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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

West Vancouver woman sentenced in New Zealand for causing crash that seriously injured teens

West Vancouver woman sentenced in New Zealand for causing crash that seriously injured teens

The Canadian youth field hockey coach is leaving the country, after pleading guilty in court this week
Argyle wins sixth-straight provincial gymnastics competition

Argyle wins sixth-straight provincial gymnastics competition

Dozens of B.C. high schools have organized their own championship, after the provincial sporting body dropped gymnastics in 2023
West Vancouver gets federal boost to plant 500 trees

West Vancouver gets federal boost to plant 500 trees

The district received $327K from Ottawa for its urban forest plan
Despite concerns, North Vancouver RV campers say they aren't hurting anyone

Despite concerns, North Vancouver RV campers say they aren't hurting anyone

A district councillor says he’s sent his concerns to the transportation ministry, which has jurisdiction over the ‘Bowser Island’ property
Successful North Vancouver dried foods retailer launches first mall concept at Park Royal

Successful North Vancouver dried foods retailer launches first mall concept at Park Royal

With hundreds of customers visiting the West Van store daily, Ayoub’s owner aims to be in malls across the country
Federal government gives $49M for North Vancouver hydrogen facility

Federal government gives $49M for North Vancouver hydrogen facility

The new hydrogen industry will create good jobs and environmental sustainability, says Minister of Natural Resources Jonathan Wilkinson
Veteran BMX rider launches petition to save West Vancouver skatepark

Veteran BMX rider launches petition to save West Vancouver skatepark

Ryan Taylor was the first attendant hired after Gleneagles Adventure Park opened 20 years ago. His petition to save it from becoming pickleball courts has garnered thousands of signatures online
North Vancouver District expands naloxone program in hopes of saving more lives

North Vancouver District expands naloxone program in hopes of saving more lives

Unregulated drug deaths in North Van are rising, according to BC Coroners Service data
North Vancouver District raises property taxes by 5.5%

North Vancouver District raises property taxes by 5.5%

Rising costs are due primarily to expensive construction contracts and an increase in protective services, mayor says
North Vancouver council OKs 21 luxury townhomes near Edgemont Village

North Vancouver council OKs 21 luxury townhomes near Edgemont Village

The new development will replace a heritage property, designed by famed architect Fred Hollingsworth, that had fallen into disrepair
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