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Seaspan lands $2.4-billion joint support ship contract

Seaspan lands $2.4-billion joint support ship contract

North Vancouver’s Seaspan Shipyards has signed a multibillon-dollar deal with the federal government that marks the formal go-ahead to build two massive joint support ships for the Royal Canadian Navy, the government announced Monday.
Body of dog swept over waterfall found in North Vancouver

Body of dog swept over waterfall found in North Vancouver

Maya the golden retriever went missing in Lynn Canyon last month
West Van to consider mass timber condos

West Van to consider mass timber condos

Eight-storey Passive House project intended be a zero-emission building
Man dies after falling into river at BC Ferries Richmond facility

Man dies after falling into river at BC Ferries Richmond facility

A man died Friday after falling into the river at BC Ferries’ Richmond maintenance facility. The man was working at the Fleet Maintenance Unit on Rice Mill Road, just west of the George Massey Tunnel, when he fell into the Fraser River.
Motorcycle passenger in critical condition after crash on Malahat that killed driver

Motorcycle passenger in critical condition after crash on Malahat that killed driver

A 58-year-old woman motorcycle passenger remained in hospital in critical condition Monday after a crash on the Malahat that killed the 53-year-old male driver.
TransLink launches mask-wearing campaign for riders

TransLink launches mask-wearing campaign for riders

TransLink has launched a campaign aimed at promoting the use of face coverings and non-medical masks on Metro Vancouver’s transit system.
After 30 years, a late-night Vancouver pizza and pasta joint is closing down

After 30 years, a late-night Vancouver pizza and pasta joint is closing down

Time for the last late-night baked spaghetti to come out of the oven at Gigi's Pizza & Spaghetti House, as the longstanding Vancouver "red sauce" Italian joint and pizzeria is closing its doors.
$164M of unclaimed cash in B.C. looking for rightful owners

$164M of unclaimed cash in B.C. looking for rightful owners

There is more than $164 million of unclaimed money sitting in B.C. accounts – and some of it could be yours. That’s according to the most recent financial statements released by the non-profit B.C. Unclaimed Property Society (BCUPS).
Americans sailing north to Alaska causing waves of worry around Island

Americans sailing north to Alaska causing waves of worry around Island

A small stream of Alaska-bound American pleasure boats continues to travel along the east coast of Vancouver Island, despite a border closure barring non-essential travel, prompting concerns about boaters bringing COVID-19 to the Island.
Affordable housing proposal coming to District of North Vancouver council

Affordable housing proposal coming to District of North Vancouver council

Ninety units of below-market rental and affordable housing could be coming soon to the Lynn Creek neighbourhood. The proposal from the Sanford Housing Society and the Hollyburn Family Services Society at 267 and 271 Orwell St.