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Andy Prest

Andy Prest

Andy Prest is the acting editor for the North Shore News and writes a biweekly humour/lifestyle column. He was given the 2016 George Cadogan Memorial Outstanding Columnist Award by the Canadian Community Newspaper Association. Andy thinks you look really fit these days – have you been working out? Send your sports tips or updates on your humour/lifestyle to Andy at [email protected].

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Recent Work by Andy

Andy Prest: What else could you buy for the price of North Vancouver's least expensive house?

Andy Prest: What else could you buy for the price of North Vancouver's least expensive house?

The least expensive home sold on the North Shore this summer went for $1.2 million. Let's see what that might get you in other parts of Canada 🏡
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West Vancouver athlete set 10 world records in 2022 — at age 85

West Vancouver athlete set 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
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Connor Bedard named MVP as Canada wins gold at world juniors

Connor Bedard named MVP as Canada wins gold at world juniors

The North Vancouver native claims back-to-back golds with Canada while becoming the country's career leader in points and goals at the tournament
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Designer of original Canucks logo writes spicy letter to Francesco Aquilini

Designer of original Canucks logo writes spicy letter to Francesco Aquilini

West Vancouver’s Joseph Borovich, who designed the original 'stick in the rink' logo, says the Canucks should stop switching uniforms and start winning games.
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Olympic gold medalist Kathy Kreiner-Phillips trades alpine skis for water skis

Olympic gold medalist Kathy Kreiner-Phillips trades alpine skis for water skis

65-year-old Kreiner-Phillips was joined by her husband Dave Phillips and North Vancouver neighbour Johnny Hayward at the world over-35 championships
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Tree hunters find enormous Western red cedar in North Vancouver

Tree hunters find enormous Western red cedar in North Vancouver

Dubbed the North Shore Giant, the tree tucked away in a remote corner of Lynn Headwaters Regional Park is said to be the fourth-widest in Canada
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Watch: Grizzlies emerge from hibernation at Grouse Mountain wildlife refuge

Watch: Grizzlies emerge from hibernation at Grouse Mountain wildlife refuge

Grinder and Coola stayed in their den for 171 days this winter, their longest ever hibernation period in their 21 seasons at Grouse Mountain.
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Paralympic star Mollie Jepsen teams with Squamish Nation artist for powerful helmet design

Paralympic star Mollie Jepsen teams with Squamish Nation artist for powerful helmet design

West Vancouver skier forms unique connection to homeland through partnership with famed artist Xwalacktun
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North Vancouver skier Brodie Seger shares lessons learned at first Olympic Games

North Vancouver skier Brodie Seger shares lessons learned at first Olympic Games

Speed racer scores top 10 result thanks to unlikely appearance in slalom
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Andy Prest: Get your spyglass ready – the Beijing Olympics begin this week

Andy Prest: Get your spyglass ready – the Beijing Olympics begin this week

The Two Michaels, Mark McMorris, mixed curling, and monobob: these under-the-radar Games are about to get real
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