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Opportunities for volunteering and civic engagement.

District of West Vancouver – Be Involved

Have your say in what kind of community you live in! Ways citizens of West Vancouver can get involved in meaningful and positive ways, including participation on committee and working groups and in public consultations.

North Shore Community Resources – Volunteer

A database of local volunteer job opportunities maintained by NSCR. Pick from the list of highlights or search by keyword or topic.

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Check these out the next time you’re in the Library.

West Vancouver (B.C.)

History, planning documents, bylaws etc. for West Vancouver.

on the web

These recommended websites are free and easily accessible! All you need is an internet connection.

BC Assessment

Search and compare BC property assessments online by address.

District of West Vancouver

West Vancouver's official website provides current community news as well as access to council meeting agendas, bylaws, bus schedules, garbage & recycling calendars, maps, the recreational Leisure Guide, and much more.

Visit the West Vancouver District's "Be Involved" page for information about volunteering, joining committees and groups, and current engagement initiatives and opportunities.

District of West Vancouver – Mayor & Council

All the information you need to keep connected with your Mayor and Council

Includes council meeting minutes and agendas, and meeting highlights for a quick snapshot of the outcome of each week’s Council meeting. For further details, you can watch the videos or view the minutes once they are posted.

Get Prepared

Useful federal government website that website that provides information on risks within the community, how to create emergency plans, and how to obtain an emergency kit, among other valuable resources.

Musqueam Nation

West Vancouver is on the traditional and unceded territories of the Coast Salish People, in particular the Squamish, Tsleil-Watuuth and Musqueam First Nations.

The official site of the Musqueam (xʷməθkʷəy̓əm) Peoples of BC, with information about governance, lands, current events, and their social sector.

North Shore Community Resources

Provides legal information, support, referrals and advocacy services for residents of the North Shore. Also supplies Help's at Hand fact sheets and articles on over 200 legal topics.

North Shore Emergency Management Office

Great tips on how to create different emergency kits, prepare a household emergency plan, communicate during an emergency and much more.

North Shore News

The North Shore's community newspaper.

Squamish Nation

West Vancouver is on the traditional and unceded territories of the Coast Salish People, in particular the Squamish, Tsleil-Watuuth and Musqueam First Nations.

The official site of the Squamish (Sḵwx̱wú7mesh) Nation, with access to current news and events as well as cultural and historical information.

Tsleil-Waututh Nation

West Vancouver is on the traditional and unceded territories of the Coast Salish People, in particular the Squamish, Tsleil-Watuuth and Musqueam First Nations.

The official site of the Tseil-Waututh Nation (formerly known as the Burrand Band), with information about their history, governance, businesses, lands, and community projects and events.

West Vancouver Chamber of Commerce

A membership-based organization that provides entrepreneurs and businesses with promotional services, networking and educational opportunities, sponsorship options, and more.

West Vancouver Immigrant Demographic Profile

Facts and figures from the Statistics Canada Census 2016, Census 2011, National Household Survey (NHS) 2011 and Census Profiles 2006, compiled by NewToBC. Link to PDF

West Vancouver Schools

The website of West Vancouver Schools, including links to the websites of its 14 elementary and 3 secondary institutions.

West VancouverITE

WestvancouverITE is an online forum for community outreach and engagement. It provides citizens a convenient way to participate in important community consultation. Learn about the issues, read what others are saying, and post your own response. The feedback received will be reviewed by District staff and Council and incorporated into the decision-making process.

WESTmap

West Vancouver's GIS web-based mapping site gives you access to property information, services, zoning, places of interest and so much more.

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