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Campers smell cotton balls for inspiration

WHETHER your child thinks in words or pictures, Capilano University offers a summer camp for nearly every artistic temperament.

City rejects yacht club density 'bank'

THE Burrard Yacht Club will have to find another way of funding an upgrade to its facilities.

Centre teaches more than trotting

THEY may not be able to walk, but with a little help, they can gallop.

Art and fun combine

THERE'S lots for young artists at the North Vancouver Community Arts Council's summer camps. Kids six to 10 years old can get messy with papier mache, practise drawing and painting animals, tie-dye a hand-made kite, or create costumes.

Pet pause

Human's name: Anita Priest Pet: Pepper, a 16-year-old mini pincher Favourite activities: Pepper loves to travel, and to walk in Queen's Park. If you would like to appear in Pet Pause with your pet, please send information to tpeters@ nsnews.com.

Ottawa sends CP strikers back to work

NORTH Shore port terminal operators say they're relieved to see an end to CP Rail's nine-day strike.

Myths and fables part of program themes

CHILDREN can venture into the realm of ghouls and goblins, shake to a hip-hop beat, or create their own movie at Norgate summer camps this July.
League focuses on developing skills

League focuses on developing skills

AT 12 years old Mitchell Ostler already has a good understanding of teamwork. "A good team is one that listens, cooperates and is aware of each other," he notes.

Motivation one of many camp goals

NOW in its 43rd year, Dynamic Dan All-Star Summer Camps will once again be offering a variety of sports and strength training camps this summer.

We gave them independence for a reason

HEAR ye, hear ye! On the occasion of Queen Elizabeth's Diamond Jubilee, Her Majesty is branching out from her official responsibilities and "giving back" by sharing her wisdom with those who need it most - American celebrities.