Andy Prest

Feb 12, 2025 | squamishchief.com | Andy Prest

There was a time, not so long ago, when the Canadian flag was a strong symbol, an emblem flown with pride by people all across this land. Sure, some international wiseacres teased us for eschewing more aggressive lions or dragons or sickles on our flag for a humble, solitary leaf. But you can stick your sickle – we loved the quiet strength of our fierce foliage.

Jan 22, 2025 | nsnews.com | Andy Prest

In the year 2000, a commercial released in Canada struck a chord. In it, a man in a plaid shirt sheepishly steps up to a microphone on a stage and says “hey.” In an apologetic tone he describes how he is not a “lumberjack” or a “fur trader,” he doesn’t “eat blubber” or “own a dog sled.” Then he gets a little more assertive. “I can proudly sew my country’s flag on my backpack,” he says. “I believe in peacekeeping, not policing. Diversity, not assimilation.” Now he’s really fired up.

Jan 1, 2025 | nsnews.com | Andy Prest

What topic of public concern is most important to you? Is it climate? That’s got to be it, right? A crisis of floods and fires that seemingly grows worse by the month? Or is it politics? Keeping a close eye on the women and men who have the power to shape your world in ways both helpful or harmful? Or health care? Housing? Business? It must be one of those, right? Are you sure? Because we have the numbers detailing exactly what garnered the most attention this year on our website.

Dec 18, 2024 | nsnews.com | Andy Prest

Christmas spirit is running high in North Vancouver’s Edgemont Village again this year thanks to some crafty students and the local community association. On Dec. 5 the Edgemont Community Association held its second annual Christmas tree event, placing trees at the four major intersections in the village and inviting elementary students from local schools to do the decorating.

Dec 18, 2024 | nsnews.com | Andy Prest

A few North Shore secret elves deserve some kudos for jumping into action during the postal strike and ensuing backlog. Worried that letters to Santa weren’t getting through because of the strike, they set up a connection to the Big Man in North Vancouver. All you have to do is drop your child’s letter off at the decorated mailbox at 1398 Winton Ave. by Dec. 20 and you’ll get a response from Santa hand-delivered back to you before Dec. 25.