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PEOPLE on the North Shore live a little longer, have babies later and have both a lower birth and death rate than the provincial average. That's according to information released by B.C.

AN assault charge has been dropped against a B.C. Crown prosecutor who got into a shoving match with an elderly man in a North Vancouver McDonald's.

A West Vancouver man was found dead at a Sunshine Coast marina Sunday after apparently succumbing to carbon monoxide poisoning.

THE North Shore Celtic Ensemble was on stage, fiddling as their audience brimmed with excitement. For violinist and future music teacher Jesse Kazemir, it was his first big show with the youth group.

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. Info: David, 604922-1035.

Canyon Lights: View hundreds of thousands of lights throughout the forest, across the bridge and Cliffwalk adventure at Cap-ilano Suspension Bridge, 3735 Capilano Rd., North Vancouver, until Jan. 5, 4-9 p.m. (except Christmas day).

"In situations where a conflict exists, or there is a perception of a conflict, it is not sufficient to merely live up to one's obligations; it is necessary to do so in a timely, open, forthright, constructive and accountable manner.

Beginning with a new term for the U.S.

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