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Petition calls for ban of commercial boats on River of Golden Dreams—but are they the real problem?

Petition calls for ban of commercial boats on River of Golden Dreams—but are they the real problem?

Exploding user numbers on popular waterway speak to age-old Whistler tension between nature and tourism
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Are B.C.'s public universities, colleges considering a mandatory Indigenous Studies course?

Are B.C.'s public universities, colleges considering a mandatory Indigenous Studies course?

Earlier this month, an East Coast university made an Indigenous Studies course a mandatory graduation requirement.
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Store closure highlights retail shift to e-commerce

Store closure highlights retail shift to e-commerce

Cook Culture's Vancouver store to close at end of August; owners pivot to online sales
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West Van the most language-diverse community on North Shore

West Van the most language-diverse community on North Shore

Almost 40% of West Vancouver residents have a mother tongue that is not French or English and almost 25% of residents speak that language most often at home, according to the latest census figures.
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Andy Prest: North Van team reunites 50 years after fated bid for Little League World Series

Andy Prest: North Van team reunites 50 years after fated bid for Little League World Series

Play ball! The North Van Jaycees made an epic attempt run for championship glory in 1972. ⚾
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North Van's Mickey McDougall gym to get $3 million in upgrades

North Van's Mickey McDougall gym to get $3 million in upgrades

A federal government grant is covering 80 per cent of the project cost, before Flicka Gymnastics moves in, and should cut emissions by a third.
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Injured dog hitches helicopter ride off Mount Seymour with NSR

Injured dog hitches helicopter ride off Mount Seymour with NSR

A golden retriever with injured paws got some help from North Shore Rescue and helicopter ride home
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Editorial: We must not let a court battle distract from our climate fight

Editorial: We must not let a court battle distract from our climate fight

At worst, it could prove to be a costly distraction from the much larger struggle we must face – learning to live without carbon.
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Public engagement to get Canada's buildings to net zero by 2050 begins

Public engagement to get Canada's buildings to net zero by 2050 begins

There are millions of buildings that will need retrofits in the years ahead.
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Work to start on new Spirit Trail bridge at North Van's Lynn Creek

Work to start on new Spirit Trail bridge at North Van's Lynn Creek

The new 52-metre bridge will make it much faster and more pleasant for Lynn Creek residents to reach Park & Tilford.
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