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Nick Laba

Nick Laba

Nick Laba is a full-time reporter for the North Shore News, covering all things North and West Vancouver.

When he’s away from his desk, you can find Nick riding around town on his orange bicycle, listening to records or planning his next scuba dive trip.

Email Nick your local news tips, story ideas and dad jokes.

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nlaba@nsnews.com

Recent Work by Nick

Tsleil-Waututh Nation replacing Takaya Driving Range with new turf soccer field

Tsleil-Waututh Nation replacing Takaya Driving Range with new turf soccer field

There's a need for turf in North Vancouver, and the Nation has had an active soccer community for decades without a dedicated field, says elected councillor Whonoak (Dennis Thomas)
Squamish Nation signs education jurisdiction agreement with federal government

Squamish Nation signs education jurisdiction agreement with federal government

Seven First Nations in B.C. have assumed formal control over education in their communities
New mural brings 'Reverie' to busy North Vancouver street

New mural brings 'Reverie' to busy North Vancouver street

A verdant artwork invites passersby to reflect on their place in nature, artist says
Restoration of West Vancouver welcome figure unveiled

Restoration of West Vancouver welcome figure unveiled

The 16-foot totem pole was originally created and recently restored by master carver and Elder, Sequiliem (Stan Joseph)
Unique mid-century modern home lists for $2.5M in North Vancouver

Unique mid-century modern home lists for $2.5M in North Vancouver

Built in 1961, the design is inspired by influential architect Richard Neutra’s concept for a California modern home
North Vancouver sisters among Canada’s first pickleball pros

North Vancouver sisters among Canada’s first pickleball pros

Both were top-10 draft picks in the Canadian National Pickleball League, and have signed with the U.S.-based PPA along with Eugenie Bouchard
Vehicles impounded after teens race 180 km/h on North Vancouver highway

Vehicles impounded after teens race 180 km/h on North Vancouver highway

Both were ‘N’ drivers and will likely have their licences suspended, police say
This Lions Gate Hospital maternity nurse is saving lives in Iraq, Liberia and Ukraine

This Lions Gate Hospital maternity nurse is saving lives in Iraq, Liberia and Ukraine

Connecting with youth has helped Ian MacKay cope after seeing some of the worst sides of humanity
Five-year-old Whistler cycling phenom rides 60 km in bike race

Five-year-old Whistler cycling phenom rides 60 km in bike race

One of the biggest obstacles facing the young rider is finding a bike that can keep up with him
How two Black men helped shape the labour movement on the North Shore

How two Black men helped shape the labour movement on the North Shore

Dock workers were once segregated by race. It took forward-thinking individuals to advocate for the solidarity characteristic of unions today
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