Catherine Pope

Catherine Pope

District of North Vancouver Councillor

Working hard. Delivering results. From protecting taxpayers and building affordable housing to championing infrastructure, climate action, parks and recreation, I'm committed to practical solutions that make North Van a better place.

Working for You

In the Community

Speaking up for taxpayers

Speaking up for taxpayers

Leading the call for accountability, and a Public Inquiry into the massive cost overruns at the North Shore Wastewater Treatment Plant.

Affordable housing

Affordable housing

Advocating for more affordable housing for seniors, families, essential workers, and people experiencing homelessness.

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Recreation for everyone

Recreation for everyone

New pickleball courts, sports fields, playgrounds and other community amenities that improve the quality of life for residents of all ages.

Out in the community

A family-friendly North Van

From safe, connected mobility routes to parks and recreation, I'm working to make North Van a place where young families can thrive.

Kirkstone Park Toddler Play Structure

Kirkstone Park Toddler Play Structure

Lynn Valley Parents came to me with a problem – there was nowhere for toddlers to play at Kirkstone Park. This spring, we celebrated a new play structure.

Capilano University

Capilano University

Volunteering at CapU's annual student welcome breakfast. We need more student housing to support the University's future, while helping free up affordable rental housing in the community.

Hollyburn Society

Hollyburn Society

Connecting with young people and staff at Hollyburn Society's Youth Safe House — I'm proud to support this vital resource for youth at risk and all of Hollyburn's work to help our community.

Reconciliation

Reconciliation

Honoured to participate in the Sḵwx̱wú7mesh Nation Pow Wow. I'm committed to reconciliation and strengthening relationships with First Nations.

Anti-Hate Pledge

Anti-Hate Pledge

Celebrating the Anti-Hate Pledge that I collaborated on with the 2SLGBTQ+ community. It received unanimous support from Council.

Blueridge Good Neighbour Day

Blueridge Good Neighbour Day

Strong neighbourhoods are the foundation of a strong community — I love celebrating the connections that make DNV such a special place to live.

Active Transportation

Active Transportation

I took up e-biking at 65. It's fun, healthy, and can be faster than a car to get around locally. Plus I don't have to pay for parking! While not everyone can ride, scooter or walk, safe multi-use paths provide more transportation choices.

Standing Up for Pride

Standing Up for Pride

I joined residents on the Mountain Highway overpass to stand up for Pride and inclusion in our community.

Protecting Our Urban Tree Canopy

Protecting Our Urban Tree Canopy

I'm a strong advocate for protecting DNV's mature trees — they clean our air, cool our streets, and define the character of our neighbourhoods.

Elevate: Senior Service Sector Forum

Seniors

At a CapU Seniors Forum with former Seniors Advocate Isobel Mackenzie. Seniors urgently need more care homes and affordable housing so they can age in place, in the communities they love.

North Shore Young Civic Forum 2025

North Shore Young Civic Forum 2025

Hosting the North Shore Young Civic Forum at DNV Council Chambers — inspiring the next generation of community leaders.

Wastewater Treatment Plant

Speaking out for taxpayers

Motion for Auditor General at Metro Van passed
Speaking at UBCM
Councillor Pope renews call for provincial inquiry into North Shore Wastewater Treatment Plant

In March 2024, I sounded the alarm about the massive cost overruns on the North Shore Wastewater Treatment Plant. I led the charge for a Public Inquiry, deferred utility bills for NS taxpayers, an independent auditor, and greater transparency and accountability at Metro Vancouver through countless media interviews.

'The $235 million settlement must be used to reduce the financial burden on North Shore taxpayers impacted by these massive cost overruns.' – Councillor Catherine Pope
Read the North Shore News Coverage →

Transportation

Getting North Van Moving!

Cyclist and transit on the North Shore
Highway 1 traffic congestion on the North Shore
R2 RapidBus on Marine Drive

Congestion from Highway 1 and the Ironworkers Bridge isn't just frustrating—it clogs local streets, hurts businesses, and reduces our quality of life. We need a new bridge with SkyTrain, immediate improvements to east-west connections and significant investment in infrastructure. Our advocacy has already delivered more transit service, and safer, connected routes for people walking, riding, and taking scooters – but much more needs to be done.

Housing

Building a more affordable North Van

Hollybrook affordable housing development
Global News interview on housing and homelessness
NS News: Lynnmour affordable housing vote

Advocating to the Province has helped bring new affordable housing for seniors, low income residents, women fleeing violence and people experiencing homelessness in our community. I support rental and non-market projects for students, first responders, care givers, teachers and other workers. We're also modernizing outdated bylaws so families can build homes for multi-generational living.

"More affordable housing for the District of North Vancouver." — Councillor Catherine Pope
Read the North Shore News Coverage →

Track Record - Motions

Initiatives I've led

North Shore Wastewater Treatment Plant
Public Inquiry (2024)
Deferred utility bills for North Shore residents
Independent Auditor
Affordable housing on church lands
Affordable housing within new public infrastructure — fire halls
Allocating Community Amenity Contributions (CACs) from developers to the Affordable Housing Fund
Safer streets around Delbrook Community Recreation Centre
Lynn Valley Youth Centre funding
Anti-Hate Pledge
Council's voting record website
Advocating to the Province for improved transportation and affordability

About

About Me

Catherine Pope on the North Shore waterfront with her daughter

I grew up on the North Shore and raised my daughter here in this community I love. A former soccer mom and avid pickleball player, I'm passionate about the outdoors and protecting our environment. After two decades of award-winning investigative journalism at Global TV, I moved into communications — first with the BC Nurses' Union, then launching my own media relations consultancy in 2016.

I've long volunteered for vulnerable children and youth, serving on the boards of the Disability Foundation and the Victoria Foundation Adoption Committee, the Braemar PAC, and supporting the North Van homeless count.

I feel blessed to raise my family here on the unceded territories of the Sḵwx̱wú7mesh (Squamish) and səlilwətaɬ (Tsleil-Waututh) Nations, surrounded by nature, caring people, and a strong sense of community.

Get Involved

Let's Connect

Whether you want to volunteer, put up a lawn sign, or just stay in touch — I'd love to hear from you.

Contact Catherine