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William Griffin artificial turf field and lower parking lot closed Dec 19 - Jan 4

Monday, Dec 14, 2015

Between now and July 2016, the William Griffin artificial turf field and lower parking lot will be closed three times to allow for work on the facility parking lot. You will not be able to use the field or lower parking lot during these periods: December 19, 2015 - January 4, 2016 March 14-18, 2016 July 2-16, 2016 Check the current status of the playing field

Projects

Keith Road Bridge project reaches new milestone

Wednesday, Nov 25, 2015

The new Keith Road Bridge hit a major milestone today with the addition of the first steel girders for the new span over Lynn Creek. When completed, the new bridge will feature five lanes of traffic, as well as separated bike lanes and sidewalks on both sides. The bridge will lead to a more efficient commute, improve east-west connectivity, and improve safety for cyclists and pedestrians.

Projects

North Shore wide emergency training exercise on November 16

Thursday, Nov 12, 2015

On November 16, your three North Shore municipalities will participate in a large scale emergency simulation that will include many agencies and will cover land, sea, and air. This event is being coordinated by your tri-municipal emergency agency, North Shore Emergency Management (NSEM) and will be the largest training exercise ever conducted on the North Shore. You may notice unusual activity which may include active emergency response vehicles, marine vessels, and helicopters. This is a drill and is not a cause for concern.

Public safety

All Metro water restrictions now lifted

Thursday, Oct 29, 2015

Metro Vancouver's summer 2015 lawn sprinkling restrictions have been lifted for the year. Thank you for doing your part to help us conserve water over the hot and dry summer. Remember that, each year, Metro imposes lawn sprinkling restrictions from June 1 to September 30. Learn more about Metro's water restrictions

Metro Vancouver returns water restrictions to Stage 1

Tuesday, Sep 22, 2015

Recent rains and cooler temperatures means Metro Vancouver has returned to Stage 1 water restrictions.

North Shore Culture Days, September 25, 26, and 27

Monday, Sep 14, 2015

Culture Days is an annual Canada-wide celebration of arts, culture and heritage where the public is invited to experience a wide range of creative activities. Culture Days is an opportunity to try something new — to play the musical instrument of your dreams, sing Broadway show tunes with a really big choir, attend an artist talk, roll up your sleeves and get your hands dirty at any number of hands-on workshops.

Metro Vancouver returns water restrictions to Stage Two

Thursday, Sep 10, 2015

Thanks to the recent increase in rain, combined with reduced demand due to Stage 3 restrictions, Metro Vancouver has returned watering restrictions to Stage 2. 

Capilano watermain replacement project - traffic detours begin Sept. 8

Wednesday, Sep 2, 2015

Metro Vancouver is relocating and replacing an aging and seismically vulnerable watermain pipe beneath Capilano Road.

Projects

North Shore Fire Chiefs lift ban on barbecues in local parks

Tuesday, Sep 1, 2015

Given the recent wet weather and drop in risk factors the ban on barbecues in local parks, and smoking on trails and in parks has been lifted.

Audit: District protects taxpayer interests with sound processes and controls

Wednesday, Aug 26, 2015

A performance audit report released last week by the Auditor General for Local Government of British Columbia (AGLG) found that the District has strong stewardship over our capital asset management practices and capital procurement processes, protects the interests of taxpayers, and ensures value for money in our activities.

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