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Cathalynn Labonté-Smith's book finds the humans at the heart of search and rescue

Cathalynn Labonté-Smith's book finds the humans at the heart of search and rescue

By recounting their most memorable experiences, ‘Rescue Me’ shows the emotional weight of the work and the resilience of volunteers
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For old-timer's sake: The Polygon's new program puts seniors first

For old-timer's sake: The Polygon's new program puts seniors first

The program series will offer varying activities and will run once a month until the end of the year.
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Photos: New public art installed at West Van municipal hall

Photos: New public art installed at West Van municipal hall

Artist Illarion Gallant directed crews on Friday to put his newest work into place
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Tales from Search and Rescue: North Shore writer to speak in Coquitlam with survivor

Tales from Search and Rescue: North Shore writer to speak in Coquitlam with survivor

Author Cathalynn Labonte-Smith will be at the City Centre branch of the Coquitlam Public Library on Jan. 14 with Annette Poitras, whose case received international attention when she went missing on Westwood Plateau in 2017.
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Tsleil-Waututh Nation's Dennis Thomas joins VSO board

Tsleil-Waututh Nation's Dennis Thomas joins VSO board

The Vancouver Symphony Orchestra has appointed Dennis Thomas-Whonoak, chair of its Indigenous Council, to director of its board.
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New immersive Van Gogh exhibit coming to Metro Vancouver this year

New immersive Van Gogh exhibit coming to Metro Vancouver this year

The new experience is different from the former Van Gogh exhibit.
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Tara McGuire's book about death is full of life

Tara McGuire's book about death is full of life

In ‘Holden After and Before’, McGuire’s autofiction lets her imagination lead characters through real places and events
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North Van art rental show to relaunch in January

North Van art rental show to relaunch in January

For $10-$60 you can rent – or rent to own – a piece of local artwork 🖼️
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Here are the most popular titles at North Shore libraries in 2022

Here are the most popular titles at North Shore libraries in 2022

'Five Little Indians' by Michelle Good and 'The Paris Apartment' by Lucy Foley top the list of most-borrowed books
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Memorial scholarship honours beloved North Shore music teacher

Memorial scholarship honours beloved North Shore music teacher

Funds are being donated to a Vancouver-based musical theatre program in memory of Bernice 'Bunny' Pearce, who died Sept 6.
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