The Ambleside Pier will be closed from Tuesday, August 6 to Thursday, August 8 for The Harmony Arts Festival. The pier will reopen on Friday, 9 August. #westvan #WestVancouver

Municipal Hall is closed today (Monday, August 5) for BC Day. If you are planning to visit a municipal facility today, please check the holiday hours before you go at westvancouver.ca/bc-day-hours #WestVancouver #westvan

A new Lime bike grove is now active outside Municipal Hall on the corner of Esquimalt Avenue and 17th Street. Explore the beauty of the North Shore using this cost-effective transportation option. Learn more about the e-bike share program: westvancouver.ca/e-bike

With continuing hot weather and dry conditions this weekend the fire danger rating for the North Shore has moved to HIGH. Smoking and open fires are never permitted in any West Vancouver parks or beaches. Learn more about fire safety at westvancouver.ca/bbq

1,300,000 apples are wasted every day in Canada! 🍏 To keep them fresher longer, store your apples in the low-humidity drawer of your fridge. Find tips to store and use them up: ow.ly/HbjF50PrkZg #EveryBiteCounts Love Food Hate Waste Canada

Whether you’re commuting to work, shopping, or exploring, you can bike, walk, ride, or roll with confidence. Thanks to TransLink BC, there are now more bike paths separated from traffic and wider and more accessible sidewalks around the region. Learn more: translink.ca/bikewalkridero…

Starting Monday, August 19, construction will begin at waterfront near the base of 15th Street to repair the stormwater outfall channel. Work hours are from 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. The project is expected to be completed by Friday, August 23. Please follow posted signage. #WestVan

450,000 heads of broccoli are wasted each day in Canada! 🥦 If your broccoli has gone slightly limp, trim the base of the stem and plunge it in an ice-water bath, drain it, and leave it to dry. Find more tips: ow.ly/R32550PAa5Z Love Food Hate Waste Canada #EveryBiteCounts

Even the best weather can change rapidly, and being prepared when out on the trails or camping is important. Remember to take the 10 essential items with you and always tell a reliable person when and where you are going. Learn more at northshorerescue.com/education/what…

Marine Drive will be closed between 24th Street and 25th Street on Friday, August 23, from 11 a.m. to 11 p.m. for the Dundarave Hoedown. Interested in attending the hoedown? Learn more at: westvancouver.ca/hoedown

Rainfall warning in effect. Slow down and stay safe on the roads, #WestVan! Visibility is reduced, and roads can be slippery. Ease up on the gas pedal and keep a safe distance. More on storm preparedness: westvancouver.ca/heavyrain

Canadians are throwing away 1.6 million carrots every day! Carrots looking a little limp? They can be revived in an ice bath! 🥕 Find tips and recipes at ow.ly/PqsB50PE88v #EveryBiteCounts #lfhw_ca

School is back on Tuesday, September 3. Where possible, carpool, take the bus, or use active transportation like walking or cycling to reduce congestion and increase safety. For more tips on how to travel to school safely visit westvancouver.ca/school-safety #westvan

Municipal hall will be closed on Monday, September 2 for Labour Day. Be sure to check the holiday hours if you are planning to visit a municipal facility. For more information on holiday hours visit westvancouver.ca/labour-day-hou… #westvan #WestVancouver

Expect delays and possible detours along Marine Drive due to a BC Hydro incident. Some residents may also experience power outages. #westvan

Municipal Hall is closed today (Monday, September 2) for Labour Day. If you are planning to visit a municipal facility today, please check the holiday hours before you go at westvancouver.ca/labour-day-hou… #westvan

West Vancouver Police are requesting the public’s assistance as we work to locate high-risk missing person, Tara “Amanda” Natrall. westvanpolice.ca/have-you-seen-…

7:37 - #LionsGateBridge - It's still closed to traffic both ways due to a police incident. #Vancouver #NorthVan #WestVan CityNews Vancouver #1130Traffic Pic courtesy of DriveBC Listen live for the latest vancouver.citynews.ca

✅CLEAR - #LionsGateBridge has re-opened in both directions after an earlier police incident. #NorthVan #Vancouver

ReUse Day is back at the North Shore Recycling and Waste Centre! Urban Repurpose will be on-site from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on September 7, 13, 14, 21, 27, and 28 to collect donations. A full list of acceptable donation materials is available at urbanrepurpose.ca/donate.