The Student Video Contest entry deadline is coming up! Submissions close next Sunday, April 19. Show your community what you’ve learned about safe and active transportation to school for a chance to win prize money.

Leran more at westvancouver.ca/studentvideos

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Call for nominations!
Do you know someone who makes West Vancouver a better place? Nominate them for a Community Award! Nominations close on Sunday, April 26.

Submit your nomination at westvancouver.ca/awards

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Spring is here, and guess who’s back? Bears!

Ensure their safety by properly securing Green Cans and garbage and minimizing other attractants around your home. Together, we can keep bears and our community safe.

Learn more: westvancouver.ca/bears

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West Vancouver mayor blames market as premier doubles down on housing rebuke The District of West Vancouver is in the provincial government’s crosshairs after building only a fraction of the housing units it was ordered to approve, prompting a rare order overruling council.

#WestVancouver - West Vancouver mayor blames market as premier doubles down on housing rebuke www.ctvnews.ca/vancouver/ar...

#WestVancouver - B.C. gov't forces through West Vancouver zoning change, approves neighbourhood plan www.cbc.ca/news/canada/...

Musicians, dancers, artists, and other street performers are welcome in #WestVan this summer! Busking will be permitted from 10 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. in select areas in Ambleside, Dundarave, and Horseshoe Bay. No permit or licence required.

More info: westvancouver.ca/busking

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B.C. orders West Vancouver to implement plan to build more homes and meet its target VICTORIA — The British Columbia government is stepping into local politics over its housing policies, forcing the District of West Vancouver to approve a plan that would allow for more homes to be…

#WestVancouver - B.C. orders West Vancouver to implement plan to build more homes and meet its target www.richmond-news.com/national-bus...

Join the West Vancouver Community Cleanup to make West Van sparkle! From April 19–25, collect litter from any neighbourhood or park. In-person event on Saturday, April 25 at 10:30 a.m. at Memorial Park.

Register here: westvancouver.ca/lovewestvan

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West Van balks at provincial requirement to increase housing density Council rejects zoning changes that would see 4 to 6 units allowed on most lots

#WestVancouver - West Van balks at provincial requirement to increase housing density www.nsnews.com/local-news/w...

Attention North Shore students grades 10-12! We are excited to announce our upcoming North Shore Youth Police Academy for students interested in operational or front-line policing.

Visit westvanpolice.ca/youth-programs/ for more information. 

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Municipal Hall is closed today (April 6) for Easter Monday and will reopen on Tuesday, April 7.

If you are planning to visit a municipal facility today, be sure to check the holiday hours before you go at westvancouver.ca/easter2026.

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A person in jeans and long white puffer jacket walks along a paved waterfront path next to some stone slabs on the water side. Branches of pink cherry blossoms hang over the top half of the frame. In the distance is part of the sandy beach on this side of the inlet then Stanley Park across the water and the span and one of the green towers of the Lions Gate suspension bridge

Pink blossoms on branches dangle from the top of the image. There are trees and shrubs along the seashore along the bottom, wooden pilings, water, a sandy beach behind on the left. The span and a tower of the green Lions Gate Beidge in the distance nd the Stanley park forest on the right

Cherry blossoms at Ambleside
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Cherry blossoms, flowers and street views of #WestVancouver #BritishColumbia #Canada from my afternoon walk

Municipal Hall is closed today (April 3) for Good Friday and will reopen on Tuesday, April 7.

If you are planning to visit a municipal facility over the Easter long weekend, be sure to check the holiday hours before you go at westvancouver.ca/easter2026.

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In this new edition of the Mayor’s Update, learn about the Kiwanis Village West grand opening, an invitation to the Spring Community Cleanup, and more.

Read this issue online and sign up: westvancouver.ca/mayor-council

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West Van orders demolition of hoarder's house in Horseshoe Bay Friend of owner voices concern for senior’s wellbeing

#WestVancouver - West Van orders demolition of hoarder's house in Horseshoe Bay www.nsnews.com/local-news/w...

West Vancouver council orders demolition of hoarder’s home - BC | Globalnews.ca A report to the council said the home, at 6507 Nelson Ave., is in such a condition that the only option is to order it to be torn down.

#WestVancouver - West Vancouver council orders demolition of hoarder’s home globalnews.ca/news/1175237...

Putting food scraps in the Green Bin instead of the garbage is an easy way to reduce your impact on the climate. Get tips at metrovancouver.org/foodscraps

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Track map showing our route across the North Shore overlayed over Google maps. Details show a total distance of 80.42km and time of 4:27:22

The original plan was to bike to the ferry, take it to Langdale and then to Sechelt and back... My friend slept in and we missed the ferry by 10min. So, instead we decided we could still make it "brag" worthy and proceeded to bike across the entire waterfront […]

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The #WVPD Public Safety Trailer will be temporarily deployed in Ambleside Park in #WestVan, starting on March 17th, 2026, to deter crime and promote public safety.

For more information or to provide feedback, please visit bit.ly/wvpdPST

#WestVanPolice #PublicSafety #WestVancouver

The newest issue of the Mayor’s Update e-newsletter is up featuring the North Shore Sport Awards celebration, a message about Nowruz, and more!

Visit our website to read this issue and sign up: westvancouver.ca/mayor-council

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Environment Canada is predicting heavy rain for today into Wednesday. Rainfall amounts of 90 to 120 mm are expected. Water will likely pool on roads and in low-lying areas. Allow extra time for travel and drive carefully.

Be prepared: westvancouver.ca/heavyrain

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Whether you're headed home late at night or up before dawn, you can expect to see #WestVanPolice officers out on foot, helping keep #WestVancouver safe. 

So while you may not see us, we’re here and ready to respond if you need help.

BOLO please. #NorthVancouver #Vancouver #Burnaby #WestVancouver

Photos from West Van Run 10K March 8, 2026! Part 3 of 3. The seawall course was stunning but so many active waves! Great to see the future stars of west Van run in the kids race! www.facebook.com/share/1BpeQp...?
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Photos from West Van Run 10K March 8, 2026! Part 2 of 3. Racers warmed up after a couple of kms. Heading west to the seawall now! www.facebook.com/share/1Ag95N...?
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Photos from West Van Run 10K March 8, 2026! Part 1 of 3. Race was a sunny but windy & chilly day! Huge waves! www.facebook.com/share/1CdYPJ...?
#westvanrun #westvancouver #thesweatlife #10K #westvanruncrew

Flat Debra is ready & rarin’ to do the West Van Run Sunday 10K! Wearing purple in celebration of international women’s day!
#westvanrun #thesweatlife #westvancouver #raceweekend #lovelarte

Super sunny chill walk around Kitsilano to get some fresh air. Sunday race, West Van Run 10K coming up soon! Who will I see there?
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March is #FraudPreventionMonth. Scams can happen to anyone, anytime, anywhere, so #WestVanPolice urge you stay vigilant. Here's how to report scams in #WestVancouver:

See more tips and resources at NonEmergency.ca.

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