North Vancouver District

09/11/2026

🎉The new pickleball courts at William Griffin Park are now open and ready for play!

The project includes six dedicated pickleball courts, fencing, seating, improved drainage, and accessible pathways.

Learn more: https://bit.ly/46QgXEO

09/11/2026

Interested in becoming a candidate in the upcoming Local General Election? Today is the final day to submit your nomination package.

Candidates are encouraged to meet with the Chief Election Officer or designate to review and submit their nomination documents.

➡️Remember: nominations must be submitted today by 4:00pm.

🗳️Learn more: https://www.dnv.org/government-administration/documents-and-important-dates-for-candidates

09/10/2026

⚡Heads up! The EV chargers at Parkgate Library will be offline starting at 2pm on September 11 for approximately 24 hours while the parking lot is closed for a community event.

🔌Find other EV charging stations across the District: https://bit.ly/4xJRZ61

09/10/2026

Want a free tree planted in your neighbourhood?

If the location qualifies, we'll add your street to our fall planting schedule.

Trees help make our community healthier and more resilient by providing shade, reducing urban heat, absorbing stormwater, and improving air quality.

🌳Request a street tree at DNV.org/StreetTrees

09/09/2026

Remember that our garbage carts are designed to prevent bears from accessing waste or food, but they are not bear-proof. Please place your carts out for collection between 5:30am to 7:30am on your designated collection day.

Help protect our local black bears and avoid serving up a bear buffet.

🐻Learn more https://bit.ly/3E8GkCX

09/09/2026

🍂 As the days get shorter and the sun sets earlier, District park gates will now close at 8pm.

🕑 Before heading out, be sure to check park gate hours and leave yourself enough time to return from your adventure to avoid being locked in.

Some parks will remain open later to accommodate soccer:
⚽ Kilmer Park: 9pm
⚽ Argyle: 10pm
⚽ Handsworth: 10pm
⚽ Windsor: 10pm
⚽ Inter River 1: 10pm

09/08/2026

🚸Back-to-school season is here! With more children walking, biking, and riding the bus, please drive safely, stay alert, and help keep our roads safe for everyone.

09/08/2026

Have you checked out the new R2? The R2 Marine–Willingdon RapidBus makes it easy to travel between Park Royal and Metrotown, with convenient stops at key destinations along the way.

09/08/2026

Did you know you have the option to vote by mail in the upcoming General Local Election?

To receive a mail ballot package by mail, please submit a mail ballot request form before September 23, 2026.

🗳️Learn more: https://www.dnv.org/news/mail-ballot-request-form-available

09/08/2026

🌲A reminder that hazard tree work in Bridgman Park starts today, September 8 for approximately three days. Work will begin in the parking lot before moving to the playground.

Temporary parking lot and playground closures will be in effect.

Learn more: https://bit.ly/4i8venp

🌲Hazard tree work is scheduled at Bridgman Park from September 8 -10, with crews on site from approximately 7am - 4pm each day.

⚠️The parking lot and playground will be temporarily closed at various times throughout the three-day work period while crews remove and prune hazard trees to improve public safety.

🚶Please follow all posted signage and directions from crews.

See details: https://www.dnv.org/bridgman-park-hazard-tree-work-and-temporary-closures