Oh Christmas Tree - You're done

Lynn Creek does not behave the way it used to. Anyone who has walked through Lynn Valley, past the trails and wooden bridges, has felt that shift. The water moves faster. The edges feel harder. The quiet is still there—but something underneath has changed.

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.