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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Water Use Restrictions
Stage 2
Lawn watering prohibited.
See the Water Conservation page for details.
Announcements
At the July 20th meeting, two items of major concern to residents of Blueridge and Seymour Heights were finalized:
The Chemtrade rezoning was approved. Chemtrade can continue to produce liquid chlorine at their Amherst Avenue site until 2046, assuming they meet their obligations to the DNV.
Mayor Little’s motion to ask DNV residents about a new bridge over Lynn Creek and into the Lower Seymour Conservation Reserve in the area of Dempsey and Rice Lake Road was defeated 1-6. Only the Mayor supported it.
There were other decisions related to Blueridge and Seymour Heights, but these are the two critical ones. The rest will appear in the August issue of the Blueridge Bulletin.
Each year the District of North Vancouver distributes free trees and shrubs to residents to help improve the urban tree canopy. This year’s program has started, and you can learn more at the Urban Tree Canopy Festival page on the DNV website.
Interested residents can fill out this form to request up to 3 trees and up to 3 shrubs if you have a yard and up to 3 shrubs if you don’t. The form will remain available while there are plants to request. Orders are first come, first served.
Pickup will be on October 3 or 4, 2026, and the DNV will provide the details on how that will work.
The DNV has a number of advisory committees. These help shape the future of the district by providing advice and insights to the DNV Council as they make decisions on a range of topics.
Two committees that are actively looking for new volunteers now:
- The Child Care Grants Committee is seeking a Member-at-large
- The Community Heritage Advisory Committee needs an Archivist or historian knowledgeable of local history
If either of those sounds like you, you can learn more and fill out an application form on the DNV website.
Applications should be submitted by September 15th.
Given our various neighbours, this annual reminder from the DNV matters.
If you haven’t reviewed these guidelines before, they’re helpful. In particular, they address how to make your garbage less attractive.
https://www.dnv.org/your-home-property/living-safely-bears-and-other-wildlife
If you live on the western edge of Seymour Heights or Blueridge, or if you live along the eastern side of Riverside Drive, this report is for you:
DNV 2026 Landslide Risk Assessment Update
There are many homes with addresses on Berkley, Hayseed Close, Lennox, Chapman, and other streets in the area explicitly listed, and their risk of being impacted by a landslide is discussed.
The report is very technical, but it explains what they looked for and how they computed the various risks. The homes are listed in tables toward the end, grouped by the escarpment they are near. In our local case, it’s the Berkley Escarpment that is the concern.
The good news is that since the last report, analysis techniques have improved, and a number of homes have seen their risk levels drop. But there are still homes with some concerns.
It’s worth reviewing this report if you’re in the area and potentially taking action if needed. Actions might involve anything from rerouting surface runoff to installing retaining walls. Every property will have different needs that have to be evaluated by someone with the proper knowledge.
Anything should be done to avoid slides like the one in 2005 – one of the saddest days in Blueridge history.
To help protect your home from the risk of wildfires, District of North Vancouver Fire & Rescue Services (DNVFRS) is offering an in-depth fire safety home assessment through the FireSmart Home Partners program. Anyone who lives in the wildland urban interface (the area where the forest meets the community) can request this free service.
https://www.dnv.org/your-home-property/wildfire-home-hazard-assessment
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.
Upcoming Events
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
- Friday, July 27, 2026, 11:00 am – noon, Capilano Branch Library
We add other events as we find out about them. We also put them on the BCA’s Event Calendar.
Join us at 8pm on Sunday, August 23rd, for Movie Night at McCartney Creek Park. This free event will bring the community together to see The Wild Robot. Grab your lawn chairs, blankets, and snacks, and we’ll see you under the stars!
If you’d like to help, we’re looking for volunteers to help with preparation, concessions, ushering, and tear-down. We have a signup sheet where you can let us know how you’d like to help!
And we have sponsors! These kind organizations are helping defray the costs of the event.
Thanks to our sponsors and the volunteers for making this possible!
Seymour Salmonid Society 2026 Annual Open House
The Seymour Salmonid Society (SSS) is hosting our annual Open House!
Sunday, August 30th, 2026 from 10:00 am until 3:00 pm
The event is hosted at the Seymour River Hatchery in the Metro Vancouver Lower Seymour Conservation Reserve (at the base of Seymour Falls Dam). Free shuttles will transport you from the Rice Lake Gate (at 4900 Lillooet Road) to the Hatchery every half hour.
No registration required.
Find out what’s been going on at the hatchery and learn more about the Seymour Salmonid Society. There will be hatchery tours, games, an information booth, a live band, and a barbeque!
For more information visit www.seymoursalmon.com or email volunteering@seymoursalmon.com.
In the fall, the Government of Canada will deliver its 2026 budget, and your input is requested. You can share your ideas and priorities on how to shape our collective future. Submissions are open until September 8, 2026 at:
Oct 8, 7- 10 pm, Mount Seymour United Church
All Candidates Meeting for the municipal election coming on October 17th.
Sponsored by the Blueridge Community Association, the Deep Cove Community Association, and the Seymour Community Association.
October 17: Municipal Election
This is election day. More information on where and how to vote coming soon!
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 news stories from local media that relate to Blueridge.
North Shore Wastewater Plant Updated Jul 25, 2026
A Metro Vancouver vote to distribute all proceeds from the NSWWTP lawsuit to North Shore residents was defeated.
Baden Park Construction Updated Jul 24, 2026
Expect an eastbound lane closure on July 27 from 9 am to 5 pm. Otherwise, there should be no other construction impacts this week.
The Future of Chlorine Production at Chemtrade Updated Jul 22, 2026
Now that Chemtrade’s rezoning request was given final approval, they have published a new issue of their newsletter, which includes a timeline for developing their new systems.
Water Supply News Updated Jul 16, 2026
Water restrictions are back to Stage 2 beginning.
October 2026 Local Election Information Updated Jul 14, 2026
DNV Councillor Catherine Pope announces re-election bid.
Small-Scale Multi-Unit Housing and Blueridge Updated Jun 28, 2026
West Vancouver changes course and adopts SSMUH in the face of Provincial requirements.
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.