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West Van has least affordable housing in region: planner

West Van has least affordable housing in region: planner

District needs 230 new units per year
Climate change, pipeline key environmental issues

Climate change, pipeline key environmental issues

In a week when teen climate activist Greta Thunberg addressed the UN and youth “climate strikes” have been taking place around the world, the issue of climate change and the environment has been top of mind for voters.
North Vancouver school trustees declare climate emergency

North Vancouver school trustees declare climate emergency

North Vancouver students who skip school on Friday to attend a global youth “climate strike” urging political action on climate change will have the moral support of their school trustees.
Police investigate youth centre arson as West Van council talks new youth hub

Police investigate youth centre arson as West Van council talks new youth hub

The fire that tore through the shuttered Ambleside Youth Centre last March was arson, investigators revealed this week.
Businesses weigh value of closing so staff can go to Global Climate Strike in Vancouver

Businesses weigh value of closing so staff can go to Global Climate Strike in Vancouver

Intertwining a corporate brand with political stances can be a risky business, say analysts
Port Moody sea lion research station faces uncertain future

Port Moody sea lion research station faces uncertain future

The one-of-a-kind Port Moody research facility is in jeopardy, just as researchers say we need it most
Bat calls jump by 20 times on Island, but rabies risk not higher: expert

Bat calls jump by 20 times on Island, but rabies risk not higher: expert

Despite a seemingly high number of bats testing positive for rabies on Vancouver Island, experts say the public is not at increased risk of contracting the potentially fatal infection.
Physical literacy aims to get kids moving in West Van

Physical literacy aims to get kids moving in West Van

Playing hopscotch, swinging from monkey bars at recess and kicking a ball around the field used to be everyday activities for kids.
Hundreds of trucks clog Vancouver streets to protest state of B.C.’s forestry industry (PHOTOS)

Hundreds of trucks clog Vancouver streets to protest state of B.C.’s forestry industry (PHOTOS)

The truckers drove in from Merritt for this week’s Union of B.C. Municipalities conference to lobby for reforms
West Van cops interrupt catnap, arrest alleged cat burglar

West Van cops interrupt catnap, arrest alleged cat burglar

You snooze, you lose. West Vancouver police arrested a 55-year-old Vancouver man Monday after finding the sleeping suspect using a bag filled with allegedly stolen tools as a pillow.