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Local news for West Vancouver (Vancouver, BC) continually updated from thousands of sources on the web.

8 hrs ago | Vancouver Sun

North Vancouver gangster gunned down in Toronto Sunday

A North Vancouver gangster wanted in California in a drug conspiracy case was gunned down in downtown Toronto early Sunday morning in what police are calling a targeted hit.

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Related Topix: Canada, Drugs, World News

Mon Nov 23, 2009

Northwest Newspapers (Northwest Herald)

High winds hit West Van hard

WEST Vancouver emergency crews were kept running all night Wednesday as high winds and rain knocked down power lines across the municipality.

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Related Topix: Canada, Weather, Hurricane, Natural Disasters

Sun Nov 22, 2009

Northwest Newspapers (Northwest Herald)

Accused leaves ID at break...

A Richmond man found with stolen tools from several North Shore construction sites has been sentenced to three months in jail for the crimes, and a further two months for failing to abide by court orders.

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Related Topix: Canada,

Sat Nov 21, 2009

Vancouver Sun

Conservation officer fired, under investigation

A decorated B.C. conservation officer has been fired and is under criminal investigation for alleged financial improprieties involving the use of government credit cards.

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Related Topix: Canada

Fri Nov 20, 2009

CANOE

'Twilight' home selling for $3.3M

The house in West Vancouver that portayed the home of the Cullen vampire clan in the new movie The Twilight Saga: New Moon went on sale a few days ago.

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Related Topix: Canada, Home, Home Selling, The Twilight Saga: New Moon

Thu Nov 19, 2009

Airport Business

Air Liquide Adds Vancouver International Airport to Canadian Hydrogen Energy Demonstration Project

Air Liquide Canada leads this project in collaboration with Natural Resources Canada, the governments of British Columbia and Quebec, and 14 participating companies.

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Related Topix: Alternative Energy, Hydrogen Power, Energy, Canada, Science / Technology

CNN

Buy Cullen's Twilight house

This Vancouver estate is home to heartthrob vampire Edward Cullen in Twilight: New Moon , opening in movie theaters on Nov.

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Related Topix: Crime Movies, Home Listing, Home, Drama Movies, Thriller, Mystery Movies, Twilight, Canada

Wed Nov 18, 2009

Star Phoenix

Job seekers lack basic social skills

Adi Rosin was CEO of a high-tech company with a New York office looking to hire engineers -- and he wanted the best for the growing firm.

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Related Topix: Canada

Vancouver Sun

Another wind warning for Metro Vancouver

Pedestrians battle the rain and puddles , November 15, 2009 along Vancouver's Robson street.

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Related Topix: Canada, North America, World News,

Tue Nov 17, 2009

Vancouver Sun

Gallery: New Vancouver ferry debuts

The Coastal Link passenger ferry makes its debut run from Coal Harbour to Ambleside in West Vancouver.

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Related Topix: Canada, North America, World News, Stephen Harper

Vancouver Sun

Man harassed over his looks settles suit with West Van police

The case of a North Shore man who was repeatedly harassed by West Vancouver police because of the way he looks has been settled out of court for an undisclosed amount of money.

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Related Topix: Canada

Vancouver Television

For some residents, the only way to get around Monday on Vancouver Island was by boat. Nov. 16, 2009.

A city on the eastern shores of Vancouver Island declared a state of emergency Monday in response to major flooding.

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Related Topix: Canada,

Mon Nov 16, 2009

Northwest Newspapers (Northwest Herald)

Only in West Vancouver, you say. Pity

Regarding Athol Trickett's Nov. 6 letter Excuses Don't Cut It, But Poodles's Teeth Do: I sympathize completely with Mr.

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Related Topix: Canada,

Calgary Herald

Many drivers feel safer driving on unrestricted portions of Germany's autobahn than in Canada.

My Canadian political science professor at what was then Mount Royal College used to joke about that fact.

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Related Topix: North America, Canada, World News, Travel, Canada Travel, Calgary, Canada Travel,

Sun Nov 15, 2009

The Georgia Straight

Metro Vancouver Housing Corp. report raises issue of "market rents"

The Metro Vancouver Housing Corporation's "market rents" in its 52 housing complexes often fallA significantly below true market rents in the region, according to a staff report that goes to theA Metro housing committeeA on Friday .

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Related Topix: Canada, World News

The Province

Flood and landslide warnings issued as B.C. prepares for heavy rain

Warnings of flooding, landslides and possible fatalities have been issued across B.C.'s south coast as more than 300 millimetres of rain is predicted through Tuesday - almost twice the average daily downpour for November.

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Related Topix: Weather, Natural Disasters, Flood, North America, Canada, World News,

Sat Nov 14, 2009

Regina Leader Post

Has time come for a Canadian autobahn?

Does Canada need a world-class autobahn? Transportation expert Wendell Cox investigates the issue in a new study, Creating A World Class Highway System for the Nation.

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Related Topix: North America, Canada, World News, Travel, Canada Travel, Calgary, Canada Travel,

Fri Nov 13, 2009

Canada.com

Opulent Vancouver mansion could top $31 million

A 25,000-square-foot mansion being built in the affluent Point Grey area is likely to be the most expensive home in Vancouver when completed.

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Related Topix: Canada, Home Listing, Home

Northwest Newspapers (Northwest Herald)

Home-invading bear killed in West Van

A mature male bear was captured and destroyed in West Vancouver's Caulfeild neighbourhood Nov.

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Related Topix: Canada

Thu Nov 12, 2009

Bellingham Herald

Man arrested at Blaine border crossing on child-pornography charges

A Canadian man wanted for allegedly distributing child pornography was arrested Wednesday, Nov.

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Related Topix: Blaine, WA, Canada, Whatcom County, WA