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A high-profile police standoff on Parkgate Avenue Thursday evening ended with a distressed man being taken to hospital. More than a dozen police units descended on the 1300-block of the quiet street just after 6 p.m.

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Crown alleges North Van Realtor involved in money laundering

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A protest rally this past weekend served as another reminder that a whole bunch of New Democratic Party supporters are in for a rude awakening if their political party wins the May election.

THE West Vancouver Police Department is hoping you'll take some time this month to investigate how to not get your identity stolen.

Strong spiritual leadership hoped for from the man who is now Pope Francis

A story in Wednesday's North Shore News incorrectly stated the date of a series of smash-and-grabs from cars in West Vancouver.

Sample sale: Vancouver jewelry designer Sancha Tatlock will hold a sample sale of her collection, Sancha Jewelry Design, this Saturday, March 16, noon to 5 p.m. at 1390 East Third Ave. (at Clark and Third) in Vancouver.