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North Shore youth programs ready to play on as fall approaches

North Shore youth programs ready to play on as fall approaches

The coronavirus pandemic has deprived us of a lot of things we took for granted a few months ago, but fun is still very much in the plan for North Shore youth organizations that are getting ready to welcome children back this fall.
In rare photo, killer whale uses tail to toss seal high into the air

In rare photo, killer whale uses tail to toss seal high into the air

A whale watching captain caught a rare sight on camera when a Bigg’s killer whale tossed a seal high in the air.
TIME TRAVELLER: Hotel North Vancouver an early attraction in "growing" Lower Lonsdale

TIME TRAVELLER: Hotel North Vancouver an early attraction in "growing" Lower Lonsdale

In 1902, Peter Larson opened the Hotel North Vancouver on Esplanade shown here in this early picture postcard. The space comprised a resort hotel, a pavilion, and lush grounds.
North Vancouver artist surprises trail users with chainsaw carvings

North Vancouver artist surprises trail users with chainsaw carvings

A Lynn Valley wood carver has been making some noise with his latest creations.
North Vancouver-founded Teen Nerd Nite expands to rest of province

North Vancouver-founded Teen Nerd Nite expands to rest of province

The in-person events have been suspended, but momentum’s still propelling the larger ideas forward. In March, around 70 North Shore students gathered in North Vancouver for the first Teen Nerd Nite .
Funds donated from ramen joint's West Vancouver grand opening

Funds donated from ramen joint's West Vancouver grand opening

ZUBU Ramen raised almost $7,000 for Canucks for Kids Fund by donating partial proceeds from its new Park Royal location's grand opening.
School of Islamic Sufism donates care packages to North Shore Neighbourhood House

School of Islamic Sufism donates care packages to North Shore Neighbourhood House

M.T.O. Shahmaghsoudi School of Islamic Sufism’s celebrated one of the holiest days on the Islamic calendar, Eid al-Adha, on July 31. As part of M.T.O.
Former students take over dance school in memory of beloved teacher

Former students take over dance school in memory of beloved teacher

Trio pays tribute to matriarch Sonia Ellis as next chapter begins at Seymour Dance
North Van student wins national writing contest for story about intergalactic sheep

North Van student wins national writing contest for story about intergalactic sheep

A North Vancouver student is now a published author after winning a national writing contest with her short story about intergalactic sheep.
TIME TRAVELLER Lynn Valley School celebrates 100 years

TIME TRAVELLER Lynn Valley School celebrates 100 years

Did you attend or work at Lynn Valley Elementary School from 1920-2004? Maybe you are in this Lynn Valley School photo of Miss Stewart's Grade 4 class in 1934? If so, the North Vancouver Archives want to hear from you today! The old Lynn Valley Schoo