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North Van paramedic partners spend decades saving lives

North Van paramedic partners spend decades saving lives

For more than 30 years, North Vancouver residents Randy Block and Dave Marklund have ridden to the rescue, side by side, as partner paramedics. It is exceedingly rare in B.C. Emergency Health Services to have the same partner on the road for so long.
City of North Van maps out plan for safer streets

City of North Van maps out plan for safer streets

With better infrastructure, slower speeds and a few stiff fines, the City of North Vancouver is laying the groundwork for much safer streets in the years ahead. Council unanimously adopted a new safe mobility strategy Monday night.
ICBC to resume non-commercial road tests in July

ICBC to resume non-commercial road tests in July

After a four-month hiatus, British Columbians will once again be able to book non-commercial road tests (Class 5 and 7) later this month – which ICBC says is part of its phased approach to reopening.
Grouse Mountain Regional Park receives grant funding for trail improvements

Grouse Mountain Regional Park receives grant funding for trail improvements

Grouse Mountain Regional Park is set to receive some upgrades to its well-used trails in the coming years following an announcement of federal funding for infrastructure projects Friday .
23 Vancouver parks could become legal spots to drink alcohol this summer

23 Vancouver parks could become legal spots to drink alcohol this summer

Park board commissioners unanimous in need to expand drinking sites from 10 parks to 23
Lynn Valley Care Centre aides vote to unionize

Lynn Valley Care Centre aides vote to unionize

North Vancouver facility was hit hard by COVID-19
Langford teens found safe near Chemainus after being spotted by helicopter

Langford teens found safe near Chemainus after being spotted by helicopter

Two teens missing since Sunday were found safe Monday afternoon by an RCMP helicopter in the Copper Canyon area near Chemainus. Dylan Deroy, 18, and Jordan Phillion, 15, were located at 2:15 p.m.
Dr. Bonnie Henry launches Coast Guard ship in North Van (VIDEO)

Dr. Bonnie Henry launches Coast Guard ship in North Van (VIDEO)

Provincial Health Officer Dr. Bonnie Henry took a few moments away from navigating B.C. out of COVID-19 waters, Friday, to come to North Vancouver and launch a ship dedicated to science.
West Vancouver lawyer suspended for professional misconduct

West Vancouver lawyer suspended for professional misconduct

A West Vancouver lawyer has been suspended for two weeks for professional misconduct for allowing corporate clients to move US$473,000 through his trust accounts without asking questions about it or providing legal services.
Burnaby expected to delay council byelection until COVID guidelines finished

Burnaby expected to delay council byelection until COVID guidelines finished

The province is currently developing guidelines for holding votes during the pandemic, but it's still not clear when those guidelines will be completed