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What's New
September 7, 2010
Keith Road Greenway Public Workshop
RESCHEDULED TO Saturday, September 11, 2010
City Hall
Conference Room A and B
141 West 14th Street
The City of North Vancouver is hosting a Public Workshop to bring together members of the public, City Council, and staff to help plan and design the proposed Keith Road Greenway. This working session will build on the topics brought forward by the public through the first two open houses in May and June. Teams of residents, City Council, staff, and consultants will discuss issues and work together to explore design options for the alignment of the proposed multi-use path between St. Andrew's Avenue and West Grand Boulevard. The proposed Keith Road Greenway will link Victoria and Grand Boulevard Parks and provide connections to the Spirit Trail and Moodyville Park via Queensbury Avenue and St. David's Avenue. Visit www.cnv.org/KeithRoadGreenway for more information.
September 1, 2010
Do you Own a Home?
FIND OUT HOW YOU CAN GET UP TO $4,515 FOR HOME ENERGY UPGRADES
LiveSmart BC is back! The provincial government has recently reinstated the LiveSmart BC program and the City of North Vancouver is encouraging residents
to take advantage of significant rebates for home energy improvements. From now until March 2011, incentives are available for upgrades to detached
and semi-detached homes. If you are looking for ways to save money, help the environment and create a healthier, more comfortable home for your family,
consider doing a home energy assessment. It's easy to get started. Check out www.cnv.org/EcoEnergy to learn more about the three easy steps of the LiveSmart BC Program.
September 1, 2010
Be Bear Aware
AVOID UNWANTED DINNER GUESTS
To you, garbage stinks but to a bear it means dinner! At this time of year, bears often move into neighbourhoods in search of food, but you can take some simple steps to avoid any unwanted dinner guests. Store your garbage in a secure building or try freezing your smelly garbage (like chicken and fish). Place garbage cans at the curb only on the morning of your designated garbage pick-up day. Other ways to make your home less attractive to bears include removing bird feeders between April and November, keeping your barbeque clean, feeding your pets indoors, picking fruit as it ripens, removing outdoor freezers and sprinkling lime on your compost. For more tips, visit www.northshorebears.com.
September 1, 2010
Lower Lonsdale Fall Festival
JOIN US FOR THE STREET PARTY OF THE YEAR!
Sunday, September 19 from 10am - 4pm
100 block of West 1st Street
The Lower Lonsdale Business Association and John Braithwaite Community Centre are hosting the 6th Annual Lower Lonsdale Fall Festival. Join friends and neighbours at this unique community street party for a day of non-stop family fun! The event kicks off with a pancake breakfast from 10:00am to 11:30am and features a wide variety of award-winning musical guests, cooking and dance demonstrations, fall gardening ideas, a climbing wall, plus lots of displays and activities from local merchants. Take advantage of the free bike valet and leave the car at home. New this year is an apple pie baking contest as well as prizes for home grown produce. So bring down that giant pumpkin or perfect zucchini and show off your grandma's favourite apple pie recipe. Don't miss the street party of the year!
August 18, 2010
Cut Costs by Cutting Carbon this September
BUSINESSES - REGISTER NOW FOR CLIMATE SMART
The City is offering a new climate action initiative in partnership with the North Vancouver Chamber of Commerce and the local business community. Climate Smart is an innovative program that supports local businesses by providing tools, training and technical support to develop strategies for reducing their carbon footprint. Due to increasing demand, the Climate Smart program will be offered again this fall with three half-day workshops beginning September 14. Space is limited. To register or to view video testimonials of past participants, visit www.cnv.org/ClimateSmart.
August 18, 2010
Stay Connected with the City on Facebook
Interested in what's happening in your community? The City's Facebook page features the latest news and information about community events, City projects, open houses and job opportunities as well as great tips about living sustainably and taking action against climate change. Plus, check out our new online video series featuring a variety of interesting and informative topics. Find us on Facebook today! Details at www.cnv.org/Facebook.
August 18, 2010
Get Involved! Join a City Committee
Volunteering is a great way for residents to get involved, provide input on important issues and make a positive contribution to our community. The City is currently accepting applications to fill vacancies on the following Committees. All applicants must be City residents. For detailed information, visit www.cnv.org/Committees or phone 604-998-3296.
August 11, 2010
Green Sharrow Lane Installation
The City is taking a new and innovative approach to improving the safety and continuity of one of the City's primary cycling routes. Cyclists and motorists will soon notice shared lane pavement markings with a new green travel lane along the 100 block of West 13th Street. Known as a green sharrow, this multi-use travel lane helps cyclists and motorists share the street safely. The installation of the City's first green sharrow lane accommodates the need for two westbound traffic lanes along 13th Street between Lonsdale and Chesterfield, while taking into consideration one of the City's primary bicycle routes. Installation is scheduled to begin in August. Details at www.cnv.org/GreenSharrowLane.
August 4, 2010
Lawn Sprinkling Regulations: June 1 - September 30
Lawn sprinkling restrictions are in effect throughout the City of North Vancouver from June 1 - September 30. Sprinkling is permitted from 4am-9am
and 7pm-10pm. Even numbered addresses can use sprinklers on Wednesdays and Saturdays, while odd numbered addresses are permitted on Thursdays and Sundays. Hand watering and sprinkling of vegetable gardens, shrubs and flowers are unrestricted. Click here for more information about Sprinkling Regulations.
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