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Time Traveller: This group of First Nations longshoremen formed a union in 1906

Time Traveller: This group of First Nations longshoremen formed a union in 1906

Prominent Squamish and Tsleil-Waututh Nation leaders were part of the group that formed the Lumber Handlers Union, a.k.a. the 'Bows and Arrows'
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New Spirit Trail Bridge wins 2022 HUB North Shore infrastructure award

New Spirit Trail Bridge wins 2022 HUB North Shore infrastructure award

The newly reconstructed bridge linking X̱wemelch'stn and Sḵwx̱wú7mesh Úxwumixw (Squamish Nation) over the Capilano River to Park Royal has won the HUB North Shore Infrastructure Improvement Award.
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Family in Ukraine committed to defending country in wake of Russian invasion, says North Vancouver woman

Family in Ukraine committed to defending country in wake of Russian invasion, says North Vancouver woman

Lisa Upton of North Vancouver is watching closely and worrying for her cousins in Ukraine as the invasion happens around them.
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North Vancouver's Shipyards skating rink will stay open throughout Spring Break

North Vancouver's Shipyards skating rink will stay open throughout Spring Break

The Skate Plaza typically closes at the end of February, but the City of North Vancouver will keep it open until March 28 this year
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Entrepreneurs with intellectual disabilities thrive in North Shore business program

Entrepreneurs with intellectual disabilities thrive in North Shore business program

North Shore ConneXions Society supports individuals to create their own enterprise
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Time Traveller: This 'ghost sign' was painted some time before 1910

Time Traveller: This 'ghost sign' was painted some time before 1910

Surprise discovery revealed during demolition of a North Vancouver building
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Kids' vaccination clinics aim to ease children's worries about shots

Kids' vaccination clinics aim to ease children's worries about shots

Specially trained staff, distraction tools and lots of patience help families get comfortable with COVID-19 vaccines
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Seniors' meal delivery bus in North Van targeted by 'cat' burglars

Seniors' meal delivery bus in North Van targeted by 'cat' burglars

A North Vancouver community program that delivers between 300 and 400 meals to seniors is the latest to be hit by thieves on the North Shore. Buses for two other seniors programs have also been targeted.
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Have a ball! These women are ready to hit the Cypress Mountain slopes in style for charity

Have a ball! These women are ready to hit the Cypress Mountain slopes in style for charity

Ball gowns will be the uniform of choice for these skiers and snowboarders for a fundraiser on Feb. 24
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These are the winners of the 2022 North Shore Readers Choice Awards

These are the winners of the 2022 North Shore Readers Choice Awards

Here are all your favourites from North Vancouver and West Vancouver, as picked by North Shore News readers
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