Andy Prest
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North Vancouver, BC, Canada
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Photos: Peek inside North Van's upcoming indoor bike park
The North Shore Bike Park, under construction now in North Vancouver’s Capilano Mall, will include features for all levels of riders. → Read More
Watch: 15-month-old toddler drains 30-foot shot on his first trip to putting green
North Vancouver toddler Walker Martin drains a 30-foot shot during his first ever trip to the putting green. Next stop, the PGA? → Read More
West Vancouver athlete sets 10 world records in 2022 – at age 85
Christa Bortignon claims masters athlete of the year honours after rewriting the record books in her first season competing in the women’s 85+ age category → Read More
Remembering Michel Segur, founder of famed West Van restaurant Chez Michel
Michel Segur, the founder of West Vancouver’s iconic French retaurant Chez Michel, died Sunday, Dec. 11, 2022. His brother Philippe offers memories. → Read More
Andy Prest: Check out the 10 Worst Toys list for 2022
OK, lawns darts aren't on this year's list as they were banned years ago, but you might be surprised by some of the toys that did make the list. Chemistry set for a six-year-old ... what could go wrong? ☢️ → Read More
Mt. Seymour set to open for skiing and riding today
Mount Seymour Resort in North Vancouver is open for skiing and snowboarding today, Dec. 2, joining Grouse and Cypress resorts. → Read More
Mount Seymour named one of the 'world's most Instagram-worthy winter wonderlands'
Mount Seymour in North Vancouver was recently named No. 4 on a list of the world’s most Instagram-worthy winter wonderlands. → Read More
North Van's Douce Diner ready to party with new After Dark events
North Vancouver’s Douce Diner, the popular Pemberton Avenue restaurant, is now offering Douce After Dark private events and catering. → Read More
North Shore Craft Beer Week kicking off with big launch party
The launch party for North Shore Craft Beer Week will be held Nov. 3 at the Pipe Shop in North Vancouver’s Shipyards District, featuring 11 local breweries. → Read More
This new West Van bakery specializes in decadent croissants
Vancouver's Angus T bakery opened its second location in September, bringing a passion for flakey croissant pastry to Park Royal in West Vancouver. → Read More
A craft beer and music festival is coming to the North Van Shipyards in October
Local craft beers and musicians will both take centre stage at a Brewhalla festival coming to North Vancouver's Shipyards District in October. → Read More
North Van's Cheshire Cheese Restaurant is closing for good
The Cheshire Cheese Restaurant, one of the original tenants of North Vancouver's Lonsdale Quay Market, is closing its doors after 36 years in business. → Read More
Tree hunters find enormous Western red cedar in North Vancouver
Two tree hunters have identified and measured Canada's fourth-widest tree, a Western red cedar, in a remote corner of Lynn Valley in North Vancouver. → Read More
Baseball league concerned about paragliders landing (and crashing) near their field
A youth baseball association is raising concerns about paragliders landing on their field in the middle of games and practices, as well as a recent crash. → Read More
Do you want to see video of a snake eating a fish in West Vancouver?
A video of a snake devouring a fish in West Van’s Whytecliff Park appeared on Reddit this week. The footage was uploaded by user HobbitRanger. → Read More
Andy Prest: Seabus Memes starts the perfect Father’s Day guide for North Vancouver dads
The hilarious Instagram account Seasbue Memes has offered up a North Van Dad Starter Pack, complete with Griffins Boxing logo, a kayak, and pickleball. → Read More
Braggot Brewing brings an ancient beverage back to life in North Vancouver
Braggot Brewing is the newest addition to North Van's Brewery District, offering a unique (and ancient) alcoholic drink that is somewhere between beer and mead. → Read More
Outdoor movies are on deck this summer on the North Van waterfront
The Polygon Gallery and City of North Vancouver are teaming up for a series of films on Cates Deck starting June 23 and running every week on the waterfront. → Read More
Map: Here are all the craft breweries, distilleries and cideries in North Vancouver
This map gives the location and description of all of the craft breweries, distilleries and cideries in North Van. The city's Brewery District is booming. → Read More
North Vancouver’s Shaketown Brewing Co. is selling lagers, ales, and tall tales
The stories are fake and the flavours are real at the newest addition to North Van's Brewery District. 🍺 → Read More