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What’s the general consensus on stacking rocks on trails and beaches? I see stacks like these all the time around Baden Powell and various beaches in deep cove. Personally I’m inpartial but want to know everyone else’s opinions on these as I’ve heard they are “hazardous” and was taught my whole childhood to leave nature alone. TLDR, Do we like these or no?

Added question: should those opposed to rock stacks knock them over?

** There is a search being conducted and the family is requesting help at Lynn Canyon, this Wednesday, August 19 at 10am. Meeting at the Ecology Centre. **

HELP FIND ALISA COOK — SQUAMISH / NORTH VANCOUVER / BC

The Vanished Project is assisting Alisa Cook’s family in trying to locate her.

LAST CONFIRMED CONTACT:

July 21, 2026 — North Vancouver, BC

Alisa reportedly attended the North Vancouver RCMP detachment.

Her family and Pearl’s Safe Place in Squamish report no contact with her since approximately July 20, 2026.

Alisa is known to move between Squamish, North Vancouver, Kamloops, the Shuswap and Chase.

DESCRIPTION:

• 51 years old

• Approx. 4'11"

• Approx. 150 lb

• Blue eyes

• Shaved head

IDENTIFYING FEATURES:

• “Keenan” tattoo on back/shoulder area

• “Cupcake” with skull tattoo on ankle

• Pisces tattoo — exact location uncertain

• C-section scar

• Family reports she may currently have a noticeable twitch

Police file: SQ26-6869

Squamish RCMP: 604-892-6100

North Vancouver RCMP: 604-985-1311

If you have seen Alisa, had recent contact with her, or know where she may be staying, please contact police.

Please share throughout Squamish, North Vancouver, the Sea to Sky corridor, Kamloops, Shuswap, Chase and surrounding communities.

The Vanished Project is also circulating Alisa’s information through our private Frontline Network, shelters, outreach teams and community contacts across BC.

I’m looking for logic/facts/ justification, because I always thought diesel was a cheaper refinement process than gasoline.

Voters in North Vancouver—Capilano will head to the polls on Monday, August 31, 2026, to elect a new Member of Parliament. The federal by-election was triggered after longtime Liberal MP Jonathan Wilkinson resigned to become Canada’s Ambassador to the European Union.

Six candidates have been confirmed by Elections Canada. The race is being closely watched as one of three federal by-elections taking place on the same day across the country.

Quick Facts

• Riding: North Vancouver—Capilano
• Election Day: Monday, August 31, 2026
• Advance Voting: August 21 to 24, 2026
• Number of Candidates: 6
• Previous MP: Jonathan Wilkinson (Liberal)
• Why vacant: Wilkinson appointed as Ambassador to the EU

Full List of Candidates

Candidate	Party
Braeden Caley	Liberal Party of Canada
Stephen Curran	Conservative Party of Canada
Stephen Tweedale	New Democratic Party
Shelley Luce	Green Party of Canada
Ehsan Arjmand	People’s Party of Canada
Jeff Monds	Independent (Libertarian endorsed)

Key Candidates

Braeden Caley (Liberal)
Caley is a longtime Liberal organizer and former deputy chief of staff to Prime Minister Mark Carney. He was nominated as the Liberal candidate in July 2026. Originally from British Columbia, Caley has worked in senior political and public policy roles for more than two decades.

Stephen Curran (Conservative)
Curran is a commercial lawyer and the Conservative candidate who ran against Wilkinson in the 2025 federal election. He lives in the riding and is making his second bid for the seat.

Stephen Tweedale (NDP)
Tweedale is a longtime community organizer and president of the local NDP riding association. He has lived in North Vancouver for more than 25 years.

Shelley Luce (Green)
Luce is an environmental scientist and former Sierra Club BC campaigner. She has also served on the City of North Vancouver’s Advisory Planning Commission.

Ehsan Arjmand (People’s Party)
Arjmand is the People’s Party of Canada candidate. He previously ran in the riding in the 2025 general election.

Jeff Monds (Independent)
Monds is running as an Independent. He is endorsed by the Libertarian Party of Canada, which is currently unregistered with Elections Canada.

Why This By-election Matters

North Vancouver—Capilano has been held by the Liberals since 2015. The seat is considered relatively safe for the party, but the result will still be watched closely in Ottawa.

Two other federal by-elections are also taking place on August 31:

• Beaches—East York (Ontario)
• Chicoutimi—Le Fjord (Quebec)

Together, these three races could affect the Liberals’ current narrow majority in the House of Commons. A majority requires 172 seats. If the Liberals hold their two seats in North Vancouver and Beaches—East York, they are expected to maintain majority status even if they do not win the Quebec riding.

How to Vote

Eligible voters can cast their ballot on:

• Election Day: August 31 (7 a.m. to 7 p.m.)
• Advance polls: August 21–24 (9 a.m. to 9 p.m.)
• At their local Elections Canada office until August 25 at 6 p.m.
• By mail (deadlines apply)

Voters must be Canadian citizens, at least 18 years old on election day, and live in the riding.

Looking Ahead

All-candidates meetings are scheduled on the North Shore in the coming days, including events organized by the North Vancouver Chamber and local community groups. Candidates are expected to focus on housing, affordability, infrastructure, and the impact of federal policies on the North Shore.

StudioX News will continue to follow the race and bring updates as voting day approaches. #NorthVancouver #Capilano #ByElection #cdnpoli #BCpoli #NorthShore #FederalElection #CanadianPolitics #BCPolitics #StudioXNews #ElectionDay #August31

Congratulations to the happy couple!

Hello everyone,

please help find my friend’s missing cat. He is worried sick and so far we haven’t had any luck searching 4th Street and down to Esplanade. My friend already put out his litter box and has a couple posters up, but I’m posting here to get as many eyes out as we can!

Miko is neutered. Unfortunately however he does not have any indicators like a collar or tattoos. He also is not microchipped.

Any kind of help is greatly appreciated. Thank you so much for your time!