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Pilot program aims to connect North Van students with mental health supports

Pilot program aims to connect North Van students with mental health supports

Mountainside student Elysia Dalgarno remembers the time when the darkness descended. She was still in elementary school when she started experiencing crippling anxiety. Her doctor told her to change her diet, but that didn’t help.
87% support North Vancouver amalgamation study

87% support North Vancouver amalgamation study

North Vancouver residents on both sides of the city/district border are overwhelmingly in favour of taking a closer look at reunifying the two municipalities back into one, according to a new survey.
‘It’s just amazing.’ North Van senior rescued after 24 hours in the bush

‘It’s just amazing.’ North Van senior rescued after 24 hours in the bush

North Shore Rescue says a local senior was lucky to have survived more than 24 hours alone and lost in a wooded area. North Vancouver RMCP alerted the public to the missing 75-year-old on Friday afternoon.
Three impounds in four years for West Van speeder

Three impounds in four years for West Van speeder

Some men, you just can’t reach. West Vancouver police impounded the vehicle of a speeding driver Sunday – the third time he’s had his auto taken way in four years.
West Van Christmas tree festival funds affordable housing

West Van Christmas tree festival funds affordable housing

This story has been updated to correct errors. Think of it as the first home on the North Shore built on a foundation of Christmas trees.
What's up at council this week?

What's up at council this week?

District of North Vancouver Top of the agenda will be the big reveal on the results of a survey gauging how North Vancouver residents would feel about possibly reunifying the city and district into one municipality.
Real estate board stats point to slump in North Shore housing market

Real estate board stats point to slump in North Shore housing market

Sales in the top end of the North Shore real estate market are continuing to fall and prices are beginning to edge downward.
Missing North Vancouver senior found

Missing North Vancouver senior found

UPDATE: The man reported missing has been found and is in stable condition, according to the RCMP. North Vancouver RCMP are asking for the public’s help in the search for senior reported missing.
Defibrillators to be phased in at North Vancouver schools

Defibrillators to be phased in at North Vancouver schools

Thirteen years after a teen went into cardiac arrest and died during a gym class at Argyle Secondary, there are still no defibrillators in North Vancouver public schools. But that could be finally be changing.
Avoid Keith Road at Brooksbank all weekend, North Van drivers

Avoid Keith Road at Brooksbank all weekend, North Van drivers

If you’re planning on driving through the Keith Road and Brooksbank/Mountain Highway area this weekend, just don’t.