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Tsleil-Waututh members build 'watch house' to stand guard on pipeline project

Tsleil-Waututh members build 'watch house' to stand guard on pipeline project

Members of Tsleil-Waututh First Nation opposed to the Trans Mountain pipeline expansion have built a permanent cedar watch house in the pipeline’s path, which they say symbolizes the nation’s intent to stand guard against the project.
Potential explosive found buried on Deep Cove property

Potential explosive found buried on Deep Cove property

There was no bomb scare on Quarry Rock, but a suspicious object was removed by police from a property in Deep Cove on Monday afternoon. The RCMP’s explosives disposal unit arrived on the scene in the 2400 block of Caledonia Avenue around 1:30 p.m.
Wind warning issued for Howe Sound

Wind warning issued for Howe Sound

Winds will ease Tuesday, according to Environment Canada
Lessons from Japan: How a big quake could rock our world

Lessons from Japan: How a big quake could rock our world

To travel through the Japanese prefecture of Iwate is to have a window on coastal British Columbia’s possible future. Seven years ago today, Iwate was rocked by the kind of violent earthquake and tsunami that are one day expected to hit coastal B.C.
What’s up at council this week?

What’s up at council this week?

There are council meetings at the districts of North and West Vancouver this Monday, but the council meeting to see is at 141 West 14 th Street in the City of North Vancouver.
Our favourite quotes of the week

Our favourite quotes of the week

‘It really isn’t worth it,’ says out-of-bounds snowboarder Snowboarder Bobby Joyce came forward after being saved by North Shore Rescue from a cliff ledge in an out-of-bounds area outside Cypress Mountain.
Photos: VASS Cup on Grouse Mountain

Photos: VASS Cup on Grouse Mountain

Ground meet

Ground meet

City of North Vancouver planning technician Andrew Yu discusses the finer points of livability at a recent city hall meeting. The city is hoping to foster attainable ownership options and increased livability in ground-oriented developments.
Mayor calls on business community to help shape West Van

Mayor calls on business community to help shape West Van

What will the future of West Vancouver look like for Mayor Michael Smith’s grandkids? That was the question the mayor posed Wednesday evening, extending the personal anecdote to the community at large, during an annual candid conversation with the We
Time traveller

Time traveller

North Shore News, March 10, 1982