Make it Bright! Make it Bold! Christmas Card Design Contest

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Lions Gate Hospital Foundation Christmas Card Contest 2025

LET YOUR CREATIVITY SHINE!

Students and amateur adult artists are invited to enter the Design a Christmas Card Contest for the chance to see their winning design on the LGH Foundation retail cards.

Thousands of the charity cards are sold each year to raise funds and awareness for LGH Foundation.

The Foundation is looking for original, festive, eye-catching designs with a North Shore theme for each age category. Each winner will receive a prize gift card and recognition for their artistic talent.

Competition Rules

The LGH Foundation Design a Christmas Card Contest is open to:

  • students in Grades 4 to 12 enrolled at a North Shore school.
  • residents aged 18+ who live on the North Shore

Cards must fit into a 5”x7” or 7”x 5” template

Digital Copies of the original artwork should be sent via email to info@lghfoundation.com

The deadline for entries is midnight on Tuesday, October 14th, 2025

Visit https://lghfoundation.com/xmas-card-2025/ for all the details.

Bus Rapid Transit (BRT) Survey

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*SURVEY DEADLINE SEPTEMBER 21ST*

This proposed rapid transit service will connect the North Shore, Vancouver, and Burnaby, spanning 21 km with 16 to 17 BRT stations depending on the route option. During peak times, buses will arrive every 5 minutes, more than doubling the current frequency.

The system is expected to support up to 60,000 daily riders by 2035, offering seamless connections to the SeaBus, SkyTrain Expo Line, and Millennium Line, as well as the R5 Hastings St RapidBus.

Key destinations include Park Royal, Lonsdale Quay, Phibbs Exchange, Brentwood Town Centre, BCIT, and Metrotown. This service promises faster travel times and improved reliability over existing transit options.

Translink wants our feedback on two potential route options.

>LINK TO TRANSLINK PROPOSAL<

Remember that it’s up to us as North Shore residents to make our thoughts, opinions and needs known when asked. If we don’t speak up now, we won’t be able to speak out later.

*image credit Translink website

Name the Zambonis Contest!

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North Vancouver Recreation and Culture is getting two brand-new electric Zambonis and they need your help to give them names that are as cool as they are!

Two shiny new Zambonis arriving soon – one for our local Karen Magnussen Community Recreation Centre and one to be used in the new Harry Jerome Community Recreation Centre when it opens next year.

These aren’t just any Zambonis, they’re electric, meaning they’re fast, clean and totally green! So they need creative names that are as awesome as they are.

Who can enter?
This contest is open to all kids ages 5 to 12 who live in North Vancouver.

One entry per person so make it count! The deadline to enter is September 28, 2025 at 11:59 p.m.

How do you enter? Visit NVRC’s *Online Entry Form*

Make sure you get your parents permission! And good luck!

*image credit NVRC website

Seeking new Board Directors

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The Bridge of Our Community. Be a part of it.

Community associations play a vital role in maintaining and enhancing the quality of life in their respective communities. At the heart of every community association is its board of directors, comprised of dedicated individuals who serve in various officer roles.

Being part of the Board of Directors is a fulfilling experience and you can put into it (and get out of it) as much as you would like. The commitment level is anything from 3-24 hours per month depending what your projects and passions are and what you want to get involved with. Anyone can be on any committee, so the limit is up to you!

Lynn Valley Community Association is seeking candidates to fill upcoming vacancies on our Board of Directors for officer positions as well as ‘member at large’, to provide strategic advice, and oversee its performance, financial reporting, and involvement in the community.

Interested? Apply today!

*APPLICATION LINK*

PITCH IN!

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We’re thrilled to be bringing back our Family Fun Fair—a day all about connection, laughter, and community spirit.

📅 When: Saturday, September 6th at 11:00am – 2:00pm
📍 Where: Lynn Valley Village Plaza

We’re reaching out to you, our neighbours and community members, because this event only shines when we create it together.

🙋‍♂️🙋‍♀️ Ways you can pitch in:
• Helping with banner, canopy and games set-up at 10:00 – 10:45am
• Welcoming guests at the entrance
• Assisting with games and activities – yes, you can play too!
• Lending a hand with food and refreshment tables
• General support to keep the fun flowing
• Take down at 2:15 – 2:55pm
What’s in it for you (besides the joy of community)?
☕ Fresh coffee and a cookie, —our way of saying thanks for being awesome.

Ready to jump in?
Email info@lvca.ca and have Gillian save a volunteer spot (and a cookie!) for you.
Together, let’s make this Family Fun Fair an unforgettable celebration of community!

🌟 It takes a Village and we’d love for you to be part of ours!🌟
Let’s make this fun and get to know each other along the way. Reach out to us—your cookie is waiting!

Silverlynn Update

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Thanks to your generosity, Lynn Valley Community Association was able to contribute $9,295.00 in support of the emergency relief campaign for the displaced seniors.

This amount was added to the DNV Fire Fighters Charity fundraising campaign to bring the total to $34,925.00 to support the forty-one seniors displaced by the tragic fire at the Silverlynn Apartment complex.

The DNV Firefighters worked closely with North Shore Emergency Management and Family Sevices of the North Shore so that most of the displaced seniors are now transitioning into long-term housing and, because or your help, are getting a helping hand as they rebuild their lives.

It’s truly amazing what we can do as a community when we come together. Thank you to all of you that contributed to this inititiative.

Family Fun Fair!

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Enjoy FREE family fun and meet the people in your Lynn Valley neighbourhood!

Families are invited to attend this outdoor event at Lynn Valley Plaza on September 6th from 11:00 AM to 2:00 PM where you can enjoy free games and activities!

Completed 50 days of reading for the Summer Reading Club? Come and celebrate your achievement at the library with a special medal presentation at noon!

TIPS FOR A GREAT TIME

*Walking. Rolling, Biking. Take transit to the event!
*Bring your water bottle, wear a hat and put on sunscreen.
*Take lots of pictures and post them using the hashtag #LVFFF25 so we’ll be able to find them and share them on our Facebook page!

With thanks to our partners:

Lynn Valley Serices Society and the Lynn Valley Public Library

Silverlynn Seniors Complex Fire – Donate today*

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You can make a difference.

More than 40 seniors have been displaced by a fire that gutted the Silverlynn Senior’s complex in Lynn Valley on May 10th. Urgent support is needed.

Emergency responders from North Vancouver District, City of North Vancouver and West Van District, North Shore Emergency Management team attended this disastrous structure fire.

Please help these seniors get through this difficult time by donating today. LVCA President, Gillian Konst, has set up a GoFundMe for neighbours and friends to donate. Proceeds will be collected and distributed through the Family Services Society to help cover accommodation, food, medical, and any other bills. during this period of immense upheaval.

Many of the residents did not have insurance and even though they do not have a home, the bills will continue to come. We hope to have your help in making this uncertain time a bit easier for these elders in our community.

Thank you for any support. Every bit counts. Please share this link with your families and communities.

https://gofund.me/c81cb08e

North Shore Emergency Management has recommended that all donations of hard/soft goods (furniture/clothing) be directed to the Salvation Army or Shelter to Home.

OurLynnValleyCommunity #neighbourshelpingneighbours #gofundmecampaign

Eggs-cellent Easter Fun!

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A reminder of our upcoming Eggs-cellent Easter Fun event on Saturday, April 19th from 10am – 12pm at Lynn Valley Village!

There’s nothing like the joy of spring, the sound of laughter, and the thrill of spotting that first hidden egg.

Hop on over to our Eggs-cellent Easter Event, where everyone’s invited to enjoy the spirit of the season and festive fun.

Join us for an egg-stra special day of Easter arts and crafts — get creative, get messy, and go home with a masterpiece made by YOU!

Snap some egg-cellent pics at our festive photo moments and let your creativity shine.

Our egg hunt will have every-bunny shouting, laughing, and soaking up that springtime cheer!

Hint: when you post your pictures on FBook, use the hashtag #lvca2025easter so we can find you and like!

Batteries Don’t Belong in the Trash

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Single-use household batteries should never be thrown in the general garbage or recycling bin because they contain hazardous chemicals and materials, such as lead, mercury, cadmium, and lithium, which can be harmful to the environment and human health AND if not disposed of properly, batteries can explode or ignite fires in garbage trucks or waste facilities.

Alkaline (non-rechargeable) batteries are included in our province-wide recycling program provided by Call2Recycle. Batteries can be returned to participating retail stores, as well as some recycling depots and transfer stations.

Types of batteries accepted include consumer batteries used in items such as toys, remotes, flashlights and smoke detectors. Technical terms for these would be alkaline (AA, AAA, 9V), rechargeable (Ni-Cd, Ni-MH, Li-Ion), button cells, carbon zinc, lithium primary and small seal lead acid batteries.

What batteries can be recycled?
Recycle Your Batteries, Canada! manages the collection and recycling of single-use and rechargeable dry-cell household batteries (weighing up to 5 kg each). This includes e-mobility batteries used on devices such as e-bikes and e-scooters.

Not sure what type of batteries you have?

To learn about the different types of batteries that can be recycled and find the nearest recycling depot that accepts these batteries, visit: Recycle Your Batteries Canada!