Local News

City to protest delayed broadcasts

Food Cart Fest: The last feast from top food carts takes place Sept. 30, noon to 5 p.m. at the Waldorf Hotel, 1489 Hastings St., Vancouver. Info: waldorfhotel.com.

A North Vancouver man who allegedly attacked an acquaintance with a knife on the weekend has been charged with attempted murder.

Lawn Sprinkling Regulation: Until Sept. 30 sprinkling will be permitted from 4 a.m. to 9 a.m. only. Even-numbered addresses may sprinkle Mondays, Wednesdays or Saturdays and odd-numbered addresses on Tuesdays, Thursdays or Sundays.

WEDNESDAY The 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, 6049221035.

SNOW, rain and sleet may not slow down the nation's vaunted postal service, but - in West Vancouver anyway - police are a different matter.

Culture Days: Vanleena Dance Academy will host a series of free dance classes from Sept. 28 to 30 at 1174 Welch St., North Vancouver. Info: 604-983-2623 or vanleena.com.

A driver stopped by West Vancouver police Monday night for speeding and having no insurance has a lot more to answer for after officers discovered a loaded handgun and bullet-proof body armour inside his vehicle.

A North Vancouver man who allegedly attacked an acquaintance with a knife on the weekend has been charged with attempted murder.