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!
Neighbourhood News – June 2018
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Lynn Valley man saddles up for Cops for Cancer
North Vancouver RCMP Staff Sergeant Philip Yong is fulfilling a dream nearly two decades in the making. The father of four has decided that this is his year to take part in the annual Cops for Cancer fundraiser - and as the only North Vancouver RCMP Member to be saddling ...
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Support local refugees at upcoming concert, auction
Over the past number of years, the plight of refugees has become increasingly real to those of us in North Vancouver, as news photos have brought home the desperate circumstances of men, women and children trying to find safety... and those who perish trying. Lynn Valley folk are among the ...
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Summer camp ready in Lynn Valley
The summer season is almost upon us. Parental planning is just about hitting its peak as families coordinate childcare, vacations and summer camps. Living where we are you don’t need to go far for some local solutions. Watch out for registration dates! North Van Rec - Register May 16 Camp ...
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Keeping the hills alive with the sound of music
For decades parents have been supporting their children's dreams and keeping Lynn Valley’s hills alive with the sound of music. The 36th Annual Argyle Music Association fundraiser Cabaret is taking place this weekend. Annual Cabaret funds scholarships “It’s for students graduating from the Argyle music program, “ said Sheila Balzar, ...
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Diving into the garbage problem
Imagine suiting up with all your scuba gear and diving into tranquil, picturesque Buntzen Lake. Instead of pristine lake waters you find garbage - piles and pile and piles of garbage. A November 2013 dive and its astonishing outcome inspired Lynn Valley’s Henry Wang to start the organization Divers For ...
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Neighbourhood News – May 2018
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The Evolution of Emery Village
NEWS The Evolution of Emery Village : the Developer, the Displaced and the Doer The defining issue of Greater Vancouver is housing affordability - Lynn Valley is no exception. With the official community plan (OCP) calling for densification near town centres, our community is changing. Slowly two-story multi-family developments are ...
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Remembering 25 years ago: Lynn Valley Little League at the World Series
In 1993 a team of 14 boys from Lynn Valley - just ages 12 and 13 - made their way to Williamsport, Pennsylvania to represent Canada at the Little League World Championship. A milestone 25 years later This is was a first for a North Shore team and has not ...
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Little-known secrets about the LV Lions & exciting changes to Lynn Valley Days
Many events around Lynn Valley have certain things in common: hearty neighbourhood attendance, the likelihood of rain, and someone running around in the background with a yellow vest.The Lynn Valley Lions have been a part of our community for over 45 years. Many of those years have been spent being ...
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Helping hands sought for Princess Park project
Can you help revitalize part of Princess Park on April 28? Many hands make light work. Here is the press release sent to us with all the news you need to know: The Lynn Valley Community Association and the Lynn Valley Seniors Association are working together on the 2018 Lynn ...
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Neighbourhood News – April 2018
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Field Trip! Check out the (old) museum and (new) gallery!
The North Vancouver Museum - the one tucked away quietly at Chesterfield and West Fourth Street for decades - is shutting up shop at the end of April. That’s good news – it’s all in preparation for the exciting new museum to be built adjacent to Lonsdale Quay – but ...
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Got a great idea for your neighbourhood? Funds available to make it real
The deadline for the Vancouver Foundation’s Neighbourhood Small Grants is fast approaching. You have until April 9 to take advantage of this growing program. Each year many locals take advantage of the $50 - $500 grants given to fund community initiatives. “The goal is about connecting and engaging the community,” ...
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Out of the school yard and up to ‘Big House’
Suddenly there is quiet - 50 formerly noisy, energetic Grade 3 students have just stepped into the forest. Since they started school, the students have been told they would go to the Big House, now known as the longhouse. For months, they have been working with their teachers and special ...
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Hatching a new bylaw means more backyard hens in LV
Last September the District of North Vancouver adopted a bylaw allowing for the raising of chickens in single residential homes (RS) zone. You or your neighbours can raised between four to six chickens, given the right enclosure, an electric fence and a animal permit from the district. While the bylaw ...
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An Egg-citing Way to Celebrate Easter in Lynn Valley!
It sounds like there will be a mix of sun and clouds in Lynn Valley's future, but whatever the weather we hope the Easter weekend is joyful for all! We are having our annual FREE family Easter Egg Hunt April 2 from 10 a.m.-noon at Viewlynn Park. There will be ...
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Spring Break Fun!
Spring Break is a great time to get active and have fun in Lynn Valley. There are lots of drop-in activities to have some spur of the moment fun. Check out our picks from the Lynn Canyon Ecology Centre and the Lynn Valley Branch of the North Vancouver District Library. ...
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Neighbourhood News – March 2018
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How a local playground fell victim to class size and composition
Lynn Valley Playground Looking for Donations and Sponsors When the courts reversed the province’s right to impose class sizes without negotiating with teachers, many parents let out a sigh of relief. More teachers, smaller classes — it seems win-win. As the North Vancouver School District struggled to conform to the ...
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The Provincial Budget and Lynn Valley Real Estate
This week’s provincial budget had a focus on housing and real estate. Some policies are tax measures geared at the wider-province but could have impacts here in Lynn Valley. If you are planning to buy or sell in the next few months here are some issues you might want to ...
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Family Day fun for 2018
As we head closer to B.C.’s newest holiday, Family Day LynnValleyLife has put together some great North Shore events. Lynn Valley family fun There are a number of Family Day events organised by North Van Rec. In Lynn Valley Karen Magnussen will be offering its family rate for skating on ...
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Lynn Valley-made Spring Break Solutions: Nature
With March Break fast approaching there is always a bit of panic: how will the kids keep busy when you are at work? LynnValleyLife is looking at three made-in-LV solutions to engage and challenge children and provide some experiences far different than the classroom. Nature School For nine years Soaring ...
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Lynn Valley-made Spring Break Solutions: Art
With March Break fast approaching there is always a bit of panic: how will the kids keep busy when you are at work? LynnValleyLife is looking at three made-in-LV solutions to engage and challenge children and provide some experiences far different than the classroom. Growth through art From textiles to ...
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Lynn Valley-made Spring Break Solutions: Adventure
With March Break fast approaching there is always a bit of panic: how will the kids keep busy when you are at work? LynnValleyLife is looking at three made-in-LV solutions to engage and challenge children and provide some experiences far different than the classroom. Confidence on two wheels When you ...
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Neighbourhood News – February 2018
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An ancient antidote to the modern rush
Looking to be an antidote for the rushed, the busy and the overwhelmed Lynn Valley United Church has turned to the ancient labyrinth to offer locals a space to look inward, reflect and spiritually connect. New building, historic idea On the floor of the new contemporary church building is a ...
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Music scene booming at local Legion
The growing local music scene has the Lynn Valley Legion doubling its popular Sunday Jam Sessions. Part open-mic, part jam, all good music “There aren’t many places where you can show up, sign up and play what you feel,” says Matina Spiropoulos, a volunteer event coordinator for the Legion. “Or ...
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Hopes and Reflections: NSMBA
It has been a busy year - for us all. We don’t always get a chance to keep up with all the goings on in our community or to know what happens behind the scenes. LynnValleyLife reached out to pretty much every local group we could track down and ask ...
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Dogs offer audience to young readers at LV Library
An interesting news release from the Lynn Valley Library, especially for young readers who are dog lovers! North Vancouver District Public Library is thrilled to announce a new program aimed at encouraging children to further develop their literacy skills by reading aloud…to a dog! On Wednesday evenings from January 17—March ...
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