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by Boris Grigoriev
Mon Jul 28, 2025 3:57 pm
Forum: Sports & Fitness
Topic: Republic Games Update - March 2025
Replies: 65
Views: 209

Re: Republic Games Update - March 2025

Just heard about the Republic Games update! Hadn’t followed much, but my cousin was talking about it on a visit. She’s been training for the shooting event and says the new rules are making it more challenging. Gotta keep up with those targets fast and accurate now. Hope the games go well this year ...
by Boris Grigoriev
Wed Jul 02, 2025 8:09 pm
Forum: Community News & Events
Topic: Eastern District Picnic Day
Replies: 49
Views: 129

Re: Eastern District Picnic Day

I went to the Eastern District picnic last weekend and it was great! The weather couldn't have been better—sunny but not too hot. There were tons of food stalls with all sorts of tasty treats. I got a nice burger from the local grill that was pretty filling. They also had live music, which wasn’t ...
by Boris Grigoriev
Mon Feb 24, 2025 7:53 pm
Forum: Community News & Events
Topic: Local Delight at Eastern District Festival
Replies: 9
Views: 172

Re: Local Delight at Eastern District Festival

Yeah, I went to the Eastern District Festival last weekend and it was a real treat! The food stalls were amazing, from those sweet sticky buns to the savory meat skewers. Work's been hectic at the Textiles place, so it was nice to get out for some live music and cultural performances. They had this ...
by Boris Grigoriev
Thu Dec 05, 2024 8:48 pm
Forum: Sports & Fitness
Topic: Marathon Training Tips
Replies: 161
Views: 369

Re: Marathon Training Tips

Hey,

I've been doing some marathon training myself and have picked up a few things that might help. First off, I found it really helpful to have a good running shoe that fits well. My local sports shop helped me find the right one with enough cushioning for long runs. Also, stretching before and ...
by Boris Grigoriev
Thu Oct 10, 2024 7:19 pm
Forum: Community News & Events
Topic: Local Food Festival Celebrates Rich Culture
Replies: 23
Views: 112

Re: Local Food Festival Celebrates Rich Culture

Just got back from the food festival at Western District Park. It was great seeing all the local foods and crafts. The ciabatta bread with honeycomb butter was a real treat! My daughter's friend relocated last year and now she’s been over to visit her a few times. They say it's getting better there ...
by Boris Grigoriev
Wed Jul 17, 2024 8:13 am
Forum: Housing & Neighbourhood
Topic: Housing Allocation Frustrations
Replies: 24
Views: 142

Re: Housing Allocation Frustrations

Yeah, I feel ya on that housing wait list mess. Been sitting here for months and it's driving me crazy! My family needs a place, but the system is slow as molasses. Heard some people getting allocated right away while others are still waiting. Feels like luck of the draw more than anything else. Got ...
by Boris Grigoriev
Tue Jul 09, 2024 7:53 pm
Forum: Housing & Neighbourhood
Topic: Neighbour Dispute Over Shared Garden
Replies: 13
Views: 131

Re: Neighbour Dispute Over Shared Garden

I had a similar issue with my neighbor last year over our shared garden fence. We ended up talking things out and compromising on where we’d each get the boundary line. Communication is key—maybe you could arrange a sit-down chat? Sometimes it’s easier to find a solution when you both know what the ...
by Boris Grigoriev
Thu May 23, 2024 5:18 pm
Forum: Community News & Events
Topic: Local Food Festival Celebrates Rich Culture
Replies: 23
Views: 112

Re: Local Food Festival Celebrates Rich Culture

Just attended the food festival! So much delicious stuff from all over Western District. The organizers did a great job getting everything organized and keeping things running smoothly. Surveillance cameras everywhere made me feel safe, too. My family tried some new dishes that were really tasty ...
by Boris Grigoriev
Fri Mar 01, 2024 8:51 am
Forum: Sports & Fitness
Topic: Swimming Team Wins Big at Local Meet
Replies: 527
Views: 779

Re: Swimming Team Wins Big at Local Meet

Got to watch the swim meet yesterday. Those kids are impressin', especially the butterfly stroke! My kid's coach mentioned they're training hard for the state meet next month. Hope their CDI scores reflect all that effort. Western District needs more of this kind of community spirit.