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North Van library letting people order some physical books for pickup

North Van library letting people order some physical books for pickup

North Vancouver District Public Library is now offering takeout. First up on the menu: a hearty dose of storytelling with a dash of knowledge and entertainment.
Squamish loses one of its most recognizable figures

Squamish loses one of its most recognizable figures

Terrill Patterson remembered as eccentric, outspoken and engaged — but most of all as a passionate citizen of Squamish
OLDER AND WISER: COVID-19 takes its toll on mental health of seniors

OLDER AND WISER: COVID-19 takes its toll on mental health of seniors

I have been hearing serious concerns about the effect of COVID-19 on seniors’ mental health. Older people say that the situation can make them feel confused, sad, depressed, emotional and anxious.
North Vancouver printing business always has a sign for the times

North Vancouver printing business always has a sign for the times

For 30 years, Contact Printing's message board has been a community favourite
TIME TRAVELLER: There used to be a lot of action on this skid road in North Vancouver

TIME TRAVELLER: There used to be a lot of action on this skid road in North Vancouver

This photo from 1910 shows a team of horses hauling logs along a skid road in Lynn Valley.
North Shore libraries distributing tablets and phones to those in need

North Shore libraries distributing tablets and phones to those in need

North Shore libraries are working to ensure those in the community who have traditionally depended on their local library to access a computer can still find a way to get online and connect with the services and people they depend on.
Visitor flouts the rules at Maplewoods Flats (PHOTO)

Visitor flouts the rules at Maplewoods Flats (PHOTO)

You can put up signs and make orders, but some rogues will always feel like the rules don’t apply to them. Reader Ron Quinn sent in this photo he snapped on an early-morning walk in North Vancouver’s Maplewood Flats Conservation Area.
Ratty situation: Thousands of rodents to migrate in Vancouver due to COVID-19

Ratty situation: Thousands of rodents to migrate in Vancouver due to COVID-19

"Rodents are very cannibalistic and very territorial. They'll kill each other over a food source,"
Neighbourhood Small Grants program adapting to community changes during COVID-19

Neighbourhood Small Grants program adapting to community changes during COVID-19

North Shore residents encouraged to apply for projects that allow for physical distancing
Grouse Mountain’s resident grizzly bears emerge from hibernation

Grouse Mountain’s resident grizzly bears emerge from hibernation

Grinder and Coola awake after 144-day dormancy