Biodiversity is highest on Indigenous-managed lands
July 31, 2019BC/Canada
More than one million plant and animal species worldwide are facing extinction, according to a recent United Nations report. Now,
Family offers $50,000 reward for info in a 25-year-old case of missing couple
July 31, 2019North Shore
For a quarter century, secrecy has blanketed the disappearance of North Vancouver’s Nick Masée Sr. and Lisa Masée. To mark
Sydney denies safety to women citing carbon footprint
July 30, 2019World
A local government in Australia thinks reducing carbon footprint is more important that safety of women — even if that
Can tech improve driver behaviour? ICBC recruits new drivers to find out
July 30, 2019BC/Canada
ICBC is launching a one-year pilot project for less experienced drivers and is looking for 7,000 drivers to see if its technology can improve their driving and make B.C. roads safer.
Council aims to make CNV ‘Healthiest Small City in the World’ by 2022
July 30, 2019North Shore
Create a Lower Lonsdale brewery district, complete the new museum, create more parklets, plant more trees, and expand rentals and
CNV approves $250,000 for library from funds meant for Harry Jerome Recreation Centre
July 30, 2019North Shore
City of North Vancouver council has approved the library’s request to increase the budget for a new enclosed space by
Vancouver SPCA seeks help for puppy who almost died of cannabis overdose
July 29, 2019BC/Canada
The BC SPCA Vancouver Branch is seeking help from public to care for a husky puppy called Bear who nearly who nearly died from a drug overdose.
Alternative to plastic straws goes viral in Philippines
July 29, 2019World
Much before Canada bans plastic straws by early 2021 to reduce non-recyclable waste, a cheap alternative has appeared. A cafe
No new classes for property tax: Province rejects West Van proposal
July 29, 2019North Shore
The province has rejected a proposal by District of West Vancouver to create separate tax classes for more affordable housing.
Seabus sailings every 10 minutes during rush hours from September 3
July 29, 2019North Shore
SeaBus passengers will soon benefit from increased service during peak periods, with sailings between Waterfront and Lonsdale Quay set to
Coun. Bell wants RCMP to warn before issuing tickets on Lonsdale at 15th Street
July 29, 2019North Shore
Councillor Don Bell would like the RCMP to give warnings before issuing tickets at a busy intersection on Lonsdale where
42 emaciated horses at SPCA need help as care costs mount
July 29, 2019BC/Canada
You could see their ribs through an unshed winter coat. Their backs had dropped due to weight loss and poor
This Turkish village is proud of its tribesman — British PM Johnson, the descendant of Ali Kemal
July 28, 2019World
Mustafa Bal, a resident of Kalfat village in Çankırı province of Turkey, is proud of Boris Johnson becoming the British
Ambleside store owner wants you to help nab the cookie thief
July 28, 2019North Shore
The owner of Anchor Eatery in Ambleside is urging the community to look out for a cookie thief who ransacked
Port of Vancouver refuses to pay for Canada Day fireworks off Dundarave
July 28, 2019North Shore
Port of Vancouver has told the district that funding for the fireworks in West Vancouver would be phased out.
Undersea sculptures will act as artificial reef to save Howe Sound rockfish
July 27, 2019BC/Canada
Ocean Wise Research installed an unusual artificial reef in the waters of Howe Sound: sculptures designed by local art students
West Van man caught on video beating parking attendant with car’s sunroof in Seattle
July 27, 2019North Shore
A 28-year-old man from West Vancouver allegedly mounted a Lyft car, ripped off the sunroof, and then attacked a parking
Inspired by Hemingway story, 89-year-old becomes oldest to climb Kilimanjaro
July 27, 2019Body/Mind/Soul
89-year-old Anne Lorimor of Paradise Valley, Arizona, has climbed Mount Kilimanjaro, the highest mountain in Africa, for the second time,
Watchdog investigates taser use by Vancouver police
July 27, 2019BC/Canada
Police watchdog is investigating an incident in which a man was tasered and shot with bean-bag shotgun rounds. Vancouver Police
New measles case confirmed in Lower Mainland
July 26, 2019BC/Canada
A new case of measles infection has been confirmed in the Lower Mainland. A Burnaby resident who travelled abroad to the Philippines has been confirmed to have the measles infection.
DNV to engage community on anchorage area and pump-out facility in Deep Cove
July 26, 2019North Shore
District of North Vancouver will consult with the community on creating a designated anchorage area for boats and a pump-out facility in Deep Cove following on-going concerns about live-boards and derelict vessels in the area.
Police search for missing man last seen in Lynn Valley
July 26, 2019North Shore
North Vancouver RCMP is requesting the public's assistance in locating a missing man last seen in the Lynn Valley area of North Vancouver.
Not ready for more density: DNV council rejects Darwin project
July 26, 2019North Shore
Density, parking and congestion were the reasons District of North Vancouver council voted to reject a Darwin project to build over 300 apartments at 1325 East Keith Road, the existing location of the North Shore Winter Club.
TransLink extends service for Celebration of Light Festival
July 26, 2019BC/Canada
SeaBus service will run with 15-minute service until 12:30 a.m. and then 30-minute service until the last sailing at 1:22 a.m. to Lonsdale Quay.
Extra lane created on Alex Fraser Bridge
July 26, 2019BC/Canada
Crews have adjusted the northbound lanes on the Alex Fraser Bridge to create room for a new additional lane, which will be ready for traffic later this summer.


























