North Shore Search and Rescue located two skiers Saturday who lost their way in the Mount Seymour backcountry. Rescue Team Leader Tim Jones says given avalanche warnings are high in the region, people need to be sensible. "The backcountry is very dangerous right now for avalanche hazards. It's going to get even worse in the coming days. Simply … [Read more...]
Donations flood in after North Shore dog rescue
December 10, 2012 by
Donations have come in fast and furious to cover the weekend rescue of a dog from the North Shore mountains. Now rescuers say they have more than enough. North Shore Search and Rescue's Tim Jones says while some people were quick to give support and donations, others questioned why rescuers even bothered saving the dog stuck in an area called … [Read more...]
North Shore Rescue deals with missing dog, unresponsive skier
December 8, 2012 by
A busy day for North Shore Rescue. Crews had spent two days looking for a Bermese Mountain Dog who ran away from his snow-shoeing owner two weeks ago on Mount Seymuor. They’ve managed to pulled Ohly out of a gully and transport him safely back down by helicopter. Crews were then called to Hollyburn Mountain, where a young male skier had gone … [Read more...]
Sharing policing costs on the North Shore not a done deal
November 29, 2012 by
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...]
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...]
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...]
Fire in the North Shore mountains
August 24, 2012 by
A small fire is burning in the North Shore mountains.It looks to be centred in the area between Grouse and Seymour, possible on Mount Fromme.Smoke from the blaze is visible from the downtown core.No homes are threatened, and helicopters will likely be needed to douse the flames. CKNW Vancouver News … [Read more...]
Recycled bridge becomes North Shore cycling path
August 15, 2012 by
Cyclists may want to check out a new loop on the North Shore made out of a recycled bridge. Metro Vancouver spokesman Bill Morrell says a bridge in the Coquitlam watershed was decommissioned back in 1999. "So rather than throw away that steel and the bridge, Metro Vancouver explored what options there were for repurposing the bridge itself in … [Read more...]
Veteran North Shore Mountie slams RCMP brass
August 14, 2012 by
Another mountie has taken a very public shot at his boss in Ottawa. In a letter released today, veteran North Vancouver officer Peter Kennedy slams Commissioner Bob Paulson for appearing to be more worried about themselves or their image, rather than the rank-and-file membership. Kennedy also criticizes Paulson for the way he responded to an email … [Read more...]
Overdue hikers on North Shore
August 8, 2012 by
North Shore Search and Rescue will be out this morning looking for a couple of hikers up Indian Arm. The pair got caught up and lost in the darkness last night and lost their cell phone service. The search team has a fairly good idea where they are, believing the pair set up camp for the night. CKNW Vancouver News … [Read more...]
