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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

Trees topple onto a house, across roads and into powerlines on the North Shore

Trees topple onto a house, across roads and into powerlines on the North Shore

A house was hit by a falling tree in West Vancouver, while crews were on scene dealing with a power outage in the Dollarton area of North Van Friday afternoon
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Photos: GranFondo riders make the climb from Vancouver to Whistler

Photos: GranFondo riders make the climb from Vancouver to Whistler

More than 5,000 participants roll across Lions Gate Bridge, through West Vancouver and Squamish on their way to Whistler
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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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Andy Prest: What are the best Christmas traditions to annoy your kids with?

Andy Prest: What are the best Christmas traditions to annoy your kids with?

Nothing brings parents more joy than getting their kids to stop playing video games and come do something super embarrassing like carolling
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Andy Prest: Christine Sinclair's legacy is a gift to young soccer players

Andy Prest: Christine Sinclair's legacy is a gift to young soccer players

The soccer star from Burnaby is retiring from national team play following more than 20 years spent playing at the sport’s highest level
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Andy Prest: ‘What colour is this?’ and other life-altering questions

Andy Prest: ‘What colour is this?’ and other life-altering questions

This colunmist wonders why he can’t see the dirt his wife sees, or bring himself to use fancy colour names like ‘violet’ or ‘navy’
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Andy Prest: A Labour Day salute to all the tough jobs out there

Andy Prest: A Labour Day salute to all the tough jobs out there

Think your job is tough? Labour Day is a good time to reflect on those doing the heavy lifting
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Andy Prest: North Vancouver gets a starring role in Mario Kart

Andy Prest: North Vancouver gets a starring role in Mario Kart

A new track for Mario Kart 8 Deluxe takes Princess Peach and pals racing along the Capilano Suspension Bridge
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Andy Prest: Connor Bedard has exceeded 'exceptional' expectations

Andy Prest: Connor Bedard has exceeded 'exceptional' expectations

Success is built on a strong family foundation for the North Vancouver hockey star who is set to become the first pick in the 2023 NHL draft
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North Van's Connor Bedard named WHL Player of the Year

North Van's Connor Bedard named WHL Player of the Year

The 17-year-old superstar, expected to go No. 1 overall in this year’s NHL draft, is the first WHL player to score more than 140 points in a season since 1995-‘96
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