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West Van couple shocked to discover they'd been dinged for vacancy tax

West Van couple shocked to discover they'd been dinged for vacancy tax

They were assessed $69,000 in speculation and vacancy tax and a lien was placed against their home – all without their knowledge.
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What's up with the traffic calming on St. Andrews?

What's up with the traffic calming on St. Andrews?

The City of North Vancouver's changes are getting less than stellar reviews from residents and cyclists alike
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'We can't sail': Passengers 'hostages' on cruise ship stranded in Vancouver during strike

'We can't sail': Passengers 'hostages' on cruise ship stranded in Vancouver during strike

Passengers are not happy about being stuck in Vancouver
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Poll: North Shore residents still have COVID concerns

Poll: North Shore residents still have COVID concerns

A new poll finds that many North Shore residents are feeling some anxiety about the coronavirus as fall approaches
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Older and Wiser: Back-to-school can also apply to seniors

Older and Wiser: Back-to-school can also apply to seniors

Fall is the perfect time for seniors who love lifelong learning to try something new
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Squamish Nation and SORCA sign historic agreement

Squamish Nation and SORCA sign historic agreement

Nation official says first-of-its-kind agreement is an example for other outdoor recreation associations.
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Does West Van's newest piece of public art have you stumped?

Does West Van's newest piece of public art have you stumped?

Two Western red cedar creatures are meant to mirror the experience of taking your child out into the community 🌲
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Baldrey: PNE’s return revives job opportunities for young B.C. workers

Baldrey: PNE’s return revives job opportunities for young B.C. workers

More than 1,200 people under the age of 21 work at Pacific National Exhibition and over two weeks can make a significant amount of money.
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Check out the winners of The Polygon's annual teen photography contest

Check out the winners of The Polygon's annual teen photography contest

Jeffer Ward's meditation on the connections created at the dinner table won first prize
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Time Traveller: Daredevils rode shingle bolts down these flumes

Time Traveller: Daredevils rode shingle bolts down these flumes

In the early 1900s, flumes used by loggers became popular attractions in North Vancouver. Flumes are the inspiration for popular amusement rides found around the world today 💦
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