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No blasting Stairway to Heaven on Nature’s Stairmaster; Metro moves to stop the rock on trails

No blasting Stairway to Heaven on Nature’s Stairmaster; Metro moves to stop the rock on trails

Your adrenaline may be up, but your volume ought to be down. In a polite bid to assure trail etiquette is followed, Metro Vancouver recently installed a sign at the Grouse Grind advising hikers that amplified music is not allowed.
Larson corner store to be swapped for bigger, denser development

Larson corner store to be swapped for bigger, denser development

The City of North Vancouver replaced an eyesore with an eyeful. That was the consensus after council voted 4-3 in favour of swapping out the dilapidated store at 1705 Larson Rd. to bring in two three-storey buildings and four townhouses.
Persian-speaking group pushes for Farsi language course in schools

Persian-speaking group pushes for Farsi language course in schools

A group of Farsi-speaking people in the Lower Mainland are pushing for Farsi – or Persian – to be included as one of the second languages taught in schools. Amir Bajehkian of the newly formed group Farsi Dar B.C.
Vancouver filmmaker hunts elusive Grizzly — Bryant ‘Big Country’ Reeves

Vancouver filmmaker hunts elusive Grizzly — Bryant ‘Big Country’ Reeves

Seven-foot flop subject of new documentary
West Van bus fight under investigation by TransLink police

West Van bus fight under investigation by TransLink police

WARNING: Video contains strong language An altercation on a West Vancouver Blue Bus Sunday evening that went viral on social media has sparked an investigation by TransLink police as well as debate about behaviour on public transit.
Amanda Todd legacy online auction helps youth

Amanda Todd legacy online auction helps youth

Hundreds of items to bid on to support youth in the Tri-Cities
Porsche impounded by West Van police during rally for charity

Porsche impounded by West Van police during rally for charity

A Porsche driver apparently taking part in a rally to benefit first responders had his sports car impounded by first responders on Saturday. Around 11 a.m.
Burnaby has installed cameras in Central Park following Marrisa Shen murder, mayor says

Burnaby has installed cameras in Central Park following Marrisa Shen murder, mayor says

Derek Corrigan made the announcement as part of his re-election campaign
Whistler Blackcomb announces plans for 200-bed staff housing complex

Whistler Blackcomb announces plans for 200-bed staff housing complex

The Glacier Lane facility will be targeted at seasonal staff, WB says
City of North Vancouver caps pot shops at six

City of North Vancouver caps pot shops at six

No longer grey, the city's green economy is defined in black and white