Want to know what District of North Vancouver is (not) doing to make sure we get affordable homes in every neighbourhood? Do you like dogs, climate solutions, beer, good conversation? Our November newsletter has something for everyone. Join our mailing list! www.betternorthshore.ca/newsletter/n...

The winning teams took home $2,000 in cash prizes. Winners of the Judge’s Choice award: Local Sales Tax! The winner of the Audience Choice award: Vehicle Levy! This event would not have been possible without the support of our volunteers, sponsors, competitors, judges, creatives, and special guests.

🚦Feeling the North Shore traffic blues? 😩 Let's call for a decongestant for reliable rides and less stress. Bus Rapid Transit, yes please!🚌🙋🏽‍♀️ #NorthVan #NorthShore #BetterNorthShore www.betternorthshore.ca/blog/theres-...

Awesome event tonight!! More photos to come. Thanks to everyone who came out and supported!

Full house for the #Vancouver launch of Life After Cars tonight with @brooklynspoke.bsky.social @sgoodyear.bsky.social @lucymaloney.bsky.social @tomflood.bsky.social Thanks to @visionzerovancouver.ca for organizing. #urbanismbookclub

Big thank you to @martyn.bsky.social for the fantastic tour of the shipyards and lonsdale, also great to meet the Better North Shore team and of course been very lucky to have had so much time with the amazing @lucymaloney.bsky.social

You can judge any city by the quality and vitality of its places for public life. Here in Torino Italy it’s the many piazzas, the pedestrian streets, & the public market. Many cities had to claim these places back from cars. Don’t have those kinds of places in your city? Are you sure you’re a city?

Want to get more involved in your North Shore community? Love mountain biking? Want a free tree for your street? Interested in stormwater management or food security? Public art? The October newsletter is out with something for everyone. Join our mailing list! www.betternorthshore.ca/newsletter/o...

By me this week - the happiest thing I've got to report of late, with a glorious trip over the summer to Montreal "Forget EVs. Cycling is revolutionising transport." www.economist.com/internationa...

We are back to discuss the future of housing in our community Following our community engagement last spring, Council asked staff to prepare two land use options to meet our 20-year housing needs. Now we want to hear from you at an upcoming info session. 🏘️Learn more at dnv.org/OCP-2025

Child populations stagnate in two North Shore municipalities

I checked out the first part of the Spirit Trail East extension from Seymour River to Windridge Park last weekend. The trail mostly uses existing side streets: starting on Heritage Park Lane and continuing on Windridge Drive. #NorthVancouver #BikeLanes #MUP #BikeYVR

For over a quarter of a century, the Parkgate Society has been a cornerstone in Seymour. Learn more about the society and its relationship with the Recreation Commission Parkgate Community days, or read our story. #northvan #betternorthshore www.betternorthshore.ca/blog/parkgat...

We're pleased to launch our first #greenroof course at Van Dusen Gardens! Delivered over 3 Saturdays in September, this 18-hour course qualifies for continuing education credits. Class starts Sept 6. Register today! Bursaries available via Van Dusen. grinbc.org/launch-of-gr...

The future North Shore Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) service will span 21 km with 16-17 stations, connecting the North Shore, Vancouver, and Burnaby. This rapid transit service will be fast, reliable, and comfortable. Take the survey now: https://translinklistens.ca/bus-rapid-transit-program

🐝 North Shore community gardens are buzzing! As climate change threatens pollinator populations, our local gardens, no matter what form they take, are creating vital habitat. 🌻🦋 www.betternorthshore.ca/blog/communi... #CommunityGardens #ClimateAction

The global phenomenon of “bikelash” has become one of the biggest barriers to implementing interventions that make our streets more liveable, accessible and sustainable. So how do we best manage it as advocates for change? Here are eight strategies we recently presented at the Velo-city Conference.🧵

One of the events that make for a #BetterNorthShore is the annual Harmony Arts Festival in #WestVan. Great turnout for the arts, crafts, food, and music tonight.

“The best way to avoid being physically inactive is not join to a gym, but to begin with the radical act of walking. The good news is a well-designed city can give us all the regular physical activity we need, without access to expensive equipment and trainers. It’s all about the built environment.”

Evolve Announced as New North Shore E-bike Operator for North Vancouver #NorthVan www.cnv.org/City-Hall/Ne...

PARIS CITY HALL EXHIBITION TO OPEN JUNE 21st! I’m proud to join Paris Mayor @annehidalgo.bsky.social, iconic artist Shepard Fairey @obeygiant.bsky.social & local leaders next week to open this conversation-changing EXHIBITION on city leadership in climate action! www.paris.fr/evenements/d...

Short video here from the District of North Vancouver talking about how they’re addressing infrastructure challenges posed by the province’s new housing mandates. youtu.be/SwWTNrLHCBo

The upfront cost of an e-bike can feel intimidating. This local bike shop makes buying that first e-bike a lot easier. #BetterNorthShore www.betternorthshore.ca/blog/buy-a-q...

If we support councils that bring forward zoning to embrace smaller mixed-use developments throughout all neighbourhoods, we could spread the burden of growth and reduce traffic congestion. #BetterNorthShore www.betternorthshore.ca/blog/living-...

You don’t need to be a political junkie to create real change. With our municipal elections coming up in fall 2026, now’s the perfect time to get involved in your community—on your terms. #BetterNorthShore www.betternorthshore.ca/blog/avoy4widpuhsj5je3q15liffmqssle

City Debate #19: High rises are more sociable than low rises. June 2, 2025. urbanarium.org/city-debate-...

Walked around Lynn Valley town centre a little bit yesterday. Some nice work here with the floating bus stop design on 27th. #BetterNorthShore

No traffic, best parking spots and just plain fun. E-Bikes are the future. If you're E-Bikes curious @betternorthshore.bsky.social has a guide for you. www.betternorthshore.ca/blog/so-your...

Tree service. Great use of cargo bikes. Let's build out complete bike networks in every city in North America. Enable businesses, expand accessibility, and make our cities and towns quieter and safer. The District of North Vancouver has had an approved bike master plan since 2012. #BetterNorthShore

“By easing building code req’ts for small apartment buildings, Dallas has opened the door for a long-overlooked genre of housing: the kind that’s affordable to build and fast to construct. And it could help fill the gap of 4 million units in America's housing supply.” www.realtor.com/advice/rent/...

In this Bike Sense episode, @peterladner.bsky.social talks to our own Duncan Wilcock about a cargo e-bike library that's transforming the way families think about transportation. Don't miss this inspiring story of local innovation and low-barrier access to active travel! bccycling.ca/podcast?ss_s...

Election day in a country that has had a fair and free vote for generations. Where all the opposition parties are free to take power. Where virtually everyone will accept the election result. After my last year, it’s a history and a privilege I’m more grateful for than ever. Let’s get at it.

Lovely gathering for our very first Better Drinks event last night. North Vancouverites are passionate about the place they live and we’re helping to bring them together by starting important conversations about housing, transportation, and climate. Join us. www.betternorthshore.ca/newsletter-s...

We asked three questions - about the wastewater treatment plant overruns, the carbon tax, and transportation - to all federal candidates in North Vancouver’s two electoral districts: Burnaby North-Seymour and North Vancouver-Capilano. Here’s what they said: www.betternorthshore.ca/blog/federal...

Celebrating North Shore old growth on Earth Day

🤔 Ever wonder why some trees can be cut down while others can’t? On the North Shore, the criteria for protected trees vary between municipalities. This post explores the rules and differences🌳🏠 #betternorthshore #trees #NorthVan #westvan www.betternorthshore.ca/blog/0cvndle...

🏡✨ Supportive housing is vital for people experiencing homelessness on the North Shore. It’s more than just a roof overhead — it includes essential support services like healthcare and job training. Let's build more. #northvan #housing #betternorthshore www.betternorthshore.ca/blog/support...

It’s a common misconception that bike lanes block emergancy vehicles. #betternorthshore #northvan #bikes www.nsnews.com/opinion/move...

Being able to choose from various housing options is a form of freedom we are striving to achieve on the North Shore. #housing #northvan #betternorthshore www.betternorthshore.ca/blog/freedom...

"The neighborhood, called Merwede, is scheduled to be the largest car-free district in the Netherlands, with 6,000 homes. The area will be [...] in the southwestern part of the city, and will be able to house an estimated 12,000 people." nltimes.nl/2025/02/25/u...

**Creating a More Accessible Community: Let's Talk Transportation Choices** Let's join forces to create a community where everyone has access to key destinations, regardless of how they choose to travel. #northvan #betternorthshore www.betternorthshore.ca/blog/freedom...

📈The North Shore is looking at steep utility bill increases due to a $3B 😱 cost overrun on our wastewater treatment plant 🧻🚽 Thanks to cost-sharing and rate-smoothing, we get a bit of a reprieve in 2025 #northvan #westvan #wastewater #betternorthshore www.betternorthshore.ca/blog/potty-p...

Hello North Shore! We're on here now where the skies are blue. Check us out at betternorthshore.ca. If you like what you see, please join our mailing list here www.betternorthshore.ca/newsletter-s... and share with a friend or two. #BetterNorthShore #NorthVan #WestVan