Skip to content

Local News

District of North Van ballot adds housing, amalgamation votes

District of North Van ballot adds housing, amalgamation votes

District of North Vancouver voters aren’t just picking a new mayor and council on Oct. 20. They’ve also been given the chance to hand their new municipal leaders some Day 1 marching orders.
B.C. Ferries going on building spree; at least 5 large vessels

B.C. Ferries going on building spree; at least 5 large vessels

B.C. Ferries plans to build at least five new large ferries to serve Vancouver Island and the Lower Mainland, at a cost that could reach $1 billion — and it’s leaving open the possibility of building two or three more. “Wow.
Council candidates debate West Vancouver’s future

Council candidates debate West Vancouver’s future

Debate veers from art to transit to who’s actually read the district’s official community plan
North Shore needs rapid transit now: SFU expert

North Shore needs rapid transit now: SFU expert

An SFU transportation expert says the North Shore is getting short-changed by the province and TransLink – and that we should be next in line for rapid transit.
Nearly 700 youth found homeless in Metro Vancouver count

Nearly 700 youth found homeless in Metro Vancouver count

Indigenous and LGBTQ young people disproportionately found homeless
B.C. voters will choose a voting system for provincial elections this fall

B.C. voters will choose a voting system for provincial elections this fall

This fall, British Columbians will vote on what voting system we should use for provincial elections. The province is holding a referendum on electoral reform between Oct. 22 and Nov. 30, 2018. Voters will be asked two questions.
Drivers too distracted to notice distracted driving campaign

Drivers too distracted to notice distracted driving campaign

If you’re behind the wheel, keep your hands off the phone.
Squamish Nation celebrates reopening of Training and Trades Centre

Squamish Nation celebrates reopening of Training and Trades Centre

The Squamish Nation celebrated the grand reopening of the Squamish Nation Training and Trades Centre in North Vancouver Wednesday (Oct. 3) morning.
Dog destroyed after attacking West Van senior

Dog destroyed after attacking West Van senior

The dog that attacked a West Vancouver senior leaving him with gashes and missing a fingertip has been put down. Gary Cuthbert, 82, was hospitalized Sept. 28 after being attacked by a dog while on a walking trail beneath the Lions Gate Bridge.
Polygon Gallery funding question left to next council

Polygon Gallery funding question left to next council

$225K request deferred to next council