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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

Avalanche expert conducts ceaseless science to keep North Shore Rescue volunteers safe

Avalanche expert conducts ceaseless science to keep North Shore Rescue volunteers safe

‘There’s not a single day that I don’t think about the snowpack,’ says safety officer André-Jean Maheu
North Vancouver distillery wins award for best rye whisky in Canada

North Vancouver distillery wins award for best rye whisky in Canada

It’s yet another strong showing for Sons of Vancouver at the Canadian Whisky Awards
TransLink proposes two 16-storey towers at former North Vancouver bus depot

TransLink proposes two 16-storey towers at former North Vancouver bus depot

Early plans include nearly 400 rental units beside a RapidBus stop in the Moodyville area
New Steamworks taproom and restaurant opens in North Vancouver

New Steamworks taproom and restaurant opens in North Vancouver

The Central Lonsdale business has 30 beers on tap and a full-kitchen menu
North Vancouver MP Wilkinson drops leadership bid for federal Liberal Party

North Vancouver MP Wilkinson drops leadership bid for federal Liberal Party

The North Vancouver politician said he will run again for his seat in the fall election
Heater stolen from outdoor-focused North Vancouver preschool

Heater stolen from outdoor-focused North Vancouver preschool

Investigators don’t believe it was a crime of opportunity, but they aren’t sure why the school was targeted, police say
North Vancouver MP Wilkinson visits Washington, D.C. to pitch Canada-U.S. energy and resource alliance

North Vancouver MP Wilkinson visits Washington, D.C. to pitch Canada-U.S. energy and resource alliance

Facing threats of tariffs, the federal minister met with Senator Ted Cruz and other Republicans to convince them the two nations are better off working together
Remaining tenants evicted from Travelodge supportive housing site in North Vancouver

Remaining tenants evicted from Travelodge supportive housing site in North Vancouver

Some residents say they would rather live in their vehicles than move into another supportive housing site
West Vancouver police warn of scammers pretending to be West Vancouver police

West Vancouver police warn of scammers pretending to be West Vancouver police

Potential victims receive calls that appear to be from the department's non-emergency line, with the scammer providing a fake name and badge number.
Surrey man facing charges after break and enter in West Vancouver

Surrey man facing charges after break and enter in West Vancouver

Police have tied three suspects to a string of crimes across the Lower Mainland
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