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North Shore Waterfront Liaison Committee call for new members

The North Shore Waterfront Liaison Committee is looking for a new community representative from the District of North Vancouver.

Share your thoughts on proposed improvements to Inter River Park

We are studying options for providing additional sports field inventory in Inter River Park, while minimizing impacts to the environment, adjacent uses, and neighbours. The park is a regionally significant, multi-venue athletic facility with multiple sports fields, a lacrosse box, and a bike skills park, and is connected by popular trails, with access to adjacent natural features such as Lynn Creek.

Temporary traffic control measures in the Upper Capilano area under review

While work on the Capilano Water Main Project is completed, the temporary traffic measures that were put in place will remain at all intersections for now. Once traffic volumes have stabilized in the local neighbourhoods, we will review these temporary measures to determine if any modifications are needed.

Fall changes to North Shore bus routes

Four times a year (April, June, September and December), TransLink updates its bus service schedules to reflect seasonal changes in customer demand and to optimize service. These fall service changes take effect on September 5, 2016:

Share your views on the Trans Mountain Pipeline Expansion Project in person

In July and August 2016, the Ministerial Panel for the Trans Mountain Pipeline Expansion Project (TMX) is holding a series of meetings along the pipeline and marine corridors in Alberta and British Columbia. At these informal sessions, the Panel will engage with local communities, stakeholders, and Indigenous groups and identify additional views that could be relevant to the Government’s final decision on the project.

Lynn Valley Road bike lanes to be installed in October, 2016

We are installing separated bike lanes on a section of Lynn Valley Road, starting in October, 2016. The lanes will make travel along the road safer and more comfortable for both cyclists and motorists. Construction will take approximately two months. Get details of this project

Maplewood Community Plan public engagement report now available

We have now wrapped up Phase 1 of the Maplewood Community Planning process. During this first phase, we offered a number of opportunities for residents to share their ideas for Maplewood's future with us. Read everyone's thoughts on transportation, housing, urban design, sustainability, and much more, in our summary report. Review the Mapleweood engagement summary

We're extending Espresso Trail on Fromme Mountain

We’re extending Espresso Trail on Fromme Mountain from Baden Powell Trail, down to the start of Penzoil Trail. The extension will be 450m long, and will follow a route recommended in a recent environmental assessment. Improving safety on trails The Espresso Trail extension will improve safety by:

Share your thoughts on the future of Maplewood

We are working with community members to help make the Maplewood area a complete and balanced community with thriving local businesses that reflect high environmental standards, and complement the community’s outstanding natural setting. The area will include a variety of housing options for all ages, incomes, and family circumstances, centred on a newly invigorated, walkable Maplewood Village Centre.

North Shore Firefighters add Autism Awareness Training to their emergency response arsenal

The District of North Vancouver Fire & Rescue Service (DNVFRS) is the second only service in Canada to complete a specialized training program that helps fire fighters deal more effectively during emergencies with people who have Autism Spectrum Disorder (ASD), a neurodevelopmental disorder characterized by difficulties in social interaction, verbal and nonverbal communication, and repetitive behaviours.

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