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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.

Email Nick your local news tips, story ideas and dad jokes.

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Recent Work by Nick

Former B.C. deputy finance minister to lead audit of North Shore sewage plant

Former B.C. deputy finance minister to lead audit of North Shore sewage plant

Peter Milburn has led previous audits of the Site C Dam and Vancouver School Board
Federal government gives TransLink $663M for infrastructure projects

Federal government gives TransLink $663M for infrastructure projects

The promised Bus Rapid Transit service from Burnaby to North Shore is facing potential delays.
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
North Vancouver MP Jonathan Wilkinson considering federal Liberal leadership bid

North Vancouver MP Jonathan Wilkinson considering federal Liberal leadership bid

Wilkinson has held high-profile cabinet positions under Prime Minister Justin Trudeau
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
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