Rare case of rabies claims life of Vancouver Island man
July 15, 2019BC/Canada
The adult male was in contact with a bat in mid-May 2019 and developed symptoms compatible with rabies six weeks later.
West Van residents obstruct work on Five Creeks Project
July 15, 2019North Shore
West Vancouver residents and members of the West Vancouver Stakeholders Society stopped the municipal crews planning to work on the Five Creeks project on Dickenson and 31st Street today on July 15 in West Vancouver.
Expect delays on Lions Gate Bridge on July 20 and 21
July 15, 2019North Shore
Drivers can expect delays on the Lions Gate Bridge from 8 pm on Saturday, July 20, until 8 am on Sunday, July 21. Crews will be repairing the expansion joint at the north tower of the bridge in this time.
Marijuana for dogs stressed by rocket attacks on Israeli town
July 15, 2019World
Sderot, an Israeli town that abuts Gaza, has endured constant rocket attacks for more than a decade. When a siren
West Van Legion thanks council for grant of $11,239
July 15, 2019North Shore
The West Vancouver Legion is grateful to the council for responding to its long-standing financial concerns by giving it a
Police seek information after stabbing incident in Downtown Vancouver
July 13, 2019BC/Canada
Vancouver Police are seeking witnesses, and video from cell phones and dash cams after an early morning stabbing sent a 25-year-old man to hospital with serious life-threatening injuries.
Jagmeet Singh promises to implement a cycling strategy
July 13, 2019BC/Canada
NDP Leader Jagmeet Singh has announced that a New Democrat government would implement a cycling strategy to fight climate change
12,800 kg of adulterated honey prevented from entering Canada
July 13, 2019BC/Canada
Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) prevented nearly 12,800 kg of adulterated honey, valued at close to $77,000, from entering the
You can help Panda care for her seven newborn puppies
July 13, 2019Body/Mind/Soul
The BC SPCA’s West Vancouver Branch is asking members of the public to help a mother dog named Panda, who
Every second German sees Islam as a threat, but it’s not Islamophobia
July 13, 2019World
A study by a local NGO in Germany found that half of the respondents perceived Islam as a threat. The
Province to restrict huckleberry harvesting to protect grizzly bear habitat
July 12, 2019BC/Canada
From July 15, 2019, to Oct. 15, 2019, commercial-scale picking of huckleberries is prohibited in some areas of the Kootenay Boundary Region.
Green Party candidate launches election campaign from West Van’s first Net Zero Energy home
July 12, 2019North Shore
He is launching a “Listening Tour”, reaching out into the community to hear what residents believe are the issues of greatest concern to them and what the priorities for the riding should be.
An 8,000-square-feet water park opens next week in North Vancouver
July 12, 2019North Shore
The water slide event may have been cancelled, but the City of North Vancouver is inviting residents to the opening of the much-awaited new water park at The Shipyards on July 20.
Slide cancelled but here’s another fun event in Lonsdale tomorrow
July 12, 2019North Shore
A large number of people had planned to visit water-slide event in Lonsdale area on Saturday, July 13, but the
Vancouver Police seek help to identify suspects in 2018 violent home invasion
July 12, 2019BC/Canada
Vancouver Police have released security photos of a suspect involved in a 2018 home invasion, hoping to identify the man.
Volunteers needed to help find lost puppy in West Vancouver
July 11, 2019North Shore
Canine Valley said those who want to help are requested to meet at 6 pm at the empty lot behind the Chevron station in West Vancouver.
Vancouver Police investigate shooting in Oppenheimer Park
July 11, 2019BC/Canada
Vancouver Police are investigating a shooting in Oppenheimer Park and are raising concern about the safety risk associated with the park.
Appeal court strikes down Victoria bylaw banning single-use plastic
July 11, 2019BC/Canada
The B.C. Court of Appeal overturned today the BC Supreme Court decision and struck down City of Victoria’s Checkout Bag
West Van police investigate racist graffiti as hate crime
July 11, 2019North Shore
WVPD are treating this as a hate crime and have notified the BC Hate Crimes Team for their review. The incidents are still under investigation.
Parking on 29th St. East: DNV has ignored its own stated aims
July 11, 2019Voices
The 29th Street East joint CNV and DNV project is a big topic on the North Shore these days. The
Staple for the North Shore Rescue: Naive hikers who forget the 3 T’s
July 11, 2019North Shore
In media interviews and public forums, Mike Danks, team leader of North Shore Rescue, never forgets to repeat this advice for those seeking adventure in the outdoors. That message, unfortunately, gets ignored repeatedly.
Woman with disability wins insurance funding for sex therapy
July 11, 2019Body/Mind/Soul
An Australian woman who is in her forties and has multiple sclerosis will get state funding for a sex therapist
RCMP seeking public help in locating young woman missing from North Vancouver
July 10, 2019North Shore
Anyone with information on Jessica’s whereabouts is urged to contact their local police, or Crimestoppers at 1-800-222-8477 (TIPS).
Liberals are inviting China to interfere in the 2019 election: Andrew Scheer
July 10, 2019BC/Canada
Conservative Leader Andrew Scheer has accused the Liberals of trying to seek help from China to win federal election. “I
Why Lions Gate Hospital is giving away free passes to Capilano Suspension Bridge
July 10, 2019North Shore
Lions Gate Hospital Foundation is teaming up with Capilano Suspension Bridge Park to bring life-saving equipment to the Intensive Care Unit at LGH.