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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

Here’s why yellow helicopters are buzzing over Metro Vancouver

Here’s why yellow helicopters are buzzing over Metro Vancouver

Talon Helicopters has been contracted by FortisBC to inspect pipelines
Canucks watch party comes to North Vancouver Shipyards

Canucks watch party comes to North Vancouver Shipyards

Game 2 against the Edmonton Oilers will be cast on a 144-foot projection screen Friday, coinciding with the launch of the Shipyards Night Market
North Vancouver’s Macklin Celebrini set to join San Jose Sharks

North Vancouver’s Macklin Celebrini set to join San Jose Sharks

Celebrini could go straight into the lineup next season, Sharks management says after San Jose wins the 2024 NHL Draft Lottery
Lions Gate Bridge reopens, expect heavy delays on North Shore routes

Lions Gate Bridge reopens, expect heavy delays on North Shore routes

Traffic is heavily backed up eastbound for the Ironworkers Memorial Bridge
North Van golfer aces local tourney to qualify for world junior event

North Van golfer aces local tourney to qualify for world junior event

Anthony Whiting, 16, will travel to California for the Callaway FCG World Championship in July, an event that is well-attended by college recruiters
Here’s a look at the new Phibbs Exchange in North Vancouver

Here’s a look at the new Phibbs Exchange in North Vancouver

The overhauled bus loop has 13 new bus bays and better lighting. But no public bathrooms – yet
North Vancouver’s Macklin Celebrini confirmed for IIHF World Championship

North Vancouver’s Macklin Celebrini confirmed for IIHF World Championship

He’s the only non-NHL player on Team Canada, and will join fellow North Van hockey phenom Connor Bedard
North Vancouver Upper Levels greenway project inches forward

North Vancouver Upper Levels greenway project inches forward

North Vancouver City council has identified the Lonsdale overpass as an unsafe, vehicle-dominated corridor
West Vancouver author writes vibrant novel about girl with ADHD

West Vancouver author writes vibrant novel about girl with ADHD

‘Queenie Jean is in Trouble Again’ brings equal parts humour and awareness about the misunderstood condition
North Vancouver brewery wins award at World Beer Cup

North Vancouver brewery wins award at World Beer Cup

Shaketown Brewing Co.’s Pre-Prohibition Pilsner picked up bronze in the American-Stlye Pilsner category
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