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A Nation leads a fight for the future

IT'S Friday afternoon at the end of a successful Tsleil-Waututh Nation career fair. We're at the community centre on their reserve above Burrard Inlet.

Former West Van bus driver jailed for molestation

A former Boy Scout leader and West Vancouver bus driver was sent to jail for nine months Friday for sexually touching an 11 year-old boy who was part of a group of teens he had befriended.

City of North Van mulls shark fin soup ban

Municipality joins Port Moody in effort to end practice deemed brutal by activists

Plans help portfolios

OVER the past year the European crisis has overflowed into the rest of the global financial markets. While investors are worried, there are certain strategies that can be followed in order to protect your portfolio.

Community bulletin board

UBC Law Students' Legal Advice Program: Low income individuals can seek free legal advice at clinics at the North Shore Neighbourhood House, 225 East Second St., North Vancouver. It will be open Tuesdays and Fridays, 10 a.m.-noon and 1-4 p.m.

Options for Volunteers

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.

Confessions of a (recovering) foodaholic

MY name is Kate and I am a lapsed foodie

Video marks disappearance

AN emotional YouTube video asking for information was posted this week to mark the third anniversary of 17-year-old Jodi Henrickson's disappearance on Bowen Island.

Food calendar

North Shore Green Market: A showcase of local Canadian made products, unique foods, art, jewelry and entertainment. North Vancouver locations and hours: Civic Plaza, 141 West 14th St., Wednesdays, 11 a.m.-6 p.m.

Showtimes

EMPIRE ESPLANADE 6 200 West Esplanade, North Vancouver 604-983-2762 Brave 3D (G) - Fri, Mon-Thur 6: 45, 9: 20; Sat-Sun 12: 15, 3, 6: 45, 9: 20 p.m. Brave (G) - Fri, Mon-Thur 7: 15, 9: 45; Sat-Sun 12: 45, 3: 30, 7: 15, 9: 45 p.m.