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YOUNG ARTIST OF THE WEEK: Rachel Richards, Upper Lynn Elementary

YOUNG ARTIST OF THE WEEK: Rachel Richards, Upper Lynn Elementary

Young artist : Rachel Richards, 12, Upper Lynn Elementary Art teacher : Raphael Choi Favourite art : Watercolour painting Favourite artist : My mom Her teacher writes : Rachel has developed a unique style of representational art depicting a variety o
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Historical exhibit features the photos of one of North Van’s chroniclers

Historical exhibit features the photos of one of North Van’s chroniclers

This article has been amended since first posting with some minor edits and to include a link to the North Vancouver Museum and Archives online exhibit Through the Lens of Jack Cash: 1939-1970, which can be viewed by clicking here .
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Cargill matching donations to Harvest Project’s COVID-19 emergency food program

Cargill matching donations to Harvest Project’s COVID-19 emergency food program

Cargill Canada is throwing its support behind North Vancouver’s Harvest Project, agreeing to match donations to the non-profit’s COVID-19 emergency food program up to $20,000. “They wanted to do something to further support us because of the crisis.
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West Vancouver man honoured for role in saving hockey player’s life

West Vancouver man honoured for role in saving hockey player’s life

Ken Carrusca was given the gift of a second chance at life. He’s still searching for ways to return the favour. On Jan. 14, 2018, Carrusca, then 51, went down during a weekend Adult Safe Hockey League game at Scotia Barn, the former Burnaby 8 Rinks.
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In pictures: an epic battle between a pod of orcas and a sea lion just off Bowen Island

In pictures: an epic battle between a pod of orcas and a sea lion just off Bowen Island

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North Van family puts up sign asking people to 'Bend it with Bonnie'

North Van family puts up sign asking people to 'Bend it with Bonnie'

Michelle Perrault, along with daughter Cassie and son Sam Brondgeest, pose outside of their home in Upper Lynn in North Vancouver last Friday. The family recently got the urge to salute provincial health officer Dr.
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How people at home are passing the time during COVID-19

How people at home are passing the time during COVID-19

What new hobbies, old passions have you discovered?
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North Vancouver courtroom sketch artist recounts tales from 40-year career

North Vancouver courtroom sketch artist recounts tales from 40-year career

Sheila Allan has drawn all manner of people, though the setting’s often been the same. For those who have found themselves sitting in a B.C.
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Thanks for the cheers, say Lions Gate Hospital lab staff

Thanks for the cheers, say Lions Gate Hospital lab staff

Members of the Lions Gate Hospital laboratory staff sent this photo to the North Shore News asking us to share it to convey their thanks for the support they have received from the community. For the past week a nightly 7 p.m.
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TIME TRAVELLER: Here's North Vancouver in an era before social distancing

TIME TRAVELLER: Here's North Vancouver in an era before social distancing

This image from 1944 shows a large crowd of men at quitting time at Burrard Dry Dock. According to notes on the back of the original photograph, they are "hustling to catch a ferry,” and the crowd includes all trades and numbers approximately 11,000.
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