nick laba
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reporter for north shore news 📰 he/him
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i wrote about trump's "artificially drawn line" and the great effort to draw the Canada-U.S. border
also included is the history behind a cabin built in 1860 that housed royal engineers surveying the 49th parallel. it's now preserved in north vancouver #northvan #trump
also included is the history behind a cabin built in 1860 that housed royal engineers surveying the 49th parallel. it's now preserved in north vancouver #northvan #trump
‘Artificially drawn line’: 1860 engineers cabin a reminder of great effort to mark Canada-U.S. border
Like the decision-makers who agreed on the 49th parallel, experts today believe the border functions best when the two nations co-operate
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September 8, 2025 at 4:33 PM
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Metro Vancouver will be conducting water valve tests at Cleveland Dam today (May 21) through Friday, May 23.
During this time, scheduled valve tests will occur resulting in fluctuating river flow on Capilano River.
➡️Info on levels in Capilano and Seymour Rivers:
metrovancouver.org/services/wat...
During this time, scheduled valve tests will occur resulting in fluctuating river flow on Capilano River.
➡️Info on levels in Capilano and Seymour Rivers:
metrovancouver.org/services/wat...
Seymour and Capilano River Levels | Metro Vancouver
Recent and current river levels and flows in the Capilano and Seymour Rivers downstream of the Capilano Reservoir and Seymour Reservoir.
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May 21, 2025 at 3:17 PM
Metro Vancouver will be conducting water valve tests at Cleveland Dam today (May 21) through Friday, May 23.
During this time, scheduled valve tests will occur resulting in fluctuating river flow on Capilano River.
➡️Info on levels in Capilano and Seymour Rivers:
metrovancouver.org/services/wat...
During this time, scheduled valve tests will occur resulting in fluctuating river flow on Capilano River.
➡️Info on levels in Capilano and Seymour Rivers:
metrovancouver.org/services/wat...
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Lytton, West Kelowna, Jasper, Los Angeles, Lahaina. It’s time to start applying the lessons these tragedies are teaching us.
Editorial: The wildfire of our nightmares does not have to happen
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Editorial: The wildfire of our nightmares does not have to happen
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Editorial: The wildfire of our nightmares does not have to happen
It’s time to start applying the lessons other tragedies around the world have taught us here in North Vancouver and West Van
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May 21, 2025 at 3:46 PM
Lytton, West Kelowna, Jasper, Los Angeles, Lahaina. It’s time to start applying the lessons these tragedies are teaching us.
Editorial: The wildfire of our nightmares does not have to happen
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Editorial: The wildfire of our nightmares does not have to happen
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Vancouver Mayor Ken Sim is sidestepping questions on how the budget for a five-million-dollar task force aimed at cracking down on the Downtown Eastside was approved.
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Vancouver mayor can’t answer how $5M for ‘Task Force Barrage’ was approved
Vancouver Mayor Ken Sim is sidestepping questions on how the budget for a five-million-dollar task force aimed at cracking down on the Downtown Eastside was approved.
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May 8, 2025 at 3:02 AM
Vancouver Mayor Ken Sim is sidestepping questions on how the budget for a five-million-dollar task force aimed at cracking down on the Downtown Eastside was approved.
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jonathan wilkinson has been re-elected as the MP for north vancouver–capilano for a 4th term. his margin of the vote increased over the last election, while the NDP diminished #northvan
Liberal Jonathan Wilkinson re-elected in North Vancouver–Capilano
The cabinet minister has secured his fourth term as member of Parliament
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April 29, 2025 at 4:20 PM
jonathan wilkinson has been re-elected as the MP for north vancouver–capilano for a 4th term. his margin of the vote increased over the last election, while the NDP diminished #northvan
here's a fun one: i interviewed a guy who built a scale model seabus entirely out of lego
Watch: Lego artist wows SeaBus staff with remarkable model
The most satisfying part is how people react to the creations, and the conversations around transit they can spark, says model artist William Fong
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April 17, 2025 at 3:58 AM
here's a fun one: i interviewed a guy who built a scale model seabus entirely out of lego
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We apologize for any incontinence this causes
No more free parking: City of North Vancouver to vote on big changes
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No more free parking: City of North Vancouver to vote on big changes
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No more free parking: City of North Vancouver to vote on big changes
Prices on commercial streets in Lower and Central Lonsdale would reach $3 per hour under the proposed plan
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April 11, 2025 at 5:01 PM
We apologize for any incontinence this causes
No more free parking: City of North Vancouver to vote on big changes
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No more free parking: City of North Vancouver to vote on big changes
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west vancouver mayor mark sager says it's 'ridiculous' that his financial agent has been fined for accepting a prohibited donation in the 2022 election #westvan #bcpoli
West Vancouver mayor’s financial agent fined for accepting prohibited donation in 2022 election
It’s a ‘ridiculous’ penalty for a simple mistake, says Mayor Mark Sager
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April 2, 2025 at 7:34 PM
armed with an array of cameras, 'public safety trailers' like the one deployed by west vancouver police normalize state surveillance and can erode privacy rights, warns a bc civil liberties lawyer #westvan
West Vancouver police cameras raise surveillance worries, civil liberties lawyer says
"Public safety trailers" should only be
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March 29, 2025 at 11:30 PM
armed with an array of cameras, 'public safety trailers' like the one deployed by west vancouver police normalize state surveillance and can erode privacy rights, warns a bc civil liberties lawyer #westvan
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"“There is no housing, and more and more people are actually going into RVs.” Clarke said. “And it doesn’t necessarily mean you’re homeless. It just means that you don’t have an address.”"
Indeed, see also my former student Nick Chretien's MA topical research.
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Indeed, see also my former student Nick Chretien's MA topical research.
open.library.ubc.ca/soa/cIRcle/c...
March 26, 2025 at 3:57 AM
"“There is no housing, and more and more people are actually going into RVs.” Clarke said. “And it doesn’t necessarily mean you’re homeless. It just means that you don’t have an address.”"
Indeed, see also my former student Nick Chretien's MA topical research.
open.library.ubc.ca/soa/cIRcle/c...
Indeed, see also my former student Nick Chretien's MA topical research.
open.library.ubc.ca/soa/cIRcle/c...
despite concerns, north vancouver RV campers say they aren't hurting anyone #northvan
Despite concerns, North Vancouver RV campers say they aren't hurting anyone
A district councillor says he’s sent his concerns to the transportation ministry, which has jurisdiction over the ‘Bowser Island’ property
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March 26, 2025 at 3:43 AM
despite concerns, north vancouver RV campers say they aren't hurting anyone #northvan
hey #westvan, what do you think should be built on this district-owned land?
West Vancouver eyes district-owned land on Fulton Avenue for new housing
Current parameters would allow for up to an eight-storey apartment on the Ambleside property
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March 18, 2025 at 8:09 PM
hey #westvan, what do you think should be built on this district-owned land?
former b.c. deputy finance minister to lead audit of billions-overbudget north shore sewage plant #northvan #westvan #bcpoli
Former B.C. deputy finance minister to lead audit of North Shore sewage plant
Peter Milburn has led previous audits of the Site C Dam and Vancouver School Board
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February 28, 2025 at 7:54 PM
where and how should the district of north vancouver add future housing density? residents will have opportunities this spring to chime in #northvan
North Vancouver District seeks public input on where to add future housing density
There will be a number of upcoming opportunities to provide feedback on an update to the official community plan
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February 28, 2025 at 5:48 PM
where and how should the district of north vancouver add future housing density? residents will have opportunities this spring to chime in #northvan
another sad wrinkle in this tragic incident ...
woman charged with dangerous driving following investigation into fatal crash in west vancouver #westvan
woman charged with dangerous driving following investigation into fatal crash in west vancouver #westvan
Woman charged with dangerous driving following investigation into fatal crash in West Vancouver
Two were killed in the tragic June 2024 crash
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February 21, 2025 at 12:44 AM
another sad wrinkle in this tragic incident ...
woman charged with dangerous driving following investigation into fatal crash in west vancouver #westvan
woman charged with dangerous driving following investigation into fatal crash in west vancouver #westvan
west vancouver man nets 3 years jail for shootout with police #westvan
West Vancouver man nets three years jail for shootout with police
The accused was also sentenced on charges of firearms possession and impaired driving
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February 20, 2025 at 3:49 AM
west vancouver man nets 3 years jail for shootout with police #westvan
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A few words from a self-made man who donated $25 million for a new #NorthVan hospital wing.
“Well, I was fortunate in life,” he said. “And you only need to eat three meals a day.”
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“Well, I was fortunate in life,” he said. “And you only need to eat three meals a day.”
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New Paul Myers Tower at Lions Gate Hospital completed
The new wing has eight operating rooms and 108 treatment rooms.
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February 13, 2025 at 4:15 AM
A few words from a self-made man who donated $25 million for a new #NorthVan hospital wing.
“Well, I was fortunate in life,” he said. “And you only need to eat three meals a day.”
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“Well, I was fortunate in life,” he said. “And you only need to eat three meals a day.”
www.nsnews.com/local-news/n...
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BREAKING: 'The plane shook': Aircraft hit by another plane on Seattle tarmac
A North Vancouver woman was on the aircraft when the crash occurred and describes what happened.
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A North Vancouver woman was on the aircraft when the crash occurred and describes what happened.
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February 5, 2025 at 7:44 PM
BREAKING: 'The plane shook': Aircraft hit by another plane on Seattle tarmac
A North Vancouver woman was on the aircraft when the crash occurred and describes what happened.
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A North Vancouver woman was on the aircraft when the crash occurred and describes what happened.
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These are the most expensive properties in one of the most expensive regions of the world.
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Seaspan smashes record for most expensive property in North Shore history
North Vancouver's Chemtrade chemical plant and G3 grain terminal and Park Royal in West Van also make the list, though all trail behind Seaspan's Pemberton Avenue shipyard
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February 5, 2025 at 4:30 AM
These are the most expensive properties in one of the most expensive regions of the world.
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I never turn down an assignment to find out what some animals are up to.
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Dam it! Beavers make a mess near major North Vancouver highway project
The industrious animals are creating a new urban wetland on a creek next to Highway 1
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January 30, 2025 at 4:30 AM
I never turn down an assignment to find out what some animals are up to.
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who says property ownership on the north shore has to be expensive?
for $88K, you can buy this 'treed oasis' in north vancouver #northvan #vanre
for $88K, you can buy this 'treed oasis' in north vancouver #northvan #vanre
For $88K, you can buy this 'treed oasis' in North Vancouver
This is your chance to own a piece of North Shore property, but don’t expect access to heat or plumbing. Oh, and no parking
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February 12, 2025 at 10:50 PM