West Vancouver Live Cam Network
It’s hard to believe that it’s been ten years since we installed our first web cam here in West Vancouver. Back in 1999, networks were slow, computers were old and support services were practically non-existent. Still, it was a new and exciting era and one that we’ll never forget as we plugged them in and watched them come to life with images of traffic and cruise ships to share with the world.
Today, we celebrate a milestone as we launch the newest version of our websites and continue to bring you live images from some of Vancouver’s best locations. Please feel free to stay a while and browse the following web cam images courtesy of our local sponsors who help make it all happen.
Click here for complete list of live West Vancouver webcams.
Cypress Bowl Home to 2010 Olympics
It’s become normal for locals in West Vancouver to take their surroundings for granted because frankly, we really are spoiled rotten. Where else in the world can you go snow skiing in the morning and then hit the beach in the afternoon? Not only are both locations a mere 10 minutes away from our front doors, but with spectacular city views from up top, and magnificent waterfront sunsets at night – it’s hard not to feel like you live in the best place on earth.
So when we all heard that the Vancouver 2010 Winter Olympics would be hosted at our local ski hill, the excitement was hard to contain. Many of us grew up on this mountain learning to ski and snowboard and now the world is coming to our door. Planning is well underway and many improvements have been made as the good folks at Cypress Mountain get ready to welcome athletes and visitors to the 2010 Winter Olympics.
Here’s a quick update from the Cypress Moutain website that will help fill you in on all that’s been happening. I guess the only thing to worry about now is how we’re going to keep all this good stuff a secret in the future.
Click here for more Cypress Mountain, ski, snowboard information for Vancouver 2010 Winter Olympics.
North Shore Bears
Those of us who live here on the North Shore mountains are reminded every year of the fact that we live in bear country. Although attacks are rare, encounters with a friendly neighbourhood bear can turn dangerous – if not for us the humans, then definitely for our friends the bears.
Rumaging for garbage, picking through bird feeders and banging around about your dirty barbecue are all things that bears enjoy.
However a fed bear, is a dead bear and every year too many are killed because they become too familiar with our human surroundings and easy food pickings.
So, for the love of the animals, and the best interests of our environment, remember these tips from the North Shore Black Bear Network:
- Put your garbage out on the day of pick-up only, never overnight Store your garbage bins in a secure garage, in your home, or in a bear-proof container (wooden sheds or bin enclosures are easily damaged by bears)
- Clean your garbage bins on a regular basis with ammonia or vinegar
- Double bag smelly garbage like diapers and if necessary freeze it until pickup day
- The District of North Vancouver puts out bear proof garbage bins during bear season in pedestrian traffic areas known to have bears. The locations of these bins are shown here.
- Pick fruit from trees before it falls Bird feeders.
- Take down bird feeders during bear season; there is plenty of natural food for birds throughout the year and you can attract birds by providing a flower garden, bird bath, dusting site, or nesting boxes.
- Add lime to your compost and do not put in: Meat and fish scraps Fruit or other sweet remains Cooked or seasoned food Unrinsed eggshells Coffee grinds Food left outside. This includes pet food, outdoor fridges and freezers.
- Remember to clean your barbecue after each use.
Celebrity Reporter Catherine Barr
Join Celebrity / Society Reporter and WestVancouver.com Editor Catherine “Cat” Barr as she takes you to all of Vancouver’s best charity events and social outings. Whether it’s a restaurant opening, a gala fundraiser, an art gallery showing or a celebrity night out on the town, check here for all the latest. Currently, Cat writes for the North Shore Outlook newspaper, Metro News Vancouver and can also be heard every Tuesday morning at 8:45 am on AM 650 radio with host Gerry O’Day on her “Cat’s Meow” segment that features upcoming Vancouver events and celebrity news.
Ambleside Farmers Market
Title: Ambleside Farmers Market
Location: Ambleside and 13th Street
Description: Ambleside Farmer\’s Market in the parking lot behind the Police Station on Bellevue between 13th and 14th Streets in Ambleside, West Vancouver and runs every Sunday from 10 am to 3 pm from the first Sunday in June to the last Sunday in October
Start Time: 10:00
Date: 2009-07-05
End Time: 15:00
Coho Festival
Title: Coho Festival
Location: Ambleside Park
Link out: Click here
Description: The festival includes a 14km run, live music, lots of kid’s activities and a salmon BBQ. Coho Walk in the Capilano River Regional Park is from 10 am – 2 pm. This popular North Shore family affair attracts large crowds of local residents and visitors from across the Lower Mainland and elsewhere. Join in and help restore North Shore salmon streams for present and future generations.
Start Time: 11:00
Date: 2009-09-13
End Time: 18:00
West Vancouver Federal Member of Parliament
West Vancouver Federal Member of Parliament John Weston
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West Vancouver Provincial Members of BC Parliament
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West Vancouver Mayor and Council
West Vancouver is a North Shore municipality that is part of the greater Vancouver Metro area. One mayor and six councillors make up the local elected council and elections are held every three years, typically in November. The next civic election is slated to be held in 2011.
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Mayor Pamela Goldsmith-Jones 750 – 17th Street
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Councillor Michael Lewis 750 – 17th Street |
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Councillor Trish Panz 750 – 17th Street |
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Councillor Michael Smith 750 – 17th Street |
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Councillor Bill Soprovich 750 – 17th Street |
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Councillor Shannon Walker 750 – 17th Street |
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Youth Outreach Program
West Vancouver Youth Outreach Program
Provides services and programs for youth in West Vancouver
604-925-7233
Transit Blue Bus
West Vancouver Transit Blue Bus
For schedule and after hours pre-recorded information:
604-985-7777
West Vancouver Foundation
West Vancouver Foundation
The West Vancouver Foundation was created to develop projects which further enrich the life of the Municipality and ensure that its one-of-a-kind character is both preserved and enhanced for generations to come.
604-925-8153
West Vancouver Chamber of Commerce
West Vancouver Chamber of Commerce
1846 Marine Drive, West Vancouver, BC
The West Vancouver Chamber of Commerce was incorporated on April 1, 1952 and is involved in many ways with the businesses and the citizens of West Vancouver.
604-926-6614
Community Arts Council and The Silk Purse
Community Arts Council and The Silk Purse
1570 Argyle Avenue
Information and assistance for artists and the public on cultural matters.
604-925-7292
Water and Sewer
West Vancouver Water and Sewer
For water and sewer trouble, contact the Trouble Line at 604-925-7100
Information about water and sewer easements is available from the Engineering Department at the Municipal Hall.
604-925-7020.
Municipal Voter’s Information
Municipal Voter’s Information
West Vancouver Clerk’s Office
604-925-7003
BC Provincial – Registrar
604-660-6848
Federal – Elections Canada
1-800-267-8683.
Victim Services
West Vancouver Victim Services
Assisting with emotional support, explanation of police and court proceedings, police file progress information, crime prevention information and referrals.
Please contact West Vancouver Police
604-925-7468
Tree Maintenance in West Vancouver
Tree Maintenance in West Vancouver
The Municipality may also have jurisdiction regarding trees on private property by way of restrictive covenants or land use contracts. There is no bylaw restricting the height of trees on either private or municipal property. The good-neighbour policy is recommended.
For queries regarding cutting down or trimming trees on Municipal land, contact the District’s Environmental Coordinator.
604-925-7192.
Trains in West Vancouver
Trains in West Vancouver
For queries regarding schedule information, noise, weed control, etc, please contact B.C. Rail:
604-986-2012
Traffic and Street Lights
West Vancouver Traffic and Street Lights
Contact the Engineering Department
604-925-7020
For information on Taylor Way, please call the Ministry of Highways
604-990-5200
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