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Elvis impersonator entertains residents of North Van retirement home

Elvis impersonator entertains residents of North Van retirement home

The King was spotted gyrating and belting a few choice numbers on the North Shore Saturday as part of a routine to entertain residents of a local retirement home.
Support of collaborative research vital to our future

Support of collaborative research vital to our future

In March the world seemingly stopped. Plans were cancelled, some of our favourite places closed, and we all learned how to estimate two metres of distance.
Hot, hot, hot: Environment Canada gives long-term summer forecast for Vancouver

Hot, hot, hot: Environment Canada gives long-term summer forecast for Vancouver

It's looking toasty this year.
TIME TRAVELLER: This North Van grocer arrived in Canada right before racist 'head tax'

TIME TRAVELLER: This North Van grocer arrived in Canada right before racist 'head tax'

May is Asian Heritage Month in Canada. This photo from 1910 shows Lim Gong outside his grocery store at 157 West 2nd St. in North Vancouver.
Vancouver Symphony Orchestra violinist serenades residents of West Van care home (VIDEOS)

Vancouver Symphony Orchestra violinist serenades residents of West Van care home (VIDEOS)

McCartney may have sang of “all the lonely people,” but it’s a duo of musicians in West Vancouver who are making sure those forced into quarantine right now are a little less alone.
Whale of a time: This cetacean made a splash in North Vancouver waters (VIDEOS)

Whale of a time: This cetacean made a splash in North Vancouver waters (VIDEOS)

Vancouverites aren't the only ones drawn to local waters these days.
Humpback whale spotted in Vancouver waters

Humpback whale spotted in Vancouver waters

Port of Vancouver Harbour Crew spotted a humpback whale in Vancouver's harbour early Friday morning. On Friday, May 22, Port of Vancouver tweeted an image of the whale's tail sticking out of Vancouver waters.
PNE to offer taste of summer fun with drive-through mini donut event

PNE to offer taste of summer fun with drive-through mini donut event

The first in a new series of “drive-through” events has just been announced, and it's aimed squarely at our tastebuds, with a dusting of nostalgia.
North Van museum is archiving what life is like during COVID-19

North Van museum is archiving what life is like during COVID-19

The photos you’ve taken of sourdough starter, hearts of support painted on windows, and rocks with cheerful messages strewn about the community are an excellent representation of our current moment, but they’re also history in the making, according t
Cygnets and swans crowd West Vancouver pond

Cygnets and swans crowd West Vancouver pond

The year so far hasn’t gone exactly as everyone planned, though at least one thing has happened as expected: it’s cygnet season in West Vancouver.