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

Lions Gate Bridge reopens, expect heavy delays on North Shore routes

Traffic is heavily backed up eastbound for the Ironworkers Memorial Bridge

May 7, 2024 2:08 PM Read more >

North Vancouver brewery wins award at World Beer Cup

Shaketown Brewing Co.’s Pre-Prohibition Pilsner picked up bronze in the American-Stlye Pilsner category

May 3, 2024 12:29 PM Read more >

North Vancouver Jamjar Canteen to close

The Lebanese eatery opened in The Shipyards less than 5 years ago

May 2, 2024 12:35 PM Read more >

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

Apr 30, 2024 7:58 PM Read more >

Short-term rental rules coming to City of North Vancouver

All operators will have to be licensed by the fall, or face steep fines

Apr 29, 2024 7:24 AM Read more >

Watch: Nap time is over for Grouse Mountain grizzly bears

As the snow pack melts away, Grinder and Coola’s dormancy was a little shorter than usual.

Apr 24, 2024 3:58 PM Read more >

North Vancouver Mounties 'seriously' injured while apprehending hit-and-run suspect

An alleged skirmish broke out after police located a Dodge Ram driver who reportedly knocked over a tree and fled the scene.

Apr 22, 2024 4:15 PM Read more >

Metro Vancouver to get 185 new buses on busiest routes with provincial funding

The 2024 federal budget doesn’t do enough to support transit, said officials at a Wednesday press event in North Vancouver announcing $300M in funding from the province

Apr 17, 2024 3:43 PM Read more >

New Bridge Brewing lounge set for North Van's Norgate neighbourhood

Once built, the new North Vancouver location will seat more than 100 people and serve up fresh pizza

Apr 12, 2024 8:12 PM Read more >

Fresh St. Market to replace Esplanade IGA in North Vancouver

The current grocery store will remain open during the transition, expected to complete by the fall

Apr 12, 2024 5:15 PM Read more >

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