Blueridge and Seymour Heights make up a peaceful community nestled at the base of Mount Seymour in the District of North Vancouver. Many of our residents have lived here for years or decades and are proud to welcome newcomers to their much-loved neighbourhood.

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Fire Danger

Low

Fire Danger Information

Water Use Restrictions

Stage 1

Lawn watering limited to one day per week.

See the Water Conservation page for details.

Announcements

The October issue of the Bluerige Bulletin arrives in the email boxes of subscribers early on the morning of October 1st. This issue is packed full of important information, including lots of things about our municipal and provincial elections.

If you are already a subscriber, happy reading!

If you’re not a subscriber, why not? It’s only 1 email a month, it’s free, and we don’t share your information with anyone.

Maybe you’re new here, and you don’t know what the Bulletin is. You can read the first issue right here to check it out: October 2026 Blueridge Bulletin.

If you like it – and we certainly hope you do! – please consider subscribing. You can use this very short form: Blueridge Bulletin Subscribtion Form.

And of course we want your feedback. Email is welcome at bulletin@blueridgeca.org.

Thank you!

Update: it appears our email service provider has broken internal links inside the Bulletin. We’ve had a look, and the links in the Table of Contents are malformed. We apologize for that problem. If you want a version where the table of contents links work, please use the version from our website here: October 2026 Blueridge Bulletin.

Wood Burning Fireplace/Stove Users:

This is your annual reminder that Metro Vancouver requires users of wood-burning appliances to register them and follow their best burning practices. Our temperatures are already dropping, and there is wood smoke in the air on some nights. Are you registered? If not, visit this page to learn more and register your fireplace or stove:

https://metrovancouver.org/services/environmental-regulation-enforcement/air-quality-regulatory-program/about-the-residential-indoor-wood-burning-bylaw

Municipal Election Coming Up!

There is a municipal election on October 17th, and it is your chance to help choose who makes decisions regarding locally controlled things like roads, schools, libraries, and so on. Local politics matters more than most people think, and yet these elections often have abysmal turnout.

Don’t let that happen this time! Please plan to vote on October 17th! We have a whole page of information about voting and listing the candidates that can get you started on making your choices.

In addition, the BCA is one of the sponsors of an All Candidates Meeting on October 8th. All the details are in the event description below.

We’ll see you at the All Candidates Meeting on October 8th and again at the polls on October 17th!

Update: We’ve learned of an All Candidates Meeting for school district trustees as well, happening on October 13th. See below for more information.

A snap provincial election has been called for October 24, 2026.

We have a page of information about voting, the candidates, and All Candidates Meetings, updated as soon as things become available.

In addition, the BCA is one of the sponsors of an All Candidates Meeting on October 14th. All the details are in the event description below.

Please note that the BCA is a strictly nonpartisan organization, and we will never support one candidate over another. We will, however, provide links to candidate websites so voters can decide for themselves who to vote for.

Fruit trees need harvesting.

Yes, it’s still early, but planning ahead can help.

Fruit attracts bears and causes them to become comfortable around humans and accustomed to our food. We need our bears to stay wild, so our fruit trees need to be harvested.

But that’s a lot of work, and it can be a lot of fruit. If you need help, contact:

North Shore Fruit Tree Project

They can harvest your trees and put the fruit to good use, helping those in need. They work June through September.

Don’t let your fruit trees attract bears. Instead, let them help the people who need it.

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Today you get some whimsical metalwork.

Upcoming Events

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Participating artists from Blueridge, Seymour Heights, Parkgate and Deep Cove
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Mark your calendars! The North Shore Art Crawl is back on Saturday, October 3 and Sunday, October 4, from 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

You can download the full brochure – with maps – here:
2026 Art Crawl Brochure

Now in its 16th year, the North Shore Art Crawl has grown into one of our community’s most exciting celebrations of local creativity. Presented by North Van Arts, this free, self-guided weekend arts festival invites visitors to explore studios, galleries, community spaces and local businesses across North and West Vancouver. More than 100 artists at approximately 70 locations will be taking part this year, showcasing everything from painting and photography to pottery, sculpture, textiles, jewellery, glass and more.

And you don’t have to travel far to discover some wonderful local talent!

Four Blueridge Artists at Canlan!

We are delighted that four artists from our very own Blueridge community — In-Ah Mellor, Shannon Taylor, Leticia Broadhead and Sunny Cho — will be exhibiting together at Canlan Sports – North Shore, 2411 Mt Seymour Parkway.

For one weekend, this familiar neighbourhood venue will become an art destination, giving our community the chance to see original work created right here by people who live among us.

The Art Crawl is about much more than simply looking at artwork. It’s an opportunity to meet the artists, talk to them about their work, hear the stories behind what they create, and perhaps even discover a piece you would love to take home. North Van Arts created the Crawl to make local art accessible and to build connections between artists and the communities in which they live and work.

Supporting local artists matters. Every visit, conversation, shared social media post, and artwork purchased helps encourage artists to keep creating and contributes to the vibrant cultural life of our neighbourhood.

And, quite simply, it’s fun!

Bring the kids, invite some friends and make a day of it. Start here in our own neighbourhood at Canlan, meet our four Blueridge artists, and then continue your crawl to discover some of the many other creative spaces across the North Shore.

North Shore Art Crawl 2026
Saturday, October 3 & Sunday, October 4
11:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.
Admission: FREE

Visit our Blueridge artists at:

Canlan Sports – North Shore
2411 Mt Seymour Parkway, North Vancouver
Free parking available

Featuring:

  • In-Ah Mellor
  • Leticia Broadhead
  • Shannon Taylor
  • Sunny Cho

Come say hello, see what your neighbours have been creating, and celebrate the incredible artistic talent we have right here in our community.

We would love to see Blueridge come out in force and support our local artists!

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Author Event with Best Selling Author Lori Thicke

Lori will read from her memoir, Dreamer’s Daughter: Surviving My Childhood and Raising My Father, followed by a lively Q&A and book signing.

By turns heart-wrenching and hilarious, Dreamer’s Daughter tells the story of a family on the move—from a northern Ontario mining town across the country to Canada’s West Coast. In the custody of their free-spirited father, Lori along with her younger brother discover how to navigate a childhood in the midst of an eccentric parent who fails spectacularly at everything except being a loving parent.

Make an evening of it!

Come early, grab a drink, find a table with friends and enjoy the beautiful harbour-front setting before the program begins. Then settle in for an evening of stories, laughter, conversation and a glimpse of an extraordinary childhood.

DETAILS:
Meet the Author, Lori Thicke, for a reading, book signing and Q&A
Date – Tuesday, October 6
Time – 7:00 pm (doors open at 6:30pm)
Location – Deep Cove Yacht Club, 4420 Gallant Ave, North Vancouver
note: event open to everyone, you do not need to be a member of the Deep Cove Yacht Club to attend

Books are available to purchase at Novel Books and Cafe and will also be available at the event. 

Advanced Voting Day

You can vote early at DNV Municipal Hall today between 8 am and 8 pm.

Municipal Election All Candidates Meeting

All Candidates Meeting for the municipal election on October 17th. Come hear the candidates answer questions about local issues that matter to us all.

If you cannot attend, the event will be streamed live at this link: https://www.youtube.com/live/FH8D_pmttyg?si=wQs67Tr-L3JDkL5_

Sponsored by:

Blueridge Community Association
Seymour Community Association
Deep Cove Community Association
Parkgate Society
Mount Seymour United Church

Advanced Voting Day

You can vote early at DNV Municipal Hall or at Parkgate Community Centre today between 8 am and 8 pm.

Advanced Voting Day

You can vote early at DNV Municipal Hall or at Parkgate Community Centre today between 8 am and 8 pm.

Municipal Election: School District Trustee All Candidates Meeting

The municipal election includes voting for school district trustees, but finding information about them can be more difficult than for the candidates for mayor and council. This year there is an opportunity to hear from the candidates directly.

  • Date: October 13, 2026
  • Time: 4:45 pm – 6:15 pm
  • Location: Seycove Secondary School cafeteria
  • Sponsored by: Secove Secondary students

This event will be followed by an All Candidates Meeting for the mayor and councillors from 6:15 – 8: 30 pm. More information.

Provincial Election All Candidates Meeting

All Candidates Meeting for the provincial election being held on October 24th. Come hear the candidates answer questions about important issues.

If you cannot attend, the event will be streamed live at this link: https://www.youtube.com/@SeymourCA/streams

Sponsored by:

Blueridge Community Association
Seymour Community Association
Deep Cove Community Association
Parkgate Society

Municipal Election Day

This is our local election for DNV Mayor, Councillors, and School District Trustees.

Turnout in local elections tends to be low, which makes every vote matter even more. Please vote!

There is much more information linked in our October 2026 Municipal Election Information page. But here are the important details:

Please Vote! We’ll see you at the polls!

Provincial Election Day

This election will let us select our MLAs.

We have a dedicated page of prvincial election information to help you prepare to vote. It will be updated as more information becomes available.

Our local elected leaders sometimes hold meetings with constituents. These can be a great opportunity to ask specific questions or raise issues without going to a council meeting. They bring staff along to help them take notes and track issues that need additional effort or research as well.

If you have a question for these folks, these may be a good resource.

Meet DNV Mayor Mike Little

  • nothing scheduled at the moment, and probably not until the October municipal election is over

We add other events as we find out about them. We also put them on the BCA’s Event Calendar.

These are just the big items. More events can be found on the BCA’s Events Calendar.

Neighbourhood News

News We’re Following  Updated daily!
Links to recent news stories relevant to readers living in the V7H postal code. This really does update daily, assuming there are new stories to share.

October 24, 2026 Provincial Election Information Updated Sep 27, 2026
Information about the election is starting to appear. This page has some key dates and links to register and request a mail-in ballot.

October 17, 2026 Municipal Election Information Updated Sep 24, 2026
Two school district trustees appear to have dropped out of the race. They no longer appear on the DNV’s list of candidates.

Notes from the Sausage Factory Updated Sep 22, 2026
Notes from the meeting on September 21st.

North Shore Wastewater Plant Updated Sept 10, 2026
Existing costs for the NSWWTP include $1.9 billion in financing expenses.

The Future of Chlorine Production at Chemtrade Updated Sep 10, 2026
Chemtrade is suing K2 Pure Solutions over their ad campaign during their rezoning effort.

Water Supply News Updated Sep 2, 2026
Water restrictions are back to Stage 1 thanks to normal reservoir levels for the time of year.

Small-Scale Multi-Unit Housing and Blueridge Updated Aug 7, 2026
West Vancouver takes next step towards SSMUH adoption in the face of ongoing pressure from the province.

UXO (Unexploded Ordnance) Clearing Updated Apr 20, 2026
The UXO search in the Blair Rifle Range has been extended until the end of 2026. The work area has changed, and details are now available at the link, including a map showing the area and trails affected.

Blueridge Community Association (BCA)

The BCA is a volunteer-based association of residents that enhances our community through a variety of programs and resources.

Stay Informed

There are many ways to stay informed about events taking place in the community and the news (see above) that impacts our residents.

Get Involved

There are also chances to participate and volunteer in local activities.

Images on this page courtesy of Marieke Grunwald. Used with permission.