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North Shore playgrounds reopening next week

North Shore playgrounds reopening next week

On June 1, let the kids play. All three North Shore municipalities and both school districts will begin reopening their playgrounds Monday after more than two months of closures due to COVID-19. “With COVID-19 cases in B.C.
COVID-19 exodus of international students leaves $10-million budget hole

COVID-19 exodus of international students leaves $10-million budget hole

North and West Van school districts project massive revenue shortfalls
Sea to Sky Gondola opens to the public today

Sea to Sky Gondola opens to the public today

Six days after reopening exclusively to passholders on May 22, the Sea to Sky Gondola has announced it is opening up sales to the general public. As of May 28, members of the public can buy tickets online, but not in person at the attraction.
As outbreaks ease, push is on to allow more care-home visits

As outbreaks ease, push is on to allow more care-home visits

With no reported outbreaks in seniors homes in the Island Health, Northern Health or Interior Health regions, it might be time to look at approaches to restrictions on visitations, says B.C.’s seniors advocate.
Paddler fights to save turkey vulture after eagle attack

Paddler fights to save turkey vulture after eagle attack

Hilary Eastmure learned first-hand that nature is both beautiful and brutal on a kayaking trip around Newcastle Island on the Victoria Day long weekend.
Pellet gun shot in North Van prompts heavy police presence

Pellet gun shot in North Van prompts heavy police presence

A heavy police response seen in the area of North Vancouver’s Arborlynn Drive Monday afternoon turned out to have been prompted by a pellet gun shot. Police were called out to the Lynn Valley neighbourhood around 3:30 p.m.
TransLink to ease seating restrictions next week

TransLink to ease seating restrictions next week

But rising demand means physical distancing is ‘not always possible' on transit, says TransLink
North Shore retirement home installs ‘meetup centres’ for families to visit safely

North Shore retirement home installs ‘meetup centres’ for families to visit safely

A retirement home with three branches on the North Shore is trying something new to give families a potentially safer way to connect with their older loved ones in the era of COVID-19.
West Van sets public hearing for taller Park Royal towers

West Van sets public hearing for taller Park Royal towers

Editor's note: the public hearing regarding the Gateway Residences at Park Royal, previously scheduled for June 23, 2020, was rescheduled to July 16, 2020, due to an incorrect project rendering in the notice, according to the District of West Vancouv
Following COVID-19 closure, Britannia Mine Museum once again opens

Following COVID-19 closure, Britannia Mine Museum once again opens

Executive director talks about being in the tourism business at a time when tourism is discouraged