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North Van writer wins history honour for article in search of relative’s birth name

North Van writer wins history honour for article in search of relative’s birth name

She was there at the top of the family tree, but there was only one problem – her birth name was missing. This didn’t sit well with North Vancouver writer and artist Jenn Ashton. “We thought that odd,” she says.
TIME TRAVELLER: Longshoremen were a big part of Moodyville's early history

TIME TRAVELLER: Longshoremen were a big part of Moodyville's early history

This image from 1889 shows a group portrait of stevedores (or, longshoremen) on the dock at Moodyville.
Scholarship created in honour of North Van community theatre trailblazer

Scholarship created in honour of North Van community theatre trailblazer

A North Shore theatre group has created a new scholarship in honour of one of its longtime players who gave so much to the stage.
A North Van resident is running all night in support of women fleeing domestic abuse

A North Van resident is running all night in support of women fleeing domestic abuse

He’ll be doing a challenging run long into the night, though he knows that’s nothing compared to having to run for your life.
Orphaned fawns rescued in Roberts Creek

Orphaned fawns rescued in Roberts Creek

Two fawns have been rescued from a waterfront property in Roberts Creek after a cougar killed their mother. A doe and stag had been living on the property for some time, and the resident noticed the fawns were born the week of May 11.
A virtual Art in the Garden festival is happening on the North Shore this weekend

A virtual Art in the Garden festival is happening on the North Shore this weekend

The North Shore’s annual Art in the Garden event is gearing up to go digital this weekend.
Polygon Gallery director chosen to curate Canada pavilion at 2022 Venice Biennale

Polygon Gallery director chosen to curate Canada pavilion at 2022 Venice Biennale

When worldwide travel gets going again, a North Vancouver arts director has been tasked with helping curate one of the world’s largest contemporary arts exhibitions.
Watch this wild video of a black bear catching a rabbit at a B.C. bus stop

Watch this wild video of a black bear catching a rabbit at a B.C. bus stop

The "rather rare" footage was captured in Whistler yesterday.
School of Islamic Sufism donates free meals to seniors in North and West Vancouver

School of Islamic Sufism donates free meals to seniors in North and West Vancouver

Jamak Golshani and Sepehr Haghighat (in background) deliver free meals to seniors at Capilano Towers in West Vancouver. To mark the end of Ramadan, the M.T.O.
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.