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Wonder Wheels - Give Bikes to North Shore Families in Need
A wonderful North Shore program that repairs previously loved bikes, and gives them to families in need. The program united 240 bikes with new owners in 2024. Children and adults in need of independence, autonomy, and reliable transportation.
Water fountains and washrooms in North Van: there’s an app for that!
Apps to find water fountains in North Van, and public washrooms. Handy to have on your phone, this spring and summer.
Unlocking community potential: start local
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.
Simple engagement improvements for the City of North Van
The city is behind on council meeting management and citizen awareness suffers as a result. Here are some suggestions.
Living la vida local
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.
Buy a quality e-bike with help from your employer
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.
So you're ready to buy an e-bike!
E-bikes are so game-changing for our hilly North shore. So where do you start, and what are some things you should think about? I get these questions all the time, and I'm delighted to help someone join the e-bike wave.
Where have all the good conservatives gone?
It’s time to stop letting right-wing populists dishonour the name of conservatism.
Federal election candidate questions and answers
We sent three questions to all federal candidates in Burnaby North—Seymour and North Vancouver—Capilano. Here’s what they said.
Teeming with life: ecosystems of the North Shore
When we incorporate nature into urban communities and infrastructure, we increase biodiversity, making neighborhoods greener, healthier, and safer.
Our North Shore roots are in the trees
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 Western red cedar, perhaps over 100 years old. I cry for the birds, the tree and me.
What’s good about paid parking?
If the right price is charged for parking spaces, there will always be a spot available when you need it. If parking is free, people have no incentive to move their cars - so the available parking spots fill up and don’t turn-over.
Supportive housing: yes in my backyard
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 rentals.
Freedom is about options— part 2: housing
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 buying.
Freedom is about options—part 1: transportation
We need better transportation options, including bus-lanes and safer walking & biking. Too many people trying to travel by car results in everything being further away.
Crossing guards are good, safe infrastructure even better
Crossing guards need to be part of a comprehensive traffic safety program around schools.
Potty politics: can we afford to flush in 2025?
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.
Rain gardens replenish and recharge our creeks
We need many, many more rain gardens and a plan to integrate them with our traditional municipal stormwater management systems.
Fast. Fun. Cheap. The joy of e-biking on the North Shore
I’m amazed at how much an e-bike has improved my day-to-day life.
Making Lonsdale Great
What makes a street great? Great Streets are places where people enjoy spending time. and businesses and people thrive.