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Homeowners could face fines for illegal felling

BOTH of the North Shore's police departments nabbed suspects last week who were wanted in separate strings of smash-and-grabs. West Vancouver police got a call July 8 reporting vehicles being broken into at Lighthouse Park.

Summer Storytimes: North Vancouver District Public Library is offering summer storytimes at each of its three branches for babies to eightyear-olds. For schedule see www.nvdpl.ca.

After a second weekend spent plucking unprepared hikers from the North Shore's mountains, rescuers have issued a stark warning: It's only a matter of time before someone dies.

Homeowners could face fines for felling without permit

MANAGERS who head up the North Shore's civil service are earning more money than ever before - with top brass earning more than $200,000 a year.

The City of North Vancouver is making it easier for childcare businesses to open up in residential neighbourhoods.

Meals on Wheels needs volunteers on Monday, Wednesday or Friday mornings. Info: Diana, 604-922-3414. Art in the Park: Free outdoor art classes every Sunday, noon to 5 p.m. until Aug. 26 at Ambleside Park, West Vancouver.

WV Chamber Awards The West Vancouver Chamber of Commerce Business Excellence Awards 2012 event was held on June 14 at the Hollyburn Country Club. The awards ceremony recognized businesses and individuals in a variety of categories.

THE province of B.C. is asking a judge to throw out a civil lawsuit filed by a North Vancouver man whose convictions of multiple rape were overturned after 27 years in jail.