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Unlikely Conservatives Join Fight for Ontario’s Carbon Tax, The Narwhal, 2015-10-02

Oilsands are “Canada’s Elephant in the Atmosphere” Warns Carbon Bubble Expert, The Narwhal, 2014-11-08

Climate change devouring forest at alarming rate, Vancouver Observer, 2014-09-17

Tapping energy-conscious homeowners with a new app, Toronto Star, TSBC, 2014-09-05

Top Five Craziest Things Climate Change Recently Did in Canada, The Narwhal, 2014-06-22

Federal Science Cuts Stall Climate, Mercury Research, The Narwhal, 2014-05-30

Government Cuts Leaving Forests Unwatched, Say Former Federal Scientists, The Narwhal, 2014-05-21

Alberta Ramps Up “Responsible Energy Development” Sales Pitch in Wake of New Keystone XL Delay, The Narwhal, 2014-04-24

Five Canadian Communities Fighting Climate Change That You’ve Probably Never Heard of Before, The Narwhal, 2014-04-03

The Human Face of TransCanada’s Energy East Pipeline, The Narwhal, 2014-03-19

Top 5 Reasons Why Geothermal Power is Nowhere in Canada, The Narwhal, 2014-02-27

CCS Series: Government Subsidies Keep Alberta’s CCS Pipe Dream Afloat, The Narwhala, 2014-02-21

CCS Series: Alberta’s Carbon Capture and Storage Plans Stagnate as Carbon Price Lags, The Narwhal, 2014-02-20

Why Shell Canada Welcomed Carbon Pricing and Approval of New Oilsands Project in the Same Week, The Narwhal, 2013-12-10

Does Policy-Wonk Nenshi Need A Climate Briefing?, Huffington Post. 27 Aug. 2013

Is B.C. Actually Alberta With A Better PR Campaign?, Huffington Post. 15 March 2013

Northern Gateway Is The Wrong Fight, Huffington Post, 27 Jan. 2013

A Little In-line Strategy; Ottawa teacher went to Venezuela to teach humanities and ended up coaching in-line hockey, Ottawa Citizen. Ottawa. ON. 12 July 2009.D8

WV tops list of B.C. spenders; Business organization puts District of North Van in second
Raphael Lopoukhine. North Shore News. North Vancouver, B.C.: Jun 6, 2008. p. 3

Traffic access an issue for Seymour development
Raphael Lopoukhine. North Shore News. North Vancouver, B.C.: Jun 1, 2008. p. 11

Deep Cove residents snap at dog park options; Ten residents from Parkside Lane denounced proposed locations for off-leash dog walking in Deep Cove at Monday’s District of North Vancouver council meeting.
Raphael Lopoukhine. North Shore News. North Vancouver, B.C.: May 30, 2008. p. 11

Women’s Pharmacy Designed by Student;
Raphael Lopoukhine.The Tyee.Vancouver, B.C.: May 29, 2008. p. 1

Council approves Lynnmour townhomes
Raphael Lopoukhine. North Shore News. North Vancouver, B.C.: May 28, 2008. p. 3

NV councils plan for new rec facilities
Heidi Castle, Raphael Lopoukhine. North Shore News. North Vancouver, B.C.: May 16, 2008. p. 1

DNV recognizes youth and youth supporters
Raphael Lopoukhine. North Shore News. North Vancouver, B.C.: May 9, 2008. p. 10

Ashcroft mayor: Landfill will last 15-20 years
Raphael Lopoukhine. North Shore News. North Vancouver, B.C.: May 7, 2008. p. 3

DNV opposes Metro’s U.S. trash plan; Council suggests mediated talks over expanding Cache Creek dump
Raphael Lopoukhine. North Shore News. North Vancouver, B.C.: May 7, 2008. p. 1

Get a licence to hitchhike; Ride Club seeks approval and members
Raphael Lopoukhine. North Shore News. North Vancouver, B.C.: Apr 27, 2008. p. 11

DNV debates shipping Metro’s waste to States
Raphael Lopoukhine. North Shore News. North Vancouver, B.C.: Apr 25, 2008. p. 3

Tanzania trip changes CAO; DNV’s top civil servant takes skills to Africa
Raphael Lopoukhine. North Shore News. North Vancouver, B.C.: Apr 25, 2008. p. 5

Residents hear plans for Lonsdale school; Some residents still oppose density, design
Raphael Lopoukhine. North Shore News. North Vancouver, B.C.: Apr 20, 2008. p. 9

DNV debates natural hazard risk levels; Task force recommends acceptable levels of risk
Raphael Lopoukhine. North Shore News. North Vancouver, B.C.: Apr 18, 2008. p. 3

RCMP given funding boost
Raphael Lopoukhine. North Shore News. North Vancouver, B.C.: Apr 11, 2008. p. 3

Streamside building rules change; Stream despoilers can now get sent to court in North Van District
Raphael Lopoukhine. North Shore News. North Vancouver, B.C.: Apr 9, 2008. p. 8

Suspension Bridge growth approved; Administrative error blamed for restrictive zoning structure
Raphael Lopoukhine. North Shore News. North Vancouver, B.C.: Apr 9, 2008. p. 1

Lions Gate could get bus-only lanes; Public will be consulted about quicker bus routes over bridge
Raphael Lopoukhine. North Shore News. North Vancouver, B.C.: Apr 2, 2008. p. 1

Are we planning for climate change?; ‘Once-in-a-lifetime’ weather events are likely on the rise
Raphael Lopoukhine. North Shore News. North Vancouver, B.C.: Mar 23, 2008. p. 3

Public says little on DNV budget; ‘Status quo’ budget ups taxes 4.5%; 1% towards infrastructure
Raphael Lopoukhine. North Shore News. North Vancouver, B.C.: Mar 12, 2008. p. 5

Toughen your smoking regs; VCH lobbies DNV to ban smoking on patios.
Raphael Lopoukhine. North Shore News. North Vancouver, B.C.: Mar 7, 2008. p. 9

One municipal rep on new port authority; Coun. Nixon: engagement framework ‘a sham’.
Raphael Lopoukhine. North Shore News. North Vancouver, B.C.: Mar 5, 2008. p. 11

District and city partner in carbon study; 100-year vision of sustainability to be created with UBC, public; [Final Edition]
Raphael Lopoukhine. North Shore News. North Vancouver, B.C.: Feb 27, 2008. p. 8

DNV adds finance committee; [Final Edition]
Raphael Lopoukhine. North Shore News. North Vancouver, B.C.: Feb 27, 2008. p. 8

DNV projects property taxes to rise 4.5%; Infrastructure deficit forecast; [Final Edition]
Raphael Lopoukhine. North Shore News. North Vancouver, B.C.: Feb 22, 2008. p. 3

DNV council lukewarm on Metro planning; [Final Edition]
Raphael Lopoukhine. North Shore News. North Vancouver, B.C.: Feb 17, 2008. p. 1

Capital crunch looming for some DNV businesses; Operational revenue flat and no building budget; [Final Edition]
Raphael Lopoukhine. North Shore News. North Vancouver, B.C.: Feb 15, 2008. p. 11

DNV floats streamside protection changes; Staff say court- enforceable permit system will be more effective; [Final Edition]
Raphael Lopoukhine. North Shore News. North Vancouver, B.C.: Feb 13, 2008. p. 10

Moms make crosswalk plea for Capilano Road; [Final Edition]
Raphael Lopoukhine. North Shore News. North Vancouver, B.C.: Feb 13, 2008. p. 9

Seylynn Village clears first major hurdle; DNV council approves OCP amendments; [Final Edition]
Raphael Lopoukhine. North Shore News. North Vancouver, B.C.: Feb 6, 2008. p. 1

Creek bridge may be part of new trail; [Final Edition]
Raphael Lopoukhine. North Shore News. North Vancouver, B.C.: Feb 1, 2008. p. 10

Environmentalists lobby for wetland preservation; [Final Edition]
Raphael Lopoukhine. North Shore News. North Vancouver, B.C.: Feb 1, 2008. p. 11

No tri-municipal social strategy?; Consultant recommended a North Shore plan; DNV staff do not; [Final Edition]
Raphael Lopoukhine. North Shore News. North Vancouver, B.C.: Feb 1, 2008. p. 3

Virtual centre building participation; Lower Capilano’s online program info plugs community centre gap; [Final Edition]
Raphael Lopoukhine. North Shore News. North Vancouver, B.C.: Jan 30, 2008. p. 9

New Seylynn development debated; Traffic key at packed public hearing; [Final Edition]
Raphael Lopoukhine. North Shore News. North Vancouver, B.C.: Jan 27, 2008. p. 1

Defining the terms of sustainability; [Final Edition]
Raphael Lopoukhine. North Shore News. North Vancouver, B.C.: Jan 25, 2008. p. 3

DNV council won’t send $10,000 up in smoke; [Final Edition]
Raphael Lopoukhine. North Shore News. North Vancouver, B.C.: Jan 25, 2008. p. 3

District of N. Van refines its emergency planning; Some seniors homes have no power backup; [Final Edition]
Raphael Lopoukhine. North Shore News. North Vancouver, B.C.: Jan 23, 2008. p. 9

CSB zoning debate adjourned again; Neighbours say restrictive bylaw not a mistake that needs fixing; [Final Edition]
Raphael Lopoukhine. North Shore News. North Vancouver, B.C.: Jan 18, 2008. p. 1

Council supports new Seymour development; 60-unit project rejected on first try in 2006; [Final Edition]
Raphael Lopoukhine. North Shore News. North Vancouver, B.C.: Jan 16, 2008. p. 9

A carbon tax would boost greener cars; Advocates say time has come to plug-in cars; [Final Edition]
Raphael Lopoukhine. North Shore News. North Vancouver, B.C.: Jan 13, 2008. p. 3

DNV satisfaction survey: transport, growth top list; [Final Edition]
Raphael Lopoukhine. North Shore News. North Vancouver, B.C.: Jan 13, 2008. p. 1

Maplewood to house new family centre; Residents, fed up with traffic, say the facility is in the wrong place; [Final Edition]
Raphael Lopoukhine. North Shore News. North Vancouver, B.C.: Jan 13, 2008. p. 12

DNV will be checking residents’ garbage; [Final Edition]
Raphael Lopoukhine. North Shore News. North Vancouver, B.C.: Jan 6, 2008. p. 5

DNV council intent on Lynn Valley PR; More resident support wanted for town centre plan; [Final Edition]
Raphael Lopoukhine. North Shore News. North Vancouver, B.C.: Jan 4, 2008. p. 5

DNV council not panicking on alarms; RCMP voice concern over high volume of false alarms and increasing costs; [Final Edition]
Raphael Lopoukhine. North Shore News. North Vancouver, B.C.: Dec 25, 2007. p. 8

Heritage Fund split; [Final Edition]
Raphael Lopoukhine. North Shore News. North Vancouver, B.C.: Dec 25, 2007. p. 9

A new identity for Seylynn proposed; Amendments to OCP first step in rezoning for 700 new housing units; [Final Edition]
Raphael Lopoukhine. North Shore News. North Vancouver, B.C.: Dec 21, 2007. p. 1

District of North Van completes assets list; [Final Edition]
Raphael Lopoukhine. North Shore News. North Vancouver, B.C.: Dec 16, 2007. p. 10

DNV council considers water runoff from parking stalls; [Final Edition]
Raphael Lopoukhine. North Shore News. North Vancouver, B.C.: Dec 14, 2007. p. 11

DNV to raise 2008 rezoning fees 52%; Other fees up a total of 5% but Block Watch party fees waived; [Final Edition]
Raphael Lopoukhine. North Shore News. North Vancouver, B.C.: Dec 14, 2007. p. 10

Fromme to get safety upgrade; Traffic calming measures should slow speed in two school zones; [Final Edition]
Raphael Lopoukhine. North Shore News. North Vancouver, B.C.: Dec 12, 2007. p. 9

NV task force assessing ‘tolerable risk’; [Final Edition]
Raphael Lopoukhine. North Shore News. North Vancouver, B.C.: Dec 9, 2007. p. 5

Province approves repair funds; [Final Edition]
Raphael Lopoukhine. North Shore News. North Vancouver, B.C.: Dec 5, 2007. p. 9

Study points to possible slide risks; Pemberton Heights, Westlynn examined; [Final Edition]
Bethany Lindsay, Raphael Lopoukhine. North Shore News. North Vancouver, B.C.: Dec 5, 2007. p. 1

Artists for Kids reports big surplus; [Final Edition]
Raphael Lopoukhine. North Shore News. North Vancouver, B.C.: Dec 2, 2007. p. 9

Questions on sex and drugs OK’d for NV teens; [Final Edition]
Raphael Lopoukhine. North Shore News. North Vancouver, B.C.: Dec 2, 2007. p. 1

Second try for Seymour complex; [Final Edition]
Raphael Lopoukhine. North Shore News. North Vancouver, B.C.: Nov 28, 2007. p. 3

DNV hears region’s housing a ‘crisis’; Don Peters; [Final Edition]
Raphael Lopoukhine. North Shore News. North Vancouver, B.C.: Nov 25, 2007. p. 1

Suspension bridge zoning hotly debated; Council to reconvene public hearing; [Final Edition]
Raphael Lopoukhine. North Shore News. North Vancouver, B.C.: Nov 23, 2007. p. 1

Bike routes long on promise, short on cash; DNV may finish less expensive improvements by 2010; [Final Edition]
Raphael Lopoukhine. North Shore News. North Vancouver, B.C.: Nov 21, 2007. p. 9

DNV mulling advisory group; [Final Edition]
Raphael Lopoukhine. North Shore News. North Vancouver, B.C.: Nov 16, 2007. p. 9

Viewpoint endangers birds; [Final Edition]
Raphael Lopoukhine. North Shore News. North Vancouver, B.C.: Nov 9, 2007. p. 11

Zoning changes debated; Move would allow suspension bridge owners to build on site; [Final Edition]
Raphael Lopoukhine. North Shore News. North Vancouver, B.C.: Nov 7, 2007. p. 3

Prof. lays out plant to cut greenhouse gases. Raphael Lopoukhine. The Georgia Straight. Vancouver, B.C.: Oct 11, 2007

Give the next GST cut to municipalities; N. Shore councils want money for infrastructure; [Final Edition]
Raphael Lopoukhine. North Shore News. North Vancouver, B.C.: Sep 26, 2007. p. 12

City council to look at 0.4% pay hike; [Final Edition]
Raphael Lopoukhine. North Shore News. North Vancouver, B.C.: Sep 21, 2007. p. 10

Clean up 2 blocks of ill repute city told; Staff and RCMP say efforts have been ongoing and productive; [Final Edition]
Raphael Lopoukhine. North Shore News. North Vancouver, B.C.: Sep 19, 2007. p. 1

Council nixes duplex zoning for 10 city blocks; No change to single- family status in 200-blocks of E. 20-24th streets; [Final Edition]
Raphael Lopoukhine. North Shore News. North Vancouver, B.C.: Sep 19, 2007. p. 12

No conferences before apology, council decides; Coun. Fearnley still in doghouse; [Final Edition]
Raphael Lopoukhine. North Shore News. North Vancouver, B.C.: Sep 14, 2007. p. 3

West Van firefighter honoured for role; [Final Edition]
Raphael Lopoukhine. North Shore News. North Vancouver, B.C.: Sep 9, 2007. p. 1

City council splits on day-care: Deabate on new regs to continue; [Final Edition]
Raphael Lopoukhine. North Shore News. North Vancouver, B.C.: Mar 21, 2007. p. 5

City and DNV refocus on at-risk youth; [Final Edition]
Raphael Lopoukhine. North Shore News. North Vancouver, B.C.: Mar 2, 2007. p. 11

City council pans province on housing; [Final Edition]
Raphael Lopoukhine. North Shore News. North Vancouver, B.C.: Mar 2, 2007. p. 9

Snow pack could be 50% less by 2100; [Final Edition]
Raphael Lopoukhine. North Shore News. North Vancouver, B.C.: Feb 11, 2007. p. 1.Front

Neighbours oppose more city density; [Final Edition]
Raphael Lopoukhine. North Shore News. North Vancouver, B.C.: Jan 26, 2007. p. 11

City to review program costs; [Final Edition]
Raphael Lopoukhine. North Shore News. North Vancouver, B.C.: Jan 24, 2007. p. 11

City defers Harbourside; [Final Edition]
Raphael Lopoukhine. North Shore News. North Vancouver, B.C.: Dec 15, 2006. p. 9

Groups seek city funding; [Final Edition]
Raphael Lopoukhine. North Shore News. North Vancouver, B.C.: Dec 15, 2006. p. 4

City approves utility increase; [Final Edition]
Raphael Lopoukhine. North Shore News. North Vancouver, B.C.: Dec 6, 2006. p. 12

City’s pub fees out of line: Owner says restaurants have advantage; [Final Edition]
Raphael Lopoukhine. North Shore News. North Vancouver, B.C.: Dec 1, 2006. p. 3

Toilet switch tanking; [Final Edition]
Raphael Lopoukhine. North Shore News. North Vancouver, B.C.: Dec 1, 2006. p. 4

Thai-ed up in knots? Try an eastern massage: N. Van spa opens new school; [Final Edition]
Raphael Lopoukhine. North Shore News. North Vancouver, B.C.: Oct 22, 2006. p. 37

City approves density deal for museum: Public hearing divides on deal benefits; [Final Edition]
Raphael Lopoukhine. North Shore News. North Vancouver, B.C.: Oct 20, 2006. p. 1.Front

Will hydrogen save the planet?:; [Final Edition]
Raphael Lopoukhine. North Shore News. North Vancouver, B.C.: Sep 10, 2006. p. 3

Meeting sponsor child part of trip to Tanzania; [Final Edition]
Raphael Lopoukhine. North Shore News. North Vancouver, B.C.: Aug 13, 2006. p. 37

Hydrogen gets new lease on life; [Final Edition]
Raphael Lopoukhine. North Shore News. North Vancouver, B.C.: Aug 11, 2006. p. 41

Should view-obstructing trees in and near Waterfront Park be cut ?; [Final Edition]
Raphael Lopoukhine. North Shore News. North Vancouver, B.C.: Aug 11, 2006. p. 10

Con artists use parking lot ploy; [Final Edition]
Raphael Lopoukhine. North Shore News. North Vancouver, B.C.: Aug 9, 2006. p. 12

Beeping construction vehicles waking up Eagleridge Bluffs residents; [Final Edition]
Raphael Lopoukhine. The Vancouver Sun. Vancouver, B.C.: Aug 8, 2006. p. B.2

North Shore teens pitch in south of the border; [Final Edition]
Raphael lopoukhine. North Shore News. North Vancouver, B.C.: Aug 6, 2006. p. 22

Residents urged to ditch plastic on B.C. Day: NV councillor wants tax on plastic bags; [Final Edition]
Raphael Lopoukhine. North Shore News. North Vancouver, B.C.: Aug 6, 2006. p. 9

WV construction noise a beeping pain; [Final Edition]
Raphael Lopoukhine. North Shore News. North Vancouver, B.C.: Aug 6, 2006. p. 1.Front

Do you support Canada’s stance on the Israel-Hezbollah conflict?; [Final Edition]
Raphael Lopoukhine. North Shore News. North Vancouver, B.C.: Aug 4, 2006. p. 10

Offer of rescue ships ignored: North Vancouver company says ship was ready two days earlier; [Final Edition]
Raphael Lopoukhine. North Shore News. North Vancouver, B.C.: Aug 4, 2006. p. 1.Front

Bell inquires for would-be killer:; [Final Edition]
Raphael Lopoukhine. North Shore News. North Vancouver, B.C.: Aug 2, 2006. p. 3

Celtic duo dances their way into the top 10; [Final Edition]
Raphael Lopoukhine. North Shore News. North Vancouver, B.C.: Aug 2, 2006. p. 25

Seniors want meters out of provincial parks: Local hikers to send petition to Victoria; [Final Edition]
Raphael Lopoukhine. North Shore News. North Vancouver, B.C.: Aug 2, 2006. p. 9

One fatal decision can change your life:; [Final Edition]
Raphael Lopoukhine. North Shore News. North Vancouver, B.C.: Jul 28, 2006. p. 35

What are you doing to beat the heat ?; [Final Edition]
Raphael Lopoukhine. North Shore News. North Vancouver, B.C.: Jul 28, 2006. p. 10

RCMP looking for a few good teens: New program set to develop closer ties with cops and kids; [Final Edition]
Raphael Lopoukhine. North Shore News. North Vancouver, B.C.: Jul 26, 2006. p. 37

Temperatures break records: Residents head to beaches in droves to beat the heat; [Final Edition]
Raphael Lopoukhine. North Shore News. North Vancouver, B.C.: Jul 26, 2006. p. 1.Front

Two stolen cars recovered; [Final Edition]
Raphael Lopoukhine. North Shore News. North Vancouver, B.C.: Jul 26, 2006. p. 3

Oiled geese almost killed: Wildlife cleaning capacity called into question; [Final Edition]
Raphael Lopoukhine. North Shore News. North Vancouver, B.C.: Jul 23, 2006. p. 9

Is a safe house for youth important for the North Shore ?; [Final Edition]
Raphael Lopoukhine. North Shore News. North Vancouver, B.C.: Jul 21, 2006. p. 10

Aquarium biologist awarded Order of B.C.; [Final Edition]
Raphael Lopoukhine. North Shore News. North Vancouver, B.C.: Jul 19, 2006. p. 9

Just how high is this West Van overpass?:; [Final Edition]
Raphael Lopoukhine. North Shore News. North Vancouver, B.C.: Jul 16, 2006. p. 12

Do you think Vancouver’s safe injection site should close?; [Final Edition]
Raphael Lopoukhine. North Shore News. North Vancouver, B.C.: Jul 14, 2006. p. 10

Jones awarded for service: Paramedic to receive provincial medal; [Final Edition]
Raphael Lopoukhine. North Shore News. North Vancouver, B.C.: Jul 12, 2006. p. 5

Long-term impact of oil spill feared: 42 oiled birds captured from shore; [Final Edition]
Raphael Lopoukhine and Jane Seyd. North Shore News. North Vancouver, B.C.: Jul 12, 2006. p. 1.Front

Residents want debate on Pier density shift; [Final Edition]
Raphael Lopoukhine. North Shore News. North Vancouver, B.C.: Jul 12, 2006. p. 1.Front

More copper stolen in W. Van; [Final Edition]
Raphael Lopoukhine. North Shore News. North Vancouver, B.C.: Jul 9, 2006. p. 8

Power outage affects 1,000 homes; [Final Edition]
Raphael Lopoukhine. North Shore News. North Vancouver, B.C.: Jul 9, 2006. p. 12

Do you think Boo the grizzly bear should be set free?; [Final Edition]
Raphael Lopoukhine. North Shore News. North Vancouver, B.C.: Jul 7, 2006. p. 10

Tugs work to limit harbour oil-spill damage: Clean-up crew’s arrival time questioned; [Final Edition]
Raphael Lopoukhine. North Shore News. North Vancouver, B.C.: Jul 7, 2006. p. 5

Mayor’s peace forum alive, say backers; Raphael Lopoukhine. The Tyee, Vancouver, B.C.: Feb 20, 2006