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Sombrero, whirlpool, tadpole and sea shell. These unofficial names of galaxies are just one element of astronomy kids explore at Astronomy: Discover the Universe camp at Capilano University.

The City of North Vancouver has its first declared challenger for the mayor's chair in this November's municipal elections.

CapU funding formula 'doesn't exist,' Sultan and Eby say

Spring is traditionally a popular time for buying and selling homes. While there are many renovations that may add value to a home, there are some things that may hurt a home's value.

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.

West Vancouver's former mayor, Pamela Goldsmith-Jones, wants to take on MP John Weston in the next federal election. Goldsmith-Jones revealed this week she'll seek the West Vancouver-Sunshine Coast-Sea to Sky Country Liberal nomination.

Spring is traditionally a popular time for buying and selling homes. While there are many renovations that may add value to a home, there are some things that may hurt a home's value.

A North Vancouver man who scammed provincial coffers out of more than $17,000 through welfare fraud has been handed an 11-month conditional sentence, including six months of house arrest, by a provincial court judge.

Call for members Those interested in helping to improve the structure and effectiveness of the current North Vancouver Policing Committee are asked to write to REF: NVCPC, 6-667 West Third St., North Vancouver, V7M 1H1 by May 28. Mt.

Amy Guinan-Browne is a regular North Van teen who enjoys dance and gets good grades at school. But when she puts on her roller skates, knee pads, helmet, and uniform she becomes "Deb Owncrusher" (as in "the bone crusher").