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A new award to honour individuals who contribute to the community of Horseshoe Bay was announced at the Dinner-on-the-Dock celebration on July 17.

Salsa by the Sea Outdoor (weather permitting) salsa dance classes Thursdays until Aug. 28, 6:30-7:30 p.m. followed by open free dancing until 8:30 p.m. at Ambleside Landing, West Vancouver. $6. 604-925-7290 ferrybuildinggallery.

Emotions run high at West Van meeting

It's the stuff of brides' nightmares. A newlywed couple from the North Shore is desperately hoping someone can help them find the stolen laptop that contains the only copies of their wedding photos.

Construction at Park Royal will be ramping up this summer, much to the chagrin of nearby residents who characterize area traffic as "horrendous.

I like people who do something about problems versus those who just talk policy or sit on committees pontificating ad nauseam.

West Vancouver New Democrats will make their choice of two Sunshine Coast residents for their 2015 federal election candidate.

Wednesdays 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. David, 604-922-1035.

The man that West Vancouver police allege groped an 11-year-old girl on a transit bus Monday has now been charged with a criminal offence. According to the police, the girl was riding the 255 bus at Park Royal around 2 p.m.