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West Van-raised, Hawaii-based astronomer Brent Tully leads Space Centre talk tonight

The B.C. Court of Appeal has overturned an aggravated assault conviction and ordered a new trial in the case of a man found guilty of a violent beating tied to a marijuana grow-op on the North Shore.

A North Vancouver man is facing charges after he allegedly used a Craigslist ad as bait to lure a robbery victim.

A North Vancouver man is facing charges after he allegedly used a Craigslist ad as bait to lure a robbery victim.

The North Vancouver School District is one step closer to approval of its $49-million replacement of Argyle secondary. But the long-awaited project still has some crucial hurdles to leap before it gets on to the drawing board.

Scott and Twyla Pitman had a straightforward journey from Australia to North Vancouver — but getting their belongings past the port landed the couple in a bureaucratic labyrinth.

As we turn onto Third Street and pull over to the side of the road to park, RCMP Const. Dave Vunic issues a warning: “I’m going to have to ask you to stay in the car.” “Is this vehicle bulletproof?” I ask, only half joking.

An All-candidates ' Mee ting for West Vancouver will be hosted by West Vancouver Citizens for Good Government Wednesday, Oct. 15, 7 p.m. at Kay Meek Centre, 1700 Mathers Ave., West Vancouver.

Kudos to those who volunteer their time, money and effort to benefit the many service and charitable organizations on the North Shore. In this space we celebrate the generosity of North Shore residents.

Representatives of the Lions Gate Hospital Foundation presented a Donor Appreciation Preview Event for the new HOpe Centre (the Greta and Robert H.N. Ho Centre for Psychiatry and Education) located on the Lions Gate Hospital campus, Sept. 20.