Early diagnosis made my cancer ‘journey’ short and manageable
In November last year, when I received my breast cancer diagnosis, I thought they must have made a mistake. It
‘To a Russian Mother’ in support of Ukraine
Thanks to the many North Shore residents who attended the rally in support of Ukraine on March 27th, at the
What’s Nowruz? A North Van author explains
In 2010, UN General Assembly proclaimed March 21 as International Nowruz Day, and placed Nowruz on the Representative List of
Making music for people at the end of life
Each time I sit by the bedside of a patient nearing the end of their life, I find myself looking
A new Arts & Culture Centre for everyone
West Vancouver, located on the unceded territories of the Squamish, Musqueam and Tseil-Waututh, is known for its spectacular natural beauty.
Alcohol in DNV Parks? I think it’s about time
Over the course of the COVID-19 pandemic, I think we have all learned to appreciate our neighbourhoods like never before
Why I’m running again: CPC candidate and ex-MP John Weston
I am running again as the Conservative Party Candidate in the next Federal Election. As you know the minority Trudeau
How flawed models will destroy drivability in North Vancouver
North Vancouver City Council last year unanimously approved three transportation projects that are going to further destroy the ability to
Table tennis can help with cellphone shortsightedness: North Shore coach
In today’s world where we find our youth and even adults constantly in front of a computer screen or handheld
Here’s why I am running in North Van: Conservative candidate Les Jickling
Running for public office is not an easy decision. It is rooted in service, sacrifice and a desire to drive
Lynn Valley attack: Our community is indebted to our first responders
My constituency office was located in Lynn Valley Village for 10 years. I know almost all of the long-time shop
NVC Council’s 3.98% tax increase does not add up
There seemed to be a lot of self-congratulations and back-slapping of each other as the North Vancouver City Councilors and
Use positive affirmations to beat COVID-19 blues
Just what are affirmations you may ask. Affirmations are similar to prayers, wishes or goals, only they are more structured
Let’s learn to live with bears on North Shore
For most organizations, an empty spreadsheet is not a good sign. For the North Shore Black Bear Society – and
Rodgers Creek: Please sir, may I have some more?
Please sir, may I have some more? An application to re-zone one of many blocks of land in the rarefied
East 29th Street modifications: Compromises were possible but turned down
In their haste to remove street parking for residents on East 29th Street and their unwillingness to discuss compromises, the
Don’t spoil Ambleside Park, take Arts building to Klee Wyck property
I have been a West Vancouverite since 1949, and I love West Vancouver’s Ambleside Park. That’s why I am expressing
DNV, put more plants on your plates
The Vancouver Humane Society (VHS), in partnership with a group of North Vancouver students, has asked the District of North
Parking on 29th St. East: DNV has ignored its own stated aims
The 29th Street East joint CNV and DNV project is a big topic on the North Shore these days. The
Building public washrooms is the least CNV can do
Old age can bring sudden realizations. Since joining the new fraternity for the aged, I’ve observed a few things that had