Friendly reminder for Halloween celebrations: Fireworks are prohibited on Sḵwx̱wú7mesh reserve lands and in City of North Vancouver. In District of North Vancouver Discussion, a permit is required. To report violations, call our non-emergency line at 604-985-1311. Let’s keep it safe for everyone! 🎃💥

A milestone worth celebrating: 49 women are set to serve in the #BCLeg 43rd Parliament, marking the first time in BC's history that more women than men will take their seat in the Legislative Chamber (also a first for a Canadian provincial legislature) #WomensHistoryMonth #BCpoli

Bring your old Halloween pumpkins and watch them drop from our hose tower! All pumpkin drops are donation-based, and every contribution supports the IAFF Charitable Society. @cityofnorthvan #pumpkindrop #nvcfd #iafflocal296

This is a significant national issue and is getting larger and larger due to climate change. How all levels of government work together on climate resilient infrastructure is one of our biggest issues.

“Reducing emissions from our oil and gas production actually means investing in innovation, skills and technologies – a source of prosperity and job creation.” Our full statement on the federal oil and gas emissions cap first draft ➡️ pembina.org/media-release/…

The Pembina Institute staff and board extend our heartfelt condolences to the family and loved ones of the Honorable Murray Sinclair. 1/3 cbc.ca/news/politics/…

🌟 Want to encourage kids to use active transportation? The City has up to $1000 up for grabs for skills training, events, or other activities. Get those creative juices flowing and apply by December 20 at cnv.org/MiniGrant 🚴🚌 #SASTP

The #BCLeg Canadian flag is flying at half-mast to honour the life and memory of former Premier John Horgan, who passed away today. The flag will remain at half-mast until sunset on the day of the funeral or memorial service (date to be determined).

We had a beautiful evening at the Shipyards for the “Spirit of the Season Festival” Lots of family fun activities -🎄lighting, Christmas holiday market in cute cedar homes & Photos with Santa 🎅🏻 & Mrs Claus 🤶 It was lovely to see CNV Mayor, Councillors, Staff and North Vancouver City Fire Dept 🧑‍🚒 🚒

🏡 Critical investment is needed to lift #Alberta's most vulnerable households out of energy poverty. Investing $212M/year in retrofits could stimulate $850M/year in GDP growth, and create 42,700 jobs by 2050. Read the report ⬇️ pembina.org/media-release/…

I attended a beautiful King Charles III Coronation Medal ceremony presented by MP Jonathan Wilkinson 🇨🇦 for recognizing 30 recipients for their outstanding contributions to NV & WV communities. Congratulations to all 🎉 A special mention to Carson Graham Support Staff Valerie Jacober!

I attended a beautiful evening raising funds for Gordon & Marion Smith Foundation for Young Artists at “Camp Life Gala” Thank you to everyone for supporting Artists for Kids & Gordon Smith Gallery An awesome job by the co hosts Fred Lee & Gloria Macarenko and School District 44 staff! Great to see many friends!

A beautiful Board Trustee Reception at ESC to celebrate & show our appreciation to community organizations & partner groups who support all 32 of our schools. Thank You all for coming - we value all your support for School District 44 Check out our Community Report ow.ly/zRO250IfzFS

I had fun at “Capstone Market” hosted by very talented & creative Gr 12 Sutherland Secondary students with Jessica McIlroy (she/her) Lots of amazing projects, music & dance performances, food & silent auction proceeds to Fine Arts Dept. TY Stephanie for invite & nice to see VP Daylen Luchsinger

Yesterday School District 44 Trustees & Senior Staff had a great meeting with the City of North Vancouver Mayor Mayor Linda Buchanan & Councillors. We had a tour at Cloverley School Site and a discussion on work we are each doing & how we can continue to collaborate together on projects & initiatives.

What if one program could save us billions in healthcare and energy costs? In New Zealand, a building retrofit program returned $4 for every $1 spent. Looking at both healthcare and energy savings makes deep retrofits an even better investment. buff.ly/BD43yZK

A huge mass of rock and ice from a glacier thundered down a Swiss mountainside, sending plumes of dust skyward and coating with mud nearly all of an Alpine village that authorities had evacuated earlier this month as a precaution.

Astounding and tragic glacier collapse

The #BC River Forecast Centre has UPGRADED the High Streamflow Advisory to a Flood Watch for #VancouverIsland including Englishman River & the South Coast including Sunshine Coast, Howe Sound & #SeatoSky. Avoid fast-flowing rivers & potentially unstable riverbanks. Info: