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Reducing energy use in homes can help save money and the environment, according to Jessica McIIroy, program manager for Cool Neighbourhoods

City, port say work near eagles' nest is in compliance

A New Westminster man who tried to speed away from West Vancouver police Friday in a stolen car had an abrupt end to his joyride after crashing into a rock wall and flipping the car on its roof. The driver came to the attention of police around 1 p.

The stern of the HMS Flamborough Head is nearly sunk. After being granted a reprieve from demolition by City of North Vancouver council in January, council voted Monday night to carry on with original plans to scrap the stern.

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.

Members of the Cleveland elementary community showed their Canadian pride at Cleveland's Olympic Soirée held Feb. 15 at North Vancouver's The View on Lonsdale.

A North Vancouver high school student has been selected from thousands of applicants as a Loran Scholar and will receive a scholarship valued at up to $80,000.

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.

Initial action would not include school closures

An out-of-bounds snowboarder made it home safe Saturday thanks to efforts by Cypress Mountain ski patrol and North Shore Rescue. North Shore Rescue volunteers got the call for help around 7:30 p.m.