West Van District
750 - 17th Street V7V 3T3 West Vancouver, BC, Canada

The province has required local governments to prohibit the public from attending local government meetings in person. The District is therefore providing electronic participation options to participate in virtual Council meetings. Visit westvancouver.ca/virtual-meetings to learn how to participate by phone and online via Webex.

District staff were notified today at approximately 1 p.m. of a landslide on the Capilano Pacific Trail. The slide is still active and hazardous do not approach the area or go past fencing. The trail is closed until further notice. West Vancouver police attended to determine if anyone was caught up in the slide and, fortunately, no one was injured. The cause of the slide is not yet known. Staff and qualified professionals engineers are on site assessing the situation. Read more at https://westvancouver.ca//capilano-pacific-trail-closed-du

Out with the old and in with the new! Registering for West Vancouver Recreation programs has been made easier. Visit the link below for details.

Our phone and email services are closed for the holidays. District staff will resume providing services by phone and email on Monday, January 4. For public works emergencies, call the 24-hour emergency dispatch line at 604-925-7100. View holiday hours at all municipal facilities: https://westvancouver.ca/holidayhours

Getting outside is important during these times, and West Vancouver's parks, beaches, and trails are still busier than ever. When you are enjoying the outdoors, please remember to maintain a safe physical distance and be respectful of others using shared spaces. Visit our website to learn more and choose one of the many outdoor spaces that fits what you are looking for: https://westvancouver.ca/parks-recreation

As the leaves fall, crashes with pedestrians rise. Nearly of all crashes with pedestrians happen in the fall and winter as conditions get worse. #KnowYourPart and look out for pedestrians #WestVan http://ow.ly/4UAI50BNJGU

Effective immediately: masks are mandatory inside all District facilities.

When the sun goes down, crashes go up. Crashes involving pedestrians are highest in the late afternoon and evening. Do your part to make roads safer #WestVan. http://ow.ly/4UAI50BNJGU #KnowYourPartBC

West Vancouver residents who switch from a fossil fuel heating system, such as natural gas, in their homes to an electric air-source heat pump may be eligible for an $8,000 rebate. This rebate includes $2,000 offered by the District. Find out more: http://westvancouver.ca/heat-pump

The District of West Vancouver is facilitating a community engagement process on the future of Eagleridge and Cypress Village in the Upper Lands. Your feedback will help shape the future of our community. Please take a few minutes to fill out the survey and have your say! Visit https://www.westvancouverite.ca/upperlands for details.

My latest Mayor's Update is jam-packed with news. Municipal Hall construction, rebates for heat pumps, the Navvy Jack House restoration, an updated Tree Bylaw, ...Ambleside Dundarave Business Improvement Association's Imagine Ambleside, and Halloween during COVID-19. Read it all here: https://westvancouver.ca/mayors-update-october-27 See more

Improvements to the commercial area of Ambleside are underway as part of the Ambleside Town Centre Streetscape Standards project. The District has a cohesive and unified framework for ongoing and long-term development of public areas within Ambleside Town Centre, including improved sidewalks, crosswalks, trees and vegetation, lighting, and public art opportunities. The District is currently focusing on the area near 14th Street and Marine Drive. The improvements include larger corners, called bump-outs, that provide an expanded and safer area for pedestrians. More information: https://westvancouver.ca//improvements-coming-ambleside-to

Social gatherings in private homes are now limited to your immediate householdthe people who live in your home plus a maximum of six other people. This is a p...rovince-wide order that applies to all homes for all occasions. Similar to what happened this summer with vacation homes and rentals, we have seen a notable increase in new cases and transmission of COVID-19 as a direct result of social gatherings in private homes. Remember, when we come together with family and friends, we bring our risks with us and, in turn, they take those risks back home with them again. This is a critical time. We’re heading into cold and influenza season, and COVID-19 is still in our communities. The choices we make over the coming weeks will make a difference and will support our business and schools to stay open. Let’s choose to protect our communities and the ones we care for most. The order will be posted online in full detail in the coming days here: https://www.gov.bc.ca/phoguidance

Missed last night's Council meeting? Here are the highlights: 2020 asset management update Coastal planning and preparation of a foreshore Development Permit Area Solid Waste Utility Bylaw amendment Waterworks Regulation Bylaw amendment... Sewer and Drainage Utility Fee Bylaw amendment Navvy Jack House update Read the Council meeting highlights and subscribe to receive updates by email at https://westvancouver.ca/council-highlights.

As the leaves fall, crashes with pedestrians rise. Nearly of all crashes with pedestrians happen in the fall and winter as conditions get worse. #KnowYourPart and look out for pedestrians #WestVan http://ow.ly/4UAI50BNJGU

UPDATE: Work has been extended for one additional day. The southbound curb lane on Taylor Way, south of Marine Drive, will be closed on Friday, October 30 from 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. due to construction in the area. Thank you for your patience. If you're planning on going to Park Royal south during this lane closure, consider using an alternate route to avoid delays.

Stay updated on what happened at Council last night. Read the highlights from the October 19 meeting at https://westvancouver.ca/council-highlights. You can receive the Council highlights by email. Subscribe at http://westvancouver.ca/subscribe.

The Capilano Pacific Trail will be closed for major repairs from Monday, October 19 to Friday, November 13. The repair work will take place just south of the Moyne Drive access point and the trial will be closed from that point to the access point at Keith Road. The work is required to repair a section of the trail that has significant slope erosion. More info: https://westvancouver.ca/capilano-pacific-trail

The West Vancouver Streamkeepers are volunteers dedicated to maintaining the health of our creeks and streams, and this Saturday, October 17, they will be working at Rodgers Creek. Volunteers will be moving rocks near the mouth of the creek that have obstructed the creek path over the years and made it challenging for fish to move through the creek. With this minor work, the Streamkeepers are making big improvements to fish habitat.

High winds earlier today have caused power outages in West Van. View BC Hydro's outage map for the most up-to-date information: https://www.bchydro.com/power-outages/app/outage-map.html If you come across a downed or damaged line, always assume they are live, even if they're not sparking or making any sound. Follow these steps if you see a downed or damaged power line: Stay back at least 10 metres (33 feet). That's about the length of a city bus.... Dial 911 and let them know that a power line has fallen or is damaged. Keep others in the vicinity at least a bus-length away Read more: http://westvancouver.ca/power-outage.

The BC Centre for Disease Control has announced safety guidelines for Halloween celebrations this year. Trick-or-treating and small get-togethers are still options, but it’s important to take the appropriate precautions. Read the guidelines: https://westvancouver.ca/halloween

The District values the opportunity for dialogue and collaboration with members of our community. Citizen participation on boards and committees is key to helping Council make better decisions on behalf of all residents. If you are a West Vancouver resident and would like to volunteer to serve on a board or committee, we have several opportunities available. Find out more and apply at http://westvancouver.ca/volunteers-wanted Application deadline: Friday, October 23 at 4:30 p.m.

Happy Thanksgiving, #WestVan! Our phone lines are closed today, but we will be back to providing services by phone and email on Tuesday, October 13. A reminder that Municipal Hall is closed to the public until further notice. Most municipal facilities are closed for the statutory holiday. More info: https://westvancouver.ca//thanksgiving-hours-municipal-fac