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West Vancouver health forum puts fitness in focus

West Vancouver health forum puts fitness in focus

The Canadian Health and Fitness Institute aims to make Canada the fittest nation on Earth by 2030
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Time Traveller: Master carver Harry Moody builds the Capilano Warrior racing canoe

Time Traveller: Master carver Harry Moody builds the Capilano Warrior racing canoe

The 60-foot log used to build the canoe was given to Moody by City of North Vancouver Mayor Charles Cates
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ICYMI: Airs Tuesday: Squamish SAR—See the ultimate team of volunteers behind the scenes

ICYMI: Airs Tuesday: Squamish SAR—See the ultimate team of volunteers behind the scenes

Get an inside look at the dedication and challenges faced by the Squamish Search and Rescue team in a featured episode of ‘Search and Rescue: North Shore.’
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North Vancouver District seeks to build more transitional housing

North Vancouver District seeks to build more transitional housing

Transitional housing is crucial for youth and other people facing unsafe living situations, say people with lived experience
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ICYMI: CapU announces student dorm purchase in Squamish

ICYMI: CapU announces student dorm purchase in Squamish

Three dorms cost $55 million with $48 million coming from the provincial government.
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Older and Wiser: Celebrate Seniors Week by honouring their many contributions

Older and Wiser: Celebrate Seniors Week by honouring their many contributions

Seniors are a diverse group who contribute to our community in many ways, writes columnist Margaret Coates
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Plans for long-term care beds delayed in West Vancouver

Plans for long-term care beds delayed in West Vancouver

Two years after two West Van care homes closed their doors, the North Shore has 130 fewer publicly-funded beds to serve an aging population
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Latest version of West Van's Ambleside apartment-area plan to come back before public

Latest version of West Van's Ambleside apartment-area plan to come back before public

Newest plan includes increased building height, density on some sites, more below-market rentals on others
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North Vancouver council punts Lions Gate townhouse plan back to staff

North Vancouver council punts Lions Gate townhouse plan back to staff

Some councillors criticized the proposal for not including dedicated rental units
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Metro Vancouver rejects significant cost sharing on $2.8B North Shore sewage plant overrun

Metro Vancouver rejects significant cost sharing on $2.8B North Shore sewage plant overrun

North Vancouver and West Van taxpayers will see sewage costs go up by $590 a year after directors the regional board reject a call for help from North Shore board members
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