Heritage society wants no change in exterior of Miami-style Pink Palace
September 24, 2019North Shore
The North Shore Heritage Society is “alarmed” at the possible demolition of two iconic buildings in West Vancouver. The owners
Proposed ‘sex ban’ in Bali scared Australian tourists
September 24, 2019World
Bali of Elizabeth Gilbert’s memoir, ‘Eat, Pray, Love’, made famous by a film adaptation featuring Julia Roberts, may soon be
Better Business Bureau warns about new Facebook scam
September 23, 2019BC/Canada
The Better Business Bureau is warning of a social media scam making rounds where people receive a Facebook message with a video link asking, “Is this you”
Highly infectious virus kills rabbits on Vancouver Island
September 23, 2019BC/Canada
It is the second year in a row that the virus has been found in Island rabbits, but the source of the virus is unknown.
10 vacancies on CNV bodies
September 23, 2019North Shore
City of North Vancouver is inviting 10 local citizens to share their expertise and volunteer their time on city’s committees
Don’t spoil Ambleside Park, take Arts building to Klee Wyck property
September 23, 2019North Shore
I have been a West Vancouverite since 1949, and I love West Vancouver’s Ambleside Park. That’s why I am expressing
CNV residents will pay 5 per cent more for energy
September 23, 2019North Shore
Councillor Holly Back was the lone voice of dissent against the five per cent rate increase Lonsdale Energy Corporation (LEC)
St. Monica’s church site rezoning: Public information meeting next week
September 23, 2019North Shore
If approved by the council, the rezoning of the former St. Monica’s church site will change from community-amenity to residential.
Three shootings in 15 hours in Downtown Eastside, four injured
September 23, 2019BC/Canada
Vancouver Police are investigating three shootings in the Downtown Eastside, over a 15-hour period, that have sent four people to
Nominate a young local hero for Canada’s Walk of Fame
September 23, 2019BC/Canada
Canada’s Walk of Fame has announced its first-ever national call for submissions for the 2019 Community Hero Program, presented by
Human presence in Haida Gwaii 2,200 years earlier than previous estimates
September 23, 2019Body/Mind/Soul
SFU paleobotanist Rolf Mathewes and his collaborators have found evidence of human presence in Haida Gwaii dating to 13,000 years
Revelstoke RCMP stopped erratic driver, found $1.9 million in cash
September 22, 2019BC/Canada
On Sunday, September 8, 2019 Revelstoke RCMP were alerted to an erratic driver on Highway 1 about 30 kilometres east
Hiker rescued from Crown Mountain checked off the 3 T’s
September 22, 2019North Shore
A 36-year-old woman who had gone off trail while hiking was successfully brought to safety by North Shore Rescue on Saturday September 21.
Safeway stores in North Shore will sell “Buy BC” products
September 21, 2019North Shore
Safeway is the second major grocery store chain in the province to feature the Buy BC logo. Province says the Buy BC program makes it easier for people to identify B.C. food and seafood products.
Watch out: Over 40,000 people will crowd Downtown Vancouver this month
September 21, 2019BC/Canada
Expect higher than normal traffic volumes in downtown Vancouver and an increase in demand for taxis and public transportation.
RCMP arrest person on work visa in phone-scam case
September 21, 2019BC/Canada
The RCMP arrested an individual allegedly involved in fraudulent telephone scams, targeting victims across Canada. These scams are believed to
Two DominionGrand companies, three persons banned for mortgage fraud
September 20, 2019BC/Canada
The British Columbia Securities Commission has imposed a $1.7 million of financial sanctions on three B.C. men and two mortgage investment companies for committed fraud.
Fines go up for truckers who don’t chain up this winter
September 20, 2019BC/Canada
Commercial truckers will now face higher fines for not carrying chains when required, and for not installing them during mandatory chain ups on B.C. highways, the province announced.]\;
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Residents oppose cutting trees for extra parking at Lynn Canyon Park
September 20, 2019North Shore
Lynn Valley residents appeared before the council to object to the cutting of trees to create extra parking at the Lynn Canyon Park.
West Van to sell properties with outstanding taxes
September 20, 2019North Shore
Properties with three years of unpaid taxes as of the last Monday in September will be offered for public auction with the starting bid being the upset price.
Andrew Scheer promises to invest $1.5 billion on new MRI and CT scans
September 20, 2019BC/Canada
Scheer said he will maintain and increase the current funding formula for the Canada Health Transfer and the Canada Social Transfer.
Liberals promise to ban all military style assault rifles
September 20, 2019BC/Canada
He said a re-elected Liberal government will build on the important measures passed in Bill C-71, and will continue to take serious, common-sense action to crack down on gun crime.
Province destroys Asian giant hornet’s nest on Vancouver Island
September 19, 2019BC/Canada
Provincial government entomologists and a group of local beekeepers have eradicated the Asian giant hornet’s nest that was found in Nanaimo.
Green Party wants to lower the price of cannabis
September 19, 2019BC/Canada
Elizabeth May is calling for big changes to the regulatory framework governing the production and sale of cannabis in Canada.
Developer to host open house for 298-unit condo project in West Van
September 19, 2019North Shore
Park Royal and Larco are holding a public information meeting to discuss their plans for a condo building at the former site of the White Spot.


























