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Time Traveller: North Vancouver business trains women mechanics during Second World War

Time Traveller: North Vancouver business trains women mechanics during Second World War

As with many trades in during the war, women trained to work jobs traditionally done by men
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North Van non-profit diverting tonnes of treasures from Metro Vancouver dump

North Van non-profit diverting tonnes of treasures from Metro Vancouver dump

Urban Repurpose is averaging a 1,000 kilograms per day and getting good items and materials back to use in the community
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Coho Festival to return to Ambleside Park after a one-year break

Coho Festival to return to Ambleside Park after a one-year break

The annual event celebrating salmon was put on hiatus last year
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North Vancouver artist breathes life into ventriloquism

North Vancouver artist breathes life into ventriloquism

There are only a handful of folks left who know how to make a puppet (and make a living performing with one).
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North Vancouver early childhood educator receives Prime Minister’s award

North Vancouver early childhood educator receives Prime Minister’s award

More than 40 years of work with kiddos has given the teacher unique insight into kids and how they learn
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Time Traveller: A hose reel race gets fans fired up in North Vancouver

Time Traveller: A hose reel race gets fans fired up in North Vancouver

The firefighter competitions were popular at community events across North America during the late-19th and early-20th centuries
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No-swim advisory remains in effect for Ambleside Beach in West Vancouver

No-swim advisory remains in effect for Ambleside Beach in West Vancouver

E. coli counts were also above healthy swimming standards at Whey-ah-Wichen (Cates Park) in North Vancouver
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Canada Day brings day of festivities to The Shipyards in North Vancouver

Canada Day brings day of festivities to The Shipyards in North Vancouver

Live music, food vendors, art installations, childrens activities and more will shake up the Shipyards July 1
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No-swim advisory issued for Ambleside Beach due to E. coli

No-swim advisory issued for Ambleside Beach due to E. coli

West Vancouver’s Eagle Harbour beach also had high levels of contamination
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There won't be an Ambleside Music Festival this summer

There won't be an Ambleside Music Festival this summer

The promoter of the annual West Vancouver event says they are planning to return in 2025
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