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Some accessory uses included in 13th-18th Street park zoning

THE RCMP is warning business owners after a cunning new scam has cropped up, draining the bank accounts of retailers around the Lower Mainland.

METRO Vancouver youth aged 15 to 24 are invited to share their views on important social issues such as homelessness, health and education through the Youth Vital Signs 2013 online survey.

Lawn Sprinkling Schedule: Mornings only (4-9 a.m.) watering regulations are in effect until Sept. 30. Even numbered addresses - Monday, Wednesday or Saturday mornings and odd numbered addresses - Tuesday, Thursday or Sunday. Info: metrovancouver.org.

WEDNESDAY Ambleside Orchestra rehearses Wednesdays, 3: 15-5: 30 p.m. at Highlands United Church, 3255 Edgemont Blvd., North Vancouver. Intermediate level of musicianship required. Bring a music stand. Info: David, 604-922-1035.

THE British Columbia Automobile Association is expanding its School Safety Patrol program to help more children get to and from school safely. Starting now, the association is offering the program free of charge to B.C. elementary schools.

AN American mountain biker has died on the trails on Mount Fromme, outside Lynn Headwaters Regional Park. Two cyclists were riding the Pipeline Trail around 12:30 p.m.

Video captures takedown of alleged shoplifter

THE City of North Vancouver would rather you not grow any genetically modified crops, trees and plants.

NVSD to hire consultant for Lucas Centre