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!
Granddaughter offers glimpse into Lynn Valley Day history
Thanks to our internet-connected world, a little piece of Lynn Valley history recently came to light. Kim Wertenberger of Wapato, Washington, sent LynnValleyLife a photo of a much-cherished trophy that once belonged to her grandfather, Brian J. Ingoldsby. "I love it dearly and wanted to share it with you," wrote ...
Polygon CEO likes seeing North Van kids come home
When he was growing up in North Van, Neil Chrystal remembers that "Lynn Valley was the tough community where you didn't want to go." Now, as the CEO of Polygon Homes, Neil lauds the decades-long transformation that has vaulted the neighbourhood into one of the North Shore's most popular places ...
Celebrate whisky, books, music and friendship at red-letter library event
Longtime Lynn Valley resident Trish McMordie was well known for her sense of fun, community service, hospitality and love of reading and teaching. So it's no surprise that all these elements are coming together to create a special event in support of the North Vancouver District Library memorial fund set ...
Celtic spiritual practices introduced at workshops
Lynn Valley is home to nearly a dozen churches and congregations of various types. But in this age that is often described as "spiritual but not religious," church leaders are increasingly being found outside their buildings, helping people of all backgrounds find the sacred in everyday life. Lynne McNaughton is ...
Streamkeepers report boom in Hastings Creek smolt
While many Lynn Valley residents may have been coming home to a welcome dinner or stretching out in front of the TV Friday night, a handful of enthusiastic citizens were on the banks of Hastings Creek carefully placing a number of bucket-shaped, black mesh traps. And the next morning, they donned ...
The ins and outs of a raw food diet for your pets
By Chantelle Dawson, Treks 4 Pets owner There is a lot of chatter about raw food diets for cats and dogs these days, but what does it all mean, and how does it benefit your pet? I will try and keep it simple in this post, explain why it is ...
TED talks live-streamed at LV library
The entire TED talks conference is being live-streamed, at various North Van libraries at various times. See below for the schedule; we've bold-faced those events taking place in the Lynn Valley branch. Learn more about the sessions and the speakers here. Monday, March 16 Livestreaming Location: Lynn Valley Sessions: 12:30 ...
Lynn Valley loses loved Legionnaire
Received on March 12 from the Lynn Valley Legion. Comrade Harold Finnegan, a beloved member of Branch #114 and Veteran of the Korean War, passed away this week. A Celebration of Harold's remarkable life will be held at Branch #114 this Saturday [March 14]. Please join us for a Full ...
It takes a village to make LV Day happen!
A year or two ago, Lynn Valley Day was voted the North Shore's best festival in the North Shore News' Readers' Choice Awards. That same year, Lynn Valley was voted the best neighbourhood in which to live. Coincidence? We think not. The same things that make a great festival make ...
Bosa contest winner announced!
We're thrilled for Ginger Campbell, who ended this week $2,500 richer! (Sorry, we reported the wrong surname earlier!) The Lynn Valley resident won the prize in a random draw, thanks to participating in Bosa's recent contest soliciting potential names for the new development planned for the Zellers end of Lynn ...
Argyle: Replace or Upgrade?
A notice from the North Shore School District: Future Plans … To Upgrade or Replace École Argyle Secondary School?? If you have a current or future Argyle PIPER in your family, the Argyle Parent Advisory Council invites you to attend on: Monday, March 2, 2015 7:00 p.m. Argyle School Library ...
LVLife welcomes new sponsoring realtor
The LynnValleyLife team is growing, and we couldn't be happier to introduce to you the newest sponsoring realtor of our community news website. We know, though, that for many of you Suzanne, or "Suzie," Callaghan needs no introduction! Like many of you (and our editor!) Suzanne is an Argyle Secondary ...
Bob Rasmus featured in LV naming contest (deadline soon!)
Bob Rasmus is one of our Lynn Valley neighbours featured on the Lynn Valley Legacy website that is collecting names from readers – not just of notable neighbours who deserve the spotlight, but of potential names for the new Bosa development being built at Lynn Valley Centre. Visit the Legacy website before January ...
Michelle Andreychuk sees changes during 30 years in Lynn Valley
Michelle Andreychuk is one of our Lynn Valley neighbours featured on the Lynn Valley Legacy website that is collecting names from readers – not just of notable neighbours who deserve the spotlight, but of potential names for the new Bosa development being built at Lynn Valley Centre. Visit the Legacy website before January ...
Jenna likes Lynn Valley’s “little town” feel
Jenna Craib is one of our Lynn Valley neighbours featured on the Lynn Valley Legacy website that is collecting names from readers – not just of notable neighbours who deserve the spotlight, but of potential names for the new Bosa development being built at Lynn Valley Centre. Visit the Legacy website before January ...
John Gilmour reflects on Lynn Valley’s charms in town centre contest
John Gilmour is one of our Lynn Valley neighbours featured on the Lynn Valley Legacy website that is collecting names from readers – not just of notable neighbours who deserve the spotlight, but of potential names for the new Bosa development being built at Lynn Valley Centre. Visit the Legacy website before January 31 ...
Bob McCormack known for giving back to neighbourhood home
Bob McCormack is one of our Lynn Valley neighbours featured on the Lynn Valley Legacy website that is collecting names from readers – not just of notable neighbours who deserve the spotlight, but of potential names for the new Bosa development being built at Lynn Valley Centre. Visit the Legacy website before January ...
Katie Andreychuk, one of Lynn Valley’s “new media” aficionados, featured in Bosa contest
Katie Andreychuk is one of our Lynn Valley neighbours featured on the Lynn Valley Legacy website that is collecting names from readers - not just of notable neighbours that deserve the spotlight, but of potential names for the new Bosa development being built at Lynn Valley Centre. Visit the Legacy ...
Free wellness activities kick off the year!
From the North Vancouver District Library press office: This January, North Vancouver Recreation and Culture and North Vancouver District Public Library invite you to celebrate your health and wellness with a series of workshops and programs designed to get you active and living healthfully. [Ed. note: FYI, sign up for ...
Community building: A New Year’s Resolution for all?
Love 'em or hate 'em, adopt them or not, thoughts of new year's resolutions are on most people's minds each year when the calendar reaches its final days. As we know, most well-intended resolutions die a quick death in the first few weeks following January 1. But surely it is ...
Christmas colouring contest winners announced!
Well, done, artists of Lynn Valley! Thank you to everyone who entered our holiday colouring contest and brightened the walls of our new office at 3171 Mountain Hwy. And thank you to Shula Klinger for providing some original Lynn Valley-based art for one of the colouring scenes! Here are the ...
2014 Good Neighbour announced!
We are delighted to announce that Hoskins Road resident Lizz Lindsay has been named the recipient of this year's LynnValleyLife Good Neighbour Award. Lizz is known to many in Lynn Valley. Now retired from her Vancouver Community College teaching career, she is more involved than ever with the life of ...
Mountain Court, Harold Rd. redevelopments discussed
Two public information sessions regarding neighbourhood redevelopment proposals are being hosted by the developers. These are not public hearings, but presentations that describe the proposals, and offer the chance for discussion and questions. Mountain Court redevelopment proposed Polygon Development 251 is proposing to consolidate and redevelop the Mountain Court property ...
Bring some colour to our life, kids!
To celebrate the season (and our new LynnValleyLife office at 3171 Mountain Highway!) we're offering our first-ever Christmas Colouring Contest. We look forward to displaying all the neighbourhood entries at our office, so pop in if you're walking by, and enjoy a treat while you peruse the growing gallery. Art ...
Christmas Magic in Lynn Valley!
We are happy to pass along this press release from the Lynn Valley Community Association, who have once again teamed up with the Lynn Valley Lions to light up the spirit of Christmas in our neighbourhood! Parade of Christmas Trees Lighting Ceremony Sunday November 30th 4:30pm in Lynn Valley Village ...
NVD expedites homeowners’ flood repair process
The following news release was sent our way by North Vancouver District - please alert neighbours affected by flood damage! November 18, 2014 District expedites permit process, waives fees for residents affected by flooding In order to assist residents, North Vancouver District will waive building and electrical permit fees and ...
Lynn Valleyites run for school trustee post
Last week we posted some profiles of our Lynn Valley neighbours who have taken the plunge and are running for (re)election to North Vancouver District Council. Now we're introducing you to three Lynn Valley residents who are running for the post of school trustee for the North Vancouver School District ...
Lynn Valley well represented in municipal election
Every year is a good year to get involved in municipal politics - after all, it's often local-level decisions that have the most immediate impact on our day-to-day lives. But this year is an especially good year to take notice, thanks to the number of Lynn Valley candidates who have ...
LV’s Mathew Bond: DNV councillor candidate
LynnValleyLife asked each Lynn Valley-residing DNV council candidate to respond to a set of questions designed to help readers become acquainted with their views. Read about candidate Mathew Bond, below, and see our original story for links to all the candidate profiles. What prompted you to run for election? The ...
LV’s Linda Findlay: DNV council candidate
LynnValleyLife asked each Lynn Valley-residing DNV council candidate to respond to a set of questions designed to help readers become acquainted with their views. Read about candidate Linda Findlay, below, and see our original story for links to all the candidate profiles. What prompted you to run for election? Community ...
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