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Many times people go into the New Year with the highest expectations-to make this the year to shed that extra 15-20 pounds, stick with an exercise regimen, eat the healthiest diet and keep as an incentive to lose weight, all those clothes in the back

NOTICES 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. starting Jan. 4 at Gloria Dei Lutheran Church, 1110 Gladwin Dr.

A Happy New Year to all our readers

Human's name: Joyce Chen Pet: Toby Little Dude, a maltese Favourite treat: Bison beef jerky Favourite activity: Toby is taking an afternoon walk at Harbourside Park. He loves chasing big dogs.

FOR the third straight year, the District of West Vancouver council has passed a budget with no effective tax increases for residents.

DEAR Baby New Year, I've never actually written to you before. Maybe nobody has. Maybe you can't read, being a newborn and all.

IF you're wondering what snow conditions are like at the North Shore mountains' three ski resorts, the answer, more than likely, can be found in your pocket.

Dog Handlers' Pet Food and Supplies Drive: Local dog walking companies will once again be collecting pet food and supplies throughout December for three Lower Mainland charities: Pacific Animal Foundation, Action for Animals in Distress and Dogwood R

A Vancouver man who was arrested driving away from a British Properties home where police seized more than 600 marijuana plants has been found guilty of running an illegal grow-op.