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Group that advocates for more affordable housing loses core funding from North Van District

Group that advocates for more affordable housing loses core funding from North Van District

A committee that advocates for increasing the stock of affordable housing on the North Shore will not receive core funding from the District of North Vancouver this year, following a decision from council Monday night.
First Indigenous woman-owned airline in Canada launches out of YVR

First Indigenous woman-owned airline in Canada launches out of YVR

Coinciding with International Women’s Day, Canada’s first Indigenous woman-owned airline launched out of Vancouver International Airport in Richmond Friday.
Taxi driver sexually assaulted female passenger, West Van police allege

Taxi driver sexually assaulted female passenger, West Van police allege

A cab driver has been charged with sexually assaulting a female passenger in West Vancouver. According to West Vancouver police, the victim was sitting in a taxi and waiting for a friend on the 100-block of Whonoak Road in the early morning of Jan.
'Unplugged' West Van mayor talks B-Line, business, bedroom community

'Unplugged' West Van mayor talks B-Line, business, bedroom community

Ambleside and Dundarave 'under-performing,' says Mary-Ann Booth
Goldsmith-Jones confident in PM, hopes to see Wilson-Raybould and Philpott remain in caucus

Goldsmith-Jones confident in PM, hopes to see Wilson-Raybould and Philpott remain in caucus

West Vancouver, Sunshine Coast and Sea to Sky MP Pam Goldsmith-Jones says she has confidence in Justin Trudeau’s leadership as both prime minister and head of the Liberal party, after a tumultuous week in Ottawa, and she hopes the two MPs at the cent
New regulations will require floatplane passengers to wear PFDs

New regulations will require floatplane passengers to wear PFDs

Travellers taking floatplanes in and out of Sechelt will have to get used to wearing personal flotation devices. Changes to Canada’s aviation regulations announced by federal Transportation Minister Marc Garneau on Feb.
BCLC halts plans for North Shore casino

BCLC halts plans for North Shore casino

There will be no casino or slot parlour coming to the North Shore anytime soon. In 2016, the B.C.
From horse defamation to rogue raccoons, these Animal Law experts have seen it all

From horse defamation to rogue raccoons, these Animal Law experts have seen it all

Vancouver legal eagles bring expertise to UBC in September
Happy International Women’s Day from the high seas

Happy International Women’s Day from the high seas

Female scientists, crew on ship in Gulf of Alaska wish women of the world a happy International Women’s Day
David Suzuki implores young to act on climate change

David Suzuki implores young to act on climate change

The most recognizable advocate for the environment in this country is calling on Canadian youth to change the political agenda and force action on the issue of climate change.