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Around 600 fireworks permits issued in North Vancouver District, fire chief says

Around 600 fireworks permits issued in North Vancouver District, fire chief says

Meanwhile, firefighters responded to three miscellaneous fire calls in the district on Halloween night
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Police investigating bear spray attack in North Vancouver

Police investigating bear spray attack in North Vancouver

An investigation is ongoing and no arrests have been made, RCMP say
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B.C. port lockout looms as businesses fear fallout of another labour disruption

B.C. port lockout looms as businesses fear fallout of another labour disruption

VANCOUVER — Ports in British Columbia could potentially be paralyzed again starting next week as a lockout looms in the dispute between employers and the union representing more than 700 foremen.
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Metro Vancouver approves 25.3% increase to regional tax bill in 2025

Metro Vancouver approves 25.3% increase to regional tax bill in 2025

Metro Vancouver homeowners are set to pay anywhere from 20.9 per cent to 41 per cent more for their share of regional government expenses; the higher costs will be incorporated into one's property tax bill in 2025
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Heavy police presence in Lynn Valley a ‘planned operation,’ say North Vancouver RCMP

Heavy police presence in Lynn Valley a ‘planned operation,’ say North Vancouver RCMP

Due to its proximity, the nearby Vancouver Waldorf School was temporarily closed
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Section of Vancouver's seawall in Stanley Park to close for a month

Section of Vancouver's seawall in Stanley Park to close for a month

Crews will be removing dead trees afflicted by the hemlock looper moth as well as doing slope stabilization
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Andreas Restaurant celebrates 40 years in North Vancouver

Andreas Restaurant celebrates 40 years in North Vancouver

Plans for an extensive renovation will be unveiled at an open house on Sunday, Nov. 3
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Rob Shaw: Surrey's shift puts Eby's political recovery to the test

Rob Shaw: Surrey's shift puts Eby's political recovery to the test

BC NDP commits to addressing Surrey’s unique pressures as Conservatives make gains
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Poll: Huge rainstorm on B.C.'s coast may have affected the outcome of the provincial election

Poll: Huge rainstorm on B.C.'s coast may have affected the outcome of the provincial election

Given how close some districts were, a rain-free election day may have changed the turnout, results, and entire political landscape of the province.
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West Vancouver falls 75% short on new housing targets

West Vancouver falls 75% short on new housing targets

Housing grew by only 58 net new units in the last year, mostly single-family homes with secondary suites, staff say
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