Local News

The first of a two-part news quiz based on the happenings of 2013.

Feds' matching funds raise the amount to over $100K

Op eration Red Nose will drive individuals home in their own cars for free Dec. 31 from 9 p.m. to 3 a.m. Call 604-619-0942 for a ride. Donations will be accepted to support youth programs. Volunteers are still needed. 778-288-8996 volunteer@nsorn.

Four North Shore men are facing charges of pimping a local girl under the age of 18. The men, aged 57, 22, 23 and 23, have been charged with living off the avails of prostituting a teen under age 18.

The devastation in the Philippines is overwhelming, according to a West Vancouver man who has just returned from helping communities devastated by Typhoon Haiyan.

An early morning house fire on Friday in West Vancouver left fire fighters battling the blaze for hours. Martin Ernst, assistant fire chief with the West Vancouver fire and rescue, said at 1:29 a.m. on Dec.

Contract gives CUPE members 5 % increase over 18 months.

The seventh annual Ladies Extravaganza was held at North Vancouver's Dykhof Nurseries and Florist Nov. 21. The Hall of Flame Calendar Firefighters were on hand at the fun-filled charity night, autographing their photos for those in attendance.

Professional walkers see fees jump by up to 93%

Two seniors are safely back at home after going missing in two separate incidents. Jean Twigger, an 87-yearold resident of Capilano Care Centre in West Vancouver, went missing on Dec. 22 at 11:30 p.m. when she bolted from her care aides.