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Time Traveller: Burrard Dry Dock built this state-of-the-art barge in 1957

Time Traveller: Burrard Dry Dock built this state-of-the-art barge in 1957

The Straits Cold Decker helped solve the problem of moving lumber over unprotected waters, designed to protect its cargo by lifting it away from rough waves
Handsworth Secondary introduces soundproof study pod

Handsworth Secondary introduces soundproof study pod

The North Vancouver school's library has been refreshed to cater to those who prefer peace and quiet while they study
Sḵwx̱wú7mesh Úxwumixw reps welcome New Zealand rugby team

Sḵwx̱wú7mesh Úxwumixw reps welcome New Zealand rugby team

Nation representatives welcomed players from the Black Ferns on Feb. 27 in an emotional ceremony.
Environmentalists call for ban on foam waste in Canadian waters

Environmentalists call for ban on foam waste in Canadian waters

Huge clean up operations have to be carried out to remove large chunks of Styrofoam from BC coastal waters each year
Indigenous cultures blend as Tsleil-Waututh and Squamish Nations welcome New Zealand rugby stars

Indigenous cultures blend as Tsleil-Waututh and Squamish Nations welcome New Zealand rugby stars

The Tsleil-Waututh and Squamish Nations invited the All Blacks and Black Ferns into their communities for cultural sharing
Tsleil-Waututh Nation storyteller leads Indigenous education at Vancouver Public Library

Tsleil-Waututh Nation storyteller leads Indigenous education at Vancouver Public Library

With his new role, Les George is able to reconnect with his own culture and heritage, all while sharing it with the wider community.
Britannia Mine Museum adds spring break programming

Britannia Mine Museum adds spring break programming

Just south of Squamish, the museum adds a program running throughout spring break for families in the Sea to Sky School District.
Snow day! Overnight snowfall closes all North Shore schools, CapU campus'

Snow day! Overnight snowfall closes all North Shore schools, CapU campus'

Following a night of heavy snowfall all North Shore schools will remain closed
Missing Indigenous woman found safe, West Vancouver police say

Missing Indigenous woman found safe, West Vancouver police say

The woman was located in Vancouver early on Feb. 27 and is safe, police say
Missing dog Callie returned to owner alive and well

Missing dog Callie returned to owner alive and well

A community in its hundreds has been awaiting Callie’s safe return