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West Van police nab cabbie impaired and speeding on Highway 1

West Van police nab cabbie impaired and speeding on Highway 1

West Vancouver Police have slammed the brakes on a North Vancouver cabbie, after clocking him driving drunk at almost 150 kilometres per hour on Highway 1. The driver attracted police attention around 3 p.m.
TransLink launches public consultation on $7B transit plan

TransLink launches public consultation on $7B transit plan

Public can provide input online or at open houses until May 11
North Shore News best in show at newspaper awards

North Shore News best in show at newspaper awards

The North Shore News was named best in its class at the annual B.C. & Yukon Community Newspaper Association’s Ma Murray Awards on Saturday. Judges praised the North Shore News as a “focused, well-laid out paper full of relevant local news.
School conference for Grade 9s in North Vancouver combats stigma of mental illness

School conference for Grade 9s in North Vancouver combats stigma of mental illness

Canadian Olympian Clara Hughes has had it. So has pop star Lady Gaga and soccer player David Beckham. That such successful and famous people have struggled with mental illness might be news to many teens.
What's up at council this week?

What's up at council this week?

If you’re on the fence about which North Shore municipal council meeting to attend Monday night, we’ll make it easy for you. There is only one.
Seaspan air quality meeting

Seaspan air quality meeting

Seaspan staffer Daryl Lawes answers questions from Lower Lonsdale residents Gordon Doyle and Martin Colombo during an information session put on by the shipbuilder April 24.
Five things to do on the North Shore this weekend

Five things to do on the North Shore this weekend

No need to wait until Playland opens, a seaside carnival is on at Ambleside Park this weekend.
District of North Van puts crash clearing in fast lane, UBCM remains 'roadblock'

District of North Van puts crash clearing in fast lane, UBCM remains 'roadblock'

While they may not have a key to gridlock just yet, District of North Vancouver council is still lurching forward on its plan to help bridge traffic go from worse to bad.
Province updates North Vancouver traffic fix plans

Province updates North Vancouver traffic fix plans

The province has debuted its updated plans for $200 million worth of engineering and concrete to break up the notorious traffic congestion on Highway 1.
English language learners on the rise in West Vancouver school district

English language learners on the rise in West Vancouver school district

Demographic change in West Vancouver, including a wave of immigration from China over the past five years, is being reflected in local schools.