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Vancouver Coastal Health lifts no-swim advisory for West Vancouver beach

Vancouver Coastal Health lifts no-swim advisory for West Vancouver beach

But E. coli levels are still triggering a ‘beach action value’ at the West Vancouver destination, meaning more regular testing is done.
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West Vancouver approves new demoviction protections for renters

West Vancouver approves new demoviction protections for renters

The rules also require developers to show how additional density on rental properties will contribute to the district’s housing needs
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From suds to sustainability: Here’s how North Shore residents can cut down on detergent

From suds to sustainability: Here’s how North Shore residents can cut down on detergent

Metro Vancouver shares insights about seasonal surfactant levels and simple actions everyone can take to protect our ocean
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Harvest Project: The number of North Shore residents living below the poverty line is growing

Harvest Project: The number of North Shore residents living below the poverty line is growing

Harvest Project enters four decades of transforming lives on the North Shore
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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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