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

I love all the different ways people connect in our city and I want to make sure they are affordable, accessible and easy to reach. When people feel connected their community, they feel like they belong. It’s what makes Langford feel like home.

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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 · 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 · 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 · 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 · 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 · 26/09/2025

I’ve been enjoying the effective images created by More Than a Cyclist to dismantle the othering that happens between different transportation users. There is no “cycling community” or “driving community” as our society is too complex to be contained in two boxes. www.morethanacyclist.org

Poster from “More than a Cyclist” showing a woman depicted as both a cyclist and a firefighter, sister, friend & partner

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

It has been a privilege to work alongside pelvic floor physiotherapists to advocate for more equitable care for postpartum bodies, to bring more awareness to challenges that are coupled with stigma & shame and to work towards impactful outcomes for those suffering from pelvic floor dysfunction.

Position statement by the Physiotherapy Association of British Columbia

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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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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 · 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 · 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 · 21/08/2025

That must be an older photo. The trees are looking a little bigger and fuller these days. I love The Atrium.

Trees and seating area in The Atrium, Victoria

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Kimberley Guiry @kguiry.bsky.social · 19/08/2025

Yes! Victoria Bike Rave is putting on an exciting event right here in Langford to close out the summer. We brought our 11 year old to the event in Victoria last weekend and she loved it. With our bike/scooter share, there are lots of ways to participate. It should be lots of fun!

Langford Bike Rave poster with event details

Langford Bike Rave poster with DJ lineup

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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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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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Kimberley Guiry @kguiry.bsky.social · 02/08/2025

West Shore Parks and Recreation offers a 1/2 day skateboard summer camp just for girls and it is a super inclusive and positive space for all skill levels. Programs like these can open doors into communities, have life changing impacts and are just a whole lot of fun.

A group of girls sit on the edge of the bowl at the Thrifty Foods Skatepark at West Shore Parks and Recreation to watch a demonstration by their summer camp instructor.

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Kimberley Guiry @kguiry.bsky.social · 30/07/2025

The City of Langford was proud to support the Esquimalt and Songhees stop of the Tribal Journeys, Paddle to Elwha. Yesterday, Indigenous canoe families from across the west coast were welcomed on the shared traditional territories of the Esquimalt and Songhees Nations. 1/2

12 canoes from Tribal Journeys sit on the shore of Fort Rod Hill after a landing protocol and welcome by the Esquimalt and Songhees Nations.

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Kimberley Guiry @kguiry.bsky.social · 28/07/2025

BCAA's Evo Car Share has officially rolled into Langford! Find six dedicated Evo parking spots along Station Avenue, plus additional parking available on a portion of Atkins Road. The expansion connects Langford with Evo's Victoria-area Home Zone. More details at, www.bcaa.com/automotive/e...

Langford’s poster for the announcement of Evo Car Share showing a person next to an Evo car holding a phone while using the Evo mobile app.

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Kimberley Guiry @kguiry.bsky.social · 23/07/2025

This is my favourite place in our backyard these days. I’ve noticed the black ones stick around the latest, well after the others have gone home to bed for the night.

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Kimberley Guiry @kguiry.bsky.social · 17/07/2025

Agree! Councillor Wagner always has thoughtful questions to contribute. I’m very proud to work alongside her on the CRD Regional Water Supply Commission. Great summary of our meeting today @susankimyyj.bsky.social

Councillor Kimberley Guiry sitting next to Councillor Mary Wagner at the the table in the CRD Boardroom. In the background there is an indoor plant and a box to collect paper for shredding.

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Kimberley Guiry @kguiry.bsky.social · 16/07/2025

Effective at 12 p.m. (noon) PDT on Thursday, July 17, 2025, campfires will be prohibited throughout the Coastal Fire Centre More info: blog.gov.bc.ca/bcwildfire/c...

Poster from BC Wildfire Service showing a map of BC, highlighting the Coastal Fire Centre affected by the Category 1 open fire prohibition starting on July 17th, 2025

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Kimberley Guiry @kguiry.bsky.social · 07/07/2025

The 2SLGBTQIA+ community has been life changing for my family. Though it feels largely celebratory, Pride is rooted in protest. Continuing to take up space with love and acceptance means there is no space for hate. Pride in Langford and across the entire CRD is beautiful and worth marching for.

Langford council including Counillors Harder, Guiry, Wagner, Szpak, Morley and Yacucha, standing beside the Langford trailer for the 2025 Victoria Pride Parade. In the trailer are flowers and floral decorations and a DJ getting set up for the parade.

Councillors Szpak, Harder and Guiry in front of the Langford Lightening truck decorated for the parade

City of Langford Council with family, friends and MP Jeff Kibble holding the parade banner for the 2025 Victoria Pride Parade. Behind them is the Langford truck and trailer decorated for Pride.

Councillor Kimberley Guiry and her partner in the marshalling area of the 2025 Victoria Pride Parade.

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Kimberley Guiry @kguiry.bsky.social · 06/07/2025

Such a joyful morning in the Victoria Pride Parade with the Superheroes of Victoria 🏳️‍🌈 Happy Pride Langford!

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Kimberley Guiry @kguiry.bsky.social · 05/07/2025

Pride week is wrapping up with a fantastic weekend. Langford will be joining the parade again this year, it’s amazing to celebrate Pride as a region. Check out the website for the Victoria Pride Society more details, victoriapridesociety.org Rainbow donuts are also joyful & delicious.

Poster for Pride Victoria 2025 by the Victoria Pride Society

Outline of the Festival in the Park from the Victoria Pride Society 2025 Pride Guide

Map showing the layout of the 2025 Festival in the Park

Screenshot of Discovery Coffee’s story on Instagram showing their rainbow donut feature on a white plate with a Progress Pride Flag in the background.

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Kimberley Guiry @kguiry.bsky.social · 02/07/2025

Be kind to each other. Take care of each other . Be humble and take the time to make amends when you have caused harm. Be caretakers of the future of our communities. Most of all, love each other. Happy Canada Day

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Kimberley Guiry @kguiry.bsky.social · 28/06/2025

Langford does a great job of reducing red tape so great new additions are attainable. This does not mean we are paving a clear path for anything & everything. A new focus on High-Quality city-building sets standards that guides dense urban development so it is livable, sustainable, and well designed

Diagram from page 53 of the Langford OCP illustrating components of “high-quality city building”. Image shows a mixed-use urban neighbourhood with different modes of transportation, trees, playground and other amenities such as public seating.

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Kimberley Guiry @kguiry.bsky.social · 28/06/2025

The 4C’s approach establishes a hierarchy to direct the desired land-use mix to the City Centre, Urban Centres, Corridors, and Complete Communities. The “body heat” established by focused density & people-centred planning will create a vibrancy in the City Centre that will echo throughout Langford.

Description of the 4Cs land-use designations from page 28 of the Langford OCP.

Map of Growth Management & Land-use Strategy from page 29 of the Langford OCP

Map of the land-use strategy for the City Centre on page 33 of Langford’s OCP.

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Kimberley Guiry @kguiry.bsky.social · 28/06/2025

In order to meet the needs of 100,000, there is a focus on sustainable and equitable transportation options to provide more choice on how we get around. In order to create and support viable choices, Langford has established a modal hierarchy.

Modal hierarchy from page 19 of the Langford OCP.

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Kimberley Guiry @kguiry.bsky.social · 28/06/2025

In this crucial moment of planning, five crises have been identified in order to better understand how the city can address complex challenges within this scope of work. Through community engagement, a set of OCP Big Ideas evolved to drive a shared vision for the future of Langford.

“The Five Crises” from page 5 of the Langford OCP

“OCP Big Ideas” from page 6 of the Langford OCP

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Kimberley Guiry @kguiry.bsky.social · 28/06/2025

One of the things Langford is doing differently is planning for a specific outcome instead of a timeline. Population projections have estimated that Langford will grow to 100,000 within the scope of an OCP. The focus is now on how well we grow, not if we grow or how fast.

Page 4 from the Langford OCP explaining why Langford is planning for 100,000 people.

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Kimberley Guiry @kguiry.bsky.social · 28/06/2025

“Getting sh#t done” was invigorating for a youthful city but Langford is evolving. This week council adopted the OCP and it emulates this transformation. We are now getting great things done with an emphasis on implementation and outcomes. We are planning for a diverse, healthy, and thriving city.🧵

A “Let’s Plan Langford Together” mug and a “Get Sh#t Done” Langford mug on a window sill with an oak seedling and part of a pride flag.

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Kimberley Guiry @kguiry.bsky.social · 24/06/2025

I still have chickens in my backyard but they are off the urban variety these days, smaller flock but the eggs are still fantastic. We have grown a lot in the past few years and the 100k is based on further growth projections. I’ve clipped a page from the OCP with a more thorough explanation,

Pg. 4 from Langford’s Official Community Plan with an explanation of why plan for 100,000 residents. Also pictured is two people walking downs street in Langford, hand in hand with a coffee each.

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Kimberley Guiry @kguiry.bsky.social · 24/06/2025

@davethompsonvic.bsky.social @jeremycaradonnayyj.bsky.social Spotted in a bike room in downtown Victoria. It wasn’t me this time!

Evolve e-scooter parked at a bike rack in an indoor bike room in downtown Victoria.

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Kimberley Guiry @kguiry.bsky.social · 23/06/2025

Provide your ideas! The City of Langford is updating its Parking Bylaw to better reflect current parking conditions and to align parking standards with Langford’s evolving transportation patterns, and we want to hear from you! Complete the survey at LetsChatLangford.ca/Parking

Promotion for public consultation for an update to Langford’s parking bylaw featuring two cyclists on the galloping goose trail.

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Kimberley Guiry @kguiry.bsky.social · 22/06/2025

The Village has teamed up with the Greater Victoria Public Library to create this terrific resource for West Shore and Sooke area families looking for free and affordable summer program options! More info at thevillageinitiative.ca/events/

Poster to advertise a list of free and low-cost summer programs for children, youth and families in the West Shore and Sooke.

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Kimberley Guiry @kguiry.bsky.social · 21/06/2025

Did you know there is a colouring book for the BC Parliament Buildings? I picked up a few of these from MLA Rotchford’s table. I love keeping government fun for kiddos!

Cover of a colouring book titled “The BC Parliament Buildings”

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Kimberley Guiry @kguiry.bsky.social · 21/06/2025

Had a great morning participating with my family at the CFB Esquimalt Navy Run. We did the 5km run/walk with a very exciting cannon race start. It was also great to catch up with a fellow mother in politics, Darlene Rotchford, MLA for Esquimalt-Colwood and the Province’s Military Liaison

Councillor Kimberley Guiry with MLA Darlene Rotchford finding some shelter from the rain under a tent at the 2025 CFB Esquimalt Navy Run

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Kimberley Guiry @kguiry.bsky.social · 20/06/2025

Today I had the opportunity to participate in the CRD W̱SÁNEĆ Awareness Learning Session. I’m so grateful to the W̱SÁNEĆ Leadership Council who provided this opportunity to deepen understanding of the W̱SÁNEĆ people who have stewarded the lands which the CRD operates on for tens of thousands of years.

Top portion of the agenda for the W̱SÁNEĆ Awareness Learning Session for CRD Board members and alternates. Also pictured is a CRD mug and a “Let’s Plan Langford Together” pen.

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Kimberley Guiry @kguiry.bsky.social · 20/06/2025

To celebrate the start of Langford’s micromobility program, I took one of the new Evolve e-bikes on an adventure. This is Langford to Victoria and back by way of the E&N and the Galloping Goose. This 30km trip is almost all trail & protected bike lane. It’s beautiful, it’s safe & it feels amazing.

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Kimberley Guiry @kguiry.bsky.social · 19/06/2025

Evolve has really set up integration into the community for success with information on how to contact the company if you come across a misplaced bike. Contact information is also available in braille in case bikes/scooters are blocking accessible use of sidewalks and need to be moved.

A “Hi I’m new to Langford” sign attached to an Evolve e-bike in Langford. Sign includes contact information on who to call if you find a “lost” bike

Contact information written in braille found on an E scooter in case a scooter or bike is blocking a side sidewalk and needs to be moved for accessibility

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Kimberley Guiry @kguiry.bsky.social · 19/06/2025

Langford’s Evolve e-bike/e-scooter officially launched today! It’s been great to see the excitement building around the city since the bikes/scooters arrived. Yesterday I took a bike into Victoria for a meeting at the CRD and there was still lots in the battery when I got back to Langford.

Test ride station at the official launch with 1 e-bike, 3 e-scooters and row of helmets next to Bryn Maur Rd.

Map from the Evolve app showing all of the e-bikes and e-bikes available in Langford. There are 75 e-bikes and 75 e-scooters distributed over 30+ stations

Evolve e-bike parked outside of the CRD building in Victoria

Councillor Yacucha, Councillor Guiry, Councillor Szpak and Councillor Harder in front of a promotional sign for launch of the new e-bike and e-scooter program.

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Kimberley Guiry @kguiry.bsky.social · 18/06/2025

I loved seeing these pop up in our city today! The official launch for Langford is coming soon 🎉

3 e-bikes and 2 e-scooters at an evolve station outside of Rhino Coffee on Peatt Road.

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Kimberley Guiry @kguiry.bsky.social · 17/06/2025

The Dignity Project involves a personal shower and place to wash and dry clothes. Langford residents include people who don’t have permanent shelter and I’m so grateful for the Salvation Army’s innovative partnerships to find ways to offer community and support for those that need it most.

Poster for the opening of the Dignity Project by the Salvation Army

Door with a “shower in use” sign leading to a room with a shower, toilet and sink.

Washer and dryer available to wash personal items for those that need it.

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Kimberley Guiry @kguiry.bsky.social · 16/06/2025

Our region has 13 municipalities all packed in close together. It’s not hard to run into another engagement session while out with the fam & check out how well your neighbour’s values align. Not pictured: my kids on a bench, hard eye rolling & asking if we can be done yet.

Saanich engagement board set up at Tillicum Mall

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Kimberley Guiry @kguiry.bsky.social · 15/06/2025

Change Makers Gathering Festival is such a fantastic event and I’m so grateful to all those involved. I grabbed a few photos of the “Did You Know?” signs found throughout the event which were a great way to engage with the learning and knowledge sharing opportunities available.

A “Did You Know?” information board outside of the Cedar Bracelet making station

A “Did You Know?” information board outside of the station offering free iced nettle tea

A “Did You Know?” information board attached to two large chalk boards offering an opportunity for a community collective art piece

A “Did You Know?” information board beside one of the art stations

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Kimberley Guiry @kguiry.bsky.social · 14/06/2025

After a robust 18-month process and the first reading of Langford's Proposed Official Community Plan (OCP), the City invites community members to participate in the public hearing on Wed, June 25, 2025 at 7 p.m. at Council Chambers, City Hall, 3rd floor, 877 Goldstream Ave. letschatlangford.ca/ocp

Announcement for the Official Community Plan Public Hearing. More information at https://letschatlangford.ca/ocp

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