Bigfoot Proof…Why It Wasn’t a Suit in the Patterson-Gimlin Film

Was the Patterson-Gimlin film really just a man in a suit, or is it the most compelling Bigfoot evidence ever captured? In this video, we’ll break down why the famous footage isn’t as easily dismissed as skeptics claim. From the anatomy of the creature to the technology of the 1960s, to debunking the stories of Bob Heironimus, Philip Morris, and Greg Long, we’ll explore the reasons why this footage remains unmatched. Whether you’re a believer, a skeptic, or just curious, this deep dive into the Patterson-Gimlin film might just make you rethink what you know about Bigfoot. Let’s get into it!

On Lonsdale Avenue in North Vancouver. Summer of 2018.

Lonsdale Avenue has been a cornerstone of North Vancouver since the city’s early days. When North Vancouver was first established, Lonsdale was planned as a prominent thoroughfare, running right down the middle of the city’s layout. Its strategic importance was tied to its role in transportation—originally, the ferry at the foot of Lonsdale (in Lower Lonsdale) was a key connection point. These ferries, initially privately owned, were later managed by the government as the city grew, ensuring steady access to resources and workforce mobility. This made Lonsdale a vital lifeline for the burgeoning community, connecting it to downtown Vancouver and beyond.

As of 2019, Lonsdale has become a desirable area for young professional families, business owners, and investors. With the cost of living in downtown Vancouver skyrocketing, many are drawn to North Vancouver for a high quality of life while still being close to the city. The avenue features art installations, new parklet outdoor spaces, and some of the North Shore’s best restaurants, shops, cafes, and parks.

Lower Lonsdale, closer to the waterfront, is known for its real estate market, with a mix of houses, apartments, condos, and vacant lots for sale. It’s also home to the Lonsdale Quay Market and the Shipyards, a popular spot for dining, events, and waterfront views.

Further up the avenue, Central Lonsdale is more residential but still vibrant with charming coffee shops, restaurants, and boutique stores. It’s a walkable area with a community feel, often highlighted for its rows of shops and eateries.

Lonsdale Avenue encapsulates the evolution of North Vancouver—from a ferry-dependent settlement to a modern, thriving community. It’s a place where history meets contemporary living, offering a balance of cultural richness, accessibility, and community spirit.

On the Seawall Water Walk in Downtown Vancouver. Summer of 2018.

The Vancouver Seawall is part of the world’s longest uninterrupted waterfront path, the 28 km Seaside Greenway, stretching from the Vancouver Convention Centre to Spanish Banks Park. The downtown portion, particularly around Coal Harbour, is a popular segment for walking, offering a mix of natural beauty, urban views, and historical landmarks. Based on the web results, the Coal Harbour Seawall Destination Walk is a 5.77 km (approximately 7,572 steps) circular route that starts and ends at Canada Place, a notable landmark in downtown Vancouver. This walk takes you through lush green spaces, past prominent buildings, and provides exceptional views of the waterfront and the North Shore mountains.

Key highlights of this downtown seawall walk include passing through Harbour Green Park, the longest continuous waterfront park in the downtown area, which was constructed between 1997 and 2002. This park features a water feature that doubles as a spray park in the summer, with stepping stones winding through it. You’ll also get views of the Vancouver Rowing Club, several marinas, and Devonian Harbour Park, which serves as a gateway to Stanley Park. Along the route, you can spot artwork near the Coal Harbour Community Centre, inspired by the old boat sheds that once lined the shore, reflecting the area’s history.

The seawall in this area is designed for accessibility, with separate paths for walkers/joggers (closer to the water) and cyclists/inline skaters (on the inner path), ensuring a safe and enjoyable experience. The route showcases a blend of natural beauty and human ingenuity, with prominent buildings, green spaces, and the multi-use seawall path. It’s a great way to explore Vancouver’s history, architecture, and waterfront scenery, all while getting some fresh air and exercise.

If you’re looking to extend your walk, the Stanley Park Seawall, which connects to the Coal Harbour section, offers a longer 10 km loop (13,123 steps) that takes about 2-3 hours to walk. This loop is famous for its scenic vistas, landmarks, monuments, and sculptures that connect Vancouver’s past and present. Note that sections of the Stanley Park Seawall, like those between Prospect Point and Third Beach, may close briefly in winter for maintenance, such as rock scaling to prevent debris slides caused by weather conditions like heavy rain or spring thaw.

In short, the Seawall Water Walk in Downtown Vancouver, likely centered around the Coal Harbour area, is a picturesque and accessible way to experience the city’s waterfront, history, and urban-nature blend, making it a must-do for locals and visitors alike.

Putin’s Creaky War Machine Gets Lifeline From Trump-Led Thaw

https://www.newsweek.com/russia-war-putin-sanctions-2047151

U.S. President Donald Trump’s pursuit of a better relationship with Moscow must not include easing sanctions on Russia that impact Vladimir Putin’s ability to wage war, a Ukrainian think tank has told Newsweek.

After a phone call with Trump on Tuesday, Russian President Putin agreed to a limited ceasefire in Ukraine but pushed back on plans for an immediate 30-day truce.

Further talks are scheduled between officials from Moscow and Washington on Sunday but whatever negotiations occur, the U.S.-led measures that have complicated Putin’s ability to fund and equip its war machine should not cease, according to the Kyiv School of Economics think tank, the KSE Institute.

Analysis by the think tank outlines how despite Putin’s record spending, Russia’s military industrial complex (MIC) is still beset by labor and component shortages, a collapse in arms exports and difficulties in modernizing.

“This is the exact wrong time to take the foot off the gas,” Benjamin Hilgenstock, KSE senior economist and one of the report’s coauthors, told Newsweek.

Newsweek has contacted the State Department for comment.

Why It Matters

Russia has proposed closer economic cooperation with America, including a joint effort to exploit rare earth minerals, which is a priority for Trump in the face of China’s dominance in the sector.

Reuters reported this month that the White House had asked the Treasury Department to explore easing energy sanctions ahead of the leaders’ phone call, which would be a reversal of the policy of former President Joe Biden, whose administration tried to choke off funds for Russian aggression.

But the KSE says that easing up on sanctions that have hurt the MIC could allow a rejuvenation of Putin’s war machine, posing an even greater security risk.

What To Know

Precise figures of Russia’s defense budget are tricky to pin down but spending on its military has soared to the highest levels since the Cold War.

In 2022, the first year of the full-scale invasion of Ukraine, it reached $86.4 billion—a 31 percent increase from the previous year. It then ballooned to $109.5 billion in 2023 and hit $112 billion in 2024, according to Ukrainian estimates.

While Russia’s military spending is projected to soar this year to $142 billion, or nearly one third (32.5 percent) of government outlays, the KSE has said this war economy only tells part of the story of Russia’s ability to arm itself.

The think tank found that Russia’s military faces significant challenges, including escalating funding costs, labor shortages, collapsing arms exports and sanctions.

While Russia has made strides in some areas, it struggles with the rapid pace of innovation required to maintain a competitive edge in modern warfare.

Hilgenstock said talks with Russia should take into account that sanctions and pressure on its MIC have worked, and it was the wrong time to ease them without any good reason. This poses a long-term challenge for the West to maintain such pressure.

Russia has faced huge losses of equipment, which it tried to offset with restoring stockpiled equipment, such as tanks, and Moscow has relied on cooperation with North Korea and Iran to overcome shortages in artillery shells, for example.

With direct supplies from Western countries drying up, China has become a lifeline for Russia, thanks to its imports of intermediate components, particularly high-tech electronics and industrial tools—many of which fall under export controls.

Putin is looking for sanctions relief from the U.S., but the KSE report says these measures should not cease because they have deteriorated macroeconomic conditions, caused acute labor shortages and disrupted supply chains for critical inputs.

KSE report co-author Pavlo Shkurenko said that North Korea supplies directly military products in terms of shells for their arterial and the artillery pieces, which show that the Russian military industry alone cannot satisfy its battlefield demands.

China is not directly supplying finished military products, but has given components such as electronics, radio and comms optics, he said.

Russia is also not able to produce large quantities of new advanced main battle tanks and the production of new equipment is limited.

This is why the focus should be not to devise new sanctions but to ensure the enforcement of existing ones and that the threat of secondary sanctions in the Chinese financial system has worked.

He said there was no U.S. self-interest in lifting sanctions on Russian military and that the military enterprises that would benefit from such a move would be ones that produce weapons that could one day pose a risk to the U.S. and Europe.

What People Are Saying

Hilgenstock: “U.S. sanctions and pressure on the Russian MIC have worked, and this is the exact wrong time to take the foot off the gas without any good reason to do so.”

Shkurenko: “There is absolutely no self-interest from the US side in lifting sanctions on Russian military.”

What Happens Next

The debate on whether the U.S. will ease sanctions on Russia will continue, but in the short term, talks between American and Russian officials are scheduled to take place in Saudi Arabia on Sunday in the wake of the Trump-Putin phone call.

Easing sanctions are not touted as being part of the negotiations, which are likely to focus on an energy attack pause and talks of a possible maritime ceasefire in the Black Sea.