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Councillor Tony Valente @tonyvalente.bsky.social · 21/09/2026

More green space. Better public spaces. A more livable city. I’ll keep working to expand green space, improve pedestrian connections, and create more pocket parks and gathering spaces—with shade, seating, washrooms, play areas and accessible amenities. tonyvalente.ca

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Tony Valente: Public Spaces

YouTube video by Tony Valente, City of North Vancouver

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Councillor Tony Valente @tonyvalente.bsky.social · 08/09/2026

A new direct RapidBus connection between Burnaby, Vancouver, and the North Shore starts today, September 7! TransLink ’s R2 RapidBus is extending to Metrotown Station, with frequent, all-day service seven days a week and connections at Brentwood Town Centre and Metrotown.

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Councillor Tony Valente @tonyvalente.bsky.social · 31/08/2026

We voted! 🗳️🇨🇦 Elena and I were out early this morning to cast our ballots in the North Vancouver–Capilano federal by-election. Whatever your choice, please take the time to vote. Democracy works best when we show up, participate and make our voices heard. Have your say, North Van! #NorthVancouver

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Dutch Cycling Embassy @dutchcycling.nl · 22/08/2026

🚲 New study: cargo bike can compete with cars! In Berlin, users rate cargo bikes better than cars on price, stress, flexibility & environmental impact; cars! 80% cite environmental reasons for ditching a car.📖 Study buff.ly/JV8RRog

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Councillor Tony Valente @tonyvalente.bsky.social · 09/08/2026

Happy International Cat Day! 🐈🐾❤️ Celebrating the furry members of our families who bring us joy, companionship and plenty of personality — while always reminding us who really runs the household. 😸 Share a photo of your feline friend! 🐱

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Brent Toderian @brenttoderian.bsky.social · 24/07/2026

We’re using the word e-bike to describe too many things. Electric assist bikes are a version of bike & have many public interest benefits. But vehicles being driven by food delivery app drivers aren’t a form of bike…they’re a form of motorcycle. They don’t belong on sidewalks or pedestrian streets.

Picture of food delivery app driver, one of many, I see each day on downtown Vancouver’s Granville Street pedestrian zone. It’s a motor vehicle, and doesn’t belong on a vehicle-prohibited pedestrian street like Granville Street, and definitely not on sidewalks either.

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Momentum Magazine @momentummag.bsky.social · 16/06/2026

Ranking Every 2026 FIFA World Cup Stadium by Bike Access. momentummag.com/ranking-ever...

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Councillor Tony Valente @tonyvalente.bsky.social · 05/06/2026

Great discussion with @jessicabarrett.bsky.social and @abbyluciano.bsky.social on 🇨🇦’s housing crisis ➡️No Place Like Home.

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Councillor Tony Valente @tonyvalente.bsky.social · 24/05/2026

Fantastic turnout at the @cityofnorthvan.bsky.social Public Works Open House today! 🚛💧🔧 So great to see so many families and residents out meeting the incredible staff who help keep our city running every day. Huge thanks to everyone who made the event happen! #NorthVan #PublicWorks #Community

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Longreads @longreads.com · 14/04/2026

“This is not grass. This is an entire system of devices, of build-up. It is complex – far more complex than people realize.” @andreawoo.bsky.social for @theglobeandmail.com: www.theglobeandmail.com/canada/artic...

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Pitch perfect: Inside the massive effort to grow World Cup grass

Millions of dollars and years of research have gone into ensuring uniformity across 16 playing fields for FIFA’s tournament

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Kenneth Chan @iamkennethchan.bsky.social · 06/03/2026

City of North Vancouver's $230-million Harry Jerome Community Recreation Centre to open in July. At 188,000 sf, it's one of Metro Vancouver's largest facilities of its kind, with an aquatic centre, ice rink & other community & rec space. #vanpoli #vanre dailyhive.com/vancouver/ne...

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$230-million North Vancouver aquatic and community centre to open this summer | Urbanized

The City of North Vancouver's long-awaited new Harry Jerome Community Recreation Centre will open to the public in late July 2026.

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Councillor Tony Valente @tonyvalente.bsky.social · 04/03/2026

Great night at the @wearehub.bsky.social HUB Cycling Awards 🚲 #NorthVan was well represented in the school categories with Ridgeway Elementary and Lynn Valley Elementary.

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Councillor Tony Valente @tonyvalente.bsky.social · 10/02/2026

Repair cafés are back. “This motion is about something practical, very community-based, and aligned with where we want our city to go.” #RepairCafe #CircularEconomy #NorthVan #Community #ZeroWaste

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HUB North Shore @hubnorthshore.bsky.social · 01/02/2026

The rain held off for the Holiday #BikeParade yesterday in #NorthVancouver. The ride was organized by Councillors @jessicamcilroy.bsky.social and @tonyvalente.bsky.social #BikeYVR

People gathering and waiting before the ride, at Grand Boulevard and 15th Street. Most people put christmas lights on their bikes.

Councillors Jessica McIlroy and Tony Valente describing the planned bike route.

People cycling along Grand Boulevard West at the beginning of the ride. The lead cyclist in the photo has bright christmas lights on his bike frame.

Cycling south on Jones Ave. Councillor Valente is on a cargo bike near the middle of the photo wearing a bright light-up vest.

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Councillor Tony Valente @tonyvalente.bsky.social · 14/01/2026

Come join us with your lights 🔦💡🚦⚡️

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Councillor Tony Valente @tonyvalente.bsky.social · 24/12/2025

Warmest wishes to you and your loved ones this holiday season 🎄 Wishing everyone a Merry Christmas and a happy, healthy New Year. Grateful for our incredible community and looking ahead to the year to come. — Councillor Tony Valente #MerryChristmas #HappyHolidays #NorthVan #CityOfNorthVancouver

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Councillor Tony Valente @tonyvalente.bsky.social · 16/12/2025

🎄✨ This holiday season, I want to extend my heartfelt gratitude to the incredible volunteers at #NSFamilyServices. Your dedication and compassion bring joy and warmth to countless families in #NorthVan. 🎅🏼🎁 #NorthShoreCares #ChristmasBureau #CommunityLove

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Green Roof Infrastructure Network of BC @grinbc.bsky.social · 27/10/2025

What an excellent tour! Thanks to our local experts, to GRIN volunteers, and to our fearless organizers. Gratitude for all who came along including Councillors @tonyvalente.bsky.social and @jessicamcilroy.bsky.social. #raingardens #greenroofs #greeninfrastructure #spongecity #salmon

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Councillor Tony Valente @tonyvalente.bsky.social · 11/10/2025

An Evening w/ the Bruntletts: Wonderful to welcome Chris and Melissa Bruntlett back and hear about their journey from YVR to the NL 🇳🇱 and beyond. Their experiences show how designing cities for people—through cycling and public spaces—creates healthier, more connected communities. @modacitylife.com

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Councillor Tony Valente @tonyvalente.bsky.social · 28/09/2025

🚗 Parking + curb space in North Van needs a fresh approach. That’s why we’re rolling out the Curb Access & Parking Plan ⬇️ ✅ More accessible spaces + delivery zones ✅ Permits for apartment + condo residents (Watch Part 2 👇 for the rest) #CityOfNorthVancouver #CurbAccess #BetterCity

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Councillor Tony Valente @tonyvalente.bsky.social · 07/09/2025

Met Jim, John & Mike today 🚲 Jim and John live at Lonsdale & Esplanade. Mike’s from Lynn Valley. Thanks to the North Shore’s mobility lanes, they have their freedom. Caught them enjoying the sun near Capilano River ☀️🌊 This is why we need safe routes for all. #NorthShore #ActiveTransportation

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Councillor Tony Valente @tonyvalente.bsky.social · 08/03/2025

#internationalwomensday2025 - For All Women and Girls: Rights, Equality, and Empowerment. This theme highlights the significance of establishing a more equitable world by ensuring equal opportunities, rights, and empowerment for all women and girls.

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Councillor Tony Valente @tonyvalente.bsky.social · 01/02/2025

When you build for All Ages and Abilities, you serve everyone. #Esplanade #NorthVan #AllAgesandAbilities

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Councillor Tony Valente @tonyvalente.bsky.social · 15/12/2024

Today is the day! Helmets, bike lights (head and taillights) are mandatory. Christmas lights strongly encouraged! Waivers for event participants to be signed to participate.

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Councillor Tony Valente @tonyvalente.bsky.social · 13/12/2024

#PopUp This week #northvancitylibrary made lemonade out of lemons when #bchydro needed a day long ⚡️ outage. They moved over to #cityhall and setup shop to keep serving all of you! #northvan #communityservice #criticalinfrastructure #wegotyacovered

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Councillor Tony Valente @tonyvalente.bsky.social · 11/12/2024

#HolidayBikeParade now in support of Family Services of the North Shore Wonder Wheels program with Obsession: Bikes. Please consider donating here if participaing: www.familyservices.bc.ca/ways-to-give...

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Councillor Tony Valente @tonyvalente.bsky.social · 11/12/2024

Behold the generosity of the #northshore at the #christmasbureau with #NorthShoreFamilyServices! Amazing support from #northshore community providing #holidayvibes to those who so often do without. @obsessionbikes has ramped up #WonderWheels to give bikes to those who might not otherwise be riding

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Brent Toderian @brenttoderian.bsky.social · 30/11/2024

“Believe it or not, electric bikes offer more exercise than pedal bikes on average. That fact might sound strange, but the science is clear.” Why e-bikes actually give more exercise than “acoustic”bikes. (but both/either are excellent when it comes to better cities) electrek.co/2024/02/20/w...

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Why electric bikes actually give more exercise than pedal bikes

Believe it or not, electric bikes offer more exercise than pedal bikes on average. That fact might sound strange (and...

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Councillor Tony Valente @tonyvalente.bsky.social · 28/11/2024

Ready to Light it Up??? 🔥🔥🔥Christmas 🎄🎄🎄🎅🎅🎅🤶🤶🤶🌲🌲🌲 www.facebook.com/share/1XzYfX...

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Fietser @americanfietser.bsky.social · 27/11/2024

When cycling infrastructure needs a detour, it shouldn’t be at the expense of people on bikes. In the Netherlands 🇳🇱, they reclaim space from cars to create safe, seamless routes for all ages and abilities, even during construction.

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Councillor Tony Valente @tonyvalente.bsky.social · 17/11/2024

If you #roll, #ride, #drive, and #walk you will want to check out this update on our #mobilitynetwork and exciting next steps to make #cityofnorthvancouver safe for #vulnerableroadusers Since 2019 we have added 7.3km of #allagesandabIlities #mobilitylanes and routes. #northvan

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Copernicus ECMWF @copernicusecmwf.bsky.social · 15/11/2024

Three charts based on our #C3S ERA5 dataset you shouldn’t miss this month: 📈 Temperature anomaly October 2024 - ADAM Platform 📈 2024 on track to be the warmest year on record & first one above 1.5°C - #C3S 📈 Percent of normal precipitation falling as snow in USA - @climatologist49.bsky.social

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