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LAUTENS: Awaiting the sacrament of confirmation

The political take on the West Vancouver Police Department's turmoil is that Mayor Michael Smith now has a strong grip on Nov. 15 - municipal election day. That's a long time off in politics. Smith may not run anyway.

Off the record

Upcoming CD releases: March 25 Glenn Kotche - Adventureland; Kylie Minogue - Kiss Me Once; Shakira - Shakira; The Hold Steady - Teeth Dreams.

Inquiring Reporter

The Safeway at 13th Street and Lonsdale Avenue is due to be replaced by a Whole Foods store as part of a new business and condominium development by the Onni real estate group.
City of North Van to expand smoking ban

City of North Van to expand smoking ban

The City of North Vancouver is moving to scale back where smoking will be allowed in city limits. Council passed a motion Monday night asking staff to rewrite the city's smoking bylaw to prohibit smoking within 7.
West Vancouver dismisses amalgamation

West Vancouver dismisses amalgamation

Combined services find little support at council Monday

Galleries

Artemis Gallery 104C-4390 Gallant Ave., North Vancouver. Tuesday-Sunday, noon to 5 p.m. 778-233-9805 artemisgallery.ca Bellevue Gallery 2475 Bellevue Ave., West Vancouver. Gallery Tuesday-Friday, 10 a.m.-5:30 p.m., Saturday, 11 a.m.-5 p.m.
Laptops for Latin America

Laptops for Latin America

Local non-profit collects computers for schools in rural Colombia
Coroner holds inquest into fatal logging truck accident

Coroner holds inquest into fatal logging truck accident

B.C.’s chief coroner will hold an inquest into the death of a West Vancouver motorcyclist killed in a logging truck accident last fall. On Oct.
Grouse Grind remains closed for winter

Grouse Grind remains closed for winter

Metro Vancouver sends out warning as top of trail still covered in snow and ice
'Flotel' gets a makeover at North Vancouver dry dock

'Flotel' gets a makeover at North Vancouver dry dock

Converted Estonian ferry to house 600 workers in Kitimat