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Tourist charged in fatal West Van crash

Tourist charged in fatal West Van crash

One charge has now been sworn in the fatal crash outside Horseshoe Bay last month. On Aug. 11, the driver of a southbound van crossed over the yellow line on Pascoe Road and collided with a northbound vehicle.
Former prime minister Jean Chretien makes campaign stop in North Vancouver

Former prime minister Jean Chretien makes campaign stop in North Vancouver

Former prime minister Jean Chretién was in North Vancouver Thursday evening.
North Van resident wins serious scratch with winning ticket

North Van resident wins serious scratch with winning ticket

A little scratch led to a heap of cash for one lucky North Vancouver gambler. After years of plunking down ten bucks a week on scratch and win tickets, Katarina Burgess recently pocketed $675,000 on a $5 Set For Life ticket.
Bowen's Climate Strike draws a crowd

Bowen's Climate Strike draws a crowd

West Van has least affordable housing in region: planner

West Van has least affordable housing in region: planner

District needs 230 new units per year
Climate change, pipeline key environmental issues

Climate change, pipeline key environmental issues

In a week when teen climate activist Greta Thunberg addressed the UN and youth “climate strikes” have been taking place around the world, the issue of climate change and the environment has been top of mind for voters.
North Vancouver school trustees declare climate emergency

North Vancouver school trustees declare climate emergency

North Vancouver students who skip school on Friday to attend a global youth “climate strike” urging political action on climate change will have the moral support of their school trustees.
Police investigate youth centre arson as West Van council talks new youth hub

Police investigate youth centre arson as West Van council talks new youth hub

The fire that tore through the shuttered Ambleside Youth Centre last March was arson, investigators revealed this week.
Businesses weigh value of closing so staff can go to Global Climate Strike in Vancouver

Businesses weigh value of closing so staff can go to Global Climate Strike in Vancouver

Intertwining a corporate brand with political stances can be a risky business, say analysts
Port Moody sea lion research station faces uncertain future

Port Moody sea lion research station faces uncertain future

The one-of-a-kind Port Moody research facility is in jeopardy, just as researchers say we need it most