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A fast life fueled by fast food led St. Thomas Aquinas Grade 8 student Laura Cunningham to design a science fair project that earned her a place in the Canada-Wide Science Fair amongst the countries top young hypothesizers.

Monique Choptuik, Roberta McLaren, and Diane Johnson are displaying their work in a Coast Character Doll show at Parkgate Library until May 29. The theme is Fin Folk, a whimsical look at mermaids, fish, and related water creatures.

Members of the Carousel Chorus rehearse recently for their upcoming 30th anniversary celebration concert Sunday, May 28, 7 p.m., at Highlands United Church, 3255 Edgemont Blvd., North Vancouver.

The 12th annual West Vancouver Police Family Carnival, hosted by the Student Work and Advistory Team, took places April 27-30. The event featured rides and food.

Peter Wdowiak, logistics co-ordinator with the RCMP’s Lower Mainland integrated tactical unit, explains his gear to Clare Wakefield at a Police Week event Wednesday at North Vancouver’s civic plaza.

At the re-opening of the Park Royal London Drugs on May 12, following an extensive renovation, a donation of $5,000 was presented to Peter Haigh of North Shore Rescue from London Drugs manager Bruno Ferrario. northshorerescue.com

With musicians from the North Shore Celtic Ensemble leading the way, the Lions Gate Hospital Foundation's Hike for Hospice helped raise more than $10,000.

Beaver Scout Oliver Mitchell, 8, pulls weeds during a recent cleanup at Lynn Canyon Park. Mitchell was part of a group of scouts that helped the North Shore Streamkeepers remove invasive species from the area.

Westcot Elementary vice-principal Matt Trask tries Abdus Ansari's Snow Leopard video game at the school's Scratch Arcade as Ali Beig looks on. The scratch program lets young gamers learn how to code.