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'Smart gloves' could transform therapy for stroke patients, UBC researcher says

'Smart gloves' could transform therapy for stroke patients, UBC researcher says

The gloves can track hand movement for a fraction of the cost of traditional motion-capture technology, says North Vancouver PhD candidate and software engineer Armin Tashakori.
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Squamish, Tsleil-Waututh nations want seats on Vancouver Police Board

Squamish, Tsleil-Waututh nations want seats on Vancouver Police Board

Musqueam Indian Band member expected to be newest appointee.
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West Van's 'White House' luxury mansion hits the market for $17.8M

West Van's 'White House' luxury mansion hits the market for $17.8M

Both JLo and Sandra Bullock have rented the 16,000-square-foot 'presidential' style mansion on a private West Vancouver estate, bowling alley and arcade included
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Full refund for rejected diamond, but not cost of engagement ring

Full refund for rejected diamond, but not cost of engagement ring

West Van jeweller to pay $400 more for return of $23K diamond dazzler
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B.C. Premier Eby announces new middle-class housing program

B.C. Premier Eby announces new middle-class housing program

The program combines low-cost financing, expedited approvals and grants to get new homes built on public land.
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Canucks have matched up well against the top teams in the NHL

Canucks have matched up well against the top teams in the NHL

Elias Pettersson has scored at a higher rate against top-ten teams in the NHL this season than he has against bottom-ten teams.
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Golden retriever 'dog-napped' in North Van rescued and returned

Golden retriever 'dog-napped' in North Van rescued and returned

A six-year-old pooch named Amber was pinched from outside Shoppers Drug Mart, say police. She was found and returned to her owner a few hours later
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75% of Vancouver-area residents without AC face dangerous temperatures, report finds

75% of Vancouver-area residents without AC face dangerous temperatures, report finds

The region will experience extreme heat waves like the one in 2021 every five to 10 years by 2040, according to scientific research.
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Fewer British Columbians using re-usable bags in wake of plastic ban rejection

Fewer British Columbians using re-usable bags in wake of plastic ban rejection

Green Fatigue? B.C. residents hold steady on reusable bags, but other eco-habits dip.
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New EV charging stations coming to North Vancouver

New EV charging stations coming to North Vancouver

High demand for plugs on the North Shore has caused traffic jams at some stations
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