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SUPPORTERS, critics and everyone in between will have a rare second chance to bend City of North Vancouver council's collective ear on Onni Group's proposed development for the Lonsdale Safeway site.

Realtors Care Blanket Drive: Lower Mainland real estate agents will collect gently used blankets, sleeping bags, warm clothing, jackets, new socks and underwear until Dec. 3. Drop-off locations can be found at blanketdrive.ca.

THE B.C. Office of the Ombudsperson has refused to consider a complaint lodged by City of North Vancouver Coun. Pam Bookham last week relating to a public hearing for a controversial tower development in Central Lonsdale.

North Van man loses $100K, 3-year fight

NEWS outlets are abuzz with the "inappropriate" relationship between Florida socialite Jill Kelley and U.S. General John Allen

DUE to fairness concerns following Monday's marathon hearing on redevelopment bylaws for the Safeway site, Coun. Pam Bookham has called on the B.C. Ombudsperson to suspend a council vote scheduled for Nov. 26.

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.

POINSETTIA SALE: Sentinel secondary's Interact Club is holding a poinsettia sale to raise money for ShelterBox, a disaster relief charity which provides shelter for survivors in need. The plants come in red, pink or white and cost $12.95.

CAPILANO Suspension Bridge Park continues to build on its success, and was recently named the top tourism business in the country. The park received the Air Canada Business of the Year award at the 2012 Canadian Tourism Awards held in Gatineau, Que.

WV council wants feedback on mid-rise plans for 1300-bl. Marine