Local News

Latest retirement further reduces embattled police force's top brass

A North Vancouver man is in hospital after a double shooting in downtown Vancouver Monday night that left one known gangster dead. Vancouver Police Department responded to the 1100-block of Cordova Street around 10:30 p.m.

Wednesdays 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. David, 604-922-1035.

Organic grocer slated for Onni's Safeway site

TAG Meeting Drop in and have your say about teen collections and programming at the West Vancouver Memorial Library Wednesday, March 12, 7-8:30 p.m. at 1950 Marine Dr. Refreshments will be provided. westvanlibrary.

The Runaway Hug by Nick Bland and Freya Blackwood (Toronto, Scholastic Canada) $14.99 The Runaway Hug is a charming picture book collaboration between an Australian writer and an award-winning Australian illustrator.

Representatives of the West Vancouver Community Foundation held their 2014 Grants Award reception at the West Vancouver Seniors' Activity Centre March 6 with dozens of guests and award recipients in attendance.

The following is a selection of volunteer opportunities from various community organizations, made available through Volunteer North Shore, a service of North Shore Community Resources Society.

Green Necklace at Mahon Park An Open House to share comments and provide feedback on the plan for the next section of this multi-use path Wednesday, March 12, 5-8 p.m. at Carson Graham secondary, 2145 Jones Ave., North Vancouver. cnv.

West Vancouver police are not suspecting foul play after investigating a body found near Ambleside Park on Saturday.