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Former soccer elite coach Bob Birarda jailed 16 months for sexual offences

Former soccer elite coach Bob Birarda jailed 16 months for sexual offences

The disgraced former Whitecaps women's coach will serve 16 months in jail and eight months under house arrest for sexually offending against four teenaged players over a 20-year period.
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Parties not popular with North Shore civic voters, poll finds

Parties not popular with North Shore civic voters, poll finds

It might make deciding who to vote for easier, but North Shore residents aren't keen on party politics
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North Vancouver brewery awarded for making one of Canada's best hefeweizens

North Vancouver brewery awarded for making one of Canada's best hefeweizens

North Point’s Banana Pancakes has won the 3-year-old brewery its first award – a first for head brewer Paul Kovamees as well 🍻
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Weather alert: Atmospheric river expected to arrive in Metro Vancouver

Weather alert: Atmospheric river expected to arrive in Metro Vancouver

Strong gusts of wind are also expected
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Editorial: Doctors' deal aims to put tourniquet on health-care bleeding

Editorial: Doctors' deal aims to put tourniquet on health-care bleeding

The B.C. government announced a new fee structure with doctors aimed at getting them to stay in family practice.
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Kirk LaPointe: West Van locals share secrets about hedges and bears

Kirk LaPointe: West Van locals share secrets about hedges and bears

When it comes to bears, are we friends or food? How do I get my neighbour to trim a hedge? Are there secret Porsche race days? Locals respond to this West Van newcomer's questions and more.
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The Comic Strippers returns shirtless spoof to North Vancouver stage

The Comic Strippers returns shirtless spoof to North Vancouver stage

The improv comedy sketch show returns to North Vancouver's The Centennial Theatre on Friday, Nov. 4.
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Fatal Silverlynn fire was deliberately set, North Vancouver RCMP say

Fatal Silverlynn fire was deliberately set, North Vancouver RCMP say

“What we can say is that the fire was intentionally set and that the death is not criminal in nature.”
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Watch out below: North Van pumpkin drops return this weekend

Watch out below: North Van pumpkin drops return this weekend

Both the City and District of North Vancouver Firefighters Charitable Societies' are hosting pumpkin drops.
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Field hockey players say they're sidelined by Argyle turf design

Field hockey players say they're sidelined by Argyle turf design

North Vancouver parents fear girls' sport is being muscled out of plans for secondary school field
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