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Hand grenade sparks evacuation at North Vancouver veterans’ hall

Hand grenade sparks evacuation at North Vancouver veterans’ hall

Police had to evacuate a North Vancouver veterans’ hall after staff discovered a hand grenade on the premises Thursday evening. An employee at Army, Navy & Air Force Veterans Unit 45 on East Third Street called 911 around 8 p.m.
Lost footage shows Ironworkers on eve of collapse (VIDEO)

Lost footage shows Ironworkers on eve of collapse (VIDEO)

Everyone over the age of 65 in Metro Vancouver remembers where they were when they heard the Second Narrows Bridge had collapsed, resulting in the deaths of 19 workers.
North Van school counsellors voice concerns over possible funding cuts

North Van school counsellors voice concerns over possible funding cuts

North Vancouver school trustees are asking staff to take a close look at the school district’s preliminary budget figures for next year after school counsellors packed a board meeting to voice concerns about possible cuts to their positions.
City of North Vancouver seeks injunction forcing pot shops to shutter

City of North Vancouver seeks injunction forcing pot shops to shutter

This article has been amended since first posting. The City of North Vancouver is delivering a major buzz kill to several pot shops operating illegally in the municipality .
B.C. Supreme Court rejects Squamish Nation pipeline challenge

B.C. Supreme Court rejects Squamish Nation pipeline challenge

The Squamish Nation has lost a legal bid in B.C. Supreme Court to scrap the provincial government’s approval of Kinder Morgan’s Trans Mountain pipeline project.
Mobililty pricing might make drivers pay for being stuck in traffic jams

Mobililty pricing might make drivers pay for being stuck in traffic jams

Options include charging drivers who pass certain high congestion points
TransLink suspends Morgan Freeman announcements due to sexual harassment allegations

TransLink suspends Morgan Freeman announcements due to sexual harassment allegations

Following recent sexual misconduct allegations against Morgan Freeman, TransLink has stated it will suspend the actor's voice announcements on transit.
The search continues for a missing man who fell into the Squamish River

The search continues for a missing man who fell into the Squamish River

Squamish RCMP and Squamish Search and Rescue crews are continuing to search for the young man who fell into the Squamish River early on May 13. So far, there has been no sign of him.
North Shore Rescue saves 8 people over long weekend

North Shore Rescue saves 8 people over long weekend

Members of North Shore Rescue marked Queen Victoria’s birthday by rescuing some of her subjects from Crown land.
West Van police issue warning after teen girl flashed

West Van police issue warning after teen girl flashed

West Vancouver police are warning parents to review personal safety with their kids after receiving a report that a 13-year-old girl was flashed by a man from his car as she walked home Tuesday afternoon.