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It's a scene straight out of a Disney movie: under a beautiful Christmas tree, a wrapped box wriggles suspiciously. When the box is opened, an adorable puppy jumps out, to the delight of its surprised new owner.

Enter our Photo Caption Contest to win a prize pack for your pet! All you have to do is go to the North Shore News Facebook page, post the funniest caption for the photo you can think of in the comments section and you will be in the running to win!

WHEN a luxury car goes up against a cyclist and a tree, bet on the tree.

Playday at Delbrook: A parent and tot facilitator-led social time Tuesdays, 10: 15 a.m.-12: 15 p.m. at Delbrook Community Centre, 600 West Queens Rd., North Vancouver.

A story published in the North Shore News Nov. 2 inaccurately reported that Rain Coast Water Corp. is suing the province for $1 million in damages. In fact the amount of damages claimed by the company hasn't been set out.

AUTUMN is a busy time for birds with some migrating to sunny parts down south, with others coming down from the interior or north to settle in for the winter.

Kudos to those who volunteer their time, money and effort to benefit the many service and charitable organizations on the North Shore. In this space we celebrate the generosity of North Shore residents.

Meals on Wheels needs volunteers on Monday, Wednesday or Friday mornings. SUNDAY North Shore Cric Crac Storytelling Evenings presented by the Vancouver Society of Storytelling take place the first Sunday of every month, 7-9 p.m.

Spat over business deal can be heard, despite man's court connections

Thieves hit five businesses in one weekend