Andy Prest

Andy Prest is the acting editor for the North Shore News and writes a biweekly humour/lifestyle column. He was given the 2016 George Cadogan Memorial Outstanding Columnist Award by the Canadian Community Newspaper Association. Andy thinks you look really fit these days – have you been working out? Send your sports tips or updates on your humour/lifestyle to Andy at [email protected].

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Recent Work by Andy

District of North Vancouver issues evacuation order for six Deep Cove properties

The district has declared a state of local emergency, stating that 'the potential failure of private infrastructure is deemed to create a risk to public safety'

Oct 20, 2024 8:23 PM Read more >

Food fight: Where's the best place to get takeout udon in North Van

In this udon battle, noodle dishes from three North Vancouver restaurants are pitted against each other in a sushi side-dish duel

Sep 16, 2024 1:03 PM Read more >

Photos: GranFondo riders make the climb from Vancouver to Whistler

More than 5,000 participants roll across Lions Gate Bridge, through West Vancouver and Squamish on their way to Whistler

Sep 11, 2024 12:26 PM Read more >

Lions Gate Bridge reopens following Thursday morning police incident

A closure notice from West Vancouver police was posted just before 7 a.m. Thursday morning, advising drivers to 'expect significant delays'

Sep 5, 2024 7:16 AM Read more >

Andy Prest: What else could you buy for the price of North Vancouver's least expensive house?

The least expensive home sold on the North Shore this summer went for $1.2 million. Let's see what that might get you in other parts of Canada 🏡

Aug 21, 2024 9:58 AM Read more >

Andy Prest: A fond farewell to a very social North Vancouver sandwich shop

After nine years sharing smiles, sandwiches and suds, Meat At O'Neills is slated to close in September

Apr 17, 2024 12:13 PM Read more >

Andy Prest: Interesting things shaking in North Van distillery scene

Vancouver Cocktail Week provides an introduction to the North Shore's spirit world

Apr 3, 2024 5:58 PM Read more >

Andy Prest: What are the best Christmas traditions to annoy your kids with?

Nothing brings parents more joy than getting their kids to stop playing video games and come do something super embarrassing like carolling

Dec 23, 2023 5:57 PM Read more >

Check out these stunning fog photos from West Vancouver

An amateur photographer says her instincts told her she needed to get to Ambleside during a recent foggy spell across the Lower Mainland

Nov 30, 2023 2:18 PM Read more >

Andy Prest: Vancouver Cheese and Meat Festival does two things very well

An adorable little charcuterie board with a cutout notch for a wine glass was clue No. 1 this was going to be a fun night

Nov 8, 2023 5:52 PM Read more >

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