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North Van owner of camper van that became engulfed in smoke thanks attending firefighters

North Van owner of camper van that became engulfed in smoke thanks attending firefighters

Matt MacDonald and his family have made it to the Sunshine Coast, though they didn’t get there using the vehicle they’d originally planned to make the trip in.
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TIME TRAVELLER: Cutting hair and delivering groceries with early North Van families

TIME TRAVELLER: Cutting hair and delivering groceries with early North Van families

This photo from the 1930s represents the second generation of two pioneering families of North Vancouver: the St. John’s and the Galozo’s. Clarence St.
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101-year-old North Van resident celebrates birthday with visit from daughter

101-year-old North Van resident celebrates birthday with visit from daughter

The rainy weather led to a rather subdued Canada Day earlier this week, but that didn’t stop at least one North Vancouver resident from celebrating her 101st birthday.
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North Shore houses of worship respond to COVID-era food security concerns

North Shore houses of worship respond to COVID-era food security concerns

The pews were emptied in order to keep everyone safe, though stomachs still needed to be filled.
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Samba performers entertain residents at North Vancouver retirement home (VIDEO)

Samba performers entertain residents at North Vancouver retirement home (VIDEO)

Residents at a North Vancouver retirement home were treated to a sampling of samba recently.
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North Vancouver firefighters complete rope rescue training program

North Vancouver firefighters complete rope rescue training program

If you happened to notice North Vancouver firefighters dangling from a high place any time during the last month, there’s a good chance they were in training for the real deal.
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We let North Shore students design some ads for our Canada Day newspaper (PHOTOS)

We let North Shore students design some ads for our Canada Day newspaper (PHOTOS)

4th annual special feature teaches kids about marketing
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TIME TRAVELLER: First Nations canoe culture is kept alive

TIME TRAVELLER: First Nations canoe culture is kept alive

This photo shows a group of Skwxwu7mesh (Squamish) men - Dan Kí7ḵes, ‘Old’ Julian, Willie Baker, and Steven Antone - at Eslha7án̓ (Mission Reserve), with a newly made canoe, circa 1912.
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Restoration of North Vancouver’s Mackay Creek continues (VIDEO)

Restoration of North Vancouver’s Mackay Creek continues (VIDEO)

For people who think it’s not worth the effort, time and occasional back-breaking labour involved in revitalizing an urban waterway, Krystal Brennan has a simple message: “They can be saved.
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Sink into community seaweed challenge

Sink into community seaweed challenge

Any islander can be a citizen scientist thanks to the iNaturalist app
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