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THIRTEEN more community groups on the North Shore have been told they will get a cash injection from the province's community gaming grants.

A North Vancouver coffee shop that has been raising funds for a former employees life-saving kidney transplant is rapidly closing in on its goal. Staff and customers at the Tim Hortons at 106 West Queens Rd.

North Shore Green Markets: A showcase of local Canadian made products, unique foods, art, jewelry and entertainment. North Vancouver locations and hours: Maplewood Farm, 405 Seymour River Pl., Saturdays, 10 a.m.-3 p.m.; Civic Plaza, 141 West 14th St.

Lower Lonsdale Fall Festival The Lower Lonsdale Business Association hosted the eighth annual Fall Festival at Lonsdale Quay Market Sept. 23.

A free program designed to recycle 100 per cent of lighting products made its nationwide debut in B.C. in September.

THAT WASN'T THE MAYTAG REPAIRMAN. North Vancouver RCMP are warning the public to keep an eye on neighbouring properties after thieves recently stole high-end appliances from three homes under construction.

WEST Vancouver police will be out in force this long weekend scouring the roads for drunk and distracted drivers.

Competition size pool would cost $10M more; triple operating cost

KENN Jessiman was among the North Shore residents who recently took to their bikes to ride 200 kilometres in support of lung health. It was the North Vancouver resident's second time participating in the B.C.

Private member's bill defeated 201-93; Weston favours debate