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Andrew Weaver stepping down as leader of B.C. Green Party, won't run for re-election

Andrew Weaver stepping down as leader of B.C. Green Party, won't run for re-election

Andrew Weaver, the UVic climate scientist who propped up the NDP government in 2017, is stepping down as leader of the B.C. Green Party.
What’s up at council this week? (Oct. 7)

What’s up at council this week? (Oct. 7)

With due respect to the prospect of council-meeting childcare at the City of North Vancouver and the future of pot shops in the District of North Vancouver, the biggest thing on the North Shore this Monday is in West Vancouver.
North Vancouver candidates debate climate plans

North Vancouver candidates debate climate plans

While topics ranged from immigration and health care, to salmon farming and Canada-Iran relations, it was the environment that mainly took centre stage during a debate between North Vancouver candidates Saturday afternoon.
Pender Harbour teens discover 90-year-old stranded in car for three days

Pender Harbour teens discover 90-year-old stranded in car for three days

A 90-year-old man stranded on a logging road in Pender Harbour for three days with minimal food and water was rescued after being discovered by two teenagers who were dirt biking in the area.
DNV advances housing/park plan for Delbrook lands

DNV advances housing/park plan for Delbrook lands

It’s one storey shorter and in need of a funding partner, but the Delbrook housing project is back –now with a park. District of North Vancouver council unanimously advanced a plan Monday for a four-storey building at 600 West Queens Rd.
What info do political parties have on you? Vancouver group launches tool to find out

What info do political parties have on you? Vancouver group launches tool to find out

What happened: OpenMedia launches tool aimed at revealing what info political parties have been collecting on individuals Why it matters: Legislation differs between federal and provincial levels on what parties must disclose Have political parties b
Owners of West Vancouver’s iconic ‘Pink Palace’ plan redevelopment

Owners of West Vancouver’s iconic ‘Pink Palace’ plan redevelopment

The owners of West Vancouver’s iconic Villa Maris – more popularly known as the Pink Palace – are looking to redevelop the building along with the Shoreland apartments on Bellevue Avenue.
North Van and Squamish Nation halt Lower Capilano Road shortcut to Lions Gate

North Van and Squamish Nation halt Lower Capilano Road shortcut to Lions Gate

Drivers who use the Squamish Nation’s Xwemelch'stn (Capilano 5 Reserve) as a shortcut to sneak around afternoon Lions Gate Bridge-bound traffic have lost their rat run.
Salmon swimming through dire straits

Salmon swimming through dire straits

Seafood society suspends its own MSC certification over lack of stock assessment
Transportation, housing, skilled labour shortage top list of concerns for North Vancouver businesses

Transportation, housing, skilled labour shortage top list of concerns for North Vancouver businesses

Transit and transportation infrastructure, the need for affordable housing and problems with a supply of skilled labour are the top three election issues for the North Vancouver business community, according to a recent North Vancouver Chamber survey