We need youth to have a thriving city
With the Municipal Election around the corner, we are hearing from politicians on every issue from accessible transit, to more
Let children move actively to and from school
September is an exciting time for families. I remember how excited I was as a child every time a new
Why DNV Councillor Jim Hanson is running again
Our community is facing some significant challenges. Housing prices have skyrocketed, making it impossible for many to live in our
Why Hollyburn Community Services Society changed its name
Since 2004, we have operated across the North Shore as Hollyburn Family Services Society. The core of our work has
What Mark Sager wants for West Vancouver
I started out my career by serving in public office in West Vancouver when I was only 20 years old,
#TogetherNorthShore celebrates community in supporting mental health
The Canadian Mental Health Association (CMHA) North and West Vancouver recently kicked off its Mental Health Week with the launch of #TogetherNorthShore, a
Onsite housing at CapU is a dream come true: Paul Dangerfield
Home. It’s a little word with deep meaning and enormous significance at a time when housing and homelessness are top
Coun. Jordan Back proposes a Food Truck Pilot Program
Coun. Jordan Back Proposes Food Truck Pilot Program for North Vancouver: Enhancing Culinary Diversity and Community Engagement While visiting other
It’s time to put Environment into the Canadian Charter of Freedom and Rights.
Go big or go home, is a quote often associated with innovation or idea generation. This essay tries to capture
When you see a bear on your property…
What to Do If You See a Bear?: Essential Tips for Dealing with Bear Encounters It is that time of
We need safe space for skating: Coun. Tony Valente
Last Monday, I brought a notice of motion calling upon the City of North Vancouver to provide safe space for
Early diagnosis made my cancer ‘journey’ short and manageable
In November last year, when I received my breast cancer diagnosis, I thought they must have made a mistake. It
‘To a Russian Mother’ in support of Ukraine
Thanks to the many North Shore residents who attended the rally in support of Ukraine on March 27th, at the
What’s Nowruz? A North Van author explains
In 2010, UN General Assembly proclaimed March 21 as International Nowruz Day, and placed Nowruz on the Representative List of
Making music for people at the end of life
Each time I sit by the bedside of a patient nearing the end of their life, I find myself looking
A new Arts & Culture Centre for everyone
West Vancouver, located on the unceded territories of the Squamish, Musqueam and Tseil-Waututh, is known for its spectacular natural beauty.
Alcohol in DNV Parks? I think it’s about time
Over the course of the COVID-19 pandemic, I think we have all learned to appreciate our neighbourhoods like never before
Why I’m running again: CPC candidate and ex-MP John Weston
I am running again as the Conservative Party Candidate in the next Federal Election. As you know the minority Trudeau
How flawed models will destroy drivability in North Vancouver
North Vancouver City Council last year unanimously approved three transportation projects that are going to further destroy the ability to
Table tennis can help with cellphone shortsightedness: North Shore coach
In today’s world where we find our youth and even adults constantly in front of a computer screen or handheld





















