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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

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
New Capilano Mall design concept includes 11 towers in two distinct 'neighbourhoods'

New Capilano Mall design concept includes 11 towers in two distinct 'neighbourhoods'

Members of the public can attend a public information meeting this Saturday to provide feedback on the proposed design, which also includes a community centre and new park
District of North Van must add 5,200 units by 2026: housing needs report

District of North Van must add 5,200 units by 2026: housing needs report

Some on the North Vancouver council express concerns over infrastructure keeping up with population growth
North Vancouver council advances plan for 37-storey rental tower and new hotel on Capilano Road

North Vancouver council advances plan for 37-storey rental tower and new hotel on Capilano Road

If approved, it would be the tallest tower on the North Shore
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
Photos: Canada’s most-expensive home for sale is in West Vancouver

Photos: Canada’s most-expensive home for sale is in West Vancouver

For $58.8 million, you can own this massive waterfront property designed by Russell Hollingsworth
Watch: North Vancouver builder advocates for alternative to traditional urban utility drilling

Watch: North Vancouver builder advocates for alternative to traditional urban utility drilling

Instead of digging up sidewalks and boulevards, ‘directional drilling’ happens underground at a lower cost
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
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.
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