North Shore News

New handwashing and drinking water stations, improved lighting, pier improvements and other amenities are coming, with work to start this spring

Mental health professionals are teaming up with police officers across the North Shore in a new response team, Car 22

Known active infections are the lowest total so far this year.

Local John Buchanan captured video of the work to separate the windsports launching tip from the rest of the Spit from Jan. 25 to Feb. 4.

13 more die while infected with COVID-19 in B.C.

Whoa! Stay away from this one!

B.C. doctors are unlikely to complete all non-essential surgeries that were delayed to free up hospital capacity during the COVID-19 pandemic until potentially late 2022, the B.C. government says.

A District of West Vancouver councillor has disclosed that he travelled outside of Canada to visit family over the December holidays, despite pandemic-era advice to stay home.

Some world news....

They're keeping holiday traditions alive, while keeping them safe.

Fried chicken and ... donuts?! Please, tell me more....

A new LNG plant on Howe Sound will begin construction in the new year.

Many jurisdictions are still evaluating how the devices might help battle the pandemic.

Welcome to ... MONOVA! What do you think of the new branding for the Museum of North Vancouver? It's set to open in the Spring of 2021.

Another one showing promising results but still needs regulatory approval.

Who here still does The Wave?

The November full moon is thought to have derived its funny name because it occurred during the optimal time to trap the furry creatures...

In a State of the City address, Mayor Linda Buchanan said she is hoping the City of North Vancouver's recovery plan will create long-lasting positive change.

Officials say there is no evidence sensitive government and personal information has been accessed.

Really neat story here, finished off by a great video of some North Shore eagles.

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Let your lights shine, North Vancouver District!

He was out walking his pooch at 5 a.m. when he noticed two people skulking around someone’s property.

Fireworks on the North Shore continues to be an explosive subject.

The mid-November opening is definitely early for a North Shore ski hill.

These changes will mean transitioning from natural gas heating systems to low carbon heating systems in the construction of new small residential buildings by mid-next year.

British Columbian families could receive $1,000 cheque in the mail before Christmas, part of a one-time recovery benefit promised by the BC NDP during its election campaign.

Wow, that really is a string of awful luck. Nice to see the community rallying to support her. Good luck Janice!

The B.C. Legislature website and email system has been offline for over a week, and officials are providing no details on the cause, including confirming or denying the existence of a cyber security threat.

The District of West Vancouver and a pair of residents are headed for court over alleged illegal renovation work that may be threatening the structural integrity of a townhouse complex.

Conversion kit, or brand new off-the-shelf e-bike? Here's an explainer to help you go electric.

8 vehicles were set on fire Thursday night.

Startling numbers from the Fraser Health region.

Fighting with your in-laws during Thanksgiving dinner, however, is banned.

The Central Lonsdale townhouse that was once used as an illegal hostel is now on the market after a judge ordered it to be sold.

Brains over brawn for this West Vancouver Police member who has worked as an intelligence officer, been a member of the Integrated Gang Taskforce, and been in charge of the Integrated First Nations Police Unit in North Vancouver.

These teens say any recovery from the pandemic must not return Canada to its pre-COVID status quo.

When COVID hit, they didn't quit. Some really neat, innovative stuff from North Shore small businesses highlighted here in a new awards series from the North Vancouver Chamber.

CONTEST: Tell us where to find your spooktacular haunts for a chance to win a two-person prize pack for Grouse Mountain (two SkyRide passes and two zipline passes), valued at $296 each. All you have to do is tell us your address and send us a picture. Email [email protected] or simply comment on the post and we'll add you to our fa-boo-lous map. **This contest is in no way sponsored, endorsed, administered by or associated with, Facebook**

Awww, this is nice. Well done students!

North Van takes a bow!

Sharon Selby, author of Surfing the Worry Imp's Wave and founder of Sharon Selby Toddler to Teen Anxiety Solutions in West Vancouver, received a Women of Distinction Award this week.

What are your plans for Halloween? Here are some ideas for a ghostly fun without actually, you know, spreading a deadly virus.

A North Vancouver man will face three years of probation after pleading guilty to a string of incidents of environmental damage, harassment and mischief.

It ate holes in my colon. I wasnt made aware of what this [painkilling] drug could potentially do to me.

Parents will be informed of COVID-19 exposures that occur in schools, said Dr. Bonnie Henry, the provinces medical health officer, Thursday.

There's a new craft business in the City of North Vancouver's Brewery District and it's ... a winery!

Nice of the principal to chip in like that!

A pandemic blip, or lasting change? Columnist Keith Baldrey examines an odd election that thrust the NDP fully into the driver's seat in B.C.

Health officials on September 25 revealed some good news related to the COVID-19 pandemic.

A class of primary students at an elementary school in West Vancouver is now self-isolating after a person in their class tested positive for COVID-19.

Having trouble paying rent or utilities due to the pandemic? The City of North Vancouver is setting aside funds that might help you out.

Congratulations to Lisa C! She is the "Mask of the Week" winner this week in our "Get Masked" contest. We could totally relate to the message "will remove for wine" on her mask...what would you remove your mask for? (For me it's chocolate! ~ Tannis Hendriks) Lisa has won two admission and zipline passes to Grouse Mountain! ... For contest details, see our GET MASKED contest post or the print ad in our weekly issue. Send your photo to [email protected] for your chance to win. (Disclaimer: this contest is in no way sponsored, administered or endorsed by, or associated with, Facebook.)

Continuing conflict between the U.K.-based owners of the Lush Cosmetics brand and their Vancouver-based partner, Mark Wolverton, has prompted the retailer to ask the BC Supreme Court to step in and settle the dispute.

He made millions while his companies failed to profit.

A B.C. pharmacist who supplied methadone to undercover investigators acting as patients has been fined $20,000 and suspended for 18 months by the College of Pharmacists of B.C.

Fascinating reporting here on a man whose self-portrayal as a successful, industrious businessman and philanthropist has been unwavering even up to the time of his sentencing for fraud.

Wildfire smoke didn't stop this North Vancouver 90-year-old from burning up the track on the way to a new world record!

West Vancouver is one of Canadas most affluent cities, But as the seniors centre discovered during the pandemic, its beauty masks a high level of poverty.

Bear vs. Car, early this morning in North Vancouver.

B.C. recorded the second-highest number of new COVID-19 cases within a 24-hour period on September 24.

Big house party in West Vancouver, again. This one earned the host a $2,300 fine.

LIVE: The latest COVID-19 update from the BC Government.

Watch out when you or your dogs are near the water!

Nice looking affordable housing project on its way right in the heart of the Squamish Nation community, with funding from the province.

A crowdfunding campaign has raised more than $150,000 for Battlestar Galactica star and Bowen Island resident Michael Hogan to help cover his medical expenses after suffering a "life-changing" brain injury.

Are you missing live arts events? Presentation House Theatre was one of four North Shore arts institutions and buildings that took part in a campaign to raise awareness for the struggles live event venues are facing during the pandemic by glowing red Tuesday.

A passionate and poignant piece here with North Vancouver School District principal of Indigenous education Brad Baker talking about why Orange Shirt Day, Sept. 30, is more important than ever this year.

NDP leader John Horgan shouldnt conflate favourable opinion polls today with a sure shot at a majority government, this University of British Columbia poli sci professor tells us.

EDITORIAL: Vancouver Coastal Healths approach does nothing to inspire public confidence, at a time when health authorities are counting on the public to both trust and listen to them.

The medical health officer responsible for the North Shore says Vancouver Coastal Health wont publicly post all cases where exposure to COVID-19 has happened in schools unless it's required to safeguard health or Dr. Bonnie Henry orders it to do so.

A record 3,368 people are actively being monitored by health officials for potentially having COVID-19 as a result of identified exposure to known cases, the B.C. government announced today.

Are you up for this? Check out the video of a similar ride in Revelstoke.

Lucky doggo rescued off the side of a cliff in West Vancouver's Cypress Falls Park.

This is NOT OK.

Environment Canada is now investigating after more than a hundred fish in a West Vancouver creek were killed in a suspected chemical spill from a power washing contractor.

There will be a dramatic resurgence of COVID-19 cases in Canada unless people limit contact with others in coming days, the country's chief public health officer warns.