The world’s largest hockey stick and puck, formerly located at the Cowichan Community Centre in Duncan, B.C., was dismantled on August 21, 2024, due to severe wood rot and safety concerns. The 205-foot (62-meter) structure, built for Expo 86, is being upcycled into collectible memorabilia.
Key Details About the Landmark:
- Location: Formerly hung on the wall of the Cowichan Community Centre on Vancouver Island.
- Dimensions & Material: Measured 205 feet (62.5 meters) in length, weighed 61,000 lbs, and was constructed of Douglas Fir glulam.
- History: Commissioned for Expo '86 in Vancouver, it was moved to Duncan in 1988 after the community won a national competition.
- Fate: Following failure to find partners to cover the estimated $1.5–$2 million repair cost, the Cowichan Valley Regional District (CVRD) opted to decommission it.
- Upcycling: Genuine Collectibles Inc. is transforming the wood into souvenirs, with proceeds benefiting local sports and charities.
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Following its removal, the title of the world’s largest hockey stick is contested, with a notably smaller 107-foot stick in Eveleth, Minnesota, previously holding the record.
April 22, 2026 8:20 PM pulled my vehicle into the Thunderbird Motel parking lot. Police vehicle unmarked two officers gave a sort of hi. Driver White male no facial hair. I wondered why they did not talk to the White man 50+ swaying holding a open can of beer in front of the closed for some time stores down the street. Police vehicle drove through in off Dingwall and exited onto York St. White car parked lights on facing the front of the motel then drove off. 4 ppl at Easy Credit parking lot next door said La Reza will not cause you problems . I replied that I had heard that 4 other times in my life and it had been true. They have tags in East Vancouver. White car came back and stopped and briefly talked to them. Indo office clerk young female looked unhappy. Asian male manager looking unhappy came out of unoccupied room on second floor. Young boy Asian male with him said, " My Dad can’t turn down a free blowjob." I replied, " Some guys are like that." Dad said, " Please don’t call Surret RCMP on us." Native man carrying a bunch of stuff including hard drug paraphernalia went into second floor room from parking lot.
Earlier I went again to Robert Service Park a small rest area with historical markers again to clean out my RV. My previous visit I picked up the small litter there and was pleased to find the small waste bin emptied. While there the Number 8 Mill Bay bus sopped female driver White got out and had the world’s shortest cigarette break. A biker doing a left onto a nearby road did not signal and used his legs to make the turn. Various ppl said hi including a ethnic guy in car with a Palestine flag on the one side a Ukraine flag on the other. Glad Prince Harry just visited Ukraine.
Made an unannounced, surprise visit to Kyiv, Ukraine, on April 23, 2026, marking his third trip to the country in a year. Addressing a security forum, he praised Ukraine’s “strength in unity” against Russia. The visit focused on supporting wounded soldiers and rehabilitation efforts, arranged via his Invictus Games foundation.
EU approves €90bn loan for Ukraine as pipeline is turned on ending deadlock Glad Ukraine just got a $109 billion loan from the E.U. I was surprised Orban lost the recent election in Hungary but he was way too pro Russia.
Someone female here at the library said loudly that most of the library staff don’t believe the Holocaust happened. No staffer contradicted that. Ms Mcdonald the librarian in Hope BC said Hiel Hitler at work and taught children the Hiel Hitler one arm salute. Mayor Victor A Smith there knows her personally and is on the library board and did not give a hoot. Refused to answer emails about it or questions on the street. A man here at the library said I had been hanging out at Robert Service Park working on my RV which is true. Might do that again today still quite a mess in there after two days cleaning and sorting.
Great seeing deer the last 4 days in town and nearby.
10:12 PM white car all windows tinted black which is illegal parked in the handicap spot of Thunderbird despite lots of empty parking spots in the lot. He quickly drove off the lot and away on Dingwall St.
Bought something at Bucky’s Work Shop yesterday on Craig St. Atrocious service from the two White employees the one said he hated police but finally though shaking badly the fat bald one did his job. The other patrons stayed out of it. White older couple said some nice things to me inside the place and outside but did not say anything until the bald employee began to shake. Asian man with his Asian slut insulted me on the street and later while filming me with his pinkish cell phone told me to leave town. I gave him the middle finger and told him to move back to Gangzhou. This startled him and startled even more a White man who saw it go down. As I walked back to my RV 3 young women all White the fattest said I was a race traitor and later said she was with the volk. I gave them and her a series of insults. Bible says all races are welcome in GOD’s Kingdom. Racism is evil and usu. stupid. Library patron male said he could not belive Bucky’s served me.
Got bad service at PetroCanada 3000 Horton Rd Mill Bay, BC 13:50:49 yesterday outside of town male employee dark hair young good looking made the same stabbing motion the young male employee did at Wendy’s my first visit there. The sandwiches though from Omas Bakery were great though. Both had chutney in it. Male employee said his set was not solid.
Have a good Thursday.