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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 · 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

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Kimberley Guiry @kguiry.bsky.social · 30/06/2026

I asked about this and I’m told that Evo is collecting great data on use and the service is going well. I’m not sure when council is getting an update. Our first Active Transportation Plan is coming to council very soon though so it could be a good time to talk about the first year of the program.

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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 · 28/06/2026

These are the stations I actually use the most as transit to my part of Langford isn’t ideal for getting me to the 95. We have many Evo stations near transit stops.

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Kimberley Guiry @kguiry.bsky.social · 28/06/2026

Absolutely. I just didn’t want it to look like Langford was a pilot, it’s not. We’ve also embraced e-scooters and my understanding is that it’s been a good fit for the west shore community.

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Kimberley Guiry @kguiry.bsky.social · 28/06/2026

I need to point out that Langford did go through a RFP process as well and we went with a BC nonprofit with regional service potential. I respect that Victoria asked for different things in your RFP but to suggest this doesn’t lead to regional transportation fragmentation is disingenuous.

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

Collaboration with community-driven organizations that work in primary care is a strong component of success. The South Island Primary Care Society has been incredibly effective at bringing doctors into our community and managing the practice. We are grateful for their partnership!

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South Island Primary Care Society

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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!

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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 · 07/06/2026

You’re right, we have a long way to go. If the community votes for continuity in the fall, we can follow through with implementation. Soon we should see the city’s first ATP which will dovetail into the land use/transportation connections in the OCP. We’ve also been making strides with sidewalks.

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Statement: Langford Demonstrates Its Ongoing Commitment to Safe Routes to School and Active Transportation Safety Improvements - City of Langford

Since 2023, Langford Council has prioritized safe routes to school and has taken significant action to improve active transportation infrastructure across the community. Budget decisions in 2023 and 2...

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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 · 20/03/2026

The BC Active Transportation Infrastructure Grant is a cost sharing program by the Province. With 8 months to prepare, we can be more effective, get more done and stretch municipal dollars further when we work in partnership. When it was active last year, the grant was impactful.

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B.C. Active Transportation Infrastructure Grants Program

The BC Active Transportation Infrastructure Funding Program provides guidance and cost-sharing for B.C. communities to support active transportation infrastructure for all ages and abilities.

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

The motion calls for an advocacy letter to the province asking for, 1. Reopening of the BC Active Transportation Grant program for safe routes to school projects 2. A funded program to make sure all kids have access to visibility gear 3. Expansion of the walking school bus program

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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.

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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

For more information on the South Island Primary Care Society check out their website and consider supporting an organization who is finding solutions to the primary care crisis.

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South Island Primary Care Society

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

In order to ensure equitable access, the South Island Primary Care Society will be pulling from the BC Health Registry wait list. Residents looking for a physician are encouraged to register through the registry. www.healthlinkbc.ca/find-care/he...

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Health Connect Registry | HealthLink BC

If you live in British Columbia and need a family doctor or nurse practitioner, register for the Health Connect Registry. A strong, long-term primary care provider and patient relationship is an important step in you and your family’s healthful living.

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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.

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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.

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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 · 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 · 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

I think so too. I like the idea of an additional incentive to spend time in another community. It’s great for our local businesses and the cross pollination of our diverse communities leads to inclusive and healthy relationships between neighbours. I hope more people visit by bike!

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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

I’ve heard a lot of great feedback about the bike share! You can stop a trip at any docking station in either community. Yesterday I brought a bike to Saanich for coffee, ended my trip and then picked up a different bike to ride back to Langford a few hours later. No problem!

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

As our active transportation options grow, our region starts to feel smaller and more connected. With so many regional trails and destinations to explore in both Langford, Saanich and across the region, the journey is now just as exciting as the destination.

timescolonist.com

E-bike share program expands to Saanich

Evo says its Evolve E-Bike rentals are now available near major bike routes, UVic, community centres and parklands in the district

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