Developer fined $44K for fall hazards at West Vancouver job site: It was a repeated violation for the builder, WorkSafeBC says
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Developer fined $44K for fall hazards at West Vancouver job site
Surveys find resilient salmon populations in West Vancouver creeks: Knowing that salmon are present in so many creeks raises the stakes for protecting them ...
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Surveys find resilient salmon populations in West Vancouver creeks
West Vancouver waterfront sauna granted year-long extension: According to the company, almost 2,400 visitors have booked a seaside shvitz
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West Vancouver waterfront sauna granted year-long extension
Three strikes for West Vancouver owners caught flouting short-term rental rules: Some owners are finding sneaky ways around new regulations, according to a West ...
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Three strikes for West Vancouver owners caught flouting short-term rental ...
OpinionLetter: Khoda Hafez, a message to Iranian-Canadian friends: As conflict hits Iran, former West Vancouver MP John Weston shares the enlightening lessons he ...
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Letter: Khoda Hafez, a message to Iranian-Canadian friends
North Shore women set to share business insights at upcoming panel: International Women's Day: The North Vancouver Chamber is hosting an event to highlight local ...
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North Shore women set to share business insights at upcoming panel
Police nab 36 North Shore drivers using cellphones in distracted driving blitz: North Vancouver RCMP and West Vancouver Police target busy intersections at rush ...
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Police nab 36 North Shore drivers using cellphones in distracted driving ...
West Vancouver buys $800K rock face for slope stability work: The site has been subject to rock falls in the past
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West Vancouver buys $800K rock face for slope stability work
Hovercraft called in for rescue of injured hiker at West Vancouver's Whyte Islet: The man sustained a head injury after falling on slippery wet rocks as the tide ...
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Hovercraft called in for rescue of injured hiker at West Vancouver's Whyte ...
Man suffers 'significant burns' in fire that razed West Vancouver home: Six other tenants of British Properties home ‘lost everything’ in the blaze
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Man suffers 'significant burns' in fire that razed West Vancouver home
West Vancouver to pilot summer street busking program: Street performers will be ‘uncurated’ and unpaid, except for the public filling the hat
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West Vancouver to pilot summer street busking program
West Vancouver parking: Council votes to freeze rates - North Shore News
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West Vancouver parking: Council votes to freeze rates - North Shore News
Man who 'sexted' teen he met on West Vancouver bus sentenced for child luring: Man, 38, told teen girl ‘age is just a number’
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Man who 'sexted' teen he met on West Vancouver bus sentenced for child ...
Province seeks to seize West Vancouver break-in suspect's SUV: The director of civil forfeiture has filed lawsuit to keep a 2009 Honda CR-V
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Province seeks to seize West Vancouver break-in suspect's SUV
West Vancouver 'N' driver loses traction on highway, sticks mom’s car in the mud: The 19-year-old driver was given a $167 ticket for driving too fast relative to ...
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West Vancouver 'N' driver loses traction on highway, sticks mom’s car in ...
Evolve E-Bike Share rolls out in West Vancouver: BCAA's e-bike network on the North Shore now extends to popular West Van locations such as Ambleside ...
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Evolve E-Bike Share rolls out in West Vancouver
12-unit Gleneagles townhouse project proposed in West Vancouver: The project, which would go into a site that currently is undeveloped forest ...
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12-unit Gleneagles townhouse project proposed in West Vancouver
The most and least expensive homes to sell on the North Shore this winter: Waterfront modern mansion in Dundarave top sale in luxury real estate at $16 ...
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The most and least expensive homes to sell on the North Shore this winter
Photos: Seal spotted lounging in a very strange place near Vancouver: A ship's agent from West Vancouver snapped photos of the chill marine mammal in English Bay
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Photos: Seal spotted lounging in a very strange place near Vancouver
OpinionEve Lazarus: West Vancouver's Navvy Jack House has a fascinating history: Built from old growth fir and cedar in 1873, the home is set to reopen as part of an ...
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Eve Lazarus: West Vancouver's Navvy Jack House has a fascinating history
OpinionAmbleside Park pay parking hurting West Vancouver sports. - North Shore News
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Ambleside Park pay parking hurting West Vancouver sports. - North Shore ...
Key FactsParking Fees Threaten Ambleside’s Business Vitality
Feb 7, 2026 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
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  • The introduction of pay parking in Ambleside Park has caused a noticeable decline in customer visits and sales for adjacent businesses.

  • Ambleside lacks investments and programming that would justify parking fees and boost the neighborhood’s vibrancy.

  • Current parking policies favor appointment-based services while disadvantaging independent retailers and eateries that enliven the street.

  • Despite proposed alternatives like time limits and validation, decisions were made with minimal engagement of business and community stakeholders.
  • Ambleside could evolve into a vibrant, inclusive waterfront village where thriving businesses, community activities, and park users support and reinforce one another.
    Maureen O'Brien, Executive Director of the Ambleside Dundarave Business Improvement Association, speaks about the impact of pay parking on the business community in Ambleside.
West Vancouver protects former mid-century gas station with heritage recognition: Recognizing the Marine Drive building as a heritage property temporarliy saves ...
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West Vancouver protects former mid-century gas station with heritage ...
Key FactsHistoric Gas Station Gains Protection in West Vancouver
Feb 6, 2026 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
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  • The former gas station at Marine Drive was added to the Community Heritage Register on January 26.

  • The heritage status mandates a building permit before demolition, giving staff additional time to negotiate with the property owner and developer.

  • This mid-century modern structure is one of Canada’s few remaining examples, noted for its folded plate roof and stone veneer.

  • Environmental tests are underway, and relocating the building to enable soil remediation is being considered.
  • We believe there’s an opportunity for a strong development … to increase the vibrancy of that neighbourhood.
    Susan Walker, vice-president of North Shore Heritage, during the Jan. 26 meeting.
West Vancouver breaks warm temperature record: The North Shore hit a high of 15.6 C on Feb. 4, the highest recorded temperature for that date since West ...
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West Vancouver breaks warm temperature record
West Vancouver lawyer suspended for professional misconduct: A trust account was used to transfer millions of dollars from outside Canada without proper ...
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West Vancouver lawyer suspended for professional misconduct
North Vancouver photographer awarded for capturing urban wildlife moment: Canadian Geographic judges loved the photo Cari Siebrits took of 'charismatic' river ...
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North Vancouver photographer awarded for capturing urban wildlife moment
Key FactsAward-Winning Snapshot of Urban River Otters
Jan 31, 2026 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
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  • Wildlife photographer Cari Siebrits captured river otters crossing train tracks near West Vancouver’s Centennial Seawalk.

  • Her photograph earned second place in Canadian Geographic’s Flora, Fauna, and Fungi category for 2025.

  • Siebrits highlights how urban wildlife sightings foster a deeper connection between people and nature.

  • She prioritizes animal welfare by using telephoto lenses and avoiding any disturbance during her shoots.
  • I think it makes everybody feel a little bit more present and more connected to the wild world around us.
    Cari Siebrits discusses how seeing wildlife affects people's connection to nature.
Firefighters rescue dog from West Vancouver cliff ledge: The dog was arguing with a sea lion when it slipped over a cliff edge in West Van's Lighthouse Park.
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Firefighters rescue dog from West Vancouver cliff ledge
Key FactsFirefighters Save Dog from West Van Cliff Edge
Feb 5, 2026 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
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  • Gus, a black lab, slipped off a 40-foot cliff in West Vancouver while barking at a nearby sea lion.

  • The dog landed on a ledge 20 feet below, where family members initially tried to calm him down.

  • Firefighters arrived within 10 minutes and used a rope rescue system anchored to trees to safely retrieve the dog.

  • The rescue concluded around 5:30 p.m., with officials advising against untrained attempts and recommending leashes near cliffs.
  • Dogs are better swimmers than we are and better climbers.
    — Assistant Chief Jeremy Calder on the abilities of dogs and the safety of pets near cliff edges.
OpinionEditorial: We need the Olympic spirit now more than ever: Sometimes the best demonstrations of leadership aren’t from actual world leaders but from passionate ...
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Editorial: We need the Olympic spirit now more than ever
Freezebruary fundraiser splashes back to the North Shore: Organizers Abby Hoffman and Conor Sinnamon are getting the chills to raise funds for The Dugout ...
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Freezebruary fundraiser splashes back to the North Shore
Key FactsIcy Plunges Aid Downtown Eastside Support
Feb 3, 2026 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
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  • Abby Hoffman and Conor Sinnamon are leading the second annual 'Freezebruary' fundraiser to benefit The Dugout, serving Downtown Eastside residents.

  • Participants plunge into cold waters across Vancouver and the North Shore every day in February to gather donations.

  • The fundraising goal increased from $8,600 last year to $15,000, with over $450 raised at the start of the month.

  • Several local businesses contribute by offering free refreshments and encouraging community involvement.
  • It’s amazing that we can do something to help people in need.
    Adriana Maron, manager of the Ambleside location, expressing her support for the Freezebruary initiative.
OpinionLetter: West Vancouver pay parking keeping hundreds away from Ambleside walks: On a beautiful day, there should be more people enjoying the waterfront
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Letter: West Vancouver pay parking keeping hundreds away from Ambleside ...
West Vancouver council taps reserves to balance budget: Council has endorsed a plan to keep tax increases to 3.4 per cent
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West Vancouver council taps reserves to balance budget
West Vancouver council formally dedicates 12 parks: Whytecliff Park, Horseshoe Bay Park and Gleneagles Golf Course are among the popular public spaces now under ...
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West Vancouver council formally dedicates 12 parks
Highway 99 in Horsehoe Bay closed in both directions due to truck crash: Drivers can expect major delays due to congestion, DriveBC says
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Highway 99 in Horsehoe Bay closed in both directions due to truck crash
Appeal court declares changes to $5M will that benefited executor invalid: Legal dispute centres on changes to the will of a West Vancouver woman that cut out ...
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Appeal court declares changes to $5M will that benefited executor invalid
Man remains unidentified, 26 years after body was found in West Vancouver: Unidentified man was found camped in the bush near Eagle Lake
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Man remains unidentified, 26 years after body was found in West Vancouver
Key FactsUnidentified Man Found in West Vancouver 26 Years Ago
Jan 27, 2026 · Reading time: ~45 sec.
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  • A deceased man was discovered inside a green tent east of Eagle Lake in May 1999.

  • The cause of death was hypothermia, with the actual time of death likely in fall 1998.

  • No matches were found in dental or fingerprint records to identify the man at that time.

  • Authorities hope a recently created composite image will help someone recognize him and provide information.
  • We are hoping this new composite photograph will help jog the memory of someone who remembers him.
    Suzanne Birch, spokesperson for the West Vancouver Police Department, expressed the hope of identifying the unidentified man.
Check out the top sales of West Vancouver's luxury mansions in 2025: A lavish British Properties mega-mansion was the top North Shore sale of the year at $17 ...
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Check out the top sales of West Vancouver's luxury mansions in 2025
'Really bad injury': Team rescues adorable injured seal in West Vancouver: Vancouver Aquarium Marine Mammal Rescue Society responded to the call within a half ...
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'Really bad injury': Team rescues adorable injured seal in West Vancouver
Lights and Fjords: Stunning Views from Vancouver's Slopes: Skiing with ocean views and an impressive skyline: Around Vancouver, winter sports enthusiasts can ...
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Lights and Fjords: Stunning Views from Vancouver's Slopes