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Should the two North Vancouvers amalgamate?

North Vancouver has two mayors, two official community plans and a population smaller than Abbotsford. The two North Vans share a border, police, and an emergency management office.

North Vancouver has two mayors, two official community plans and a population smaller than Abbotsford. The two North Vans share a border, police, and an emergency management office. The city and district are like conjoined twins who think they’re second cousins. Granted, amalgamation doesn’t always work. Halifax’s consolidation saw unique neighbourhoods swallowed by a bland borg. But North Van is already one community, and even intelligent opposition is starting to sound like the guy who gets mad when his chocolate touches the peanut butter. Have your say at nsnews.com.