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!
Adapting local homes to aging
Aging is never easy. Fraught with loss and challenges, a new local business is hoping to ease the burdens on the elderly and their families with a plan to age in place and adapt homes to make them functional for later life. Tom and Melody Grant bring their expertise as ...
New real estate changes for 2023
We wanted to keep you informed that the rollover into 2023 has also brought with it some new and noteworthy real estate regulations for buyers, sellers, and renters. BC homebuyer rescession period As of January 3, 2023, BC home buyers now have a three-day period in which they can decide ...
Back in the saddle 2022
Looking back at 2022, it was a slow build-back from the height of the pandemic. There were groups and organizations offering more in-person events, and people were taking on challenges and adventures again. Still, it was not quite like before times, when Lynn Valley was bustling with outdoor concerts and ...
Ready and willing to help
There is a new option for notary services in our neighbourhood and we are so proud to welcome Kay Manabe Senju Notary as a new officemate. Manabe is expanding her business to serve Lynn Valley with her typical knowledge and warmth. Help where it is needed With the departure of ...
Gillian Konst – Good Neighbour 2022
We are so pleased to announce our Good Neighbour 2022 is Gillian Konst! As we mark our 11th annual community contributor, she joins the ranks of Lynn Valley greats like Bob McCormack, Tim Green, Matina Spiropoulos, Linda Munro, Gord Trousdell, and others. Decades of giving back Not one but two ...
Mental wellness resources
We want to make the community aware of resources available to support mental health. There are services online, on the phone and locally - some are FREE, low-barrier options to support your mental health. If you are thinking of suicide or self-harm call 911 or 1-833-456-4566 toll free, 24/7, text ...
Looking for our Good Neighbour 2022
It is our favourite time of year: for a decade we have been shining a light on those that make Lynn Valley better! We want to celebrate the community members that share their time and skills to make our neighbourhood better. We are once again looking for nominations for our ...
History never recorded
There is no need to travel abroad for archaeological wonders, instead taking a walk through the Lower Seymour Conservation Reserve with a careful eye can reveal a phenomenal past - one Capilano University professor and writer Bob Muckle shares in his latest book Forgotten Things: The Story of the Seymour ...
Garden delights
There is a fanciful garden blooming upstairs at the Lynn Valley Branch of the North Vancouver District Public Library. Fabric artist Kirsten Chursinoff’s exhibit Garden Escape is now on until Dec. 6, 2022. From craft to art The fabric and thread creations are a colourful burst of energy in the ...
Lynn Valley leads local elections
As British Columbians consider their choices for local government this fall, LynnValleyLife wants to amplify our local voice on municipal government. Voting on October 15 is a chance to have your say. Lynn Valley leads candidates There are 13 residents hoping to get a seat on council for the next ...
CBC broadcaster shares joy of Lynn Valley
A childhood dream was realized when a pandemic move brought CBC’s Johanna Wagstaffe to Lynn Valley. The well-known face of Canadian weather has been showing off our neighbourhood ever since. Early roots Over the last year and a half, Lynn Valley has been playing a background role in some CBC ...
Events ahead of local elections
It’s that time again - four years have passed - and we have October municipal and school board elections. There are a number of opportunities to get to know our candidates. The year of Lynn Valley There are 13 North Vancouver residents vying for spots on District Council with six ...
New neighbours buzzing about Argyle
If you live near Argyle Secondary you may have noticed a bit of buzz around the school this summer. More than 20,000 new neighbours have moved onto the campus - and they are bringing a sweet educational opportunity for students. Pollinator power A new bee hive was established at Argyle ...
LVCA Family Fun Fair
Kirkstone Park will be buzzing with free family fun this weekend. The Lynn Valley Community Association is launching their Family Fun Fair Saturday, September 10 from 10 am - 2 pm. Celebrating community The Lynn Valley Community Association is bringing together local businesses and community groups for what it hopes ...
Women helping women
A new counselling group in Lynn Valley hopes to support women and combat isolation. Come together Registered clinical counsellor Marion Gargiulo is hoping to launch a new group Thursday evenings at Mollie Nye House. Group therapy can be both more affordable than one-on-one therapy and can be less intimidating for ...
Trees to be cleared at Rice Lake
Dam maintenance on Rice Lake will clear 200 trees and significantly change the shoreline of the lake. Metro Vancouver is currently engaging in public consultation about the project. In 2023 the north and south dams on the lake will undergo significant maintenance. The public has a chance to review and ...
From big bands to Bollywood
The return of music and family fun to Lynn Valley Village is going strong. On the schedule are games, bands and Bollywood. Wednesdays: celebrating community diversity Evenings at Lynn Valley Village have a lot to offer this month. From classics to dance lessons. There will be a variety of sounds ...
Getting wild about art
Later this month local artist Caroline Liggett will host a night of brushes and brews at Wildeye Brewing. It’s a chance to have some fun, try something new and take home a piece of art at the end of the evening. Painting with pints Lynn Valley’s Liggett is heading down ...
Getting outside and learning something too
We chose to live close to nature when we all made homes in Lynn Valley. As summer ticks along and we try to take advantage of dry(er), sunny(-ier) days by embracing our outdoor neighbourhood, there are a number of chances to learn something while we are at. The Wild Bird ...
Party on: Concerts coming back to LVV
It looks like programming and events might be returning to Lynn Valley Village this summer! There are dates scheduled for both music and family games on the calendar. The sound of music A little piece of the Vancouver International Jazz Fest is hitting Lynn Valley Village plaza on June 26 ...
Party on: Lynn Valley Days
One of Lynn Valley’s most missed traditions is returning for the first time since 2019: Lynn Valley Days. Block off your calendar for July 15 & 16 for the gala, parade and festival. 108 years old It has been a quiet couple of years. As the world slowly opens again ...
Great Lynn Valley Neighbourhood Garage Sale – The Map!
We are excited to be hitting the streets this weekend, May 28th & 29th, to find some bargains! The Great Neighbourhood Garage Sale has more than 40 participants with several multi-family sales and a new parking lot sale at St. Clement's Anglican Church. The Map The suggested hours for the ...
Spring maintenance and heat dome preparation
What a spring - we had snow on the local mountains this past week and temperatures overnight are still hovering around 4° C. It's hard to believe that it was about five weeks from now, last year, we saw backyard temperatures of 43° C. We have put together some tips ...
Community events return: helicopters, North Shore Rescue & food trucks
Returning May 13, 2023 - Details to come soon. Originally published 2022: Saturday, May 7, 2022, marks the return of community events to Lynn Valley as the Outdoor Safety and Emergency Preparedness Open House comes to Argyle Secondary School and Lynn Valley Park from 11 am-2 pm. From helicopters to ...
Easter Creativity
We are back with our annual Easter colouring contest to celebrate spring! Getting creative We were a bunny's whisker away from our Easter Egg Hunt. We love the event - it was a highlight of the year that brought together the community and an occasion to wear a costume is ...
Check out some community caring
Two organizations have teamed up to make Lynn Valley a little bit stronger. The North Vancouver District Public Library and St. Clement’s Anglican Church have launched Caring Community Kits to help build community. Building on existing resilience The congregation at St. Clement’s has spent much of the last decade reflecting ...
Music and events returning to the plaza
There is hope that music and events will return to Lynn Valley Plaza this summer and the North Vancouver Recreation and Culture Commission has opened auditions for a return to its seasonal events. Looking ahead The NVRC is in the thick of planning and preparing for a summer that looks ...
Spring Break in the Wild
As things slowly return to normal there are a handful of activities to check out during Spring Break and we are pleased to expect more to be offered as we head toward summer. Wildlife Weeks The Lynn Canyon Ecology Centre is offering both mini-camps and its wonderful Wildlife Weeks during ...
Where local government meets wildlife
There has been a lot of planning and future thought put into the development of Lynn Valley and the District of North Vancouver as a whole. Lynn Valley’s unique mountainside location has more than just human neighbours. We reached out to the DNV to learn more about the policy and ...
Speculation tax for 2022
We are in year four of the province's Speculation and Vacancy Tax. Has the annual declaration form become routine for you? By now you should have had the form delivered. All homeowners must declare their status by March 31. If you have declared in previous years, you still have to ...
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