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Chemtrade After 2030: Why the District of North Vancouver Should Say No to Continued Liquid Chlorine Production
On April 13th, 2026, District of North Vancouver Council made what I believe was the right decision when it rejected Chemtrade Electrochem Inc.'s application to continue producing liquid chlorine beyond 2030. That decision placed public safety, long-term community planning, and risk management ahead of corporate convenience. Now, as the issue returns for further consideration, I believe Council should stand firm. If Chemtrade wishes to continue operating in North Vancouver be
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DNV Council Rejects Chemtrade Chlorine Proposal — A Decision That Puts Community Safety First
I was very encouraged to see that District of North Vancouver Council has rejected the Chemtrade proposal to continue producing liquid chlorine past 2030. In a close and highly consequential 4–3 vote, council ultimately chose to prioritize the safety and long-term wellbeing of our community. This was not a unanimous decision unfortunately, and the split vote reflects that. Councillors Betty Forbes, Catherine Pope, and Lisa Muri, along with Mayor Mike Little voted NO, rejectin
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Why Simply Building More Units Isn’t the Answer: A Closer Look at the Province’s SSMUH Mandate
https://www.northshoredailypost.com/district-north-vancouver-3-5-percent-tax-increase-ssmuh-affordability-costs/ This recent article in the North Shore Daily Post highlights concerns that many residents here in the District of North Vancouver have been quietly voicing for months. I share the view expressed in the piece: we absolutely need more housing options, but we cannot ignore the long-term consequences of how we deliver them. Right now, the Province’s Small-Scale Multi-U
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The District of North Vancouver Can Learn From Colwood’s Bold Solution to the Doctor Shortage
'I'm a problem solver': Meet the mayor whose plan to attract family doctors is turning heads across Canada | CBC News Finding a family doctor has become one of the most pressing quality-of-life issues facing communities across Canada. The District of North Vancouver is no exception. Thousands of residents struggle to access primary care, and families are being left without that essential family doctor that many of us who grew up in North Vancouver had the benefit of. That is
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Parkgate Society and NVRC: Celebrating a Quarter Century of Community Partnership
For more than a quarter of a century, Parkgate Society- once known as the Parkgate Community Services Society - has been an anchor in the...
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What North Vancouver Can Learn from Housing Experts: Affordability First, Not Market Growth at Any Cost
The housing crisis has become one of the most pressing issues in British Columbia, and here in the District of North Vancouver, it’s...
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Council Fails Green Credibility Test
The District of North Vancouver Council’s recent decision to sell off publicly owned, forested land for a private townhouse development...
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Development Rejection a Crucial Green Test for Council
The recent decision by District of North Vancouver council to reject the application for 46 strata townhomes at 3374–3390 Mount Seymour...
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The District of North Vancouver Must Stand Up for Taxpayers and Support Metro Reform
Metro Vancouver is broken. Its bureaucracy has grown bloated, and its lack of accountability is costing taxpayers dearly. The Metro...
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2023 Tax Increases: my take: Blog2
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