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After near-death experience, North Van couple donates $12,000 to search teams

After near-death experience, North Van couple donates $12,000 to search teams

As the February night chill set in, Lillith Foxx huddled on a precarious platform protruding unspeakable metres above Howe Sound, holding her boyfriend extra tight. “Don’t fall, don’t fall, don’t fall,” hauntingly played on a loop in their minds.
Ceremony held for Squamish sculpture at West Van Police Department (PHOTOS)

Ceremony held for Squamish sculpture at West Van Police Department (PHOTOS)

The West Vancouver Police Department held a blessing ceremony Monday for a new sculpture by Squamish Nation carver Xwalacktun (Rick Harry). A thousand people took part in carving the large cedar piece that is to hang in the police detachment lobby.
Another tree mysteriously cut down in Lynnmour area: North Van RCMP

Another tree mysteriously cut down in Lynnmour area: North Van RCMP

North Vancouver RCMP say another mature tree has been mysteriously cut down in the Lynnmour neighbourhood. There have now been at least three cases of trees on District of North Vancouver land being cut down with no clear motive, according to police.
Sea to Sky regional transit by fall 2019 unlikely

Sea to Sky regional transit by fall 2019 unlikely

Governance and funding model remain stumbling blocks for regional transportation dream
Hey procrastinators - CRA is warning you to not miss tonight's tax deadline

Hey procrastinators - CRA is warning you to not miss tonight's tax deadline

Individual income tax and benefit returns for 2018 are due at 11:59 p.m. on April 30, 2019.
Legal cannabis sales down for second straight month across Canada

Legal cannabis sales down for second straight month across Canada

Statistics Canada sales data shows that sales for weed peaked in December
B.C. government is failing vulnerable kids and families, according to its own audits

B.C. government is failing vulnerable kids and families, according to its own audits

Investigation reveals ministry isn't meeting critical standards. ‘This should be a four-alarm fire,’ social work professor says.
Quest academic wants to know impact of recreational users on the corridor's wildlife

Quest academic wants to know impact of recreational users on the corridor's wildlife

Community in 'reactive mode' when it comes to thinking about land management and recreation
Squamish-based groups garner Whistler funds

Squamish-based groups garner Whistler funds

Community enrichment program grants awarded by resort’s council
BackcountryBC, Mountain Club raise concerns for mountain goats on Brohm Ridge

BackcountryBC, Mountain Club raise concerns for mountain goats on Brohm Ridge

Proponents say projects won't be within the range