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Funding for Indigenous Habitat Participation Program announced

Funding for Indigenous Habitat Participation Program announced

North Vancouver MP Jonathan Wilkinson toured Capilano Fish Hatchery on Friday before announcing $50 Million over five years for a national program for Indigenous Habitat Participation.
North Shore News named Canada's top community newspaper

North Shore News named Canada's top community newspaper

The North Shore News is the best community newspaper in Canada.
Shirt sales to benefit North Shore Rescue

Shirt sales to benefit North Shore Rescue

If you want to wear the hallowed red North Shore Rescue parka, you have to master two years of training and join the team. For those who aren’t so committed, luckily, there’s now a next best thing.
West Van crews halt brush fire

West Van crews halt brush fire

West Vancouver Fire & Rescue members are tamping down a brush fire off the Upper Levels Highway. The first 911 call came in around 1:15 p.m. when someone spotted smoke near Skilift Road.
District of North Van approves development of Handsworth Secondary rebuild

District of North Van approves development of Handsworth Secondary rebuild

The school will be a little smaller and the move-in date might be a bit later, but a new Handsworth Secondary is officially on the way.
Man charged for allegedly punching strangers near Vancouver’s Waterfront Station

Man charged for allegedly punching strangers near Vancouver’s Waterfront Station

Police appeal for more witnesses, victims in downtown assaults
North Shore veterans amongst thousands of Canadians gathered on 75th anniversary of D-Day

North Shore veterans amongst thousands of Canadians gathered on 75th anniversary of D-Day

Thousands of Canadians gathered on a stretch of beach on the coast of Normandy in France today to commemorate the 75th anniversary of D-Day, one of the most pivotal days of the Second World War.
Dump truck driver gets 6-month driving ban following fatal 'momentary bad decision'

Dump truck driver gets 6-month driving ban following fatal 'momentary bad decision'

A commercial dump truck driver who backed up without warning on a job site in North Vancouver, killing a young surveyor one year ago, has been fined $2,000 and banned from driving for six months.
Police incident closes Lions Gate Bridge

Police incident closes Lions Gate Bridge

The Lions Gate Bridge has been closed to traffic in both directions since 6 p.m. due to a police incident. As of 8:45 p.m. the bridge was still closed and no word on when it will reopen.
Woodlands garbage a black bear beacon, advocate says

Woodlands garbage a black bear beacon, advocate says

Advocates for the North Shore’s black bears are warning illegal dumping is putting Indian Arm’s ursines at risk.