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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.

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Recent Work by Nick

North Shore Rescue saves another unprepared tourist from frigid mountain peak

North Shore Rescue saves another unprepared tourist from frigid mountain peak

Travellers are looking up routes on trail websites – where people are better prepared in warmer weather – and getting themselves into trouble, search manager says
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MP Patrick Weiler pushes for vote on Trudeau leadership of Liberal Party

MP Patrick Weiler pushes for vote on Trudeau leadership of Liberal Party

There’s growing concern among constituents and fellow party members that Justin Trudeau would lose the federal election next fall, Weiler says
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Evacuation order remains in effect for North Vancouver homes hammered by weekend floods

Evacuation order remains in effect for North Vancouver homes hammered by weekend floods

Some Deep Cove businesses remain closed due to flood damage
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John Rustad announces plan to overhaul BC Ferries

John Rustad announces plan to overhaul BC Ferries

The BC Conservative leader also said his party would hold management to account and introduce a monthly flat-fee program for regular travellers
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Province pauses plans for North Vancouver lane changes following public uproar

Province pauses plans for North Vancouver lane changes following public uproar

No decision about the lanes will be made until after further consultation, the mayor says
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Watch: North Vancouver builder advocates for alternative to traditional urban utility drilling

Watch: North Vancouver builder advocates for alternative to traditional urban utility drilling

Instead of digging up sidewalks and boulevards, ‘directional drilling’ happens underground at a lower cost
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Youth health survey shows urban-rural divide in North Shore/Coast Garibaldi region

Youth health survey shows urban-rural divide in North Shore/Coast Garibaldi region

Those living in rural areas are more than twice as likely to go to bed hungry, researchers found
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Teenager dies after fall from cliff in North Vancouver's Lynn Canyon

Teenager dies after fall from cliff in North Vancouver's Lynn Canyon

The 17-year-old was from Windsor, Ont., and set to attend UBC in September
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New West man facing multiple charges after reckless driving, assaulting officer, say North Vancouver RCMP

New West man facing multiple charges after reckless driving, assaulting officer, say North Vancouver RCMP

The driver allegedly tried to disarm an officer during an arrest, after failing to stop at a traffic stop and later crashing into a sidewalk in North Van, police say
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BC United leader promises new SkyTrain to the North Shore

BC United leader promises new SkyTrain to the North Shore

In the run up to the provincial election this fall, Kevin Falcon is assuring voters he will also build a new 10-lane bridge to replace the Ironworkers Memorial Second Narrows Crossing
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