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New plan aims to make North Van a more dog-friendly city

New plan aims to make North Van a more dog-friendly city

A Phase 1 report identified Lower Lonsdale as an area in acute need of canine-dedicated spaces and suggested more amenities in urban areas 🐕
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Revisit the 1980s with this exclusive Big O merchandise

Revisit the 1980s with this exclusive Big O merchandise

The Big O commemorative T-shirt is now available through the North Shore News's Vintage Shop
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Lucky's Exotic Bodega brings a world of treats to North Vancouver

Lucky's Exotic Bodega brings a world of treats to North Vancouver

Two North Shore 'bodega boys' and their best bud from Vancouver have opened up a unique convenience store in Central Lonsdale
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St. Andrew's United Church hosts 15th annual teddy bear picnic

St. Andrew's United Church hosts 15th annual teddy bear picnic

Take your kids to St. Andrew's Park on Saturday (June 25) for face painting, cookie decorating or to pick up a teddy in need of a home 🧸
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Honouring reconciliation: Squamish Nation Elders present storytelling to mark Indigenous Peoples Day

Honouring reconciliation: Squamish Nation Elders present storytelling to mark Indigenous Peoples Day

Squamish Public Library and West Vancouver Memorial Library are teaming up to present storytelling by síiyuxwa7 (Elders) this month.
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Overwhelmed shelters means BC SPCA is discounting cat adoptions

Overwhelmed shelters means BC SPCA is discounting cat adoptions

Many cats are coming from hoarding situations, meaning space for cats at SPCA shelters is limited.
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Time Traveller: Chief Louis Miranda helped keep the Squamish language alive

Time Traveller: Chief Louis Miranda helped keep the Squamish language alive

Miranda was instrumental in developing the writing system for Sḵwx̱wú7mesh sníchim (Squamish language) that is used today.
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New shops and a new living community mark exciting growth for Park Royal

New shops and a new living community mark exciting growth for Park Royal

Despite the challenges of the pandemic, West Vancouver’s popular shopping destination is more vibrant than ever
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These B.C. garden centres have fire-resistant plants

These B.C. garden centres have fire-resistant plants

Tagging fire-resistant plants is part of a larger initiative to equip people in B.C. with knowledge and tools to mitigate wildfire risk.
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9 dadcore things to do on the North Shore this Father’s Day weekend

9 dadcore things to do on the North Shore this Father’s Day weekend

There's something for every dad in North Van and West Van
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