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West Van Police call for public's help on commercial block blaze

A disagreement at City of North Vancouver council over whether to pay for council members to attend a conference in California escalated into an argument with the mayor threatening to kick one councillor out of chambers, Monday night.

NORTH Shore Rescue was called in to help with the rescue of a man stranded on a narrow cliff ledge in Coquitlam over the weekend.

THE West Vancouver Police Department is issuing a warning to cyclists: Just because you're on two wheels, it doesn't mean you're not subject to the same rules of the road and enforcement as drivers.

THE ground is broken and construction is underway for a new $23 million senior school at Mulgrave, a private school in West Vancouver.

Residents to meet with mayor to voice concerns over highrises

Book Buddies: Tuesdays; July 16-August 6, 2-4 p.m. and Wednesdays; July 17-August 7, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at West Vancouver Memorial Library, 1950 Marine Dr. Teen volunteers motivate and provide positive reading experience for school-aged children.

THE City of North Vancouver is forming a new committee to keep an eye on the safety, noise, traffic and air pollution of Port Metro Vancouver on the Low Level Road corridor, as the port grows.

NATE Jackman checks out a life-size foam dinosaur skeleton for sale at a recent yard-sale-style event at Presentation House Theatre in North Vancouver.

WEDNESDAY 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, 604-922-1035.