An idea to share West Vancouver Police along all three municipalities on the North Shore seems to have hit a roadblock. Langley City Mayor Peter Fassbender says at a regional symposium, the Mayor of West Vancouver poured cold water on the idea, "Well, Mayor Smith from West Vancouver said that at the moment that is not seen as a priority by his … [Read more...]
11/25/2012 – MEC North Vancouver Classic 5/10k Run
November 25, 2012 by
Lace up your running shoes and join us as we wind down the fall running season with one last running race on the Seymour Valley Trailway. If you take part in our October 27th race this is a great opportunity to set a PB and beat your time.A $ 15 dollar entry fee gets you a scenic, well-marked route, aid stations and good times at the finish! … [Read more...]
Court says North Vancouver district discriminated against boy with dyslexia
November 9, 2012 by
A North Vancouver father has won his fight against the school district over his son, who has learning disabilities, not getting proper education. Rick Moore won a human rights complaint against the North Vancouver School District back in 2005. He claimed his son, Jeffrey, had been discriminated against because of his dyslexia, and has been denied … [Read more...]
11/04/2012 – MEC Snowfest North Vancouver
November 4, 2012 by
MEC Snowfest is a celebration of all things snowsports related. Its a festival with something for everyone and features informative clinics, product demos, a gear swap, the latest gear and gizmos, community snowsports groups, and info on guide services. Custom Feed - Vancouver Events Calendar … [Read more...]
North Delta MLA won’t run again
October 25, 2012 by
North Delta New Democrat MLA Guy Gentner is calling it quits. Gentner has announced he won't run in next year's provincial election. Party leader Adrian Dix praised Gentner for being what he called "a passionate advocate for the Agricultural Land Reserve." He says Gentner's contributions will be missed. CKNW Vancouver News … [Read more...]
Avalanche claims a life in BC’s north country
October 23, 2012 by
The Coroners Service says one person is dead following an avalanche in the BC's northwest. Coroner Barb McLintock says it took place in a remote area and the closest community is Stewart. McLintock says two people from an industrial camp were working when the avalanche hit. She says one person escaped but the other did not, … [Read more...]
North Shore considering policing options
October 18, 2012 by
The three municipalities on the North Shore continue to take a look at dropping the RCMP and moving to another policing option. North Vancouver District Mayor Richard Walton says they are still trying to determine the cost benefits, if any, of moving away from the mounties and sharing the West Vancouver police instead. But he cautions … [Read more...]
Trial date set for Queen of the North officer
October 7, 2012 by
Dates have been set for the long-awaited trial of Karl Lilgert. He was the navigating officer on the Queen of the North the night the BC Ferry sank more than six years ago. Jury selection in the trial begins January 9, with the trial itself slated to start five days later. Lilgert's charged with two counts of criminal negligence causing the deaths … [Read more...]
North Vancouver stabbing
September 22, 2012 by
A stabbing in North Vancouver has left a man in hospital with critical injuries. Details are slim - but it happened in the Lynn Valley area - in the 3400-block of Institute Road - around 1:00am Saturday Sergeant Denis Dionne speaks for the R.C.M.P. "We have a 20-year old victim suffering from multiple stabbing wounds. He's at the hospital, and he's … [Read more...]
Police trying to identify North Shore victim
September 19, 2012 by
Homicide investigators are still trying to identify a body found badly decomposed in North Vancouver last month on a hiking trail. The remains were found behind a Denny's restaurant on Curling Road in mid-August. Police have now released a coroner's sketch of what they think the female victim might have looked like. "We also know that she had … [Read more...]
