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Bus, seabus workers vote 99% in favour of strike mandate

Bus, seabus workers vote 99% in favour of strike mandate

An overwhelming majority of Coast Mountain Bus Company employees voted in favour of a strike mandate on Thursday, with 99 per cent supporting the motion.
No resignations in Bowen firefighters' dispute as temporary resolution reached

No resignations in Bowen firefighters' dispute as temporary resolution reached

With a handshake in front of Municipal Hall Thursday afternoon, the Bowen firefighters’ threat to resign en masse was at least postponed. Mayor Gary Ander told reporters that of his own volition, Fire Chief Derek Dickson stepped aside temporarily.
North Van candidates take parting shots in Edgemont debate

North Van candidates take parting shots in Edgemont debate

It was a night for old chestnuts and freshly slung mud as North Vancouver’s five candidates performed their platforms for a packed house at Highlands United Church Wednesday.
Ex-North Vancouver firefighter charged in underage sex sting

Ex-North Vancouver firefighter charged in underage sex sting

A former District of North Vancouver firefighter was among 47 men rounded up in a Vancouver Police Department sting targeting men who were allegedly seeking sex with underage girls and is now facing charges.
Forest flattened at Burnaby Mountain tank farm

Forest flattened at Burnaby Mountain tank farm

Trees have been a hot topic during the federal election. The Liberals have promised to plant 2 billion trees, funded by revenues from the Trans Mountain pipeline if it ever gets built.
All of Bowen Island's volunteer firefighters threatening to quit over dispute with fire chief

All of Bowen Island's volunteer firefighters threatening to quit over dispute with fire chief

All 26 volunteer firefighters of the Bowen Island Fire Department have threatened to resign unless fire chief Derek Dickson, who started in his position July 15, is removed from his post.
The Cambie has been saved: Vancouver’s oldest bar isn’t closing after all

The Cambie has been saved: Vancouver’s oldest bar isn’t closing after all

The Cambie Malones Group announced Wednesday that the bar will ‘no longer be closing its operations this year’
West Vancouver police seek help to identify flasher

West Vancouver police seek help to identify flasher

West Vancouver police are looking for help in identifying a suspect who allegedly flashed a woman who was riding her bike in the British Properties recently. The woman in her 40s was cycling in the 100-block of Stevens Drive around 7:30 p.m. Sept.
New North Vancouver district plan focuses on heritage preservation

New North Vancouver district plan focuses on heritage preservation

But strategy may not save historic homes from wrecking ball
Second wave of cannabis legalization brings business opportunities

Second wave of cannabis legalization brings business opportunities

Much competition set to flow in the cannabis-drinks niche