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(Courtesy Tourism Vancouver Island) -Vancouver Island is the largest island off the North American west coast at over 32,000 square km. -It's the world's 43rd largest island. -It's Canada's 11th largest island.

The organization that represents the province's 80 search and rescue teams is pitching some ideas to beef up funding for rescue teams that would hit outdoor recreationists in the wallet.

Sharing residential school experiences

The only thing keeping me from earning the title of Master Chef is my inattention to detail when it comes to plating.

23% of residents in top 10% of earners: Household Survey

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.

Sundays NORTH SHORE CRIC CRAC STORYTELLING EVENINGS presented by the Vancouver Society of Storytelling take place the first Sunday of every month, 7-9 p.m. at the Silk Purse Arts Centre, 1570 Argyle Ave., West Vancouver.

GET INSPIRED ABOUT SINGING and join North Shore Chorus. The group has openings for all voice types for the 2013-14 season and perform a wide range of music with regular concerts. They rehearse Wednesdays, 7:15-9:45 p.m.

Potential contract settlement to come out of school budgets

Yes, your BC Hydro bill will soon become more expensive - and why shouldn't it? After all, most things in life become more expensive over time. Why should your electricity costs be any different? And yes, the B.C.