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? Quartet. Directed by Dustin Hoffman. Starring Maggie Smith, Tom Courtenay, Billy Connolly, Pauline Collins. Rating: 7 (out of 10) I'VE known the name of Billy Connolly since the 1970s.

WITH the election campaign now just a little more than 12 weeks away, every day becomes precious to both major parties as they march towards the showdown. Because the B.C.

Powder Puff Party: Holt Renfrew Vancouver will host this event taking place from 7: 30 to 10 p.m. on Tuesday, Jan. 22 and offering exclusive previews of spring 2013 beauty products, prizes, complimentary beauty treatments, special offers and more.

In his third term as chairman of the Mayors Council on regional transportation, Richard Waltons top priority will be gridlock, and not just the kind that plagues the morning commute.

WEDNESDAY Ambleside Orchestra rehearses Wednesdays, 3: 155: 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.

BRACE yourselves. A second public hearing for the controversial development at the Safeway site at Lonsdale and 13th Street in North Vancouver is coming.

To submit to the Celebrations page: Email a good-quality photo and a description of your wedding announcement, milestone anniversary (first, fifth and every subsequent five years) or birthday (80 years and every fifth year thereafter) along with a co

GRADUATING high school students who have distinguished themselves through environmental community service are eligible to win a $5,000 post-secondary scholarship this spring.

North Shore Rescue urges hikers to maintain battery awareness

THE bill-paying season is here. And for many of us, it seems to go on far too long. There always seems to be "too much month for the money." But I've found that the big problem isn't the income, it's the "outgo.