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Over the past few months, I’ve been talking with local businesses, builders and residents about what it’s like to navigate City Hall. One issue keeps coming up: permitting. Strong standards matter, alongside building safety, fire safety, accessibility and good planning. However, time matters too. For a small business, homeowner or builder, an unpredictable process can mean more rent, financing costs, contractor delays and uncertainty. So I looked through the City of North Van

North Vancouver’s seniors want to stay in the community they know. The housing market does not make that easy. For many people, ageing in place is assumed to mean remaining in the same house forever. Sometimes that works. A home can be renovated, support can be brought in, and family may live nearby. For others, the house itself becomes the problem. There may be too many stairs, too much maintenance, or more space than one or two people need. Property taxes, utilities, repair

North Vancouver is a wonderful place to raise a family. The hard part comes when that family needs more room. The problem often arrives gradually. A couple rents a one-bedroom apartment. A first child comes along and they make it work. Then there is another child, more furniture, strollers, bikes, school supplies, and the need for a little privacy. The home that once felt comfortable starts to feel temporary. Finding the next home is where many families get stuck. Larger rent

A laneway home sounds like one of the simplest ways to add housing in an established neighbourhood. The land is already there. The main house is already connected to a street and community services. A new home at the back of the lot can provide a long-term rental, a place for an adult child, or a smaller home for an older family member. Then the homeowner starts adding up the costs. Before a single board is cut, there may be architectural and design fees, permit charges, deve

BC now permits certain residential buildings to use one protected staircase. With the right local zoning and permitting, this change could support smaller apartment buildings and more family-sized homes. Building codes rarely become dinner-table conversation. They can sound technical and remote, but a single line in a code can determine what kind of homes get built, how large they are, and whether a project works financially. The rules around staircases are a good example. Fo

The North Shore Wastewater Treatment Plant isn't a City of North Vancouver project. It's owned and managed by Metro Vancouver. That distinction matters, but so does the fact that Metro Vancouver's decisions directly affect what North Shore residents pay on their utility bills. When the project was announced, it was expected to cost approximately $700 million and be completed in 2020. Today, the projected cost has grown to $3.86 billion, with completion now expected in 2030. B

Public hearings or input sessions matter, but they can happen late in the development process. Understanding what takes place before Council votes can help residents get involved when their input has the greatest effect. A development sign goes up near your home. It may feel like the beginning of the process, but the project has often been taking shape for months. That gap causes a lot of frustration. Residents feel they are being invited into a conversation after the importa

Today I had the opportunity to attend the grand opening of the new Harry Jerome Community Recreation Centre, and it was a proud moment for North Vancouver. After years of planning and construction, residents were finally able to walk through a facility that will become a gathering place for our community for decades to come. From the arena and fitness spaces to the future aquatic centre, community kitchen, youth spaces and skate park, every part of the building has been thoug

Housing for essential workers is deeply personal to me. My mom spent decades working on the front lines of our healthcare system, and my wife continues to serve our community as a registered nurse. I've seen firsthand the dedication, compassion and resilience that healthcare workers bring to their jobs every day. I've also seen the pressures they face, both at work and at home. Today, healthcare workers across British Columbia are advocating for safer working conditions, fair

Lonsdale Great Street Project Central Lonsdale is one of the North Shore’s most important main streets. A place where people run into neighbours, grab a coffee, pick up groceries, and feel the rhythm of the city at street level. That’s the heart of the Lonsdale Great Street Project, a City of North Vancouver initiative designed to strengthen and revitalize Central Lonsdale as a vibrant neighbourhood main street. Why this project exists Central Lonsdale already has a lot going

When people talk about housing, the conversation often lands in two camps. Either dense towers and larger apartment buildings, or single family detached homes. Between those two is a whole category of homes that many cities don’t build nearly enough of. That’s what people mean when they talk about the “missing middle.” What is the missing middle Missing middle housing is simply housing between a tower and a house. Think: duplexes fourplexes townhomes and rowhomes small walk u

Growth is happening across the City of North Vancouver. That part is already happening. The real question is what comes with it. More homes usually means more people. More people means more trips, more daily demand, and more pressure on the systems that make a city work. If nothing else changes, the experience of living here starts to feel tight. You see it in the places that quietly shape daily life. Streets get more congested, and the margin for safety shrinks Parks and pub

North Vancouver was named Canada’s most livable city for the second year in a row, in the Globe and Mail’s large city category. Awards like this can feel abstract, so it helps to ground them. The ranking looks at a broad set of measures across categories like economy, housing, demographics, healthcare, safety, education, transportation, and public amenities. Why the North Shore ranks well Most people who live here already know the answer in their bones. It’s access to natur

A Long-Term Investment in Health, Connection, and City Life. If you’ve lived in the City of North Vancouver for any amount of time, you’ve probably heard about the Harry Jerome Rec Centre project. It’s big. It’s visible. And it’s the kind of public infrastructure decision that will shape everyday life for decades. Here’s a clear update and why it matters. Opening timeline The new Harry Jerome Community Recreation Centre at Lonsdale and East 23rd is expected to open in July 20

Here’s What I’m Building Here. Hi, I’m Krishna. I’m homegrown on the North Shore, and I’ve seen the City of North Vancouver evolve over the years. Like a lot of people who live here, I feel proud of what this place is today. And I’m genuinely interested in what it can become next. As the city grows, decisions shape how we live day to day. Housing options. Street safety. Access to parks and recreation. The feel of our neighbourhoods. Whether it’s easy to get around, or hard. W