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THE North Vancouver school district has blamed provincial funding cuts for a decision to close a specialized literacy program for learning disabled students in the 1990s.

TRACING the narrow path between two thin lines while wearing an eye-patch may seem like an odd antidote to dyslexia, but for Trevor Bestwick, it worked like a charm.

There is no desperation like mall desperation. Deep in December with no gifts yet purchased, matching footspeed and keen instincts with the other serial procrastinators. Those Christmas Eve gift buyers are an odd breed.

NOTICES Comfort Keepers will host free support and information sessions for individuals caring for aging parents or family members with chronic illnesses the third Tuesday of every month, from 10: 30 a.m. to noon at 206-1801 Welch Ave.

THE City of North Vancouver is currently revising its official community plan in a process it calls "City Shaping.

OPERATION CHRISTMAS CHILD SHOEBOX CAMPAIGN: The shoebox campaign invites the community to fill a shoebox with small gift items for needy children in other countries. Boxes can include small toys, art/craft items, toiletries, games etc.

Meals on Wheels needs volunteers on Monday, Wednesday or Friday mornings. SUNDAY North Shore Cric Crac Storytelling Evenings presented by the Vancouver Society of Storytelling take place the first Sunday of every month, 7-9 p.m.

WEST Vancouver recently handed out its community awards for outstanding civic commitment. The district recognized nine West Vancouverites for leadership and engagement in the arts, environment, and heritage.

District of North Vancouver Regular council meeting, Monday, Nov. 19, 7 p.m. Public hearings, Tuesday, Nov. 20, 7 p.m. dnv.org City of North Vancouver Special council meeting and public hearing, Monday, Nov. 19, 7 p.m. cnv.

SEVERAL Canadian Olympic athletes made their rounds on the North Shore following London 2012.