Reddit pulse / page 9
Every post from Reddit, newest first.
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.
A rainbow appeared during Vancouver Pride on Sunday. The city was out for it.
Someone posted about watching the fireworks from a rooftop Friday night for the first time ever and the awe is real — huge bright bursts filling the sky before disappearing right in front of you. No camera captures what it actually feels like to be there.
If you were at Lighthouse Park Friday night you probably caught both the fireworks and the moonrise at the same time. People are still posting the combo shots — total magic hour moment.
Summer Lights show Friday night had crowds everywhere — people posted photos from the seawall, from boats, from anywhere with a view of the fireworks and moonrise. Whole city was out.
People were actually ice skating on Lost Lagoon back around 1930 — a vintage photo just resurfaced showing crowds on the frozen water. Wild to see Vancouver winters that cold.
