North Shore Rescue loses a ‘beloved’ team member
October 3, 2019North Shore
A ‘beloved’ member of the North Shore Rescue team has passed away. Nan, a Belgium Malinois search-and-rescue dog, died today.
Rare sea turtle rescued in Port Alberni
October 3, 2019BC/Canada
An olive ridley sea turtle that usually inhabits tropical and subtropical waters was rescued by community members in Port Alberni on Sept. 30.
Lynn Canyon Suspension Bridge isn’t closed yet
October 3, 2019North Shore
DNV had planned to close the bridge on September 30, but that has been postponed due to construction delays.
BC selects firm to study rapid transit for North Shore
October 3, 2019North Shore
The Province, TransLink and municipal funding partners have selected Mott MacDonald Ltd. to study the technical feasibility of high-speed transit from the Burrard Inlet to the North Shore.
Vancouver realtors are giving up their licences
October 3, 2019North Shore
Realtors abound when market goes up. They pack up and leave when it goes down. That’s true for the Greater
Video: Bear chases scared bikers for a kilometre on Mount Seymour
October 3, 2019North Shore
Brad Martyn and his friends got more than their usual adrenaline rush when a bear chased them for well over
Fueling habits are behind British Columbians’ misconceptions about electric vehicles
October 3, 2019Body/Mind/Soul
A new BC Hydro report finds the way British Columbians fuel their gas-powered vehicles may be driving misconceptions about EV
Pedestrian struck and killed by car in evening rush hour in East Vancouver
October 3, 2019BC/Canada
The pedestrian, a Vancouver resident, was crossing the street near East 49th Avenue and Tyne Street when he was struck by a Suzuki station wagon shortly after 6 p.m.
Proceedings against two cops for conduct during vacation in Cuba
October 2, 2019BC/Canada
An investigation into the conduct of two Lower Mainland police officers while they were off-duty in Canada is now moving to a disciplinary proceeding.
St. Monica’s Church Site: Resident to hold open house
October 2, 2019North Shore
A Horseshoe Bay resident is hosting open houses to present a “real alternative” to the housing development being proposed on the St. Monica’s Church site on Wellington Avenue.
Theft from disabled man: Suspect arrested thanks to public appeal
October 2, 2019BC/Canada
Metro Vancouver Transit Police is thanking the public after a tip from a citizen led to the arrest of a woman who allegedly stole a phone from a young man with disabilities.
West Van council to meet early; move faces opposition
October 2, 2019North Shore
On a trial basis, regular meetings of West Vancouver council will begin at 5 pm rather than 6 pm in
New high-end waterfront hotel opens in North Vancouver
October 2, 2019North Shore
North Vancouver has a new high-end hotel on the city’s waterfront. Seaside Hotel officially opened in the Shipyards District of
Principal tells students to ignore Thunberg, ‘a little girl with mental problems’
October 2, 2019World
A few days after 16-year-old Swedish climate activist made an emotional speech at the United Nations Climate Action Summit on September
Winter tires are now required on most BC Highways
October 1, 2019BC/Canada
Province is reminding drivers that beginning on Oct. 1, people travelling on most provincial highways are required to equip their vehicles with appropriate winter tires.
DNV asks province for bold legislation to reduce plastic use
October 1, 2019North Shore
District of North Vancouver has joined 28 other municipalities asking the province to adopt bold legislation to significantly reduce or regulate plastic use in the province.
Police identify man who choked and robbed people on transit
October 1, 2019BC/Canada
Metro Vancouver Transit Police has identified and issued an arrest warrant for a man who choked and then robbed people on transit.
Mayor Booth to host ‘Coffee with the Mayor’ every month
October 1, 2019North Shore
Mayor Mary-Ann Booth is inviting citizens to ‘Coffee with the Mayor’, a get-together where you can ask questions, share your feedback and
Pink Palace will be a condo building for locals wishing to downsize: Owner
October 1, 2019North Shore
The new Pink Palace and Shoreland Apartments on Bellevue Avenue will be “special” buildings that will provide a mix of
North Shore gets its first camera to catch speeding vehicles
October 1, 2019North Shore
ICBC has upgraded safety cameras at 35 high-risk intersections in BC to ticket speeding vehicles. Marine Drive at Capilano has
Grouse Mountain to hold job fair on the weekend
September 30, 2019North Shore
Grouse Mountain is holding a job fair this Friday and Saturday for various positions.
Google Doodle honours sports icon Harry Jerome
September 30, 2019North Shore
Google has honoured one of Canada’s greatest athlete and a famous North Vancouver name by dedicating a Google doodle on the 79th birth anniversary of Harry Jerome.
Hiking group dumps injured woman on Coliseum Mountain Trail
September 30, 2019North Shore
North Shore Rescue had a ‘long chat’ with a hiking group after they left behind an injured member on Coliseum Mountain Trail, above Norvan Falls.
Disabled person claims Park Royal Cineplex violates building code
September 30, 2019North Shore
A disabled person claims a building-code violation at the new Park Royal Cineplex — which slipped past district inspectors —
West Van to close dog walk along Centennial Seawalk
September 30, 2019North Shore
District of West Vancouver will close the dog walk along the Centennial Seawalk for maintenance. The dog walk will be closed for two days, from Wednesday, October 2 to Friday, October 4.


























