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A provincial court judge asked a lawyer to tell him why he shouldn't send a North Vancouver drycleaning company owner to jail after the company pleaded guilty to violating environmental regulations in a way that allowed a toxic chemical to evaporate

For what they've done in the air, on the ice, and in the world of ideas, three West Vancouver residents were recently named to the Order of BC.

The North Shore Canada Day Parade is only a few weeks away and the organizing committee still has some openings for group applications and volunteers. Application forms are available on the website canadadaynorthshore.

Collingwood student proposes reminders on climate change

The aftermath of a recent Vancouver drive-by shooting that left reality TV performer Mia Deakin hospitalized has led to a lawsuit involving three performers featured on Real Housewives of Vancouver.

$135K project to widen mouth of McDonald Creek underway

As parents wait with bated breath to see if a photo-finish deal can be made between teachers and the province ahead of next week's strike, North Shore municipalities are adding a slew of day camps, drop-ins and extra activities for kids.

As the latest contract dispute involving B.C.'s teachers careens towards the inevitably unsatisfactory conclusion for all involved, it's worth asking whether another bargaining model should be adopted.

Council approves Bosa highrise condo complex for mall site

It's the world's most celebrated sporting event and a financial leech that sometimes sucks its host country dry. Football fever and tear gas are in the air this week as the citizenry of Brazil is both enthralled and enraged at playing World Cup host.