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2012 was the year longboards rolled in the District of North Vancouver while chickens roosted in the City of North Vancouver. Teachers struck, crime rates dipped, old growth trees tumbled, and one exotic fish fell out of a tree.

Zumba Fitness: Classes for people who are overweight and want to start a program alongside others who are in a similar situation Mondays and Fridays, 11: 30 a.m. at Gloria Dei Lutheran Church, 1110 Gladwin Dr., North Vancouver.

NOTICES Beginner Bridge Lessons: Silver Harbour Centre will offer eight classes Wednesdays, 13: 30 p.m. starting Jan. 9 at 144 East 22nd St., North Vancouver. Fee: $40. Info: 604-980-2474.

I'VE never got into the practice of making New Year's resolutions, but after a few days surrounded by my friends and family this holiday season I've come to better appreciate a few things that are important to me.

Securities commission concludes Myron Sullivan II lied to investors

Hockey, football tickets, gala fundraising events the most common gifts

A Montreal man who is wanted for crimes in two other provinces was arrested last month after allegedly trying to defraud a North Vancouver store during the busy holiday shopping season.

Squamish man arrested at U.S. border believed to be U.S. deserter

NORTH Vancouver RCMP are reaching out to the public for tips as they continue to search for a man who has been missing for more than four months. Timothy Cameron was last seen at a bus stop on Marine Drive at Pemberton Avenue around 11 a.m. Aug. 19.

EMPIRE ESPLANADE 6 200 West Esplanade, North Vancouver 604-983-2762 The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey 3D (14A) - Fri-Sun 12, 4, 8; Mon-Thur 8 p.m. The Hobbit: An Unexpected Journey (14A) - Fri-Sun 12: 45, 4: 45, 8: 45; Mon-Thur 8: 45 p.m.