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Time Traveller: Here's the bar in North Van's Palace Hotel in 1908

Time Traveller: Here's the bar in North Van's Palace Hotel in 1908

Proprietor Lorenzo Reda opened the Palace Hotel on Second Street in 1906 and operated it until his death in 1928.
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Braggot Brewing brings an ancient beverage back to life in North Vancouver

Braggot Brewing brings an ancient beverage back to life in North Vancouver

The newest addition to North Van's brewery district offers braggot, an alcoholic beverage falling somewhere between beer and mead.
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Cultural cuisine, crafts and kilts at West Van's Bridge Festival this weekend

Cultural cuisine, crafts and kilts at West Van's Bridge Festival this weekend

This Friday and Saturday, the district is bringing back its community bash, which will celebrate diversity with pavilions for 10 countries and three stages with live performances.
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Dogs are motivating these North Van kids to come to school

Dogs are motivating these North Van kids to come to school

Working with a counsellor at Mountainside secondary, a specially trained pooch helps students with extra support needs feel safe and grounded.
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Time Traveller: In 1913, this blacksmith shop was in the heart of North Vancouver

Time Traveller: In 1913, this blacksmith shop was in the heart of North Vancouver

John Brind R.S.S. General Blacksmithing shop was located at 123 West Third St. in what is now known as the Lower Lonsdale neighbourhood
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Ride your road, mountain or e-bike to support North Shore rescuers

Ride your road, mountain or e-bike to support North Shore rescuers

The Rotary Ride for Rescue is back in full swing this year. Riders of all levels are welcome to climb Cypress Mountain, and can team up for a new relay format.
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Ginormous strawberry 'supermoon' to dazzle Metro Vancouver skies

Ginormous strawberry 'supermoon' to dazzle Metro Vancouver skies

Skywatchers, rejoice!
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Here’s how you can show your love for the North Shore’s outdoors

Here’s how you can show your love for the North Shore’s outdoors

The North Shore News’s Vintage Store now has exclusive T-shirts celebrating local parks
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Arts in the Garden returns to North Shore this weekend

Arts in the Garden returns to North Shore this weekend

Visitors can learn about ecology, make crafts and listen to live music during the self-guided event. 🍄
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We let kids design our newspaper ads. Here’s what they came up with

We let kids design our newspaper ads. Here’s what they came up with

The annual Kids Design the Ads feature in the North Shore News gives local students a chance to show off their creative talents.
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