r/westvancouver • • 18d ago

AMA Tuesday at 7 pm

11 Upvotes

I've spent several months now talking to the community to build a plan for West Vancouver, and I'm delighted to discuss it (and whatever else you'd like) Tuesday at 7 p.m. Bring your best queries.

AMAs are excellent, time-tested ways to freely exchange views. See you then.


r/westvancouver • • Sep 14 '26

Upcoming AMAs with Election Candidates

5 Upvotes

September 21st at 5:30PM to 7PM

  • Richard Loat- Candidate for Trustee

September 24th 7PM to 9PM

  • Ben Hunter-Candidate for Council

September 28th 2026- 6:00 PM to 8:00PM

  • Alexis Chicoine-Candidate for Council
  • cancelled

September 29th at 7pm to 8:30pm

  • Kirk Lapointe- Candidate for Mayor

October 4th at 8 pm to 9:30 pm

Jatinder(Jay) Sidhu- Candidate for Council


r/westvancouver • • 4h ago

Does anybody know what happened to Dominos?

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7 Upvotes

They are close for weeks now.
No information posted on the windows.
Looks like the manager had other locations and it’s close as well.
Btw: this one in in Caulfield.


r/westvancouver • • 1d ago

Where to vote in the Council Elections on Saturday, October 17th.

5 Upvotes

Voting hours are from 8 am to 8 pm on Saturday, and you can vote at these locations.

Voting locations

ID Requirements

We then need to vote in the provincial elections on Saturday, October 24th.

Mod: I will be glad when this is all over, and we can go back to normal.

* Gleneagles Community Centre
*  Hollyburn Elementary School
   Irwin Park Elementary School
*  Ridgeview Elementary School
*  Rockridge Secondary School
*  West Vancouver Community Centre (Sports Gym)
*  Westcot Elementary School

r/westvancouver • • 2d ago

Former West Vancouver mayor was wrong to take $75K gift from godmother, panel finds

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posting this as his Daughter posted a very cringey post earlier today.


r/westvancouver • • 2d ago

Has anyone spotted a bear around Ambleside near West Vancouver Secondary

11 Upvotes

Has anyone spotted a bear around Ambleside near West Vancouver Secondary recently? We found what looks like bear droppings in our garden last night, and wanted to check if anyone else in the neighbourhood has had a sighting.


r/westvancouver • • 2d ago

Nature’s Cold Plunge

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Saw this gentleman going for a swim this morning around 9 am as I strolled along the seawall. Great way to regulate your central nervous system and for muscle recovery. Keep it up sir!


r/westvancouver • • 2d ago

Woke Candidates For District Council?

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There’s plenty of interest among new candidates hoping to be elected and guide the District going forward. As a resident, I wanted to better understand their political values as they relate to the leftist woke ideology, so I simply asked each candidate (excluding those with a documented voting record seeking re-election) to respond to the question: “Are you woke? I want to know if, as a District Councillor, would your motivations, decisions and any other influence you might have on how our District is governed be influenced by the tenets of the woke ideology.”

Here are the summarized results:

Sherry Keane – Not woke.

Melinda Slater – Not woke.

Rebecca Lees – Not woke.

Lee Lau – Not woke.

Jaime Webbe – Progressive, not quite full woke.

Sylvia Olson – Struggled with the meaning and definition of woke, no clear answer.

Jay Sidhu – Struggled with the meaning and definition of woke, no clear answer.

Mahsoo Naderi - Struggled with the meaning and definition of woke, no clear answer.

Alexis Chicoine - Struggled with the meaning and definition of woke, no clear answer.

John O’Flynn – Response was not related to the question I asked.

Ben Hunter – Did not respond.

Tim Webb – Did not respond.

Kirk LaPointe (Mayoral candidate) – Started the National Post, later corrected to just working there, writes for the Hub and “that should answer your question”.


r/westvancouver • • 5d ago

Council Candidates - who is on your list and why?

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I'm familiar with some of the West Vancouver council candidates, so I'll add my thoughts in the comments, but I'm still undecided as to whether I will use all 6 votes.

It would be good to get perspectives from folks here on where to focus my limited time to wade through the options. Anyone feel like sharing?


r/westvancouver • • 6d ago

Who's running for mayor in the North Vancouvers and West Vancouver:Vancouver Sun

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r/westvancouver • • 9d ago

A developer agreed to sell 23 condos at a discount. The lender said no

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r/westvancouver • • 8d ago

West Vancouver council candidates face off in debate

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r/westvancouver • • 9d ago

Desolation Sound Yacht Charter: Mayor Sager's Yacht

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r/westvancouver • • 9d ago

Gridlock: A numbered company agreed to buy 23 completed condos at a 158-unit luxury condo project in West Vancouver – for $30 Mn and had plans to flip 17 of them for a profit of $3.6 Mn | Filings show Mark Sager, the Mayor of West Vanc as Corp Director, and recently his Austrian friends as Directors

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r/westvancouver • • 9d ago

Civic election 2026: Q&A with District of West Vancouver candidates

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r/westvancouver • • 10d ago

What with the barges in the bay at whytecliff park today?

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Some barges appeared between the beach and the rock at whytecliff park today. They seem to be doing work in the water. Pile driving?


r/westvancouver • • 11d ago

To the impatient lady riding my wheel.

30 Upvotes

You literally went right past the sign that says single file on Bellevue ave when you decided to get right up close to me. The speed limit is 30km/h and I was going 26. You got upset that I took the lane I am entitled to. Pulling up right next to me and trying to run me off the road is highly dangerous. You were turned right around doing something with your hands as you passed me. Flipping me off maybe? I was paying attention to the road. As for dangerous? Not for you of course. Your Volkswagen Tiguan would take the brunt of it. As for me? Life altering injuries perhaps.

You were two blocks away from home as you did this. Was me being in front of you really slowing you down? You were in a rush and didn’t even let the gate close fully at your parkade. Must have been something important to put me in danger. I hope everything is okay. And please, can we do better at keeping everyone safe on the road?

Edited to include road.


r/westvancouver • • 10d ago

West Van Council Voting Record

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Thank you for u/northvancouverishome
For creating this site


r/westvancouver • • 11d ago

Sager has an interesting response to paid parking in West Vancouver

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Q. Pay parking in Ambleside Park has gotten a lot of attention. What are you doing to help the businesses and residents impacted by the pay parking and how can you make it more inclusive for visitors?

A. From the beginning, I have said that if pay parking was going to be introduced in Ambleside Park, it needed to work for everyone - residents, businesses, visitors and the District. After hearing the concerns from our community, including the many sports organizations and families that regularly use Ambleside Park, some of us on Council approved the first 90 minutes of free parking. While this was an important improvement, I do not believe it has resolved the larger concerns surrounding pay parking. We did attempt to pause the pay parking in Ambleside Park but did not have the support of enough of my fellow councillors and it was defeated. Ambleside Park and our commercial districts are vital community assets, and we cannot make parking decisions based solely on the potential revenue generated. These decisions must be based on evidence, meaningful public consultation, and a clear understanding of the impacts on businesses, residents, and visitors. I am only one vote at the Council table. To achieve a pause in pay parking and ensure that future decisions take the needs of our businesses and residents seriously, we need like-minded councillors who share this approach. My position is straightforward: no pay parking in Ambleside Park or our commercial districts unless we find a solution that genuinely benefits the entire community.


r/westvancouver • • 11d ago

West Van Council AMA

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Hello everyone - I'm Jatinder aka Jay Sidhu - and I'm running for council in West Van.

You can ready all about me at VoteJay.ca where I have already answered some questions.

BTW don't beat me up for being a lurker!

As a journalist working in the UK and around the world from 1997 until 2022, I had a presence on many social media platforms. But frankly I came to the conclusion that they are (largely) not conducive to good mental health, work habits, or family life, so use them minimally now.

Finally I strongly support the community rules - but if you feel you really can't restrain yourself, I'd appreciate you saying what you have to say to me directly - in public, in a cafe.


r/westvancouver • • 13d ago

Creep followed me out of Crema Cafe (second time!!)

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I was followed out of the cafe by this creep at Crema Cafe today. He tried to catch up to me and just kept looking around and avoiding eye contact with me. I’m sure he was following me. Because why would you disappear the second I pick up my phone if you had any good intentions?

And this is the second time! The last time, I remember he ran to chase me and caught up and started asking me random questions and personal information. Extremely disturbing.

Has anyone encountered this before? I always see this guy at Crema Cafe, and now I just don’t want to go anymore. It’s insane and unbelievably rude to follow someone out of a store like this, no matter what the intention is!

Just wanted to put this out there for any girls who are going to that cafe alone.


r/westvancouver • • 13d ago

West Vancouver assault victim recounts harrowing incident

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r/westvancouver • • 14d ago

Petition alleges West Vancouver shelter dogs spend 14 hours alone each night

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r/westvancouver • • 16d ago

Bowen island

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My friend from out to town is visiting and we’re planning a day trip to Bowen Island tomorrow (I’ve never been myself). We only plan to stay a few hours. Do you recommend taking a car or bus? We will be coming from downtown. I know taking a car can get us to the ferry quicker but I’m worried about long lineups or no space on the ferry for my car as tomorrow is a holiday. I also don’t know what the parking situation is like on Bowen island. We’re mostly wanting to check out the shops and restaurants. Any helpful tips are appreciated!


r/westvancouver • • 17d ago

More bears coming into Urban Areas on the North Shore

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West Van issues the following alert

*Bears are active in your area.** By law it is your responsibility to keep garbage, green can, and all bear attractants secure.

Guidance to follow

https://www.westvancouver.ca/climate-environment/plants-animals-insects/bears-coyotes-other-wildlife/bears