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City eases grow-op fee rules

LANDLORDS in the City of North Vancouver may no longer be on the hook for the cost of city inspections if their rental properties have been found to be housing marijuana grow-ops or drug labs.

New CD releases

New and upcoming CD releases: Oct.

Barbecue theft hits free lunch program right in the chops

LUNCHTIME hamburgers were just about to hit the grill at St. Andrew's United Church Sept. 27 when the volunteer cooks ran into a glitch - their new barbecue had been stolen.

Target in sight for barista's kidney transplant

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

Fashion File

Block Party: Unity Clothing Inc. will host a block party to celebrate Lower Lonsdale businesses on Thursday, Oct. 11, 7-10 p.m. at the boutique, 108 Victory Ship Way, North Vancouver. There will be live music, door prizes and special discounts.

Victoria distributes more gaming grants

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

Barista's transplant fundraiser closes in on target

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.

Food calendar

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.

Bright Lights

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

Recycle lights and lighting fixtures

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