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NVMA fundraising evening

IN THE RAW... Food for Dogs and Cats Inc. is a specialty pet boutique designed for today's discriminating canine and feline.

A PUBLIC HANUKKAH LIGHTING will take place Thursday, Nov. 28, 6-7 p.m. at the West Vancouver Community Centre, 2121 Marine Dr. There will be children singing, speeches, sufganiyot (doughnuts) and hot chocolate.

Homelessness is a largely invisible problem on the North Shore and it may be getting worse. A delegation from the North Shore Homelessness Action Task Force discussed the myriad causes of homelessness at a West Vancouver council meeting Monday.

CAPILANO U INFO NIGHT Meet with faculty members and current students, hear a presentation about programs and talk with admissions and financial aid advisors Monday, Nov. 25, 7:15 p.m., 2055 Purcell Way, North Vancouver.

WV land sale cash would pay for public safety building

A Wal-Mart in Canton, Ohio, made headlines when it was revealed, a week before American Thanksgiving, that it was holding a food drive. Nope, not for the less fortunate members of its own community. For some of its own staff members.

Holiday gift sets at The Body Shop support The Body Shop's Community Fair Trade partners.

Judge finds complainant's story unbelievable

Emergency program adds up to 20 places