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Why hasn’t West Vancouver issued any watering fines?

Why hasn’t West Vancouver issued any watering fines?

The city and district of North Van have hit homeowners with more than $13K in fines this year, while West Van hasn't yet written a ticket
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Culture and protest meet in North Vancouver Persian dance academy

Culture and protest meet in North Vancouver Persian dance academy

For almost 20 years, they’ve been mixing cultures through dance.
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Time Traveller: Labour Day parades of old

Time Traveller: Labour Day parades of old

Up until the 1950s, Labour Day usually involved a parade to celebrate workers
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North Shore non-profit aims to keep seniors and pets together at home

North Shore non-profit aims to keep seniors and pets together at home

The group has a history of keeping seniors united with their best friends. Now they want to expand on the North Shore.
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Time Traveller: Day-tripping to Bowen Island with Captain Jack Cates

Time Traveller: Day-tripping to Bowen Island with Captain Jack Cates

Captain John Andrew “Jack” Cates formed the Terminal Steamship Company in 1902 in hopes of establishing Bowen Island as a thriving tourist resort
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Time Traveller: North Van's Nye sisters go for a swim in the 1920s

Time Traveller: North Van's Nye sisters go for a swim in the 1920s

Upon her death in 1997, Florence Mary "Mollie" Nye's long-time home was turned into a small community centre for Lynn Valley
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This hidden North Van bookstore holds Persian cultural treasures

This hidden North Van bookstore holds Persian cultural treasures

Tucked away on Lonsdale Avenue, Nima Library and Bookstore is a place where readers can discover a wide range of Persian books
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Unlock the secrets to aging well at upcoming Expo in West Vancouver

Unlock the secrets to aging well at upcoming Expo in West Vancouver

Join researchers, wellness experts, exhibitors, and hundreds of other seniors on Friday, September 8 at the West Vancouver Seniors’ Activity Centre to learn about the cognitive, physical, social, financial, and nutritional aspects of aging successfully in B.C.
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Time Traveller: Camping in a 'Teardrop' trailer in 1946

Time Traveller: Camping in a 'Teardrop' trailer in 1946

Camping exploded in popularity following the Second World War, in part because military supplies were repurposed to make gear such as these unique trailers
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North Vancouver sandwich shop specializes in Persian classics

North Vancouver sandwich shop specializes in Persian classics

Lonsdale Avenue’s Hidra Sandwich features “Dah-e Shasti,” a category of Persian food that holds a special place for the generation that was born in the 1980s
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