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Referendum info cards in the mail

Referendum info cards in the mail

Referendum information cards have started arriving in mailboxes this week in anticipation of the mail-in vote on changing the provincial voting system. In the lead-up to the referendum, Elections B.C. is asking B.C.
City of North Van delays Chesterfield project over tenant relocation concerns

City of North Van delays Chesterfield project over tenant relocation concerns

This article has been amended. Signed, delivered, but not yet sealed. City of North Vancouver council took the unusual step of deferring final approval of a Chesterfield Avenue rental project Sept. 17 over concerns about tenant relocation.
North Vancouver delays new rental project over tenant relocation

North Vancouver delays new rental project over tenant relocation

Progress on approved development is halted, as only a fraction of tenants in existing building have new homes to go to
Delbrook below-market housing decision punted to next council

Delbrook below-market housing decision punted to next council

District of North Vancouver project vote delayed to post-election
No blasting Stairway to Heaven on Nature’s Stairmaster; Metro moves to stop the rock on trails

No blasting Stairway to Heaven on Nature’s Stairmaster; Metro moves to stop the rock on trails

Your adrenaline may be up, but your volume ought to be down. In a polite bid to assure trail etiquette is followed, Metro Vancouver recently installed a sign at the Grouse Grind advising hikers that amplified music is not allowed.
Larson corner store to be swapped for bigger, denser development

Larson corner store to be swapped for bigger, denser development

The City of North Vancouver replaced an eyesore with an eyeful. That was the consensus after council voted 4-3 in favour of swapping out the dilapidated store at 1705 Larson Rd. to bring in two three-storey buildings and four townhouses.
Persian-speaking group pushes for Farsi language course in schools

Persian-speaking group pushes for Farsi language course in schools

A group of Farsi-speaking people in the Lower Mainland are pushing for Farsi – or Persian – to be included as one of the second languages taught in schools. Amir Bajehkian of the newly formed group Farsi Dar B.C.
Vancouver filmmaker hunts elusive Grizzly — Bryant ‘Big Country’ Reeves

Vancouver filmmaker hunts elusive Grizzly — Bryant ‘Big Country’ Reeves

Seven-foot flop subject of new documentary
West Van bus fight under investigation by TransLink police

West Van bus fight under investigation by TransLink police

WARNING: Video contains strong language An altercation on a West Vancouver Blue Bus Sunday evening that went viral on social media has sparked an investigation by TransLink police as well as debate about behaviour on public transit.
Amanda Todd legacy online auction helps youth

Amanda Todd legacy online auction helps youth

Hundreds of items to bid on to support youth in the Tri-Cities