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The most praised and protested buildings in the history of West Vancouver can now be built in the 1300-block of Marine Drive following one last tooth and nail council debate Monday.

Roadblocks snarl traffic Saturday afternoon

Coats for Kids The Greater Vancouver Home Builders' Association (GVHBA) will hold its annual campaign in support of the Lower Mainland Christmas Bureau until Dec. 6. Drop-off locations can be found at gvhba.

North Vancouver man, 28, rushed to hospital

After receiving a litany of complaints, the City of North Vancouver has asked the RCMP to stop ticketing drivers for dropping off passengers on the Chadwick Court roundabout next to the SeaBus terminal.

Police are investigating North Vancouver’s first homicide of the year Saturday, after shutting down North Shore bridges in a bid to trap their suspect. They are hunting a suspect who reportedly shot a 60-year-old man and sped away in a vehicle.

A recent six-figure donation will help support music students at Capilano University. The family of late Squamish resident William (Bill) Manson has set up the William Victor Manson Memorial Scholarship in his honour.

Too many preventable deaths prompt questions

Charity Tree Lot Aunt Leah's Place will be selling Christmas trees at the East plaza of Lonsdale Quay, 123 Carrie Cates Court, North Vancouver until Dec. 24 or while supplies last. Hours: Monday, Thursday and Friday from noon to 8 p.m.

honour a life The North Shore Hospice Society and North Shore Palliative Care Program welcome all who have lost loved ones Thursday, Dec. 5, 6-9 p.m. at West Vancouver United Church, 2062 Esquimalt Ave.