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Strong vision Dr. Pavan Avinashi, who practises optometry in North Vancouver and West Vancouver, won the B.C. Association of Optometrist's Young Optometrist of the Year award.

Block Printing 101: Painter/ printmaker Greg Allen will share his skills and knowledge in a workshop for beginners Sunday, March 10, 2-4 p.m. at the Silk Purse Arts Centre, 1570 Argyle Ave., West Vancouver. Supplies provided. Fee: $10.

All welcome to Canadian Iranian Foundation's festival Sunday

Woman, 22, had sexual relationship with 15-year-old boy

THE federal government is in the midst of selling off a nearly $12-million property located in West Vancouver to a local First Nations band, the Department of Fisheries and Oceans has confirmed.

WASHINGTON States highest court has denied a request by two former West Vancouver men to re-examine their convictions for three brutal murders.

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4-3 vote adds 1% for amenities; extra tax will garner $400K

Blanket drive, legacy campaign in full swing

WEST Vancouver Mayor Michael Smith made his second $9,000 donation to the West Vancouver Community Foundation Feb. 9, keeping his promise to use his pay increase to benefit the community.