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Family files petition to declare second missing Cypress Mountain snowshoer dead

Family files petition to declare second missing Cypress Mountain snowshoer dead

The family of a man who went missing on Cypress Mountain during a snowshoeing trip over two years ago has applied to the courts to have him declared presumed dead.
Scooter driver suffers minor injuries following collision in North Van

Scooter driver suffers minor injuries following collision in North Van

A collision between a scooter driver and a car in North Vancouver resulted in minor injuries Wednesday afternoon. A 19-year-old woman was driving her scooter east on Marine Drive near Lloyd Avenue around 5 p.m.
Five displaced by North Vancouver house fire

Five displaced by North Vancouver house fire

Five people have been displaced from their home in North Vancouver, following a house fire in the 1300-block of Grand Boulevard Wednesday night. Firefighters were called to the two-storey home about 7 p.m.
Engineering contractor files $20M lawsuit against North Van sewage plant builder

Engineering contractor files $20M lawsuit against North Van sewage plant builder

Work remains stalled and a stop work order remains in place on the massive new sewage treatment plant being built in North Vancouver.
North Shore crews get dry run on urban wildfire

North Shore crews get dry run on urban wildfire

It’s just before 8:40 a.m. when someone first smells the smoke coming from Kilmer Creek Park. The wildfire risk is high bordering on extreme, and officials have been tense.
North Vancouver soccer player Ciara McCormack blows the whistle on alleged abuse

North Vancouver soccer player Ciara McCormack blows the whistle on alleged abuse

Former Whitecaps player pushing for safer sport environments
Angered anglers protest catch-and-release chinook rules in North Vancouver

Angered anglers protest catch-and-release chinook rules in North Vancouver

Charter fisherman says at-risk stocks made up less than one per cent of chinook caught around the province in 2018
West Van advances 'moderate-income' housing project

West Van advances 'moderate-income' housing project

The District of West Vancouver is plodding ahead with plans for a moderate-income housing project on municipally owned land. The district purchased 2195 Gordon Ave.
Autism-friendly carnival offers low-sensory thrill

Autism-friendly carnival offers low-sensory thrill

When he exits the Octopus ride at the West Vancouver Police Carnival, Christopher McCaffery literally jumps for joy. “I’m having fun,” he declares. “This is awesome.
Trans Mountain tanks not built to withstand 'sloshing' oil during earthquake: engineer

Trans Mountain tanks not built to withstand 'sloshing' oil during earthquake: engineer

Company says it has excellent emergency preparation procedures