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FIRE crews battled a one-hectare blaze in the forest above Lions Bay on Sunday with three helicopters and a crew of 18 firefighters on the ground. A 20-person wildfire crew was still working on the fire on Monday on the steep site above Highway 99.

MORE than 100 unionized employees of the Rocky Mountaineer rail tour company whove been on the picket lines for over a year may soon be back on the job.

Musicians Wanted: The West Vancouver Concert Band, an adult band for brass, wind and percussion instruments, is looking for new members. The band performs a mix of classical, progressive and jazz music at community events.

When it comes to value, reliability and safety, the choice should be Handicare. The Fortress 700DT Series by Handicare has been re-designed to add comfort and style while continuing to meet your mobility needs for both outdoor and indoor use.

School Ambassador: The Heart and Stroke Foundation is looking for school ambassador volunteers.

EIGHT North Shore arts groups are getting a funding boost totalling $67,000 from the BC Arts Council, who announced the hike Aug. 13.

HARVEST Project executive director Gary Ansell and the B.C. Thanksgiving Food Drive's Janet Spence get the word out on the upcoming food drive benefitting the Harvest Project Sept. 10-15.

Shahrvand editor worries about immigrant family connections

WHY the current mania for lavish weddings? With the divorce rate usually hovering around 50 per cent, it's puzzling to witness North America's obsession with expensive gowns, $15,000 cakes and other pricey details that nobody but the wedding host's c