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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

New Steamworks taproom and restaurant opens in North Vancouver

New Steamworks taproom and restaurant opens in North Vancouver

The Central Lonsdale business has 30 beers on tap and a full-kitchen menu
West Vancouver police warn of scammers pretending to be West Vancouver police

West Vancouver police warn of scammers pretending to be West Vancouver police

Potential victims receive calls that appear to be from the department's non-emergency line, with the scammer providing a fake name and badge number.
Sushi restaurant closing on Esplanade in North Vancouver

Sushi restaurant closing on Esplanade in North Vancouver

Yohachi Sushi opened just four years ago
Adoptable pet of the week: Otto is a lovable senior shepherd mix

Adoptable pet of the week: Otto is a lovable senior shepherd mix

Otto is an affectionate old-timer who would do best as the only pet in a loving home
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
West Vancouver mansion must be demolished, Supreme Court judge rules

West Vancouver mansion must be demolished, Supreme Court judge rules

A co-owner of the property has continued making repairs to the house despite a lack of permits.
Here are the North Shore’s top food and drink stories of 2024

Here are the North Shore’s top food and drink stories of 2024

The last 12 months saw the opening of a new brewery and a ‘white trash taco’ spot. Meanwhile, we said goodbye to a beloved grocery store and pizza joint
Man injured in arrest for peeing on North Vancouver RCMP building

Man injured in arrest for peeing on North Vancouver RCMP building

A man was arrested after he was found urinating on the North Vancouver RCMP detachment building, police said
Watch: North Vancouver’s Grouse Mountain opens new gondola

Watch: North Vancouver’s Grouse Mountain opens new gondola

The new lift should eliminate wait times for guests going up to the peak, owner says
These are the most and least expensive homes sold on the North Shore in October and November

These are the most and least expensive homes sold on the North Shore in October and November

There’s an $8.5-million difference between the most and least expensive townhomes
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