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Derek Ohlhauser, 9 The best thing about school is PE. I'm most looking forward to lunch and recess because I get to have fresh air and do whatever I want. Trace Ohlhauser, 7 I am looking forward to seeing who my teacher is.

Tim Jones says rescue numbers climb as backcountry recreation increases

CITIZENS of the North Shore can rest easy knowing their communities are still among the safest in the province.

For many years children were marginalized in society and encouraged to speak only when spoken to. Things have changed. The pendulum has swung in the opposite direction and children are now at the epicentre of both parental and societal concern.

A North Vancouver man who surreptitiously took photographs up women's dresses with a camera hidden in a grocery store basket has been ordered to get counselling but will not have a criminal record.

THE Lions Gate Bridge is a wonderful antique. It serves its purpose admirably, given its limitations, and the upgrade carried out by the provincial government some 12 years ago should see the bridge through for at least another 40 years.

Municipal services get thumbs up but garbage, transit approval declines

A monk seeking solitude can scale the slopes of a lonely mountain, or he can fork over 10 bucks and head into a theatre showing a Canadian movie.

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.

Thank you for helping make this year's Annual Friends and Family Picnic a huge success! The event held on July 7, 2013 was enjoyed by participants, families and staff.