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A brush fire in the Maplewood Conservation Area Thursday capped a busy week for North Vancouver firefighters, who dealt with a series of blazes caused by everything from faulty fireplaces to remote-control cars.

NORTH Vancouver's bike plan is a good one, says one local cycling advocate, but needs to be backed by the political will to turn the plan into reality.

THIS year's long, hot summer may mean a quiet Halloween in West Vancouver. Due to the high risk of fire, fireworks may be deemed illegal in West Vancouver this October, according to Fire Chief Jim Cook.

One hundred writers from around the world converge on Vancouver next week for the 25th annual Vancouver Writers Fest. This year's festival has six full days of author panels and readings taking place Oct.

Dial-a-dope tip leads undercover cops to North Van coke dealers

GALLERIES Artists for Kids Gallery: 810 West 21st St., North Vancouver. Gallery hours: Monday-Friday, 10 a.m.-5 p.m., weekends from noon to 4 p.m. Info: 604-903-3798 or www.artists4kidscom. Bellevue Gallery: 2475 Bellevue Ave., West Vancouver.

A 35-year-old man has been handed a 12-month conditional sentence to be served at home after pleading guilty to running a marijuana grow-op in North Vancouver's Delbrook neighbourhood.

Eco Fashion Week will take place at Robson Square Oct. 16-18. On Oct. 17 at 7 p.m., Value Village will host a special runway show featuring thriftstore outfits assembled by fashion stylists Nicolette Lang-Anderson, Tony Vu and Mimi Lauzon.

Ambleside Orchestra rehearses Wednesdays, 3: 155: 30 p.m. at Highlands United Church, 3255 Edgemont Blvd., North Vancouver. Intermediate level of musicianship required. Bring a music stand. Info: David, 604-9221035.

THE three North Shore municipalities are teaming up to get you out of your car this fall, at least once a week.