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Wood works wonders at new North Vancouver community studio

Wood works wonders at new North Vancouver community studio

Urban space perfect for apartment dwellers with no room for a tool shed
Charity challenge raises $20k for CapU, North Shore Neighbourhood House

Charity challenge raises $20k for CapU, North Shore Neighbourhood House

In celebration of Capilano University’s 50th anniversary, more than 50 members of CapU’s community participated in the Scotiabank Charity Challenge on June 24.
North Shore arts, cultural and sports groups boosted by community gaming grants

North Shore arts, cultural and sports groups boosted by community gaming grants

North Shore arts, cultural and sports groups once again received a boost in funding as community gaming grants were distributed to 47 groups, totalling $1.3 million.
YOUNG ARTIST OF THE WEEK: Sofia Barragan

YOUNG ARTIST OF THE WEEK: Sofia Barragan

Young artist: Sofia Barragan (11) Carisbrooke Elementary Art teacher: Michelle Phillips Favourite art: Portrait drawings Favourite artist: Frida Kahlo Her teacher writes: Sofia expresses herself through a variety of art forms – 3D sculpture, drawing,
North Van church gears up for annual Christmas Fayre

North Van church gears up for annual Christmas Fayre

Jean Kyle, Nora Haaland, Rev. Stephen Muir, and Judy Brear are gearing up for St. Agnes Anglican Church’s annual Christmas Fayre, to be held Nov. 24 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Laudate Singers gala

Laudate Singers gala

Funds for the Arts awards

Funds for the Arts awards

Government announces expansion of library services for people with disabilities

Government announces expansion of library services for people with disabilities

The Canadian government has announced the expansion of a project that will make more published works accessible to people who read using alterative formats.
Forum aims to get young people more involved in local politics

Forum aims to get young people more involved in local politics

Picture the scene: It’s 5:52 p.m. on a Monday night for a pair of young, North Shore parents. Work was rough. Traffic worse.
West Van library gala

West Van library gala