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Lessons from Japan: How a big quake could rock our world

Lessons from Japan: How a big quake could rock our world

To travel through the Japanese prefecture of Iwate is to have a window on coastal British Columbia’s possible future. Seven years ago today, Iwate was rocked by the kind of violent earthquake and tsunami that are one day expected to hit coastal B.C.
What’s up at council this week?

What’s up at council this week?

There are council meetings at the districts of North and West Vancouver this Monday, but the council meeting to see is at 141 West 14 th Street in the City of North Vancouver.
Our favourite quotes of the week

Our favourite quotes of the week

‘It really isn’t worth it,’ says out-of-bounds snowboarder Snowboarder Bobby Joyce came forward after being saved by North Shore Rescue from a cliff ledge in an out-of-bounds area outside Cypress Mountain.
Photos: VASS Cup on Grouse Mountain

Photos: VASS Cup on Grouse Mountain

Ground meet

Ground meet

City of North Vancouver planning technician Andrew Yu discusses the finer points of livability at a recent city hall meeting. The city is hoping to foster attainable ownership options and increased livability in ground-oriented developments.
Mayor calls on business community to help shape West Van

Mayor calls on business community to help shape West Van

What will the future of West Vancouver look like for Mayor Michael Smith’s grandkids? That was the question the mayor posed Wednesday evening, extending the personal anecdote to the community at large, during an annual candid conversation with the We
Time traveller

Time traveller

North Shore News, March 10, 1982
Squamish Nation student accuses Liberal MLA of insensitive comments

Squamish Nation student accuses Liberal MLA of insensitive comments

A comment made by Liberal MLA Simon Gibson about Indigenous people is drawing controversy. Squamish Nation university student Taylor McCarthy says Gibson’s comment stereotyped Aboriginal people in B.C. as impoverished and troubled.
VIDEO: Vancouver Canucks join North Shore Rescue ‘mission’

VIDEO: Vancouver Canucks join North Shore Rescue ‘mission’

The most beloved team in Vancouver has joined forces with the most beloved team on the North Shore.
City of North Vancouver takes steps to close pot shops

City of North Vancouver takes steps to close pot shops

Back off, bud. The City of North Vancouver is aiming to slam the lid on the host of unlicensed pot shops that have operated with seeming impunity in recent years following Monday’s council meeting.