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West Van dad voices concern over needles found in school playground

West Van dad voices concern over needles found in school playground

The needles were found near an elementary school as debate rages about the province's plan to restrict drug use in more public spaces
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District of North Van moves two affordable housing projects ahead

District of North Van moves two affordable housing projects ahead

North Vancouver District is advancing housing projects in the Lynn Creek and Inter River areas, but the public will have their say first.
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Metro Vancouver's homeless population reaches 4,821

Metro Vancouver's homeless population reaches 4,821

All 11 cities in region see increases over previous homeless count in 2020.
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Port approves Seaspan drydock expansion on North Van waterfront

Port approves Seaspan drydock expansion on North Van waterfront

Residents of neighbouring condo towers are disappointed in the decision to expand the drydock facilities to the west
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West Vancouver No. 2 in Canada for income inequality, study finds

West Vancouver No. 2 in Canada for income inequality, study finds

The StatCan data measures income reported in the country, which can leave out other sources of wealth
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Photos: First responders say goodbye to Const. Rick O'Brien

Photos: First responders say goodbye to Const. Rick O'Brien

LANGLEY — Thousands of first responders from across North America gathered at the Langley Events Centre to honour Ridge-Meadows RCMP Const. Rick O'Brien.
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Overnight vandal hits West Vancouver restaurant second time in a month

Overnight vandal hits West Vancouver restaurant second time in a month

Someone appears to be targeting the business, police say
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‘That was crazy’: Boater captures rare video of orcas up close in B.C. waters

‘That was crazy’: Boater captures rare video of orcas up close in B.C. waters

Off-duty eco-tour guide Jacob Alexander amazed by rare whale encounter near West Vancouver.
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Strachan Hartley Legacy Foundation run hits the streets Oct. 15

Strachan Hartley Legacy Foundation run hits the streets Oct. 15

All proceeds from the run go to help Vancouver-area students in need
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Kirk LaPointe: West Van’s financial plan hints at council's priorities

Kirk LaPointe: West Van’s financial plan hints at council's priorities

The figures found in budgets can be much more instructive than statements made by politicians
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