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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

John Rustad announces plan to overhaul BC Ferries

John Rustad announces plan to overhaul BC Ferries

The BC Conservative leader also said his party would hold management to account and introduce a monthly flat-fee program for regular travellers
Watch: North Vancouver builder advocates for alternative to traditional urban utility drilling

Watch: North Vancouver builder advocates for alternative to traditional urban utility drilling

Instead of digging up sidewalks and boulevards, ‘directional drilling’ happens underground at a lower cost
BC United leader promises new SkyTrain to the North Shore

BC United leader promises new SkyTrain to the North Shore

In the run up to the provincial election this fall, Kevin Falcon is assuring voters he will also build a new 10-lane bridge to replace the Ironworkers Memorial Second Narrows Crossing
West Vancouver approves new demoviction protections for renters

West Vancouver approves new demoviction protections for renters

The rules also require developers to show how additional density on rental properties will contribute to the district’s housing needs
Effort continues to save peculiar home of Arthur Erickson

Effort continues to save peculiar home of Arthur Erickson

Centennial celebrations carry on for the esteemed architect, with a panel discussion at North Vancouver’s Polygon Gallery on Wednesday.
B.C. Housing Minister Ravi Kahlon blasts West Vancouver for missing targets

B.C. Housing Minister Ravi Kahlon blasts West Vancouver for missing targets

‘Please don’t portray us as a group of people who are opposed to housing,’ Mayor Mark Sager says in response to recent criticism from the provincial government
Study reveals potential replacement options for Ironworkers Bridge

Study reveals potential replacement options for Ironworkers Bridge

A new bridge that includes SkyTrain or light rail could improve access to 175,000 jobs and remove 50,000 vehicles from the roads per day, experts say
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
Chemtrade seeking to continue liquid chlorine production in North Vancouver

Chemtrade seeking to continue liquid chlorine production in North Vancouver

Mayor Mike Little says the company has been directed to engage with his municipality before continuing lease negotiations with the port authority
North Vancouver company wins $380K in national space food contest

North Vancouver company wins $380K in national space food contest

In outer space and remote communities on earth, the system is designed to provide both nurtrition and a taste of home
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