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West Vancouver council decries shadow flipping

West Vancouver council decries shadow flipping

Tracking home ownership, increased fees on vacant homes among measures considered
North Vancouver senior out of homeless shelter, thanks to community

North Vancouver senior out of homeless shelter, thanks to community

It’s a happy ending for Fran Flann, the North Vancouver senior who spent more than a week living in a homeless shelter while trying to recover from breast cancer surgery. But, the 82-year-old wants her case to be a reminder of the gaps in the system.
Squamish, Tsleil-Waututh aim to buy more Jericho lands

Squamish, Tsleil-Waututh aim to buy more Jericho lands

The Musqueam, Squamish and Tsleil-Waututh First Nations, which already co-own a chunk of former federal lands in West Point Grey – the Jericho lands – are hoping to expand their holdings by adding adjoining provincial land. The B.C.
City votes against rehashing museum decision

City votes against rehashing museum decision

A consultant's financial feasibility report that effectively sank the proposed museum at The Shipyards will not be reviewed at a public council meeting. City of North Vancouver Coun.

Cap women make a push

Surging squad hopes to sign up more rugby girls
Crosswalk flags improve visibility, safety of students

Crosswalk flags improve visibility, safety of students

A hand-held crosswalk flag pilot program at a West Vancouver elementary school is getting high marks. The pilot site is located at a busy crosswalk near West Bay elementary at Mathers Avenue and Thompson Crescent.
B.C.'s affordable housing pledge falls short, advocate says

B.C.'s affordable housing pledge falls short, advocate says

Housing advocate Don Peters fields several calls daily from North Shore residents desperately in need of affordable accommodation.

First place Pack set to face Ice Hawks

The North Van Wolf Pack claimed their second straight PJHL regular season title last week, tying their club record for points in a season. North Van racked up 32 wins in 44 games, notching 67 points for the second straight year.
UPDATE: Senior struggles in North Vancouver shelter

UPDATE: Senior struggles in North Vancouver shelter

An 82-year-old North Vancouver woman trying to recover from cancer surgery has been sent to a homeless shelter while her apartment undergoes repairs.
Snowshoer unharmed after a night on the mountain

Snowshoer unharmed after a night on the mountain

Hiker descended into dangerous gully looking for his dog