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North Van’s only storybook-style house gets a lifeline, revitalized into the 21st century

North Van’s only storybook-style house gets a lifeline, revitalized into the 21st century

The North Vancouver heritage 'A' status house will be revitalized into four dwellings, one duplex and two infills.
Three West Van FC girls soccer squads net A Cup provincial titles

Three West Van FC girls soccer squads net A Cup provincial titles

North Van FC also scores big at the A Cup provincials, taking home two boys titles
B.C., U.S. astronomers detect radio 'heartbeat' billions of light-years from Earth

B.C., U.S. astronomers detect radio 'heartbeat' billions of light-years from Earth

The strange and persistent radio signal from a far-off galaxy appears to be flashing with surprising regularity.
Calgary man who drove from Alberta to B.C. coast while banned fined $1,000

Calgary man who drove from Alberta to B.C. coast while banned fined $1,000

Judge chides trucking company owner for driving across entire province without a licence.
Experts share tips on driving the Sea to Sky Highway safely

Experts share tips on driving the Sea to Sky Highway safely

A spate of collisions on the Sea to Sky Highway are a good reason to review safety protocols.
Editorial: Lack of loos in Phibbs Exchange plan is ludicrous

Editorial: Lack of loos in Phibbs Exchange plan is ludicrous

The province’s plans for a $30-million modern Phibbs transit hub are awash in many upgrades. But a public washroom where commuters might answer the call of nature isn’t among them. This is a significant oversight.
Highway 99 crash: Motorcyclist hit barrier, came off bike, then struck by another rider

Highway 99 crash: Motorcyclist hit barrier, came off bike, then struck by another rider

The man is stable in hospital but with extensive injuries
'Growing in size and severity': How Arctic ozone loss affects Canada's climate

'Growing in size and severity': How Arctic ozone loss affects Canada's climate

Ozone depletion may be less severe over the North Pole, but it still has big implications for residents of the Northern Hemisphere. Severe ozone loss can cause climate anomalies and negatively impact sectors such as agriculture, a new study proves.
West Van report card: Quality of life vs. housing and transportation

West Van report card: Quality of life vs. housing and transportation

While West Van received an 'A' for quality of life, 62 per cent of respondents think the community will be 'worse' in 10 years.
First Canadian e-bike subscription service expands in B.C.

First Canadian e-bike subscription service expands in B.C.

Another transportation option amid rising gas prices...