Bears are looking for food, getting ready for winter.

Remember to set out your materials after 5 a.m. on your collection day—not the night before. Materials left outside overnight can lead to bear and human conflicts, and fines.

Learn more at westvancouver.ca/bears
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Reminder: Get ready to shake out this Thursday, October 15, at 10:15 a.m.

Join participants from across the province and practise “Drop, Cover, and Hold On” during the ShakeOut BC drill.

Register to be counted in the world's largest earthquake drill. Learn more at shakeoutbc.ca

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Before pruning or removing a tree, check if you need a permit. Cutting a protected tree without a permit can result in fines, create hazardous conditions and safety risks.

Protect trees, your property, and the community. Learn more at westvancouver.ca/trees
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From October 13 to 15, the Centennial Seawalk will be temporarily closed between 23rd Street and 24th Street for shoreline fortification and log removal. Work hours are 8 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Please detour via Bellevue Avenue and follow posted signage.

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Last day of advance voting is TODAY (October 12) at Municipal Hall, 750 17th Street from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.

Learn about all the ways you can vote: election.westvancouver.ca/vote

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From October 13 to 15, the Centennial Seawalk will be temporarily closed between 23rd Street and 24th Street for shoreline fortification and log removal. Work hours are 8 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Please detour via Bellevue Avenue and follow posted signage.

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♻️ Not sure how holidays impact your garbage, recycling, and Green Can pickup?

Never miss a collection day again!

Get service change alerts, collection reminders, and your personalized collection calendar on your phone with the WestVanCollect app: westvancouver.ca/westvancollect
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On Monday, October 12, Municipal Hall will be open for advance voting only. Offices will be closed for the Thanksgiving holiday.

Be sure to check the holiday hours if you are planning to visit a municipal facility at westvancouver.ca/thanksgiving

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Today (October 7) is the first day of advance voting! Municipal Hall is open for early voting from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. on October 7, 10, and 12.

Learn about all the ways you can vote: election.westvancouver.ca/vote

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Discover the stories shining through the artwork ✨

The lampshades at Horseshoe Bay Park, with artwork by Squamish Nation artists Himikalas Pamela Baker, Jody Broomfield, and Calvin Charlie Dawson, honour the area's deep Indigenous history and connection to the waters of Ch’ax̱a̓y.
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When bears become habituated to eating garbage, they may end up being put down. Feeding bears, even unintentionally, is against the law in BC. Wrap your scraps in newspaper to reduce odour and mess.

More tips at westvancouver.ca/bears
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The Centennial Seawalk will be temporarily closed between 23rd Street and 24th Street from October 5 to 7 for shoreline fortification and log removal. Work hours are 8 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Please detour via Bellevue Avenue and follow posted signage.

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Are you ready to ShakeOut?
Join participants from across the province on Thursday, October 15, at 10:15 a.m., and practise “Drop, Cover, and Hold On” during the ShakeOut BC drill. Learn more at shakeoutbc.ca

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The District of West Vancouver is accepting applications for committee and board volunteers. Deadline for applications is Saturday, October 31.

For more information or to apply now visit westvancouver.ca/beinvolved

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Today, September 30, we honour residential school survivors, their families, and communities, and recognize the lasting impacts of the residential school system. Many municipal facilities will be closed today. Learn more at westvancouver.ca/ndtr-hours

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Learn about who is running in the upcoming municipal election. Review each candidate's platform, participate in an all candidates meeting, and brush up on key election issues before heading to the polls.

Learn more at election.westvancouver.ca/vote

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Due to filming at Whytecliff Park Beach, there will be no swimming or scuba diving access on Thursday, October 1, and Monday, October 5, through Thursday, October 8. Film liaisons will be on-site to assist with public access.
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Remember to set out your garbage and Green Can after 5 a.m. on your collection day—not the night before. This requirement is included in our Solid Waste Utility Bylaw. Materials left outside overnight can lead to fines.

For details, visit westvancouver.ca/bears

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Municipal Hall will be closed on Wednesday, September 30 for National Day for Truth and Reconciliation and Orange Shirt Day.

Be sure to check the holiday hours if you are planning to visit a municipal facility.
Learn more: westvancouver.ca/ndtr-hours

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