B.C. heat pump firm secures US$50M to fuel North American expansion B.C. start-up Jetson Home will use the money to bring its cost-cutting model to other jurisdictions across Canada and the United States

“Based out of North Vancouver, Jetson Home Inc. claims its direct-to-consumer model—which vertically integrates remote assessments, rebate management and installation—cuts costs for homeowners by 30-50 per cent.” #BetterNorthShore #climate www.biv.com/news/bc-heat...

A better house: our journey to a passive home — Better North Shore Claudia and Gordon Cornwall replaced their 1960’s, North Vancouver, mid-century modern bungalow with a passive house which uses 55% less energy than a conventional house.

The Cornwalls replaced their 1960s North Vancouver mid-century modern bungalow with a passive house that uses 55% less energy than a conventional house. #northvan #betternorthshore www.betternorthshore.ca/blog/a-bette...

There’s a decongestant for North Shore traffic. Let’s ask for it now! — Better North Shore We need Bus Rapid Transit now!! The North Shore urgently needs funding to enhance transit infrastructure, shifting focus from a costly third crossing to cost-effective bus rapid transit.

🚦Feeling the North Shore traffic blues? 😩 Let's call for a decongestant for reliable rides and less stress. Bus Rapid Transit, yes please!🚌🙋🏽‍♀️ #NorthVan #NorthShore #BetterNorthShore www.betternorthshore.ca/blog/theres-...

For over a quarter of a century, the Parkgate Society has been a cornerstone in Seymour. Learn more about the society and its relationship with the Recreation Commission Parkgate Community days, or read our story. #northvan #betternorthshore

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One of the events that make for a #BetterNorthShore is the annual Harmony Arts Festival in #WestVan. Great turnout for the arts, crafts, food, and music tonight.

Buy a quality e-bike with help from your employer — Better North Shore Reckless eBikes Shipyards has an offer to help finance the cost of a new, high quality ebike. Spread out the cost of that eBike as $100 per month over 3 years, by teaming up with your employer.

The upfront cost of an e-bike can feel intimidating. This local bike shop makes buying that first e-bike a lot easier. #BetterNorthShore www.betternorthshore.ca/blog/buy-a-q...

Living la vida local — Better North Shore If we support councils that bring forward zoning to embrace smaller mixed-use developments throughout all neighbourhoods, we could spread the burden of growth and reduce traffic congestion.

If we support councils that bring forward zoning to embrace smaller mixed-use developments throughout all neighbourhoods, we could spread the burden of growth and reduce traffic congestion. #BetterNorthShore www.betternorthshore.ca/blog/living-...

Unlocking community potential: start local — Better North Shore You don’t need to be a political junkie to create real change. With our municipal elections coming up in fall 2026, now’s the perfect time to get involved in your community—on your terms.

You don’t need to be a political junkie to create real change. With our municipal elections coming up in fall 2026, now’s the perfect time to get involved in your community—on your terms. #BetterNorthShore www.betternorthshore.ca/blog/avoy4widpuhsj5je3q15liffmqssle

Walked around Lynn Valley town centre a little bit yesterday. Some nice work here with the floating bus stop design on 27th. #BetterNorthShore

Tree service. Great use of cargo bikes. Let's build out complete bike networks in every city in North America. Enable businesses, expand accessibility, and make our cities and towns quieter and safer. The District of North Vancouver has had an approved bike master plan since 2012. #BetterNorthShore

Thanks to everyone who came out last night. I think we’re onto something. #BetterNorthShore

April 2025 news — Better North Shore This month’s newsletter celebrates our natural heritage and Earth Day with a look at trees and how each municipality protects them, old growth ecosystems and pollinators as well as the proposal for pa...

This month’s newsletter celebrates our natural heritage and Earth Day with a look at trees and how each municipality protects them, old growth ecosystems and pollinators as well as the proposal for paid parking in the City of North Vancouver. #BetterNorthShore www.betternorthshore.ca/newsletter/m...

Rain Gardens — Better North Shore We need many, many more rain gardens and a plan to integrate them with our traditional municipal stormwater management systems.

Even with super-expensive stormwater management projects culverts still overflow, flooding homes and businesses. It’s a battle we’re losing with traditional engineering tactics. Rain gardens offer a natural way to mitigate runoff problems. #BetterNorthShore www.betternorthshore.ca/blog/depaved...

Our North Shore roots are in the trees — Better North Shore Braaap, braaap, zing ding ding ding. Oh, no. There’s the sound of another tree coming down. Birds circle the area, literally in a flap because their home is being destroyed. The tree is a large Wester...

🤔 Ever wonder why some trees can be cut down while others can’t? On the North Shore, the criteria for protected trees vary between municipalities. This post explores the rules and differences🌳🏠 #betternorthshore #trees #NorthVan #westvan
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Supportive housing: yes in my backyard — Better North Shore Supportive housing is about investing in the health and happiness of our entire community. The leading causes of homelessness on the North Shore are low income, high rents and a lack of affordable ren...

🏡✨ Supportive housing is vital for people experiencing homelessness on the North Shore. It’s more than just a roof overhead — it includes essential support services like healthcare and job training. Let's build more. #northvan #housing #betternorthshore www.betternorthshore.ca/blog/support...

Move On: Stop saying bike lanes block emergency vehicles Contrary to a common argument against bike lanes, that extra space away from car traffic often becomes the preferred route for emergency responders

It’s a common misconception that bike lanes block emergancy vehicles. #betternorthshore #northvan #bikes

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Freedom is about Options— Part 2: Housing — Better North Shore Housing options look like a variety of home sizes, in a variety of locations, and at a variety of price points. This includes an abundance of choices in those housing types whether you are renting or ...

Being able to choose from various housing options is a form of freedom we are striving to achieve on the North Shore. #housing #northvan #betternorthshore

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Freedom is about Options—Part 1: Transportation — Better North Shore We need better transportation options. Too many people trying to travel by car results in everything being further away.

**Creating a More Accessible Community: Let's Talk Transportation Choices**

Let's join forces to create a community where everyone has access to key destinations, regardless of how they choose to travel. #northvan #betternorthshore
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Potty politics: can we afford to flush in 2025? — Better North Shore Here’s what each North Shore municipality is doing to prevent us from feeling the flush of our tax dollars going down the drain through a massive utility bill “shock” in 2025.

📈The North Shore is looking at steep utility bill increases due to a $3B 😱 cost overrun on our wastewater treatment plant 🧻🚽 Thanks to cost-sharing and rate-smoothing, we get a bit of a reprieve in 2025 #northvan #westvan #wastewater #betternorthshore
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Potty politics: can we afford to flush in 2025? — Better North Shore Here’s what each North Shore municipality is doing to prevent us from feeling the flush of our tax dollars going down the drain through a massive utility bill “shock” in 2025.

Worried about the cost overuns for our wastewater? Here's how much it costs to flush on the North Shore #betternorthshore #northvan #westvan
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Better North Shore ‘Better North Shore’ is a non-partisan group founded to galvanize support for positive change across Vancouver's North Shore. Better options for housing, transportation and the environment make our co...

Hello North Shore! We're on here now where the skies are blue. Check us out at betternorthshore.ca. If you like what you see, please join our mailing list here www.betternorthshore.ca/newsletter-s... and share with a friend or two. #BetterNorthShore #NorthVan #WestVan

Fast. Fun. Cheap. The joy of e-biking on the North Shore — Better North Shore I’m amazed at how much an e-bike has improved my day-to-day life.

A couple of weeks ago I wrote about what I discovered when I started using my e-bike for many of my daily trips on the North Shore. Fast. Fun. Cheap. www.betternorthshore.ca/blog/the-joy... #BetterNorthShore

Better North Shore ‘Better North Shore’ is a non-partisan group founded to galvanize support for positive change across Vancouver's North Shore. Better options for housing, transportation and the environment make our co...

I believe we can still do it.

The technology is easy. The solutions are known.

Political Will is required.

Want to help the North Shore get there? Join our mailing list at www.BetterNorthShore.ca

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e-Bikes: No Traffic. Easy Parking. Join the fun! A blog by Duncan Wilcock. My many thoughts, recorded.

Drive there? No way!
I don't have time to wait in traffic... I've got stuff to get done!!

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#NorthVan #BetterNorthShore #eBikes #NoTraffic
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Unsurprisingly, progress made in the District of North Vancouver on mode shift in the past decade is minimal (18-22%).

Reminder: the OCP goal (drafted originally in 2011) for non-driving mode share is 35% by 2030. That’s six years from now. We’re sitting at 22%. Good luck!

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It’s hard to imagine that anyone would object to this kind of housing in their neighbourhoods. Zoning reform allows for sub-divided lots, townhomes, duplexes, and multi-family homes. #BetterNorthShore #housing