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Precious ring mistakenly tossed into sea found by teen with metal detector

Precious ring mistakenly tossed into sea found by teen with metal detector

This North Vancouver woman counts herself extremely blessed after a friendly neighbour helped her find a cherished ring that slipped from her finger
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Woman jailed after repeatedly sneaking over Canada/U.S. border despite deportation order

Woman jailed after repeatedly sneaking over Canada/U.S. border despite deportation order

The U.S. woman told police she was trying to reach the Yukon to be 'safe from terrorists.'
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Just 20 metres from the highway, North Van residents plead for sound barriers

Just 20 metres from the highway, North Van residents plead for sound barriers

It’s the one stretch of Highway 1 in North Vancouver with no sound protection from the traffic just metres away.
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B.C. municipalities can ignore abusive information requests: UBCM resolution

B.C. municipalities can ignore abusive information requests: UBCM resolution

Local government staff have been subjected to harassment, defamation, accusations and name-calling
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BC MLAs show their support for Port Coquitlam hometown hero Terry Fox

BC MLAs show their support for Port Coquitlam hometown hero Terry Fox

Provincial politicians in British Columbia are lending their support to the Terry Fox Foundation as it organizes its first in-person community runs since 2019.
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Kirk LaPointe: A North Shore library administration shakeup is overdue

Kirk LaPointe: A North Shore library administration shakeup is overdue

This column is not an attack on North Shore libraries. But three separate management teams featuring several six-figure salaries is hardly taxpayer-sensible.
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North Shore gov'ts given $150K from province to prepare for extreme heat

North Shore gov'ts given $150K from province to prepare for extreme heat

As heat warnings went out this summer, a number of local programs kicked into action to help residents cope
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Unexpected fireworks show in North Van prompts public questions

Unexpected fireworks show in North Van prompts public questions

A surprise display burst over waterfront near the Shipyards District Monday night as part of a corporate event, leading to questions from the public. Fireworks are usually banned in the municipality.
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Here's why a Talon helicopter was buzzing the North Shore yesterday

Here's why a Talon helicopter was buzzing the North Shore yesterday

Residents in the area said it would have been nice to have some advanced notice.
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Boater caught on video 'harassing' pod of killer whales in B.C.

Boater caught on video 'harassing' pod of killer whales in B.C.

"I would say that this vessel was within 50 metres of orcas at several points during the encounter," says one witness.
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