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!
DNV sets library land sale record straight
Mairi Welman, communications manager with North Vancouver District, contacted LynnValleyLife with concerns regarding the circulation of an email containing false allegations of North Vancouver District wrongdoing in the sale of the former library property at 27th and Mountain Highway to the Bosa Development Corporation. Marie emphasizes that these claims (including, ...
Valentine’s contest entries heartwarming to read
Our 2016 Valentine's Day Contest was the cause of passionate conversation during a LynnValleyLife meeting in January. We'd had a great response in the past to our "What Do You Love About Lynn Valley?" and "What's Your Nickname for Your Loved One?" contests and we wanted to tap into our ...
New highway interchanges will affect Lynn Valley traffic flow
By Sue Ronson, Contributing Writer There are big plans for the multitude of entrances and exits at the north end of the Iron Workers Memorial/Second Narrows Bridge. And let’s just say up front that it’s not going to be easy getting through all this construction, but in the end we ...
Enter our Parent-Child Valentine’s Day dinner contest!
Valentine's Day isn't just red roses and romance - it's a chance to celebrate wonderful relationships of all sorts, whether it's with friends, neighbours, or even co-workers (you know, the ones who bring in pink Rice Krispie squares or Purdy's for all on February 14… we love them!) So in ...
No need to let loneliness take root in Lynn Valley
It's no secret that social isolation is a huge problem in Metro Vancouver, especially since the Vancouver Foundation published its June 2012 "Connections and Engagement" report quantifying the extent of the issue. And although Vancouver has a reputation for being a place in which it can be difficult to make ...
Lynn Valley churches welcome refugee family
After weeks of waiting and planning, a group of North Vancouver residents celebrated the arrival of their sponsored refugee family at Vancouver International Airport on Friday, January 15. The Syrian family of five was met by representatives of their large sponsorship group. REST (the Regional Ecumenical Sponsorship Team) is composed ...
LynnValleyLife Good Neighbour for 2015 announced!
If you've been around these parts for a while, you'll know that we at LynnValleyLife love collecting stories of the good citizens in our midst, and drawing from amongst them to name the recipient of our annual Good Neighbour Award. (Have a look in the Notable Neighbours section of our ...
Gifts for shelter residents welcome indeed
Whatever "the Christmas spirit" is, it is decidedly not embodied by the horrible task of spending time and money searching out gifts you're pretty sure the recipient doesn't need and may not even want. It's a wonderful feeling to find something you know is just right for a friend or ...
Christmas coming alive in Lynn Valley!
The Christmas season is officially arriving at Lynn Valley in the days ahead, and we can't wait! (And remember, a great way to celebrate the season is to let us know about the people who have made our community a better place in the last 12 months, in ways large ...
Lynn Valley organizations gather to swap ideas
From the desk of Peggy Trendell-Jensen, LVLife editor It's no accident that Lynn Valley has become one of the North Shore's most family-friendly places to live - the fact is due in large part to the efforts of our neighbourhood groups, schools and other volunteer organizations who put community building ...
Mrs. Claus’s Kitchen an outing for all
There's some great Lynn Valley talent to be enjoyed in this holiday must-see for the whole family, coming to Presentation House from December 2 through 20. Lovers of Friday Night Live theatre improv will be delighted to know that Alan Marriott is one of the show's creators and cast members, ...
Local author pens bedtime books
Sylvie Michaud is a neighbourhood mom, craft artist, writer and, most recently, nursing student. Somehow, in the past two years, she found the time to team up with her mother, Monique Michaud, to produce three books for young ones, all featuring the Ringtail raccoon family. She sold them at Christmas ...
Lynn Valley remembers
Remembrance Day events are growing in size all over Canada, as memories of past losses combine with sombre reflection about current conflict realities, risks and sacrifices. The Lynn Valley service of remembrance has outgrown its earlier incarnation as a quiet ceremony at the cenotaph at Mountain Highway and Lynn Valley ...
Lynn Valley home to pumpkins with personality
We were glad to see what became of some of those pumpkins we saw leave the Lynn Valley field "Pumpkin Patch"! Thank you to everyone who entered our neighbourhood carving contest. We couldn't help but award the grand prize of a $25 Browns gift card to Pat Symons, football coach ...
Do you know this year’s Good Neighbour?
Every year, LynnValleyLife looks forward to putting out a call for stories about the people in our community who, in ways large or small, lend a helping hand to those around them. And every year, we draw from these angels-among-us to determine who will receive the annual LynnValleyLife Good Neighbour ...
Halloween in Lynn Valley – not just for kids!
We've already told you about all the fun Halloween happenings for Lynn Valley's youngsters - but this neighbourhood is throwing a few bashes for grown-up ghouls and gals, too! New this year is a parkade party - yes, that's right - in the "Lions Lair," aka the parking lot underneath ...
Happy Halloween hi-jinx in Lynn Valley!
There are all sorts of fun activities to keep young ghosts and princesses busy this year - including our LynnValleyLife jack o' lantern carving contest! Neighbourhood fun starts the weekend before Halloween. Here are some we've rounded up for you, courtesy of the North Vancouver Recreation and Culture newsletter. (And ...
Wanted: your best jack o’ lantern photos!
We can't help but notice that Lynn Valley's jack o' lanterns are getting spookier every year! LynnValleyLife wants to share this neighbourhood's spookiest, funniest, fanciest and freakiest pumpkin carvings, so please send us a photo of you with your jack o' lantern! We'll print them up and display them on ...
Mollie Nye House seeking volunteers
Many Lynn Valley citizens spent much of the fall agonizing over which way to vote in the federal election, but we can assure you there's a much less puzzling way to improve your country - volunteer! We all want to live in a strong, friendly neighbourhood that offers support for ...
LynnValleyLife a cheerleader for high school sports
LynnValleyLife sponsoring realtor Suzanne Callaghan (and proud Arygle grad!) is an avid believer in school sports. As such, she is delighted to be sponsoring four teams at her alma mater this year! She is pleased to be sponsoring the Junior and Senior Boys' Soccer teams, and the Junior Varsity and ...
Fireworks in North Vancouver: what you need to know
We were all brought up on cautionary tales featuring misbehaving children who lost a finger or two while playing with illicit firecrackers. But humans remain fascinated by things that blow up, especially if accompanied by pretty lights and alarming noises. (For an interesting history of fireworks parties in Vancouver, check ...
Get your Lynn Valley garden ready for winter
There is a decided chill whispering in the air these days. Fall has officially arrived in Lynn Valley and it’s time to think of putting the garden to bed for the winter ...
Lynn Valley photo contest winners announced!
Well, fall is definitely here, and along with wet weather that means the end of the LynnValleyLife Summer in the 'Hood Photo Contest! Thank you to all for entering, and another big congratulations to Jennie Angel, who won the early-bird draw for two tickets to the Jon Bon Jovi and the ...
Brush up on voter basics at Democracy Cafe!
We have all, at times, been guilty of taking our democratic system for granted. Many citizens even forego their chance to vote, despite the fact that casting a ballot is a privilege denied to many in this world. But more and more "ordinary Joes" (and Jills) have been taking increased ...
Bosa’s Lynn Valley Town Centre
If you're like us, you're curious to learn more about the Bosa redevelopment that will help shape the core of our neighbourhood into a "mountain village" town centre. Through our cooperation with Bosa Development and Magnum Projects, we've got the inside track for you on the overall development details and ...
Send us your best Lynn Valley summertime shots!
We're happy to announce that Jennie Angel has won our draw for two tickets to the Jon Bon Jovi and the Kings of Suburbia concert! Jennie entered our "Summer in the 'Hood" photo contest by the early-bird deadline… but there is still time to send us your best Lynn Valley ...
Hot-weather tips for local lawns
New "Phase Two" water restrictions were announced today, so this article on hot-weather lawn care is just in time! Check out the water sprinkling rules here - and take note of the following advice from Matt and Rob Boyd of Endless Summer landscapers (you can find more of their articles for LynnValleyLife by clicking ...
Downsizing – Go Big Going Smaller
The fears most of us have about downsizing from the homes we’ve lived in for decades, raised our families in and filled with memories are very real to us but the good news is they are just fears. We still have the memories. And, hey, we’re a bit tougher than ...
Mountain Court goes to public hearing
Interested in the local townscape? Polygon Properties will be at District Council on Tuesday, June 16 at 7pm, hoping that their bid to redevelop the site on 27th Street across from Safeway will be supported. You can learn more about the proposal here. As envisioned in the Official Community Plan ...
Memories of Lynn Valley Day 2015!
We bet there are a ton of great Lynn Valley Day photos floating around out there, but here are some from the editor's iPhone, taken in between shifts running the egg-and-spoon races! Thanks to everyone who pitched in, paraded, participated and celebrated our wonderful community at this fun annual event! ...
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