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IDYLLIC beach and garden party weather means forests are at a greater risk of wildfire, local fire chiefs are warning. The warm, dry conditions have pushed Metro Vancouver's fire hazard risk to "high" from Seymour to Burns Bog.

THE 20th year of a camp for young burn victims started by two North Shore firefighters is in full swing at Camp Latona on Gambier Island this week. Burn Camp is a program offered through the B.C.

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.

Loblaws CityMarket will celebrate its official opening July 19-21. Events will include family activities, a local artist making art out of produce, an eight-foot sushi roll, food samples and cooking demonstrations.

Environmental centre floated for heritage site

Don't forget to consider the environment, too The following are a few of the many ways homeowners can adopt more eco-friendly practices when tending to their lawns. Be conscientious when watering.

Curb appeal

Waterfront Theatrical Walking Tours: Shipyard Sal and Sam sing, dance and tell stories about Burrard Dry Dock during the Second World War Wednesdays-Saturdays, 1: 30-3 p.m.

Special Summer Children's Programming: The North Vancouver District Public Libraries will offer special programs for children during the summer. For details call 604929-3727, ext. 3 for Parkgate; 604-984-0286, ext.