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North Shore News scores three-peat gold for excellence at B.C. community newspaper awards

North Shore News scores three-peat gold for excellence at B.C. community newspaper awards

The North Shore News notched gold Saturday night, winning the Ma Murray Newspaper Excellence Award for the third straight year.
Grandpa scales tree near Trans Mountain terminus in Burnaby 'for the grandkids of the world'

Grandpa scales tree near Trans Mountain terminus in Burnaby 'for the grandkids of the world'

Terry Christenson climbed tree in the early morning, plans to stay as long as possible
What's up at council this week? (April 29)

What's up at council this week? (April 29)

There are a few side dishes but the main course Monday is 2195 Gordon Avenue in West Vancouver.
Fire crews to simulate North Shore wildfire

Fire crews to simulate North Shore wildfire

Where there’s smoke, there’s not always fire. North Shore Emergency Management is warning residents they may see some frightening sights coming from the trees next week but it’s just a simulation and exercise in fighting forest fires.
Surfs up at Ambleside as strong winds hit Lower Mainland

Surfs up at Ambleside as strong winds hit Lower Mainland

Surfers and kite surfers enjoy the large waves off West Vancouver's Ambleside beach courtesy of strong Northwest winds blowing on Saturday April 27th.
Late night Highway 1 detours scheduled for Friday night

Late night Highway 1 detours scheduled for Friday night

Night owls are in for a detour this weekend.
Convicted fraudster begins fight against proposed ban from B.C.’s capital markets

Convicted fraudster begins fight against proposed ban from B.C.’s capital markets

West Vancouver resident Aly Babu Mawji — who was convicted of illegal market manipulation in Germany and also happens to be presently embroiled in an investigation of an alleged illegal share distribution scheme — faced a preliminary hearing at the B
Excavator hits Ironworkers; engineers to inspect bridge

Excavator hits Ironworkers; engineers to inspect bridge

No one was hurt but a bridge was chipped when a truck carrying an excavator ended up wedged under the Ironworkers Memorial Second Narrows Crossing Friday.
Surrey man charged with assault after punching North Van woman during soccer match

Surrey man charged with assault after punching North Van woman during soccer match

A Surrey man accused of punching a North Vancouver soccer mom in a dispute on the sidelines is now facing a criminal charge. Crown prosecutors laid one count of assault against Jan Nizaar Ali, 43, in North Vancouver provincial court April 17.
West Van billionaire sues Twitter for defamation

West Van billionaire sues Twitter for defamation

Frank Giustra claims Clinton Foundation work led to ‘targeted attack’