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Child in Porteau Cove accident recovers

Child in Porteau Cove accident recovers

Previously, the 18-month-old girl fell into the water
North Van man's discovery of mystery giant hornet creates buzz

North Van man's discovery of mystery giant hornet creates buzz

When Valerie Greer’s boyfriend brought home an unusual insect in a bottle on Friday, she admits her first reaction was to run away. The angry-looking insect was like something out of a nightmare, she said. “It was about two inches long.
Province to study North Shore-Vancouver rapid transit line

Province to study North Shore-Vancouver rapid transit line

Think of it. The North Shore to downtown in a matter of minutes. Express service. No traffic. The province is set to begin the first-ever study into the feasibility of a rapid transit line connecting the North Shore and downtown Vancouver.
Harry Jerome rec centre plan still paused

Harry Jerome rec centre plan still paused

Smaller centre could save city $27 million
Awakened 'from their winter slumber,' pipeline opponents hold ceremony on Burnaby Mountain

Awakened 'from their winter slumber,' pipeline opponents hold ceremony on Burnaby Mountain

Liberal government expected to decide on fate of expansion project next month
Bowen's fire danger rating now high

Bowen's fire danger rating now high

This means no open campfires anywhere on-island, no tiki torches or fire crackers, only propane BBQs can be used, and chainsaw use and blasting and excavation with large machinery is restricted.
What’s up at council this week: (May 13)

What’s up at council this week: (May 13)

City of North Vancouver City council is expected to make a decision, of sorts, on the Harry Jerome Recreation Centre: Put it on ice.
No-go 'bubble' zones announced to save southern resident killer whales

No-go 'bubble' zones announced to save southern resident killer whales

Vessel slow downs, fishing restrictions among measures announced by fisheries minister
City of North Van mulls ban on Ridgeway school drop-offs

City of North Van mulls ban on Ridgeway school drop-offs

The North Vancouver School District will not be forced to pave over greenspace at Ridgeway Elementary to put up a parking lot.
Toddler dies in Burnaby after being left in a hot car

Toddler dies in Burnaby after being left in a hot car

Father of toddler ‘totally distraught’: fire chief