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Walk the trails around Lynn Valley long enough and you will see two sides of the same story. On one side, quiet forest paths. Cedar trees. The sound of Lynn Creek moving through the canyon. On the other side, growing concerns about safety.

A well-used trail in Lynn Valley has become the centre of a growing community debate. Residents are petitioning the District of North Vancouver to pause the permanent closure of a large section of the Hastings Creek Trail, arguing the decision was made without enough community consultation.

For decades, community members have asked the DNV to create a permanent space where teenagers can gather safely after school. The conversation is back again at council. But the question remains the same: why doesn’t Lynn Valley have one already?

Local author France Fehr shares stories from her latest walk along the Camino de Santiago.

For teens in Lynn Valley, the local library is becoming more than a place to borrow books. The North Vancouver District Public Library (NVDPL) is inviting young people to take an active role in shaping library spaces and programs through its Teen Advisory Group, also known as TAG.

Writers in Lynn Valley are being encouraged to step out from behind their notebooks. The North Shore Writers’ Association (NSWA) has opened submissions for its 30th annual writing contest, inviting writers across Canada to submit original work in fiction, non-fiction, and poetry. The contest runs from January 15 to March 15, 2026, and offers both cash prizes and publication opportunities.

Families in Lynn Valley and the Lower Lynn area will soon have more childcare options close to home. The province announced that 37 new affordable childcare spaces are now available at the Lynn Creek Community Centre in North Vancouver.

A Lynn Valley teen is heading to Camp Rock. Fourteen-year-old Casey Trotter has been cast in Disney’s Camp Rock 3, now in production in Vancouver. The film is set to premiere on Disney+ and Disney Channel in summer 2026.