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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.

The City of North Vancouver is currently accepting applications for awards, scholarships and grants that recognize and benefit young people.

The Sutherland secondary Social Justice Club presented a fundraising evening for the Trans-Himalayan Aid Society and Nepal Library Foundation at the North Vancouver school the night of Jan. 31.

West Vancouver police have arrested a woman they allege is responsible for torching her own home while it was under renovation. West Vancouver Fire and Rescue Services raced to the home at 2690 Chelsea Ct. on Dec.

The District of West Vancouver is using its status as a former host of Olympic competition to make a stand for gay rights.

The District of West Vancouver is stepping forward to possibly take over the historic B.C. Binning House from The Land Conservancy, the struggling non-profit that lost a bid in court to sell the home to a private buyer last month.

Going on a trip? Take the North Shore News with you and we'll try to publish your photo on our News Around the World page (there is no guarantee photos will be published). It may take several weeks for your photo to appear in the paper.

Restrictions to be loosened for special events, 'happy hours'

West Vancouver's Olympic golden girl fights through the pain of gruesome injury

Horseshoe Bay merchants, Bowen residents brace for impact