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.

Email: nlaba@nsnews.com

Recent Work by Nick

Photos: North Shore Rescue training on the longline

The Class D fixed line dangles rescuers up to 300 feet, allowing them to manage heavy loads on technical terrain

Mar 25, 2023 2:17 PM Read more >

North Shore Winter Club U13 team scores gold at B.C. championship

The boys beat their Burnaby Winter Club rivals in overtime on Wednesday

Mar 24, 2023 4:45 PM Read more >

B.C. government marks $3.6M for accessibility and inclusion in parks

Some of the funding will help organizations like North Shore Mountain Bike Association build out trails to accommodate adaptive bicycles

Mar 22, 2023 12:20 PM Read more >

Section of Marine Drive in West Van affected by construction for next 2 weeks

Rock scaling work is being done near West Vancouver Marina. Bus detours will be in place during the first week of construction

Mar 18, 2023 4:35 PM Read more >

Cyclist hospitalized with 'serious' injuries after collision with vehicle in West Van

Police are seeking witnesses to the incident in the British Properties neighbourhood

Mar 18, 2023 9:34 AM Read more >

North Vancouver's Quarry Rock hiking trail has finally reopened

But construction in Deep Cove with limited parking could mean even worse traffic snarls than usual

Mar 17, 2023 3:26 PM Read more >

What was this BC Ferries vessel doing in Burrard Inlet?

Is this the direct-to-downtown-Vancouver route that we’ve all been waiting for?

Mar 17, 2023 3:00 PM Read more >

Tsleil-Waututh pipeline protester faces jail time after lost appeal

Considerations of Will George’s Indigenous identity were argued in the B.C. Court of Appeal. He may now file an appeal with the Supreme Court of Canada

Mar 17, 2023 10:05 AM Read more >

Grouse Mountain's VASS seeks votes for $100K prize

All of the winings would go to Vancouver Adaptive Snow Sports, which puts on 1,700 lessons a year for people with disabilities

Mar 16, 2023 1:33 PM Read more >

Capilano River sewage leak contained, cause still under investigation

Squamish Nation elected council member Sxwíxwtn (Wilson Williams) says the property management company for a nearby apartment complex should have been quicker to respond to the leak

Mar 14, 2023 3:53 PM Read more >