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A Better House: cost-effective, all-electric, net-zero homes
Often when people think about high performance homes, they associate them with a high price tag. Bruce Murdoch’s houses run counter to this stereotype. He finds cost savings by carefully planning the shape and size of buildings and by using heat pumps.
How I quit feeling guilty about not working out enough
Riding an e‑bike turns errands and commuting into effortless, stealth exercise. When movement is the easiest option, the not exercising guilt disappears—not because we’re more disciplined, but because we don’t need to be.
Can missing middle housing ever be truly affordable on the North Shore?
Building more homes on a single lot doesn’t make housing truly affordable in the same way that it once was. But it does make homes incrementally cheaper.
A better house: tweaking the heating system
The Cornwall’s new passive house used a combination of a buffer tank and a heat recovery ventilator with their heat pump. It took some tweaking to make the system work in all temperatures.
A better house: harvesting solar energy in Canyon Heights
The Cornwalls, who live in Canyon Heights in their passive home serviced by a heat pump, reduced their hydro draw by 44% with solar panels, more efficient appliances and passive design and construction.
Councillor Back advocates for more housing diversity in the District of North Van
Watch a 4-minute video in which Councillor Jordan Back makes the case for leading on housing, by expanding town center borders, pre-zoning and more…
Seven reasons why multiplexes create more affordable homes
Multiplexes are the simplest and most effective way to open more doors to ownership and more rental options in low-density neighbourhoods.
A better house: our journey to a passive home
Claudia and Gordon Cornwall replaced their 1960’s, North Vancouver, mid-century modern bungalow with a passive house which uses 55% less energy than a conventional house.
There’s a decongestant for North Shore traffic. Let’s ask for it now!
We need Bus Rapid Transit now!! The North Shore urgently needs funding to enhance transit infrastructure, shifting focus from a costly third crossing to cost-effective bus rapid transit.
Homes for workers who keep West Vancouver thriving
A development that agreed to provide 21 rental units is marketing them as extended-stay hotel suites. A group of local unions and Better North Shore are urging council to make sure these homes go to workers in West Vancouver on a long-term basis.
Letter to the City of North Vancouver: 2026 Capital Budget
Letter to City of North Vancouver expressing support for many transportation-related projects listed in the 2026 Capital Budget.
Missed opportunities for traffic improvements in the District of North Vancouver
DNV keeps paving, but not progressing. Millions spent on fresh asphalt, yet no safer intersections, bike lane connections are full of gaps, and not enough bus-lanes. Just more traffic and time wasted.
We don’t have a traffic problem—we have a political will problem. In 2026, let’s vote for councillors who will actually move the North Shore forward.
Grilled to death: How can we keep our community safe in a sea of mega-trucks?
With oversized vehicles now dominating Canadian sales—and their designs linked to higher rates of pedestrian deaths, especially among children—we need to reassess street design.
Homelessness in North Van: Move along, RV dwellers
As we face an increasing number of people living in their motorhomes, it's crucial to find compassionate solutions that address both public safety concerns and the need for transitional housing. Let's work together to create a community that supports everyone!
Parkgate Society & the Recreation Commission: a quarter century of partnership
For over a quarter of a century, the Parkgate Society has been a cornerstone in Seymour.
North Shore community gardens are bloomin’ everywhere
North Shore community gardens keep pollinators busy and gardeners happy, practicing their respective pastimes.
The long road to affordable housing in West Van
Eleven years after West Vancouver bought the land at 2195 Gordon Avenue, Kiwanis Village West is inviting applicants for below market rents. Woot!
Air quality: tips for smoke season and indoor air safety
With wildfire season upon us – and smoke already affecting millions across North America – we can expect it to reach the North Shore before long. So, I’d like to share some of what I’ve learned over the past few years on a personal journey, learning more about air quality…
Create the community you want to live in
Together we create the community we live in. Here are some tips about how to participate in civic life, get information and become part of the conversation.
Wonder Wheels - Give Bikes to North Shore Families in Need
A wonderful North Shore program that repairs previously loved bikes, and gives them to families in need. The program united 240 bikes with new owners in 2024. Children and adults in need of independence, autonomy, and reliable transportation.