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Nick Laba

Nick Laba

Nick Laba is a full-time reporter for the North Shore News, covering all things North and West Vancouver.

When he’s away from his desk, you can find Nick riding around town on his orange bicycle, listening to records or planning his next scuba dive trip.

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Recent Work by Nick

West Vancouver exhibit offers rare glimpse into modest home of Arthur Erickson

West Vancouver exhibit offers rare glimpse into modest home of Arthur Erickson

While designing dozens of iconic buildings across the continent, the famed architect lived in a refurbished garage
Here's how to join tonight's Canucks watch party at the North Vancouver Shipyards

Here's how to join tonight's Canucks watch party at the North Vancouver Shipyards

Game 5 against the Edmonton Oilers will be cast on a 16-foot LED screen
New Gringo restaurant brings ‘white trash tacos’ to North Vancouver

New Gringo restaurant brings ‘white trash tacos’ to North Vancouver

The restaurant’s Lower Lonsdale location promises an affordabe menu and unpretentious vibes
Photos: Home of National Capital Commission architect sells immediately in North Vancouver

Photos: Home of National Capital Commission architect sells immediately in North Vancouver

The late Arthur James Capling was behind an effort to restore heritage buildings on Sussex Drive and ByWard Market in Ottawa
Watch: North Vancouver florist 'overwhelmed' with support following devastating crash

Watch: North Vancouver florist 'overwhelmed' with support following devastating crash

Dashcam video footage shows a car careening through a parking lot and hitting a parked car, resulting in massive damage to the nearby flower shop just a week before Mother’s Day
West Vancouver pub on the hunt for stolen red lion statues

West Vancouver pub on the hunt for stolen red lion statues

The fibreglass mascots have been spotted in the wild in downtown Vancouver
North Vancouver District aims to make life easier for businesses

North Vancouver District aims to make life easier for businesses

Preserving employment space and improving business services are priorities in the municipality’s economic strategy
North Vancouver council digests policy to prioritize plant-based foods at district events

North Vancouver council digests policy to prioritize plant-based foods at district events

One councillor had beef with the motion, for reasons related to nutrition and culture
Pedestrian overpass across Highway 1 in North Vancouver finally to be built

Pedestrian overpass across Highway 1 in North Vancouver finally to be built

With a recent $4M provincial grant, the long-awaited connector to the Lynn Valley area is set to break ground in early 2025
Photos: Altitude FC gets fans on their feet in charged home opener

Photos: Altitude FC gets fans on their feet in charged home opener

Both the women’s and men’s squads played Nanaimo’s Harbourside FC at Kinsmen Field in North Vancouver
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