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TIME TRAVELLER: North Vancouver City Band dazzled audiences at the beginning of the 20th century

TIME TRAVELLER: North Vancouver City Band dazzled audiences at the beginning of the 20th century

This photo from 1911 shows the North Vancouver City Band in front of the bandstand on the grounds of Hotel North Vancouver. According to the July 7, 1911 edition of The Express newspaper, bandmaster Robert Chance formed the band around 1910.
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Former Paralympian bikes across B.C. to share an important message

Former Paralympian bikes across B.C. to share an important message

West Vancouver resident Nathan Clement competed in 2016 Paralympic Games in Rio
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North Vancouver student receives $80,000 STEM scholarship

North Vancouver student receives $80,000 STEM scholarship

A North Vancouver high school graduate is the recipient of an $80,000 scholarship that will go towards her STEM education. First-year UBC sciences student Romina Mahinpei has been named a 2020 Schulich Leader Scholar.
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City of North Van partners with organization that delivers energy education for newcomers

City of North Van partners with organization that delivers energy education for newcomers

If you can’t take the heat, you should get out of the kitchen.
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Artist paints massive mural at North Vancouver shopping mall

Artist paints massive mural at North Vancouver shopping mall

Vancouver artist Emily Gray works on her mural adorning the north side of Lynn Valley Centre shopping mall, alongside Save-On-Foods, earlier last month.
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Vancouver's Nigel Howard paves the way by teaching UBC's first ASL course

Vancouver's Nigel Howard paves the way by teaching UBC's first ASL course

Until this fall, no accredited ASL courses have been taught at the university
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North Vancouver family wants their Bart Simpson-themed speed limit sign back

North Vancouver family wants their Bart Simpson-themed speed limit sign back

Ay Caramba! A North Vancouver family was disappointed recently when they discovered that their homemade Bart Simpson-themed speed limit sign had been ripped from its perch in front of their house in the middle of the night.
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TIME TRAVELLER: A once busy ferry becomes North Vancouver’s Seven Seas Restaurant

TIME TRAVELLER: A once busy ferry becomes North Vancouver’s Seven Seas Restaurant

The Seven Seas Restaurant, with its distinctive neon signage, was a popular destination for North Shore residents and visitors alike. Moored at the foot of Lonsdale for more than 40 years, the former Ferry No.
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Bowfest 2020 parade of bubbles

Bowfest 2020 parade of bubbles

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OLDER AND WISER: It's especially important to keep up with activities this fall

OLDER AND WISER: It's especially important to keep up with activities this fall

I do not know about you, but every September I start thinking about a start to a new season of activity.
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