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Be prepared for disaster: What goes into an emergency kit?

Be prepared for disaster: What goes into an emergency kit?

The majority of residents aren't ready for a major earthquake, flood or fire, but there is help available
New bill pushes for the reclamation of Indigenous names

New bill pushes for the reclamation of Indigenous names

The bill will allow for the inclusion of symbols and characters used in First Nations, Inuit, and Métis languages on government documents
Time Traveller: Fear of diseases led to chlorination plants like this one in North Van

Time Traveller: Fear of diseases led to chlorination plants like this one in North Van

The City of North Vancouver Chlorination Plant was built near Rice Lake
North Vancouver's Quarry Rock hiking trail has finally reopened

North Vancouver's Quarry Rock hiking trail has finally reopened

But construction in Deep Cove with limited parking could mean even worse traffic snarls than usual
Annual firefighters Boot Drive raises $5K for Muscular Dystrophy Canada

Annual firefighters Boot Drive raises $5K for Muscular Dystrophy Canada

The annual charitable event has raised almost $100 million for the organisation.
Celebrating Nowruz: What is a haft-seen table?

Celebrating Nowruz: What is a haft-seen table?

Nowruz is in full swing, marking the return of ancient annual traditions like the ceremonial haft-seen table
Photos: Kids, parents, dogs jump over fire at Nowruz festival in West Van

Photos: Kids, parents, dogs jump over fire at Nowruz festival in West Van

Thousands gathered at Ambleside Park to celebrate Persian New Year March 14
Ambleside's Welcome Figure totem pole to be restored by master carver

Ambleside's Welcome Figure totem pole to be restored by master carver

"I knew immediately it would be a grandmother," the artist said. "Grandmothers are the most welcoming of people.”
Turf fields and Spirit Trail back in North Van budget

Turf fields and Spirit Trail back in North Van budget

“Higher than usual” public input has compelled council staff to reassess the budget
Time Traveller: 'Hello Girls' were an important part of women's labour movement

Time Traveller: 'Hello Girls' were an important part of women's labour movement

This photo, taken circa 1915, features operators in the Central Telephone Office. The cadence of the female voice was viewed as especially beneficial for the job