📣The City &
@NVanDistrict
are excited announce Lime has been selected to run a two-year e-bike share pilot beginning this summer! This pilot will be the first all-electric bike share of its kind to start rolling on streets in BC. 🚴🚴♀️
📰News release:
Beautiful planter boxes now separate the bike lane from the sidewalk on the south side of Esplanade, just east of Rogers Ave. Locally handcrafted boxes by Lifespace Gardens, with winter greens sourced from local nurseries.
#NorthVan
Seriously folks? What’s going on? Please do NOT toss your used PPE on the ground. Don’t litter, and especially, don’t turn your used masks and gloves into street litter.
#NorthVan
#FlattenTheCurve
Ta da! We have our very own Pride rainbow crosswalk. Lonsdale & 14th. Mayor
@LindaCBuchanan
says “It’s a symbol of our solidarity with the gay community. Everyone is welcome in our City.”
@NSPrideAlliance
. See News Release:
#NorthVan
#Pride
Great news! City council is moving forward with priority corridors for All Ages and Abilities (AAA) mobility lanes. That means more protected bike lanes and off-street pathways, making it safer and easier for people to choose alternate forms of transportation.
#NorthVan
To help you physically distance on Grand Boulevard, we've temporarily closed the northbound lane of W. Grand Blvd to vehicles. This lane is now designated for cyclists, and the northbound Green Necklace bike lane is for pedestrians. Thanks for helping
#FlattentheCurve
.
#NorthVan
This afternoon Mayor
@LindaCBuchanan
,
@NVanDistrict
Mayor Little, &
@WestVanDistrict
Mayor
@maryannbooth
lay wreaths at Lynn Valley Village in honour of the victims of yesterday's attack. Our thoughts are with our neighbours, friends and colleagues at this difficult time.
Great news 👍🏼, we’ve designated the parking metres around Lions Gate Hospital, for healthcare workers, patients & visitors ONLY. 👏🏼. And they are now free parking. Bad news👎🏼 some folks are using them for personal parking. Not nice. Please stop.
#NorthVan
@VCHhealthcare
@BruceCarscadden
Hi Bruce, Next time you spot an issue, cut out the middle man and get immediate action by reporting it directly to our Bylaws Team at 604-982-8302 or email bylaw
@cnv
.org.
We invite you to share your comments on the new design for Esplanade. This design supports people of all ages/abilities and makes Esplanade safer + more comfortable for everyone.
➡️ Review the design + ask questions on Let’s Talk:
#LetsTalkEsplanade
Early Christmas present, everyone. Tomorrow, that skate plaza we’ve been working on at our Shipyards, will be OPEN for your enjoyment and skating pleasure.
#CantWait
#NorthVan
@TheShipyardsNV
Lonsdale drivers, heads up. New – no more left turns on Lonsdale at 15th. Too many crosswalk pedestrian injuries there. So, no left turns northbound or southbound on Lonsdale at 15th. Thanks!
#NorthVan
DYK we’ve automated many of our pedestrian signals so you don't need to touch the button to cross the street 24/7. If you're out, please give people space in crosswalks + maintain a physical distance of 🚶↔️ 2 m ↔️ 🚶♀️ from others.
#flattenthecurve
#NorthVan
They made it!!! Mayor and Council cycled all the way from the waterfront to City Hall. Well done!!! Way to go!! 🚴🏻♀️🚴♂️
#BTWW
Happy Bike to Work Week everyone !!!
Mayor
@LindaCBuchanan
is excited to announce that the North Shore is now home to BC's first fully electric bike share program. The City is committed to providing healthy, fun + affordable transportation options.
💚Download
@limebike
app to get started.
(1/5) An incredible new mural is coming to the City! 🎨As part of the 'Blanketing the City' public art series with
@vanmuralfest
, xʷməθkʷəy̓əm
@musqueam
artist Debra Sparrow has invited fellow indigenous artists...
Looks what’s taking its inaugural spin around the Skate Plaza
#TheShipyards
. ⛸️ Yup, crews were out kicking the tires & making sure our new Zamboni is ready to go. 👏We are in the final stages of testing –it won’t be long now. More details to share very soon! 🙌
#NorthVan
🚶♀️🚶 Walk this way! Without pushing the button. We’ve adjusted our pedestrian signals on Lonsdale so you can safety cross without touching the button 24/7. When you’re out, please maintain physical distance ↔️ 2 metres ↔️ from others.
#flattenthecurve
#NorthVan
Phase 1 of our Open Streets Action Plan is underway! That’s right. We’re changing Central Lonsdale b/w 13th + 18th Streets to one lane in each direction so we can maintain parking and create more space for everyone. Details:
🚲 Mayor and Council voted unanimously to bring a pilot e-bike share program to the City. Read about this + more in this week's CityView eNews:
#NorthVan
⚠️Since Friday evening, a beaver has been spotted in City Hall, where it has eaten into several wooden pillars and panels. City crews are working to relocate the beaver, and an investigation is underway to determine how it got there. Updates to follow.
We've updated our popular
#KidCityMap
. It's a map for kids & families that includes playgrounds, trails, public art and fun places to discover & explore. Pick one up
@NorthVanCityLib
or download it here:
#NorthVan
#CNV4ME
🆕♟️ Look what our Parks crews made for you! A cool, new giant chess & checkers board in Grand Boulevard Park between 13-15th. You'll find the pieces in the box, please put them away when you're done.
A shout out & thankyou to a very kind gentleman who cycled his way to our
@NVCFD
firehall early one rainy morning this week to drop off 2 precious packages of N95 masks for our firefighters.👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼😷😢 ❤️
#AllInThisTogether
#NorthVan
City Council wants life during COVID-19 to be a little easier for the community. Mayor
@LindaCBuchanan
made it official today. Alcoholic beverages can now be enjoyed in select outdoor City spaces. Here’s where:
#NorthVan
#SummerInTheCity
Flags at the City of
#NorthVan
are at half-mast in memory of those lost in the Tehran plane crash on January 8, 2020. A moment to remember the 63 Canadians who perished, our thoughts are with those mourning loved ones. 🇮🇷🇨🇦
It’s official. The City's Alcohol Approved Zones are here to stay. Mayor & Council voted unanimously to extend the pilot project, making it a permanent feature in the City. Some zones have been adjusted + hours are 12pm to dusk 7 days/week.
#NorthVan
Bee-utiful news! 🐝 The City is buzzing with excitement over its new no-mow meadow project. By leaving select under-utilized grassy areas wild, we're ensuring bees + butterflies have a safe place to pollinate and thrive. Let's save the bees and make our city a healthier place!
#OpensStreets
trees along 15th W Lonsdale are getting a makeover! We're installed three new tree benches, created with LifeSpace Gardens. Look out for local artists - they're adding a splash of colour + creativity to the benches later this month.
#PlayCNV
#ILoveMyCity
❤️
In Central Lonsdale we've repurposed some road space to create more room for physical distancing. Use this flexible pedestrian space for walking, eating, relaxing and connecting.
#NorthVan
#OpenStreets
➡️ Learn more:
Take an evening stroll through The Shipyards and enjoy the holiday light display. The twinkling lights are sure to brighten your day and put you in a festive mood. ✨ Thanks to our festive lights sponsor Seaspan.
#NorthVan
@MoreThanShips
.
Drum roll, please. The day we’ve all been waiting for is here. Behold, the City’s brand new, 12,000 sq. ft., covered with retractable roof – Skate Plaza! It’s finished and all yours to enjoy starting at noon TODAY.
#NorthVan
#ThatsJustHowWeRoll
@TheShipyardsNV
🚴 Hey, commuters & cyclists, great news from last night’s Council meeting. Council gave thumbs up to an e-bike share pilot project. It’s like a car share program, with ebikes available around the City. We’ll keep you posted.
#NorthVan
🚴
@WeAreHub
Big news and big changes for the City of
#NorthVan
and its public spaces after last night’s Council decisions. Coming this summer- more onstreet dining patios, parklets, alcohol in parks and re-allocated road space for 🚶♀️ and 🚴♀️.
#Progressive
#GameChanger
#PeoplePlace
Our new City Park Ambassadors are out there in our parks and on our trails today and everyday keeping an eye on social distancing. So far, so good. Keep it up! 👍🏼
#FlattenTheCurve
#NorthVan
The City's Green Necklace is done! You can now walk, cycle or roll along the 7.5km loop that connects parks, public spaces and commercial areas. This greenway provides a safe and accessible alternative transportation route for all ages. 🚴🚶🛴
#NorthVan
City crews are getting ready to brighten up the foot of Lonsdale with a little Christmas cheer. The City Christmas tree will soon be standing tall for all to see 🎄.
#NorthVan
Today we remembered. We joined
@NSVawir
and
@nvanrcmp
to honour victims.Local elders raised a beautiful Remembrance Pole outside the RCMP building.
#NorthVan
City crews have been out all night working to clear the roads for this morning's commute. Currently, 75% of priority 1 & 2 roads are clear, including bus routes & routes to schools. Drive safely everyone.
#NorthVan
The new Ridgeway neighbourhood slow speed zone takes effect tomorrow (January 18). The expanded 30km/hr speed limit will include all local streets at all times of day, making the area safer for all users. 🛴🚶♀️🚴♂️
🚸 More info:
#NorthVan
🆕🚌 Hoo boy, big day today. Huge.
@TransLink
‘s R2 Marine Drive RapidBus is here, running from Park Royal to Phibbs exchange. That means more frequent, reliable bus service across the North Shore. Details here:
#NorthVan
It's official! MONOVA: Museum of North Vancouver will open its doors on December 4.
Admission will be free that day, and all COVID-19 safety protocols will be in place.
Read more on The Inlet:
#NorthVanStories
Our beloved Shipyards is about to get even better, thanks to $1 million grant from the Province! The funds will go to improvements to support year-round programming, which will attract more visitors to The Shipyards + boost tourism & local economy.
More:
Nothing strange in the neighborhood - no need to call Ghostbusters. It’s just Mayor
@LindaCBuchanan
testing out our new electric parks equipment. These new tools are quieter, help cut back on GHG emissions & support a key priority of Council's Strategic Plan.
#ALiveableCity
Woot woot! 🎉 Our Foot of Lonsdale Plaza won a national award 🏆 for its public landscape design! Water feature 💦, Megabench and everything wonderful down there that we built.
#NorthVan
🥇 💃🏼🕺🏽
CSLA Announces the Recipients of the 2019 Awards of Excellence: Rooted in Clay - WY Garden (Winnipeg, MB) by Straub Thurmayr Landscape Architects is awarded the Jury’s Award of Excellence
Wishing you all a Happy New Year from the City of North Vancouver. Here's to fresh starts in 2021, which is already showing promise of being a much better year.
#NorthVan
We're installing outdoor covered spaces in two City Parks. These shelters will create spaces for residents to play, relax + connect with family & friends year-round.
▶️ Visit Let's Talk to learn more + share your input on the proposed locations:
Successful long term collaboration between partners
@SquamishNation
, City, Mayor
@DarrellMussatto
delivers the incredible Mosquito Creek Marina section of the Spirit Trail. Trail is ready for your enjoyment THIS Friday.
#NorthVan
🦅 The Harbourside Eagles are back from Alaska! They're settling into their new temporary nest at the City's Operations Centre. 🤗 Thanks to everyone who helped make this transition a success, including
@HWildlife
+ North Shore Eagle Network who captured this pic!
#NorthVan
🔍👀 I spy a rainbow baby feeding sign at The Shipyards!
This sign is an important symbol of Council's commitment to inclusion, and a visual reminder that everyone is welcome in the City. 🌈👶
Where have you spotted these signs in the City?
Grand Boulevard is looking picture perfect today 🌷. Thanks for keeping 2m physical distance from others when using our parks and trails.
#FlattentheCurve
#NorthVan
#ILoveMyCity
♥️
We're lit up to honour our health care, public safety + essential service workers. Show your support tonight at 7pm. Step onto your balcony, porch or yard to applaud + thank them. 🎶💖👏🙏🙌
#7pmThankYou
#7pminthecity
#NorthVan
It's official. Monday night Council gave 👍 to a new name for the public space at
#TheShipyards
. It's now called 'Shipyard Commons'. This huge public realm will soon house a water play area (summer), an outdoor skating rink (winter) + be a year round people place.
#NorthVan
❄️ Crews have been making progress today and will continue into the night.
Priority 1 roads - 70% plowed and salted
Priority 2 roads - 45%
Local streets – 0%
Multi-use path/Bike facilities – 45%
Road closures: E. 19th St. & E. 4th St. hills
Happy
#InternationalWomensDay
! In 1942 Burrard Dry Dock hired the first of more than 1,000 women. These five union shop stewards worked to ensure fair wages & working conditions for female employees.
#NorthVan
This week, our first All Ages & Abilities (AAA) protected mobility lane is taking shape. The Esplanade Complete Street design supports people of all ages & abilities + helps create a safer, more comfortable experience for everyone.
▶️Learn more:
So what exactly is a Parklet? It's a small social gathering place with tables, chairs and planters. It's a public space that's free for all to use.
#NorthVan
#PlayCNV
#placemaking
We know you're excited, we are too! It won't be long before free skating at
#TheShipyard
Commons opens! Since it’s the first time the ice is going in, we’re taking extra steps to ensure quality ice. Once the ice is ready, we’ll post opening dates/times. Stay tuned!
#NorthVan
Our new pollinator garden is in at Grand Boulevard Park, thanks to hard work by volunteers from David Suzuki Butterflyway Project & Lynn Valley Garden Club. Bring on the 🐝 and 🦋!
Learn more at .
Lots of positive feedback on the new Mosquito Creek Marina connection on the
#SpiritTrail
. It's quite the engineering feat. At 6.5km long, the City's portion of the Spirit Trail is now complete. Enjoy! 🚴🚶🏽🛴
#NorthVan
We're so proud of our new shipping container parklet at 5th & Chesterfield. An accessible public space to enjoy no matter what the weather! Learn more 👉
#NorthVan
Provided in partnership w/
@Seaspan
,
@UWLM
, &
@SquamishNation
artist
@gotsalish
.
Tough times for our local businesses in the City of
#NorthVan
.
Please support them. Thank you!
❤️ Order in
🧡 Shop online
💚 Buy gift cards
💜 Spread the word
#BuyLocal
#I
❤️MyCity
@nvchamber