North Shore News Feb 01
Time Traveller: This North Vancouver skier competed in the 1964 and '68 Olympics:
North Van's Rod 'Yogi' Hebron, raised in a cabin on Grouse Mountain ...
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North Vancouver Skier's Olympic LegacyRod 'Yogi' Hebron earned 14 national ski medals and competed in the 1964 and 1968 Winter Olympics for Canada.
Key FactsFeb 1, 2026 · Reading time: ~30 sec.
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- Rod Hebron grew up in a cabin on Grouse Mountain and started skiing before he could walk.
- He joined Canada's national ski team at age 17 and competed in the 1964 and 1968 Winter Olympics.
- Hebron secured 14 medals at Canadian national championships during his skiing career.
- He later lived in Colorado and passed away in 2023.
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North Shore News Feb 04
North Vancouver’s Grouse Grind reopens to hikers early: Metro Vancouver announced the opening Wednesday, saying the park is open from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m.
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Key FactsGrouse Grind Trail Opens Earlier Than Usual
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- Favorable weather and trail conditions led to the Grouse Grind reopening ahead of its normal seasonal schedule.
- Visitors can hike during morning through mid-afternoon hours, with a slight extension available on February 6.
- The challenging route features 2,830 steps over 2.5 kilometers and generally requires about two hours to complete, drawing approximately 250,000 hikers yearly.
- Proper footwear, readiness for icy sections, and carrying water plus snacks are strongly advised due to the trail’s difficulty.
North Shore News Jan 25
Time Traveller: These five North Vancouver houses built in 1910 are still standing
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Key FactsFive Heritage Homes Still Standing in North Vancouver
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- The five houses on Ridgeway Avenue were constructed in 1910 by Harvey J. Campbell for the Irwin & Billings Real Estate Company.
- They feature mirror-image designs forming a uniform row, a rarity in early 20th-century North Vancouver.
- Four of the houses were initially purchased as rental properties and built in close proximity.
- All five homes still exist today and have been designated heritage properties by the City of North Vancouver.
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