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Snared otter released back in Ambleside

Snared otter released back in Ambleside

The female otter found struggling with a snare around her neck near Ambleside Pier in May has made a full recovery and returned to her home waters.
Cougars stressed and hungry, officials warn

Cougars stressed and hungry, officials warn

The hot, dry weather is sending stressed and hungry cougars into residential yards on the North Shore, conservation officers are warning. There has been an uptick in sightings in the last week, particularly around Deep Cove.
Sale of North Vancouver’s Grouse Mountain imminent

Sale of North Vancouver’s Grouse Mountain imminent

North Vancouver’s iconic Grouse Mountain resort will be sold within days.
West Vancouver artist hopes to recover stolen paintings

West Vancouver artist hopes to recover stolen paintings

Retiree says theft won’t keep her from Ambleside exhibitions
Alberta man arrested for North Vancouver bank robbery

Alberta man arrested for North Vancouver bank robbery

North Vancouver RCMP have arrested the man they say robbed a Lynn Valley bank last month as well as eight other banks across the Lower Mainland and Alberta. On the afternoon of June 28, a suspect held up the CIBC at Lynn Valley Centre at gunpoint.
North Shore encourages wildfire vigilance

North Shore encourages wildfire vigilance

Residents urged to be vigilant as hot, dry conditions persist and campfire ban extends across B.C.
Seymour River rescue enters second year

Seymour River rescue enters second year

Construction to start on new bridge this August
Bowen Islander Ross Beaty named to Order of Canada

Bowen Islander Ross Beaty named to Order of Canada

Mining magnate commended for support of wildlife conservation
Stay dry, B.C. Ferries warns

Stay dry, B.C. Ferries warns

The seas may be high but you better not be. That’s the message B.C. Ferries has for any passengers planning to take drugs or swill booze while aboard one of their vessels this summer.
Drone captures view of orca pod in Horseshoe Bay

Drone captures view of orca pod in Horseshoe Bay

Lisa Wolfin Wayrynen sent in this drone footage her son Talin took and posted to You Tube last week of a pod of orcas swimming past his Horseshoe Bay home.