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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

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
Motorcyclist killed in causeway crash identified as 18-year-old West Vancouver student

Motorcyclist killed in causeway crash identified as 18-year-old West Vancouver student

A family friend describes Ryan Sabet as a 'bright, smart, caring, kind, hopeful and loving person'
Grouse Mountain building new mountain bike park and coaster ride

Grouse Mountain building new mountain bike park and coaster ride

Once complete, the Mountain Coaster will take riders up to 45 km/h down a vertical descent of 919 metres
Vancouver Coastal Health lifts no-swim advisory for West Vancouver beach

Vancouver Coastal Health lifts no-swim advisory for West Vancouver beach

But E. coli levels are still triggering a ‘beach action value’ at the West Vancouver destination, meaning more regular testing is done.
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.
Deceased in West Vancouver crash both young men on student visas, police say

Deceased in West Vancouver crash both young men on student visas, police say

The victims were travelling the correct direction on Highway 1, along with 2 other passengers, when they were struck head-on by the driver of another vehicle heading the wrong way
Highway safety concerns raised after deadly West Vancouver crash

Highway safety concerns raised after deadly West Vancouver crash

Construction detours and signage near on- and off-ramps can be confusing for drivers, residents say.
Grouse Mountain reopens after 2-day Skyride breakdown

Grouse Mountain reopens after 2-day Skyride breakdown

Three people were rescued from nearby trails after the tram broke down Sunday
Watch: Crews douse two-alarm fire in North Vancouver apartment

Watch: Crews douse two-alarm fire in North Vancouver apartment

Three residents were sent to hospital for smoke inhalation but were otherwise uninjured, fire chief says
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