RuebenApr 10

First spring #sailing of the year from the #HollyburnSailingClub on Sunday.

The wind died on the way back and I ended up rowing home.

When I launched, a church group was doing baptisms at Ambleside Beach. It was warm out, but the water was pretty cold.

#WestVancouver

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#WestVancouver - West Vancouver mayor blames market as premier doubles down on housing rebuke https://www.ctvnews.ca/vancouver/article/west-vancouver-mayor-blames-market-as-premier-doubles-down-on-housing-rebuke/
West Vancouver mayor blames market as premier doubles down on housing rebuke

The District of West Vancouver is in the provincial government’s crosshairs after building only a fraction of the housing units it was ordered to approve, prompting a rare order overruling council.

CTVNews
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#WestVancouver - B.C. gov't forces through West Vancouver zoning change, approves neighbourhood plan https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/british-columbia/bc-government-west-vancouver-ambleside-plan-9.7156218?cmp=rss
B.C. gov't forces through West Vancouver zoning change, approves neighbourhood plan | CBC News

The B.C. government has finally overridden a months-long council stalemate in West Vancouver and approved a neighbourhood plan that will allow more housing to be built in the centre of the city.

CBC
CBC British ColumbiaApr 8
B.C. gov't forces through West Vancouver zoning change, approves neighbourhood plan
The B.C. government has finally overridden a months-long council stalemate in West Vancouver and approved a neighbourhood plan that will allow more housing to be built in the centre of the city.
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/british-columbia/bc-government-west-vancouver-ambleside-plan-9.7156218?cmp=rss
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#WestVancouver - B.C. orders West Vancouver to implement plan to build more homes and meet its target https://www.richmond-news.com/national-business/bc-orders-west-vancouver-to-implement-plan-to-build-more-homes-and-meet-its-target-12111822
B.C. orders West Vancouver to implement plan to build more homes and meet its target

VICTORIA — The British Columbia government is stepping into local politics over its housing policies, forcing the District of West Vancouver to approve a plan that would allow for more homes to be built.

Richmond News
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#WestVancouver - West Van balks at provincial requirement to increase housing density https://www.nsnews.com/local-news/west-van-balks-at-provincial-requirement-to-increase-housing-density-12096231
West Van balks at provincial requirement to increase housing density

Council rejects zoning changes that would see 4 to 6 units allowed on most lots

North Shore News
Bradley 🇨🇦Apr 4
Cherry blossoms, flowers and street views of #WestVancouver #BritishColumbia #Canada from my afternoon walk
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#WestVancouver - West Van orders demolition of hoarder's house in Horseshoe Bay https://www.nsnews.com/local-news/west-van-orders-demolition-of-hoarders-house-in-horseshoe-bay-12091466
West Van orders demolition of hoarder's house in Horseshoe Bay

Friend of owner voices concern for senior’s wellbeing

North Shore News
CBC British ColumbiaApr 2
After years of writing columns critical of Mark Sager, Kirk Lapointe is now challenging him
Plenty of people write about how they don’t like the mayor of their city. Kirk Lapointe decided to go a step further and run against incumbent West Vancouver Mayor Mark Sager.
https://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/british-columbia/west-vancouver-mayoral-campaign-2028-9.7151001?cmp=rss
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#WestVancouver - West Vancouver council orders demolition of hoarder’s home https://globalnews.ca/news/11752372/west-vancouver-council-demolition-hoarder-home/
West Vancouver council could order demolition of hoarder’s home

If council approves the home's demolition and the owner doesn't do it by deadline, the district is authorized to tear the house down at the owner's expense.

Global News