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Letters: Yes, 'urban infill' belongs in my backyard

Letters: Yes, 'urban infill' belongs in my backyard

'The occasional duplex is a welcome change to streets lined with cookie-cutter bungalows. I’d rather this property be re-zoned to house more than one family, than see more land de-forested for yet another subdivision of single-family dwellings.'
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Photos: New public art installed at West Van municipal hall

Photos: New public art installed at West Van municipal hall

Artist Illarion Gallant directed crews on Friday to put his newest work into place
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Bodybuilder who choked, harassed girlfriend sentenced to jail in absentia

Bodybuilder who choked, harassed girlfriend sentenced to jail in absentia

The Israeli citizen would be arrested and jailed if he returns to Canada, where his two children still live
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Several residential property values doubled in downtown Squamish. Here’s why

Several residential property values doubled in downtown Squamish. Here’s why

Local Realtor notes proximity to an Official Community Plan boundary is likely a contributing factor.
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Move On: 2022 North Shore bike lane review

Move On: 2022 North Shore bike lane review

While progress remains slower than a slug race, last year was better than most for bike infrastructure, writes columnist Heather Drugge
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Q&A: How Ravi Kahlon plans on tackling B.C.'s housing crisis

Q&A: How Ravi Kahlon plans on tackling B.C.'s housing crisis

"We're seeing the vacancy rates at a historic low, and we're not building at the rate of population growth. You want to talk about perfect storm; that's essentially what we have here."
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Meet Annie, the backpack-wearing eagle you can track in real time

Meet Annie, the backpack-wearing eagle you can track in real time

Eagles like Annie are letting us in on a lot of secrets
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Curling is back on the Sunshine Coast!

Curling is back on the Sunshine Coast!

The Gibsons Curling Club is running at full speed once again. After a two year “alteration of operations” due to COVID, it’s energizing and refreshing to see curlers back at their favourite winter pastime.
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Look out for these North Van closures at Sunday's Flight PS752 rally

Look out for these North Van closures at Sunday's Flight PS752 rally

As thousands gather to commemorate victims of the tragedy three years ago, the city is alerting the public to several related closures
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Woman who refused to stay away from West Van library ordered to attend mental health appointments

Woman who refused to stay away from West Van library ordered to attend mental health appointments

Sister pleads with judge to help get woman ‘the help she needs’
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