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Chesterfield Avenue’s density may double; development will block neighbour's sun

Chesterfield Avenue’s density may double; development will block neighbour's sun

MacLean Homes’ bid to build a six-storey, 87-unit rental development at 1730 Chesterfield Ave. going to public hearing
This November tied for ‘rainiest’

This November tied for ‘rainiest’

Pineapple Express brought us 27 days of rain
District to explore ‘buy local’ program for civic contracts

District to explore ‘buy local’ program for civic contracts

Council mulls merit of awarding contracts to locals
Project triples immigrants on North Shore committees

Project triples immigrants on North Shore committees

The volunteer boards and committees that help guide the North Shore’s non-profits and local governments have almost tripled the number of immigrants in their ranks.
North Shore's number one economic issue: transportation

North Shore's number one economic issue: transportation

Traffic gridlock, commute times straining local workforce, major employers tell business forum
Seymour residents decry B.C. Parks for tree loss

Seymour residents decry B.C. Parks for tree loss

A group of Seymour residents are dismayed to see life imitating some famous Joni Mitchell lyrics outside their backyards. “They’re tearing down paradise and putting up a parking lot,” said Nicholas Nagy, a Jubilee Court resident who found B.C.
Tidy sums

Tidy sums

Cleaner Delia Tanza makes a speech at Capilano University Wednesday calling for the school to pay its workers a living wage and benefits. Tanza said she works three jobs to make ends meet.
Mt. Seymour opens tomorrow

Mt. Seymour opens tomorrow

Skiers, snowboarders and tobogganers will be able to take to the slopes on Mt. Seymour ski resort tomorrow – Friday, Dec. 1 – when the mountain officially opens for snow-filled action from 1 to 9 p.m.
Credit union sues Real Housewife for nonpayment

Credit union sues Real Housewife for nonpayment

A West Vancouver woman who had two seasons of fame on a reality TV show that focused on lifestyles of Vancouver’s wealthy “housewives” is being sued by her credit union for not paying her overdraft loans.
More Vancouverites commuting on public transit: census

More Vancouverites commuting on public transit: census

The number of people in Vancouver using public transit on their daily commute is on the rise, and increasing faster than any other major metropolitan area in the country.