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$4.3M sale of 'Starship' heritage home 'precedent setting,' agent says

$4.3M sale of 'Starship' heritage home 'precedent setting,' agent says

A real estate agent says the sale shows global recognition of West Coast Modern architecture, while a local expert criticizes the 'jazzy' marketing and wants more action from local government.
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B.C. should legalize nearly all electric-assist vehicles, recommends study

B.C. should legalize nearly all electric-assist vehicles, recommends study

A Metro Vancouver-wide study found almost all electric-assist vehicles move slower than people think and can actually make cycling and mixed-use paths safer. The exception: sit-down e-scooters.
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West Van may have found a permanent pickleball home

West Van may have found a permanent pickleball home

Pickleball players say they have a new quieter paddle, which should cut down on the controversy that surrounds the sport.
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B.C. COVID-19 hospitalizations fall to seven-week low

B.C. COVID-19 hospitalizations fall to seven-week low

44 more people died while infected with COVID-19 in the week up to May 28
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Outdoor movies are on deck this summer on the North Van waterfront

Outdoor movies are on deck this summer on the North Van waterfront

The Polygon Gallery and City of North Vancouver are teaming up for a series of films on Cates Deck starting June 23. 🍿
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West Van man sentenced to 6 months' jail for head-butting stepbrother

West Van man sentenced to 6 months' jail for head-butting stepbrother

West Vancouver man has been released on bail pending appeal in case involving family feud
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Going whitewater rafting in Squamish? Then follow these 6 simple rules

Going whitewater rafting in Squamish? Then follow these 6 simple rules

As companies begin their river season, whitewater rafting guide Will Johnson prepares readers for their journey
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North Van firefighters will wash your car for cancer research

North Van firefighters will wash your car for cancer research

Ever had your car washed by one of the North Shore's first responders?
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Sea to Sky MLA calls for binding arbitration to end Sea to Sky transit strike

Sea to Sky MLA calls for binding arbitration to end Sea to Sky transit strike

With help from mediator Vince Ready, parties in Sea to Sky transit strike will have up to 10 days to secure deal before union vote.
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This new North Van-inspired play will ‘drive’ you crazy

This new North Van-inspired play will ‘drive’ you crazy

Driving Me Crazy stars veteran North Shore actor Nicola Cavendish and runs June 8-19 at Presentation House Theatre
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