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Low snowpack no worry for water reserves

Low snowpack no worry for water reserves

While this year’s smaller-than-normal snowpack is not expected to impact the North Shore’s water supply this summer, Metro Vancouver has put some water reserves in its back pocket in case of a drought.
West Vancouver church says no to cell tower

West Vancouver church says no to cell tower

Congregation split on Telus proposal in British properties

Community Bulletin Board

Torch Lighting Ceremony The 2015 BC 55+ Games begin in 100 days in North Vancouver and to celebrate the arrival of the flame in the community there will be a torch lighting ceremony Thursday, May 21, 10 a.m.
Trail mix

Trail mix

Two mountain bikers stop to check out the progress on the new parking lot and staging area at the base of Mount Fromme (first photo) while log piles await trail restoration work (second photo).
Report shows impact of an accident in Burrard Inlet

Report shows impact of an accident in Burrard Inlet

In a worst-case scenario, over half of the oil from a major oil spill would reach the shores of Burrard Inlet within hours, then be spread within days from the beaches of West Vancouver to the remote reaches of Indian Arm — and everywhere in between.
Wrong-way driver gets 8 months in jail

Wrong-way driver gets 8 months in jail

A man who drove five-and-a-half kilometres in oncoming lanes on Highway 1 traffic and collided head-on with a minivan carrying a young family has been sentenced to eight months in jail and a five-year driving prohibition.

North Shore receives climate action grants

The province is doling out more than $300,000 to North Shore and Sea-to-Sky corridor municipalities to support green initiatives.

Community Bulletin Board

Annual General Meeting The West Vancouver Historical Society will hold a meeting Wednesday, May 20, 7 p.m. at the West Vancouver Seniors' Activity Centre, 695 21st St.

North Vancouver fire truck stuck in sinkhole

A North Vancouver City Fire Department truck found itself stuck in its tracks Friday after the front wheel become lodged in a sinkhole.
Fielding questions

Fielding questions

Dolores Altin gets some details from City of North Vancouver landscape technician Jessica Oakes during an open house held May 5 to discuss options for a new artificial turf field slated to go into Mahon Park.