Local News – Front Porch Blog
Our Neighbourhood News: From the Front Porch of LynnValleyLife
Hi there neighbours, and a very warm welcome to our blog, From the Front Porch of LynnValleyLife.
Why do we call it ‘From the Front Porch’? Because that’s where the real news of a community is shared – on front porches and sidewalks, and in coffee shops and playgrounds. So sit down and stay awhile…. and check back regularly, so we can keep you in the Lynn Valley loop.
Visit here for musings on local life from our neighbourhood observer, Lynn O’Malley, and stories from our editor Peggy Trendell-Jensen. Publisher Jim Lanctot weighs in with news from the world of Lynn Valley real estate, and we look forward to bringing you a range of guest voices from your valley neighbours.
If you have any tidbits of interest, please send them along to our neighbourhood news-gatherer, Robin, at [email protected]. We can’t guarantee we’ll be able to post them all, but we’ll do our best to spread the word on this blog page or on our Facebook site!
Time to sponsor your LV Village Christmas tree!
Lynn Valley’s recent snowflakes make this announcement from the Lynn Valley Community Association timely indeed. The festive Lynn Valley Village Christmas Parade of Trees is celebrating its seventh year lighting up the village square with colours, lights, and greenery. Sponsoring a tree is a great opportunity to promote your business ...
Bikers love Fromme, sweet Fromme
By Robin Thorneycroft, contributing writer Twenty years ago, in the clatter and din of Lynn Valley’s Black Bear pub, like-minded locals gathered to chat about some community concerns. Now, two decades later many of those same people – along with many others – are celebrating the grassroots success of the ...
Neighbourhood News – November 2017
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Help free Lynn Canyon trees!
By Robin Thorneycroft, contributing writer Lynn Valley residents will have a chance to wrestle with nature and leave one of our most beloved parks a little healthier on the weekend. The District of North Vancouver is hosting a Free The Tree ivy-pulling event in Lynn Canyon on October 28th from ...
All Souls event remembers Lynn Valley loved ones
At this time of the year, there are a multitude of traditional and non-traditional ways to explore the Great Beyond. From candelit ceremonies in municipal cemeteries to zombie apocalypse Hallowe’en parties, a wide variety of perspectives and celebrations are on offer. As evidenced by popular Death Cafes, regularly held in ...
Lynn Valley Pumpkin Patch brings the community together
By Robin Thorneycroft, Contributing Writer Mid-October sees Lynn Valley come alive. The maple trees near Argyle Secondary flame and delight. Locals take over the trails once again, and the Lynn Canyon suspension bridge isn’t packed quite as tightly with nervous tourists. And the community shows up to support our local ...
LynnValleyLife is looking for this year’s Good Neighbour!
If you've been following LynnValleyLife for a while, you'll know that one of our favourite times of the year is the lead up to our annual Good Neighbour Award. All year 'through we keep our ears to the ground for people who represent Lynn Valley at its finest - whether ...
Love the neighbourhood? Write for LynnValleyLife!
We know how many of our followers love stories on local recreation, neighbourhood history, interesting Lynn Valley personalities from past or present, or the scoop on new municipal initiatives or retail options. So we're looking for a few Lynn Valleyites who want to help populate our pages with the local ...
Neighbourhood News – October 2017
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Give thanks, and give food!
It's almost Thanksgiving, and LynnValleyLife is hoping everyone can have a share in the harvest. This year we are teaming up with St. Clement's Anglican Church to help people with enough food on their table make sure the same goes for their neighbours. Thanksgiving has long been celebrated as a ...
Pumpkin patches to spring up in Lynn Valley!
It's almost that time of year for the Great Pumpkin to descend once again (whether Linus sees him or not!) to transform a Lynn Valley field into a magical pumpkin patch. On October 14th starting at 11am, there will be Halloweeny fun for all ages, hosted by the Lynn Valley ...
Lynn Valley LINK trail becomes a reality
The hard work of Lynn Valley Community Association volunteers and district parks staff - and the leadership of local residents Suzanne and Gabriel Mazoret - was celebrated at Lynn Canyon on September 16 with the grand opening of the Lynn Valley LINK trail. The trail links previously existing trail networks ...
LV Services Society looking for your help
The Lynn Valley Services Society is one of the community hubs that keeps this neighbourhood thriving. Please have a read of their latest press release and consider offering your time and talent. Volunteer Board Members Wanted The Lynn Valley Services Society (LVSS) is a not-for-profit charitable organization providing social and ...
Neighbourhood News – September 2017
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Great fall programs at Mollie Nye House and elsewhere!
That "back-to-school" feeling that comes over us in September isn't just for the young 'uns. There's a huge range of community programs designed for adults of all ages and stages, so why not sharpen your pencil (or pick up your yoga mat, or harmonica, or smart phone) and join in? ...
North Van Museum wants YOU!
As you are probably already aware, the historic Lynn Valley Elementary School building was preserved and transformed into the North Vancouver Community History Centre, part of the North Vancouver Museum and Archives. The Community History Centre currently has a Canada 150 display, and its second-floor archives are open to the public from ...
Neighbourhood News – August 2017
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Celebrate 150th plus local history at Heritage Fair!
Here's a great community event coming your way! Canada Day celebrations continue on Saturday, July 15th- with lots of indoor and outdoor fun! Celebrate Canada's 150th with LVSS The Lynn Valley Services Society (LVSS) and Lynn Valley Seniors Association (LVSA) will be hosting a Heritage Community Fair at Mollie Nye House, 940 ...
Neighbourhood News – July 2017
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Don’t miss out on Canada Day fun!
There's certainly no excuse for thumb-twiddling this Long Weekend, given the myriad events that have been organized to celebrate Canada 150+ in style. The Canada Day Parade is extra-special this year, and will kick off with a Lions Pancake Breakfast in Grand Boulevard Park starting at 7:30 a.m. The parade ...
Traffic detours coming to Mountain & Frederick
Summertime means street work! Starting on June 28 and running right through to August 20, the District will be installing a new watermain and services on Mountain Hwy just south of Frederick Road. Excavating will be done of the street, boulevard and some driveways, with re-seeding and restoration scheduled for ...
Nourish Market opens nice noshery
There's a new place to sit and enjoy the Lynn Valley village vibes, and enjoy a healthy bite or sip while you're at it. Nourish Market has transformed one end of its boutique grocery store into an airy eating spot, where you can take a load off and catch up ...
Remember watering restrictions when sunny weather comes
Water restrictions probably haven't been top of mind for most Lynn Valleyites, seeing as Mother Nature has been abundantly generous with water herself. But now that sunny weather is upon us, here's a reminder of our water-conservation responsibilities. Phase One lawn sprinkling restrictions are currently in force: Lawn sprinkling are ...
New Lynn Valley Days events offered this year!
Lynn Valley Days are fast approaching, and fingers are crossed for a warm, sunny weekend. Even if it's drizzly, however, the famous Big Tent will keep revellers dry and spirits high! We are as pleased as punch to be a main sponsor again this year, and we thank all the ...
Neighbourhood News – June 2017
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Concert supports work of Rainbow Refugees
Looking for a tuneful end of the week, and happy to support a great cause? Proceeds from this community concert on Friday, May 26 will help fund Rainbow Refugees, a group that supports people seeking refugee protection in Canada due to sexual orientation or gender issues. The following press release ...
LV Mall invites moms for free photo
Stuck for a Mother's Day gift? No more... make a nice memory for Mom by taking her to Lynn Valley Mall and dressing up for a free digital photo! Fun dress-up props are on hand for those who want to ham it up or put on the Ritz. The photo ...
Be a Lynn Valley LINK trail builder!
There's an exciting new outdoor recreational project afoot in Lynn Valley, and you could be on the ground floor (literally). The Lynn Valley Community Association's Annual Park Project takes place on Saturday, May 13 and is a key component of the new Lynn Valley LINK, a collaborative project between the LVCA and ...
Neighbourhood News – May 2017
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Meet the town planner, and join the LV Community Association!
The Lynn Valley Community Association annual general meeting is coming up on Thursday, May 18, at 7 p.m. Please consider getting involved as a member - or even a board member! - to help keep Lynn Valley a community that is vibrant, welcoming and supportive of citizens of all ages ...
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