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UPDATE: West Vancouver Secondary threat a false alarm

UPDATE: West Vancouver Secondary threat a false alarm

Police say the explosives threat that led to an evacuation of West Vancouver Secondary on Tuesday has turned out to be a false alarm.
North Shore faces low threat from tsunamis

North Shore faces low threat from tsunamis

Emergency staff receive alert, say system is working
West Vancouver repeals speed bump ban

West Vancouver repeals speed bump ban

There could be bumpier roads ahead for West Vancouver.
BREAKING: West Vancouver Secondary closed following threat

BREAKING: West Vancouver Secondary closed following threat

Note: This story has been updated. Click here for the latest. West Vancouver Secondary students have been evacuated and police are investigating after an apparent threat against the school Tuesday morning.
Vancouver's tsunami risk low but that doesn't mean we can't be hit by big wave

Vancouver's tsunami risk low but that doesn't mean we can't be hit by big wave

An earthquake could trigger a mudslide that could generate massive upsurge in water
Windstorm leaves little damage on the North Shore

Windstorm leaves little damage on the North Shore

It was a blustery weekend on the North Shore, but other than some downed branches causing power outages, it was mostly just that – bluster.
VIDEO: Winds whip waterfront

VIDEO: Winds whip waterfront

What's up at North and West Van councils this week?

What's up at North and West Van councils this week?

It’s the first council triple-header of 2018 this Monday night with all three North Shore chambers chock-full of action-packed agendas. City of North Vancouver Council meets at 6 p.m. but things really get cooking at 6:30 p.m.
Smoking ban on BC Ferries begins this week

Smoking ban on BC Ferries begins this week

A smoke-free environment is imminent aboard BC Ferries. The company is reminding passengers that as of Monday, Jan. 22 smoking will no longer be permitted on any of its vessels or terminal properties, according to a news release from the company.
Municipal taxes expected to rise 3% in North Van District

Municipal taxes expected to rise 3% in North Van District

New Maplewood fire hall, Argyle artificial turf and Lions Gate rec centre in draft budget