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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 Vancouver District seeks temporary options as Lynn Valley youth await permanent centre

North Vancouver District seeks temporary options as Lynn Valley youth await permanent centre

A dedicated space will likely be included in an upgrade of Karen Magnussen rec centre, but there are no specific timelines for that project yet
Chemtrade advances process to continue chlorine production in North Vancouver

Chemtrade advances process to continue chlorine production in North Vancouver

The industrial chemicals company says it has entered into a legally non-binding agreement with the Port of Vancouver to extend its land lease until Dec. 31, 2044
North Shore Bike Park moving to Maple Ridge

North Shore Bike Park moving to Maple Ridge

Owners are offering deals to volunteers willing to help twist out the scores of screws holding the park together
2 North Shore athletes take national titles at youth track cycling championships

2 North Shore athletes take national titles at youth track cycling championships

West Pollock of North Vancouver and Grace Edwards of West Vancouver both picked up gold medals
Short-term rental owners criticize North Vancouver District’s proposed 28-day limit

Short-term rental owners criticize North Vancouver District’s proposed 28-day limit

Many speakers at a public hearing said the regulation should align with the province’s 90-day maximum stay
North Van's Chloe Primerano becomes one of Canada's youngest world championship hockey players

North Van's Chloe Primerano becomes one of Canada's youngest world championship hockey players

The North Vancouver teenager is set to star with the senior national team after finishing a record-setting U18 career with gold at the World Juniors in January
West Vancouver dedicates another 262 acres of forest as park

West Vancouver dedicates another 262 acres of forest as park

The park dedication is the result of a density transfer to build 3,700 housing units in Cypress Village development
North Vancouver council mulls road safety changes to Mountain Highway

North Vancouver council mulls road safety changes to Mountain Highway

After tossing a staff-recommended plan in November, council still doesn’t have consensus on how to improve road safety in the area
New Lee’s Donuts opens in North Vancouver

New Lee’s Donuts opens in North Vancouver

There soon could be two new Lee’s locations on the North Shore
Former West Vancouver-Capilano MLA Karin Kirkpatrick to lead new CentreBC party

Former West Vancouver-Capilano MLA Karin Kirkpatrick to lead new CentreBC party

The politician was outraged by BC United leader Kevin Falcon’s decision to join the BC Conservatives
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