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Tsleil-Waututh elder Leonard George dies

Tsleil-Waututh elder Leonard George dies

Respected Tsleil-Waututh Nation leader, environmental activist and actor Leonard George passed away Wednesday afternoon after a long battle with throat cancer. George was 71.
National Energy Board rules in Kinder Morgan's favour

National Energy Board rules in Kinder Morgan's favour

Kinder Morgan Canada can bypass two of Burnaby’s bylaws and proceed with work, the National Energy Board announced on Thursday.
Squamish Nation members head to ballot box

Squamish Nation members head to ballot box

A housing crisis that’s pushing people out of the community. The need for “big picture” economic prosperity to be felt in everyday lives. A call for greater transparency from decision makers and electoral reform.
Infill change could add 59 homes to Upper Capilano

Infill change could add 59 homes to Upper Capilano

Neighbourhood residents give council earful on infill
2016 Census: Our average commute to work is 26 minutes

2016 Census: Our average commute to work is 26 minutes

The number of people commuting to the North Shore has risen nine per cent since the last census, a statistic that likely goes a long way to explaining our daily traffic jams.
Dedicated North Shore Rescue team member loses battle with cancer

Dedicated North Shore Rescue team member loses battle with cancer

A dedicated member of North Shore Rescue who spent countless hours rescuing others from the backcountry has died after a two-year battle with cancer. North Shore Rescue announced Tuesday that longtime member Jay Piggot of North Vancouver has died.
Stranded skier saved from Mt. Seymour, given instant soup

Stranded skier saved from Mt. Seymour, given instant soup

It was a hard day and a long night for a lot of North Shore Rescue volunteers. After spending Sunday in Lynn Headwaters failing to find a trace of Carl Couture – a hiker who’s been missing since Oct.
Sky Wheel a Shipyards success: BIA

Sky Wheel a Shipyards success: BIA

Could the Sky Wheel, which attracted throngs of giddy visitors and some added revenue in Lower Lonsdale this weekend, come back this summer? “Absolutely, yes,” said Greg Holmes, executive director of the Lower Lonsdale Business Improvement Area.
Bookkeeper who defrauded non-profit avoids jail time

Bookkeeper who defrauded non-profit avoids jail time

A woman whose fraud contributed to the financial collapse of a non-profit organization that helped First Nations businesses has received a four-month conditional sentence.
Shipyards project announces two new tenants

Shipyards project announces two new tenants

Come 2019, you’ll be able to load up on carbs at a trendy Italian restaurant on the North Vancouver waterfront and then burn them all off again at spin class next door.