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West Vancouver library launches programming centred on climate action

West Vancouver library launches programming centred on climate action

People come to libraries to read and take out books, chat with their neighbours, and borrow the latest movies, but perhaps above all else, they come to learn.
North Vancouver student raises $5,000 for North Shore Community Resources Society

North Vancouver student raises $5,000 for North Shore Community Resources Society

A Grade 10 Argyle Secondary student recently helped the school reach a new fundraising milestone of $50,000 for local charities through the Youth and Philanthropy Initiative .
Students compete in robotics championship at West Vancouver school

Students compete in robotics championship at West Vancouver school

Todd Ablett doesn’t have to be in the centre of the robotic chaos as much these days.
North Vancouver high school hosts second annual career fair

North Vancouver high school hosts second annual career fair

Forty-five employers from across the Lower Mainland came out to promote career and volunteer opportunities at Carson Graham Secondary's second annual Career Fair, held Tuesday.
VIDEO: Orcas spotted off Bowen Island

VIDEO: Orcas spotted off Bowen Island

The thrill of seeing pods of the world's largest dolphin in Howe Sound hasn't worn off of Bowen Islanders. Local artist Di Izdebski captured the video below of orcas just off Cape Roger Curtis. The orcas are T087 and group T124A2s.
5 things to do on the North Shore this weekend

5 things to do on the North Shore this weekend

In time for International Women’s Day, Capilano Students’ Union is hosting a women-in-politics panel tonight , from 5:45 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
St. Pius X hosts Beatles, beer and bites

St. Pius X hosts Beatles, beer and bites

North Vancouver’s St. Pius X elementary school hosted a British-themed fundraiser – Beatles, Beer and Bites – on Friday, Feb. 21 with nearly 200 parents and school staff on hand to enjoy an evening of British culture.
First West Vancouver Scout Group hosts Baden Powell Dinner

First West Vancouver Scout Group hosts Baden Powell Dinner

The First West Vancouver Scout Group held its annual Baden Powell Dinner at the Gleneagles Community Centre on Feb. 19, celebrating the founders of the Scouts and Guides movements, Robert Stephenson Baden-Powell and his wife Olave St.
7 North Shore women among nominees for 2020 YWCA Women of Distinction Awards

7 North Shore women among nominees for 2020 YWCA Women of Distinction Awards

This article has been amended since first posting. Seven North Shore residents have been nominated for the 2020 YWCA Women of Distinction Awards. The 37th annual awards honour extraordinary women leaders across 12 categories.
Activist talks of hate and hope at CapU

Activist talks of hate and hope at CapU

She grew up in an unincorporated community in northern Manitoba where her family was fragmented and abuse was rampant. “I was basically born into this ignorance,” says Sophie Merasty.