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Squamish Nation councillor welcomes investment in language education

Squamish Nation councillor welcomes investment in language education

Squamish Nation Coun. Khelsilem (Dustin Rivers) says if Indigenous languages were thriving, B.C. would be a more interesting place.
Police forewarn North Shore distracted driving campaign

Police forewarn North Shore distracted driving campaign

“Did you see the sign?” That’s the question local law enforcement will be asking drivers who get pulled over for distracted driving on the North Shore March 6.
Can you spot the lost hiker in this photo?

Can you spot the lost hiker in this photo?

Can you spot the lost hiker in this photo? If you’re the lost hiker, you’d better hope that North Shore Rescue’s members can. The team rescued two men who had gotten off trail Sunday, including one who wound up in dangerous avalanche terrain.
Driver ticketed after striking senior in North Vancouver crosswalk

Driver ticketed after striking senior in North Vancouver crosswalk

North Vancouver RCMP say a Vancouver woman driving a Hyundai Elantra was ticketed after hitting a pedestrian in a marked crosswalk in Lower Lonsdale. Police, fire and ambulance crews were called to the intersection of St.
Time traveller

Time traveller

North Shore News, March 1 & 5, 1978
At memorial, former premier Dave Barrett remembered for his compassion

At memorial, former premier Dave Barrett remembered for his compassion

Dave Barrett, B.C.’s first New Democrat premier, was remembered Saturday for stepping in and stepping up with policies protecting everything from farmland to seniors and even children’s behinds threatened by the strap.
What's up at council this week?

What's up at council this week?

The City of North Vancouver The city has a long, looonngg agenda Monday night so council watchers would be advised to use the washroom before the meeting begins.
BC Poverty Reduction Meeting

BC Poverty Reduction Meeting

North Vancouver-Lonsdale MLA Bowinn Ma listens to BC Poverty Reduction Community Meeting participant David Craig speak March 3 in North Vancouver.
Out-of-bounds snowboarder rescued just metres from West Vancouver mountain cliff

Out-of-bounds snowboarder rescued just metres from West Vancouver mountain cliff

North Shore Rescue says an out-of-bounds snowboarder is lucky to be in one piece after coming within metres of a cliff in avalanche terrain. The volunteers received a request for help just after 2 p.m.
West Vancouver council approves knotweed spraying

West Vancouver council approves knotweed spraying

West Vancouver council has voted to approve a change to its municipal pesticide bylaw to allow qualified technicians to spray herbicides like glyphosate, known commercially as Roundup, on to invasive knotweed plants.