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Paralyzed by targeted shooting, Vancouver boxer returns to the ring

Paralyzed by targeted shooting, Vancouver boxer returns to the ring

Bullets knocked Leo Sammarelli down, but it didn’t kill his passion for the sport
City of North Van to save 1911 Mount Crown Block

City of North Van to save 1911 Mount Crown Block

It’s been around for 109 years and now has a fighting chance at 109 more. The Mount Crown Block at 109-115 East First St. now has permanent heritage protection.
Shortages at stores: A mix of supply issues, price discounts and virus fears

Shortages at stores: A mix of supply issues, price discounts and virus fears

Shortages of toilet paper, bleach and hand sanitizer in Greater Victoria might have as much to do with disruptions in the supply chain and discount pricing as they do with fears over COVID-19.
Video: New ‘Wuhan shake’ goes viral amid coronavirus fears

Video: New ‘Wuhan shake’ goes viral amid coronavirus fears

Public health officials are encouraging people to change the way they greet each other amid coronavirus (COVID-19) fears and people are doing just that.
City of North Van stubs out smoking in parks, plazas

City of North Van stubs out smoking in parks, plazas

City of North Vancouver council is forging ahead with plans to stub out smoking and vaping in “all parks and plazas and on multi-use pathways.” Lighting up of any kind was already prohibited within 7.
Burnaby landlord ordered to pay $23K for discrimination against smudging tenant

Burnaby landlord ordered to pay $23K for discrimination against smudging tenant

A woman who “endured repeated comments over months based on stereotypes about Indigenous Peoples” from her Burnaby landlord has been awarded more than $23,000 by the B.C. Human Rights Tribunal.
Coronavirus, pipeline protests rattle Vancouver retailers

Coronavirus, pipeline protests rattle Vancouver retailers

Panic buying and supply-chain disruption could cause product shortages
Canadians told to avoid travel to Iran in face of coronavirus outbreak

Canadians told to avoid travel to Iran in face of coronavirus outbreak

Those returning should self-isolate for 14 days, says Canada's chief public health officer
VIDEO: Training simulator a ‘game changer’ for five police forces

VIDEO: Training simulator a ‘game changer’ for five police forces

Delta, New Westminster, Port Moody, Metro Vancouver Transit and West Vancouver police departments to take part in enhanced training in de-escalation and use-of-force scenarios
North Shore News up for 14 Ma Murray awards

North Shore News up for 14 Ma Murray awards

The North Shore News and its staff are up for a whopping 14 trophies at the BC & Yukon Community News Media Association’s 2020 Ma Murray awards.