Local News

THE City of North Vancouver is forming a new committee to keep an eye on the safety, noise, traffic and air pollution of Port Metro Vancouver on the Low Level Road corridor, as the port grows.

NATE Jackman checks out a life-size foam dinosaur skeleton for sale at a recent yard-sale-style event at Presentation House Theatre in North Vancouver.

WEDNESDAY Ambleside Orchestra rehearses Wednesdays, 3: 15-5: 30 p.m. at Highlands United Church, 3255 Edgemont Blvd., North Vancouver. Intermediate level of musicianship required. Bring a music stand. Info: David, 604-922-1035.

WEST Vancouver Memorial Library won two awards in the annual PR Xchange competition, which recognizes the best public relations materials produced by libraries in the past year. WVML's 2011 Story Book received an Advocacy (Print) Best of Show Award.

16th annual Holy Trinity Golf Classic The 16th annual Holy Trinity Golf Classic was held May 31 at North Vancouver's Seymour Golf and Country Club. A fundraiser for Holy Trinity School, proceeds will support a field and playground project.

THE West Vancouver Police Department is issuing a warning to cyclists: Just because youre on two wheels, it doesnt mean youre not subject to the same rules of the road and enforcement as drivers.

IN the frigid waters of the Arctic Ocean, four men in a rowboat are attempting a world first: navigating the Northwest Passage by human power alone in a single season.