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Nick Laba

Nick Laba

Nick Laba is a full-time reporter for the North Shore News, covering all things North and West Vancouver.

When he’s away from his desk, you can find Nick riding around town on his orange bicycle, listening to records or planning his next scuba dive trip.

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Recent Work by Nick

Watch: Nap time is over for Grouse Mountain grizzly bears

Watch: Nap time is over for Grouse Mountain grizzly bears

As the snow pack melts away, Grinder and Coola’s dormancy was a little shorter than usual.
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Wrong-way driver arrested on North Vancouver highway

Wrong-way driver arrested on North Vancouver highway

The 20-something driver showed signs of impairment, police say
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Why is the City of North Vancouver receiving housing targets?

Why is the City of North Vancouver receiving housing targets?

City of North Vancouver Mayor Linda Buchanan says she is 'surprised' to be on the latest list, as her municipality has been one of the top for building new developments in B.C.
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North Van’s Connor Bedard to play for Team Canada at IIHF World Championship

North Van’s Connor Bedard to play for Team Canada at IIHF World Championship

Bedard is a favourite to win the Calder Trophy this year, awarded to the top rookie in the NHL
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North Vancouver Mounties 'seriously' injured while apprehending hit-and-run suspect

North Vancouver Mounties 'seriously' injured while apprehending hit-and-run suspect

An alleged skirmish broke out after police located a Dodge Ram driver who reportedly knocked over a tree and fled the scene.
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Here’s what to do if you witness racism on the North Shore

Here’s what to do if you witness racism on the North Shore

The Racism Response Protocol gives you tools to take charge in harmful situations, and follow up with reporting and care afterwards
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Two dead deer in Deep Cove likely killed by drivers, authorities say

Two dead deer in Deep Cove likely killed by drivers, authorities say

If you are involved in an accident with an animal, you should call police or a local maintenance contractor, says Conservation Officer Service
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You can sip an adult beverage in North Van’s Capilano River Park this summer

You can sip an adult beverage in North Van’s Capilano River Park this summer

Allowing alcohol in certain parks has been generally positive, North Shore municipalities say
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Metro Vancouver to get 185 new buses on busiest routes with provincial funding

Metro Vancouver to get 185 new buses on busiest routes with provincial funding

The 2024 federal budget doesn’t do enough to support transit, said officials at a Wednesday press event in North Vancouver announcing $300M in funding from the province
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Have trouble seeing lane markings? North Van district council wants to fix that

Have trouble seeing lane markings? North Van district council wants to fix that

Many of the materials currently used to mark our roads can be hard to see or are easily chipped away, say members of Distirct of North Vancouver council
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