North Vancouver News

Cindy Blackstock had at least one good reason to be at the UNBC convocation ceremonies Friday at the Charles Jago Northern Sport Centre.

By Jeff Nagel - North Shore Outlook Published: May 25, 2012 2:00 PM Updated: May 25, 2012 2:02 PM Federal officials now admit they did not consult local authorities -A only other federal government arms such as the military -A before announcing their decision to close Vancouver's Coast Guard base at Kitsilano.

The truth is, I love wearing wool things such as sweaters, socks, hats, etc, but never really stopped to think about where wool comes from.A It wasn't until I heard about Maplewood Farm's sheep shearing festival that I asked myself the question: "And why do humans shear sheep?!" Well, wool comes from animals who grow it, such as sheep, lama, ... (more)

Kitchen design by Christian Woo. Mr. Woo has moved from furniture design to doing whole rooms.

Elizabeth Zvonar: We Come in Peace Fifteen artists are showcased in Presentation House Gallery's new exhibit Phantasmagoria.

Quest student Mischa Chandler glides down the hill during last year's Britannia Classic.

Animal rights extremists are taking credit for a vandalism spree targeting four Vancouver-area fur stores -- and declaring that the "new Fur Wars have just begun." Snowflake Furs, Pappas Furs and Speiser Furs, all located in downtown Vancouver, were targeted in the early morning hours Tuesday, as was Capilano Furs and Taxidermy in North Vancouver.

Canadian country star Gord Bamford brings his traditional-style music to Chilliwack on May 25, along with local guest Todd Richard.

For 20 years, until his election as mayor of the City of North Vancouver, Darrell Mussatto worked as a paramedic.

In SUFFOLK CNTY accident. right lane blocked on THE L.I.E./I-495 EB between X51/DEER PARK AVE/RT-231 and before X52/COMMACK RD.

ALia, Daisy and Andy Chryssolor would like to see annual inspections of backyard pools, particularly their fences and gate latches, in the wake of the drowning death of their 18-month-old son, Brady THE parents of a toddler who drowned in a backyard pool in Deep Cove say they want to see more inspections of private pools and stronger enforcement of ... (more)

A 70-year-old woman from North Vancouver has been charged with disrupting the activities of an international flight crew after she allegedly grabbed a flight attendant part way into the journey.

This is home to Dyson Baidarka & Company, where a renowned boat builder creates crafts of an ancient lineage from modern materials.

Danielle Kyei, 17, was able to purchase a bottle of wine in two private liquor store and one government store in North Vancouver during an investigation by CBC News.

A fraud artist who ripped off two employers for more than $170,000 - including more than $22,000 he took to pay back a previous fraud victim - has been sent to prison for two and a half years.

The Greater Vancouver Home Builders' Association invites the public to tour eight professionally renovated homes in Surrey, Burnaby, North Vancouver and Vancouver on Sunday, June 10 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. The 19th annual Parade of Renovated Homes, produced by the GVHBA Renovation Council and sponsored by FortisBC, showcases leading-edge design, ... (more)

Rick Hansen will attend end-of-day celebrations May 19 at the White Rock Community Centre, 15154 Russell Ave., for the relay that bears his name.

On Sunday, April 29 a letter from a resident relayed a concern about the benefits to the North Shore of Seaspan being awarded a large federal ship building contract .

Fire crews and North Vancouver RCMP are at the scene of a fully-involved house fire on the 4000 block of Norwood Avenue Thursday night.

A house fire on Vancouver's North Shore has sent a large plume of black smoke into the air that could be seen in many parts of the region.