Better North Shore

07/20/2026

With smoke in the forecast this week, time to revisit some tips and learnings for cleaner air and adapting to smoky weather.

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…

07/18/2026

Today 13% of all BC households use heat pumps for heating, up from 5% in 2008. From 2019 to 2023, average heat pump sales were nearly double the previous five years' average, and by 2022 began to exceed furnace sales

Today 13% of all BC households use heat pumps for heating, up from 5% in 2008. From 2019 to 2023, average heat pump sales were nearly double the previous five years' average, and by 2022 began to exceed furnace sales. 

06/29/2026

Kidical Mass North Vancouver is hosting a mellow 5k bike parade down Grand Blvd to Civic Plaza — Wednesday July 1, meet at Sutherland School at 9:30am.

Wear your best Canadian outfit and bring the kids. Free, family-friendly, and a great way to kick off Canada Day before the bigger festivities. ,
https://www.cnv.org/parks-recreation/events?trumbaEmbed=view%3Devent%26eventid%3D204749742

06/11/2026

What's good for climate change is also good for housing.

Reducing carbon emissions and building more housing are not mutually exclusive goals. Better emission standards contribute to healthier populations and lower building operating costs over the long run.

06/09/2026

Turns out we can make this happen. No grants. No waived development cost charges. No free land. Just a clever piece of zoning that redirects value to people instead of profit.

Can we create ground-oriented- ish homes on the North Shore that cost $350,000? Turns out we can make this happen. Not only can we make it happen, but we don’t need a cent of public subsidy.

06/08/2026

06/06/2026

This!