat, Oct 18 •11am to 2pm •John Horgan Campus, 798 Goldstream Ave

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Kimberley Guiry @kguiry.bsky.social · 30/09/2025

This was a meaningful event last year and I’ll be there again with my kiddos tomorrow morning. Thanks so much to @capitalbike.ca for organizing this.

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Kimberley Guiry @kguiry.bsky.social · 27/09/2025

Local governments are the closest level of government to communities and we have deep understanding of the impact of policies and investment. UBCM resolutions offer an opportunity for a low-cost and highly effective province-wide gaps analysis. It’s a shame there isn’t more space for debate.

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Kimberley Guiry @kguiry.bsky.social · 27/09/2025

Our resolution for Free Pelvic Floor Physiotherapy as part of Postpartum Care was supported at UBCM this week! There was even an applause ♥️ Unfortunately a new change with UBCM policy was also supported and resolutions like this will no longer be considered for debate due to local government scope.

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Union of BC Municipalities @ubcm.bsky.social · 23/09/2025

Elected officials expect public scrutiny as a regular part of the job, but personal attacks, especially on social media, have increased noticeably in recent years. Some local electeds are developing a peer support network focused to help. #UBCM25 youtu.be/TXqfFp3cbqY

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Mental health network for local elected officials

Councillor Brian Frenkel, District of Vanderhoof, is leading the creation of a network for local government officials to take care of each other in a job that's increasingly polarized.

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Kimberley Guiry @kguiry.bsky.social · 21/09/2025

The 2025 UBCM Convention starts next week! After getting support from our local area association last April, Councillor Szpak and I will be bringing this forward for consideration and debate with our provincial colleagues.

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Kimberley Guiry @kguiry.bsky.social · 14/09/2025

There is another week left to complete 2 surveys and give feedback on Langford’s Economic Development Strategy and the Arts and Culture Strategy. There is interesting overlay with these initiatives and it’s great to have this engagement together. Visit letschatlangford.ca for more details.

goldstreamgazette.com

Langford community invited to have say on arts, culture, economic development

Surveys are available online

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Kimberley Guiry @kguiry.bsky.social · 14/09/2025

🚴‍♀️🚴🚴‍♂️ From Langford to Saanich – the Evolve bike share is rolling across the region! Perfect for catching up with regional colleagues or just catching the sun at the park. Where will your first ride take you? @zacdevries.bsky.social

Councillor Kimberley Guiry, Councillor Colby Harder and Councillor Zac de Vries standing with Evolve e-bikes in Saanich

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Kimberley Guiry @kguiry.bsky.social · 08/09/2025

If you haven’t yet, check out @coachbalto.bsky.social’s amazing bike bus videos. Seeing kids joyfully riding their bike to school as a group is inspiring. Check out this webinar next week with @penalosag.bsky.social and see how a bike bus can happen in your community us06web.zoom.us/webinar/regi...

Poster for “Cities for Everyone” webinar featuring Sam Balto on the topic of Moving Cities Toward Joyful, Child-Friendly Streets.

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Chris Istace 🇨🇦 @stasherbc.bsky.social · 08/09/2025

You definitely won't see people inspired to do art work in the middle of a street like this. Active Transportation ~ Safe for bikes, Safe for artists 😍

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Kimberley Guiry @kguiry.bsky.social · 08/09/2025

This was a delightful surprise on the bike ride home today. Spotted on the E&N trail just up from the Langford/Colwood border.

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Kimberley Guiry @kguiry.bsky.social · 05/09/2025

This is a great discussion on how powerful it can be to support and lift alternative modes of transportation. Addressing barriers (physical and social), providing options (through share programs) and investing in safe and protected infrastructure has supported an evolution of cycling in London.

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In The City of London Bicycles Now Outnumber Cars

YouTube video by Streetfilms®

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Centre for Civic Governance @civicgovernance.bsky.social · 04/09/2025

Hey local electeds! Join us on Sept 10 from 12pm - 1pm for a conversation with local electeds and non-profit leaders on key social advocacy resolutions at UBCM 2025. More details in comments. us02web.zoom.us/webinar/regi...

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Kimberley Guiry @kguiry.bsky.social · 04/09/2025

We have had some misinformation floating around about Langford’s priorities on safe routes to school and our readiness for the opening of SĆIȺNEW̱ SṮEȽIṮḴEȽ Elementary. Not only are the sidewalks ready to go, the walking trip is a huge improvement from last year. 🧵1 of 3

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Kimberley Guiry @kguiry.bsky.social · 02/09/2025

This was a fantastic and fun way to end the summer and I believe it was the first mass ride in Langford. People of all ages were bopping, grooving and feeling the beat from the awesome DJs, all while riding through the streets of Langford.

timescolonist.com

Langford gets a taste of what bike raves are all about

A roving dance party, where people travel by bicycle and other rolling gear.

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Kimberley Guiry @kguiry.bsky.social · 31/08/2025

Today is International Overdose Awareness Day and my heart goes out to all those feeling loss. While my personal experience is from that of a tradesperson, I know this touches many people. I hope there is a day soon where overdose no longer permeates our communities.

timescolonist.com

International Overdose Awareness Day offers solace to those grieving

Thousands will gather worldwide on Sunday to commemorate International Overdose Awareness Day, as B.C. marks nine years since the declaration of a public health emergency.

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Kimberley Guiry @kguiry.bsky.social · 25/08/2025

I’m grateful to have the support of Langford Council to match the $5K donation to the Forge and collaborate on a joint media statement with the WSDA. Tradespeople are not only building our communities but are also our neighbours and family members. The Forge is creating community support.

goldstreamgazette.com

Langford shows support for 'life-saving' support centre for tradespeople

A request for $5K stirred personal memories for Coun. Kimberley Guiry

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Kimberley Guiry @kguiry.bsky.social · 21/08/2025

Yesterday we got a sneak peek at the 1st building on the new John Horgan Campus opening in just a few weeks. It is an exciting evolution to Langford City Centre and will be transformative for the community. The learning spaces are beautiful and I can’t wait to see students and staff here soon!

Entrance and student lounge at the new John Horgan Campus

Student commons at the new John Horgan Campus

Open and pleasant corridors and “in between spaces” to hang out while waiting for a classroom or workspace at the new John Horgan Campus

View of the new John Horgan Campus from Goldstream Ave and Peatt Rd in Langford. Building has signage from partnering institutions including Camosun College, Justice Institute, Royal Roads University, Sooke School District and University of Victoria.

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Kimberley Guiry @kguiry.bsky.social · 18/08/2025

Couple things flagged right away, 1. We now have a Federal BCH (Build Canada Homes) and a Provincial BCH (BC Housing) 2. Cutting DCCs in half should make everyone nervous as these charges are already reviewed by multiple levels of government. They are not frivolous & take affordability into account

First page of Mark Carney’s Liberals Housing Plan. Source: https://liberal.ca/wp-content/uploads/sites/292/2025/03/Mark-Carneys-Liberals-unveil-Canadas-most-ambitious-housing-plan-since-the-Second-World-War.pdf

Second page of Mark Carney’s Liberals Housing Plan. Source: https://liberal.ca/wp-content/uploads/sites/292/2025/03/Mark-Carneys-Liberals-unveil-Canadas-most-ambitious-housing-plan-since-the-Second-World-War.pdf

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How-Sen Chong @how-sen.com · 17/08/2025

I’m not against cars. I own one. But we need to make it much, much easier, pleasant, and safer to walk, bike, or take transit than it is to drive somewhere by myself in an empty car. And there’s no way to do that without making some drivers angry. Thankfully, more and more drivers understand.

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Kimberley Guiry @kguiry.bsky.social · 17/08/2025

Something really fun is coming to Langford before the end of the summer and I can’t wait to share more about it!

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