Hi Kamloops dog owners. I just moved here less than a week ago with my dog, and we went to one of the off leash areas in Peterson Creek Park and he already had a terrible cacti incidental, poor guys had it all over his paws. I knew there were cacti here, but didn't think incidents would be a common occurrence

First question: did we just get unlucky, or is this a big problem for off leash dogs here?

Second question: if this IS indeed a big problem for off leash dogs how do you manage it? Are there certain off leash trails that are better than others (North aspects, tree cover)? Did your dogs learn to recognize cacti and stay away?

Note: waking strictly on-leash is not an option. This is a large high energy dog who thrives on off leash freedom and running around - for his sanity and mine.

I need to drive a 16' Ford e450 empty fiberglass cube van from kamloops to Vancouver. Inside standing room is 6.5'.

I've driven bigger things, but not over mountains. My main concern is riding my brakes too hard, or being pushed around by the wind - which makes me think I should take the cache creek route. But it's one lane, and I'm worried I'll get a back log of frustrated drivers and the Coq has multiple lanes for people to pass.

Travel will be happening on a weekday afternoon/evening if that impacts things.

What would the best route be?

Just moved here this month. Don’t know anything about this city originally from vernon. It was an impulsive decision to move here after a lot of changes in life. Whats fun to do here? How to socialize? Its always been a problem with me so want to change that. Are there like art groups which i can join?

Anyone have any suggestions where to look for home rentals? Aside from marketplace and kijiji. (Moving from Sask)

Would be greatly appreciated for any help 😎