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Andy Prest

Andy Prest

Andy Prest is the acting editor for the North Shore News and writes a biweekly humour/lifestyle column. He was given the 2016 George Cadogan Memorial Outstanding Columnist Award by the Canadian Community Newspaper Association. Andy thinks you look really fit these days – have you been working out? Send your sports tips or updates on your humour/lifestyle to Andy at [email protected].

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Recent Work by Andy

Andy Prest: It’s impossible to find words to describe such a tragedy

Andy Prest: It’s impossible to find words to describe such a tragedy

Our hearts go out to those affected by last week's tragic bus crash in Horseshoe Bay, including the victims, witnesses, first responders and the driver
Andy Prest: How many of these common text abbreviations do you know?

Andy Prest: How many of these common text abbreviations do you know?

LOL and OMG, internet shorthand is a part of our evolving language. Here is a list of some text abbreviations that people frequently search up on Google
Meet Sarah Strother, new publisher of the North Shore News

Meet Sarah Strother, new publisher of the North Shore News

Strother brings more than 25 years of media leadership with her as she takes over for Matt Blair, who is moving to our sister publication Vancouver Is Awesome
Andy Prest: North Shore Sport Awards winners display dazzling talent

Andy Prest: North Shore Sport Awards winners display dazzling talent

From tireless volunteers to hockey stars Celebrini and Primerano to the dominant Windsor Wolves, North Vancouver and West Van sporting talent spans generations
Andy Prest: Here's why everyone should get an e-bike

Andy Prest: Here's why everyone should get an e-bike

Supplying the masses with e-bikes would make for a fitter population and help get cars off the road. And we'd all have more fun ⚡
Capilano Blues score upset win to claim Pacwest basketball title

Capilano Blues score upset win to claim Pacwest basketball title

The North Vancouver team beat top-ranked VIU in the championship final to win the provincial title and earn a berth in the national championships
Andy Prest: How to choose music without making everyone hate you

Andy Prest: How to choose music without making everyone hate you

'Aux' is one of the most important positions in any social situation, particularly when it comes to appeasing opinionated kids
North Van gin joint hosting two Vancouver Cocktail Week events

North Van gin joint hosting two Vancouver Cocktail Week events

North Vancouver’s Copperpenny Distilling Co. will explore Martini lore March 2 and wrap up the week with the History of the Hangover March 9
Andy Prest: It's time to take the Canadian flag back from the honking horde

Andy Prest: It's time to take the Canadian flag back from the honking horde

There was a time, not so long ago, when the Canadian flag was a strong symbol, an emblem flown with pride by people all across this land.
North Vancouver and West Vancouver schools closed due to winter weather

North Vancouver and West Vancouver schools closed due to winter weather

Capilano University has also closed its North Vancouver main campus, Lonsdale, and kálax-ay | Sunshine Coast campuses
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