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SLRD and District throw support behind UNESCO bid — again

SLRD and District throw support behind UNESCO bid — again

Local approvals raise the profile of the Howe Sound Biosphere Region Initiative and increase the area's ability to attract international tourism, says backer
North Van looks to quiet city soundscape

North Van looks to quiet city soundscape

Whether it’s trucks, tailpipes or tailgaters, the City of North Vancouver is looking to dampen the urban cacophony. Coun.
West Vancouver owners paid $6.7 million in vacancy tax in 2018

West Vancouver owners paid $6.7 million in vacancy tax in 2018

Figures revealed by Finance Minister Carole James on Thursday showed homeowners in West Vancouver paid almost $6.7 million in the province’s new speculation and vacancy tax in 2018.
North Shore ridings among key federal election battlegrounds: pundits

North Shore ridings among key federal election battlegrounds: pundits

This story has been amended since posting to include Conservative Party of Canada's Heather Leung in the list of candidates for the Burnaby North-Seymour riding.
MOU signifies ‘huge partnership’ between Capilano U and PODS

MOU signifies ‘huge partnership’ between Capilano U and PODS

A memorandum of understanding (MOU) signed by Capilano University and the Ruby Lake Lagoon Society could pave the way for academic, fundraising and community collaboration between the university, the society and its $27-million project, the Pender Ha
Report warns of 3 Trans Mountain 'hot spots' in Burnaby

Report warns of 3 Trans Mountain 'hot spots' in Burnaby

Environmental group raising concerns about construction on first day of federal election
Divisive infill housing project moves ahead in Horseshoe Bay

Divisive infill housing project moves ahead in Horseshoe Bay

A divisive infill housing project in Horseshoe Bay is going to the public for vetting.
DFO now taking violation reports through email

DFO now taking violation reports through email

The Department of Fisheries and Oceans (DFO) in the Pacific Region is now taking reports of suspicious fishing activity and suspected violations via email. DFO announced the new system Sept.
Vancouver police uncover massive bike theft ring near Oppenheimer Park

Vancouver police uncover massive bike theft ring near Oppenheimer Park

About 150 stolen bikes recovered, now police are trying to find owners
If bus shelter cameras stay off, no problem: privacy commissioner’s office

If bus shelter cameras stay off, no problem: privacy commissioner’s office

No law governing installation of inactive cameras in public spaces