Robotic seal making waves at VGH
January 30, 2020Body/Mind/Soul
A robotic seal with artificial intelligence is making waves at Vancouver General Hospital. Paro is gender-neutral, hypoallergenic and weights about
North Shore gets rebranded as ‘Vancouver’s North Shore’
January 30, 2020North Shore
Vancouver’s North Shore Tourism Association (VNSTA) has unveiled its new destination brand, logo and identity — its most significant impression
Reject cannabis store in Dollarton, staff tells council
January 30, 2020North Shore
The District of North Vancouver staff is advising council to reject an application for a cannabis store that is being proposed in the Dollarton Village Shopping Plaza.
VPD issue warning after teen sexually assaulted
January 30, 2020BC/Canada
Vancouver Police are warning the public about a sex assault of a teenager on Tuesday evening in Vancouver’s West Side.
High streamflow warning issued for North Shore
January 30, 2020North Shore
The River Forecast Centre has issued a High Streamflow Advisory for South Coast including the North Shore, Fraser Valley and Metro Vancouver.
BC to create new Fairness Office to make ICBC accountable
January 29, 2020BC/Canada
Government of BC is creating a new fairness office – focused on customer fairness – that is more independent from ICBC.
Developer seeks extra density for condo project on Earls site
January 29, 2020North Shore
Darwin Properties has applied for zoning amendment and a development permit for a 26-storey condo building at the former Earls Site at 303 Marine Drive.
BC students will receive free 24/7 mental health counselling
January 28, 2020BC/Canada
The Province says it will develop a free mental health counselling and referral service for post-secondary students throughout British Columbia.
Temporary change to Seabus sailings next week
January 28, 2020North Shore
Beginning Monday February 3, SeaBus will sail every 15 minutes during peak periods while the Burrard Otter II undergoes maintenance work.
33 tons of dog waste diverted in CNV
January 28, 2020North Shore
The City of North Vancouver says it diverted 33 tons of dog poop to the dog waste bins the city
Return stolen indigenous ceremonial items, appeal Vancouver Police
January 28, 2020BC/Canada
Vancouver Police have released a photo of a man suspected of stealing Indigenous regalia and drums in Vancouver earlier this
Federal govt worsened impact of salmon fishery crisis: Unifor
January 28, 2020BC/Canada
Unifor has released a new report that says artificially low catch limits over the past 25 years pushed the West Coast
First case of coronavirus confirmed in BC
January 28, 2020BC/Canada
He travels regularly to China for work and was in Wuhan city on his most recent trip.
West Van police seek help in finding missing senior with dementia
January 27, 2020North Shore
West Vancouver Police is asking for the public’s help in locating an 86-year-old man with dementia.
(Video) Wolf found roaming in Downtown Victoria released into the wild
January 27, 2020BC/Canada
The wolf that was found roaming in the James Bay area in Victoria has been safely released back into the wild.
Coronavirus: What to expect when travelling through YYR (VIDEO)
January 27, 2020BC/Canada
While the Federal government has indicated that the overall risk to Canadians regarding Novel Coronavirus outbreak remains low, Vancouver International
Expect heavy traffic on Marine Drive as CNV replaces bridge (VIDEO)
January 27, 2020North Shore
North Shore residents can expect heavy traffic on Marine Drive as the City of North Vancouver begins construction on a new Mosquito Creek Bridge on Marine Drive between Fell Avenue and Bewicke Avenue.
What archaeology of the Seymour Valley reveals
January 27, 2020North Shore
During the early 1900s the area in North Vancouver’s Seymour Valley now known as the Lower Seymour Conservation Reserve was
Police release video, seeks witnesses to violent West End assault
January 27, 2020BC/Canada
The assault occurred on November 30, 2019, at 12:40 a.m. The victim is dealing with life-altering injuries and is still recovering in hospital.
Help West Van police solve old cases from reconstructed faces
January 23, 2020North Shore
West Vancouver police are releasing two images after a unique participation between RCMP and New York Academy of Art is
Those living near major roads at higher risk of dementia, Parkinson’s
January 23, 2020Body/Mind/Soul
Living near major roads or highways is linked to higher incidence of dementia, Parkinson’s disease, Alzheimer’s disease and multiple sclerosis
Uber, Lyft approved for ride-hailing in Lower Mainland
January 23, 2020BC/Canada
The Passenger Transportation Board has given the green light to Uber and Lyft to operate ride-hailing service in the Lower Mainland.
VPD identifies homicide victim; seek dashcam video
January 23, 2020BC/Canada
Vancouver Police has identified 31-year-old Mathieu Flynn, of Richmond, as the victim in the city’s second homicide of the year.
11,000 visited North Van ice rink in two weeks
January 22, 2020North Shore
It will be open from 12 pm to 7 pm daily. The City of North Vancouver hopes to keep the ice open until mid-March, weather permitting, Smiley said.
Protective shield in West Van buses to protect drivers from assault
January 22, 2020North Shore
Blue Bus drivers are designed in such a way that they allows the operator to open up the partition’s top half to talk to transit users.