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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

North Shore Rescue saves another unprepared tourist from frigid mountain peak

North Shore Rescue saves another unprepared tourist from frigid mountain peak

Travellers are looking up routes on trail websites – where people are better prepared in warmer weather – and getting themselves into trouble, search manager says
West Vancouver police ask for public’s help in search for missing kayaker

West Vancouver police ask for public’s help in search for missing kayaker

The man was last seen near Whytecliff Park on Tuesday afternoon
Russell Hollingsworth-renovated 1960s post and beam lists for $5.2M in West Vancouver

Russell Hollingsworth-renovated 1960s post and beam lists for $5.2M in West Vancouver

Its original architect, Hamish McIntyre, was lesser known than his West Coast Modern peers but designed several homes of note
Police investigating bear spray attack in North Vancouver

Police investigating bear spray attack in North Vancouver

An investigation is ongoing and no arrests have been made, RCMP say
Evacuation order remains in effect for North Vancouver homes hammered by weekend floods

Evacuation order remains in effect for North Vancouver homes hammered by weekend floods

Some Deep Cove businesses remain closed due to flood damage
North Vancouver kayakers need rescuing after taking on atmospheric river

North Vancouver kayakers need rescuing after taking on atmospheric river

‘I don’t know what was going through their heads,’ says Const. Mansoor Sahak of the North Van RCMP
Photos: Check out these 2 luxury homes by a one-of-a-kind architect for sale on the North Shore

Photos: Check out these 2 luxury homes by a one-of-a-kind architect for sale on the North Shore

The Bjorknas House in North Vancouver and Máté House in West Vancouver show the late Dan White’s singular eye for design
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
Here are the most and least expensive homes sold on the North Shore in August and September

Here are the most and least expensive homes sold on the North Shore in August and September

With interest rates down and lots of well-priced listings, real estate sales still haven’t rebounded to normal volumes, agents say
Motorcyclist dies in late-night crash in West Vancouver

Motorcyclist dies in late-night crash in West Vancouver

Traffic was blocked on the 5500 block of Marine Drive following the incident but has since reopened
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