Dec 7, 2022 – Brent Richter/North Shore News North Vancouver-Lonsdale NDP MLA Bowinn Ma has been named the province’s new minister for emergency management and climate readiness. Premier David Eby appointed the two-term MLA to the role at a swearing-in …
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Construction begins on new Phibbs transit exchange
Nov 28 2022 – BC Government News Construction has started on a major upgrade of the Phibbs Exchange in North Vancouver that will increase capacity, enhance safety and security, improve active transportation connections and support the evolution of transit service …
Iranian community thankful for ‘powerful’ support from North Shore leaders
Sep 24, 2022 – Nick Laba/North Shore News Many Canadians with Iranian heritage want to express their outrage at the recent killing of Mahsa Amini, but fear that speaking out will mean danger for themselves and family members. That’s why …
ICBC to vacate North Van head office in 3 to 5 years
Sep 22, 2022 – Jane Seyd/North Shore News After occupying one of the most recognizable spots on the North Vancouver waterfront for over 40 years, ICBC has announced plans to literally “leave the building” in the next three to five …
More communities benefit from active transportation infrastructure
Sep 13, 2022 – BC Government News People in communities throughout B.C. will have more opportunities to choose walking, biking and other sustainable travel options as this year’s Active Transportation Infrastructure Grants program opens for applications. In addition to building …
B.C. cystic fibrosis families relieved as coverage for wonder drug extends to young kids
Sep 9, 2022 – Nick Laba/North Shore News B.C. families living with cystic fibrosis are breathing a sigh of relief, as coverage for life-changing drug Trikafta has finally been approved in the province. But most can’t afford Trikafta without government …
Funding connects Indigenous youth to trades, job training
Sep 2, 2022 – BC Government News As many as 24 eligible people will receive employment skills to help them prepare for jobs as certified building maintenance workers in the Lower Mainland’s busy skilled trades sector. This new provincial Community …
TransLink invests $130 million in active travel infrastructure and projects
Aug 4, 2022 – Intelligent Transport TransLink has announced that Metro Vancouver residents will see more than 100 new or improved greenways, cycling paths, pavements, multi-use paths, intersections, or roads as part of a $130 million investment in local infrastructure. …
First Nations clean-energy projects funded on B.C.’s coast
Jul 28, 2022 – BC Government News Three First Nations communities on B.C.’s coast will increase their clean-energy sector participation in local projects, thanks to funding from the Province. The Province is partnering with communities throughout B.C. to develop Indigenous-driven …
Lions Gate food workers ‘welcomed back’ as provincial employees
Jul 22, 2022 – Brent Richter/North Shore News The end of contract flipping was welcomed by Bowinn Ma and Susie Chant, North Vancouver’s two NDP MLAs, in a release. “All workers deserve stable employment that treats them with dignity and …