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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.

Email Nick your local news tips, story ideas and dad jokes.

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nlaba@nsnews.com

Recent Work by Nick

Award-winning West Vancouver home lists for $5.9M

Award-winning West Vancouver home lists for $5.9M

The Howard Residence won a Lieutenant Governor of British Columbia Award in Architecture in 2019
TransLink ‘aware’ of inaccuracies on next-bus digital signs

TransLink ‘aware’ of inaccuracies on next-bus digital signs

Why doesn't arriving 'now' always mean 'now'? The current technology is in the testing phase, the transit authority says.
Architect Barry Downs's former home lists for $4.6M in West Vancouver

Architect Barry Downs's former home lists for $4.6M in West Vancouver

Downs House II is at risk of demolition, listing agent says
New film champions work of Vancouver celebrity chronicler Malcolm Parry

New film champions work of Vancouver celebrity chronicler Malcolm Parry

‘The Society Page’ has its broadcast premier on the Knowledge Network March 17, documenting the career of the charismatic photographer, columnist and magazine founder
Low tide solves mystery of floating Lime bike in West Vancouver

Low tide solves mystery of floating Lime bike in West Vancouver

A rental bike perched on a pipe near Ambleside Beach seemingly braved the waves of high tide
BC United candidate sparks debate on use of ‘British Columbians’ to refer to Indigenous Peoples

BC United candidate sparks debate on use of ‘British Columbians’ to refer to Indigenous Peoples

Statements made on social media by West Vancouver-Capilano MLA hopeful Caroline Elliott were harmful, says Squamish educator
Photos: Bob Lewis heritage home lists for $2.9M in North Vancouver

Photos: Bob Lewis heritage home lists for $2.9M in North Vancouver

The Upper Lonsdale home was built in 1956 for former judge Don Pool and his family
‘How hard is being prime minister?’ Trudeau takes questions from North Vancouver students

‘How hard is being prime minister?’ Trudeau takes questions from North Vancouver students

Being a teacher stayed with him as the frame to engage with the world, the prime minister said Tuesday at Sutherland Secondary
'Smart gloves' could transform therapy for stroke patients, UBC researcher says

'Smart gloves' could transform therapy for stroke patients, UBC researcher says

The gloves can track hand movement for a fraction of the cost of traditional motion-capture technology, says North Vancouver PhD candidate and software engineer Armin Tashakori.
Tesla supercharger queue jams North Vancouver parking lot

Tesla supercharger queue jams North Vancouver parking lot

A combination of cold weather and other Tesla-specific issues is causing the congestion, expert says.
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