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GALLERIES Artemis Gallery: 104C-4390 Gallant Ave., North Vancouver. Hours: Tuesday-Sunday, noon-5 p.m. Info: 778-233-9805 or artemisgallery.ca. B.C. Binning Residence: 2968 Mathers Cres., West Vancouver. Info: 604-733-2313 or www.conservancy.bc.ca.

Drug ring suspects go free after four-year wait ruled unacceptable

ALMOST 60 surgeries were cancelled at Lions Gate Hospital this week after a problem with a pipe sent water gushing down through several floors.

ALMOST 60 surgeries were cancelled at Lions Gate Hospital this week after a problem with a pipe sent water gushing down through several floors.

November is National Novel Writing Month: Want to write a novel? Come to the West Vancouver Memorial Library and write like the wind, with the goal of completing 50,000 words by Nov. 30. Thursdays, Saturdays and Sundays in November, 1-5 p.m.

THE City of North Vancouver is making (parking) space for car-share programs to set up shop on the North Shore.

City North Vancouver Lynnmouth and Mosquito Creek West Kings Mill Walk Park District North Vancouver Cates Park/Whey-ah-Wichen parts of the Upper Anchor Trail Part of Myrtle Park Baden Powell Trail Cove/Mtn.

Nature and Water Photo Contest: The Nature Trust of B.C. invites amateur photographers who are residents of B.C. to enter its 2012 photo contest until Dec. 7. Photos of nature in B.C.

NV complex severely damaged, but no injuries reported

A North Vancouver teacher was recently recognized by Prime Minister Stephen Harper for teaching excellence.