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Six North Shore organizations and one artist are receiving grants from the B.C. Arts Council totalling $185,105.

The following is a selection of volunteer opportunities from various community organizations, made available through Volunteer North Shore, a service of North Shore Community Resources Society.

Book Talk Join Jean Rae Baxter for the presentation of her research for her novel Freedom Bound: The Black Loyalists' Story Monday, Feb. 16, 7-8 p.m. at Capilano library, 3045 Highland Blvd., North Vancouver. Free, but registration is required.

Squamish immersion program inspired by dream of elders

Turning Point proposes North Vancouver recovery house

North Vancouver RCMP are renewing their call for help in solving one of the worst vandalism sprees in North Shore history. Someone slashed more than 150 vehicle tires overnight on Dec. 4 last year.

Griffin blooms find new home at park garden this spring

A Mr. Big undercover operation was used to help catch a man Crown prosecutors say committed a series of crimes in West Vancouver, Squamish and Surrey in 2012. Thomas Bert Prins, 27, is on trial in B.C.

A sharp nose and a quick 9-1-1 call likely saved a Canyon Heights neighbourhood home from total destruction Wednesday night. District of North Vancouver Fire and Rescue Services received an emergency dispatch just after 8 p.m.

Diesel engine among artifacts North Vancouver archives shipping out