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Friend learns about diabetes

MY friend Adam Pedersen is diabetic. I remember so clearly the first time I realized what this means for him. He has Type 1 diabetes, and was diagnosed when he was 14 months old.

What's going on

The Ambleside Orchestra rehearses Wednesdays, 3: 305: 30 p.m. at Highlands United Church, 3255 Edgemont Blvd., North Vancouver under the direction of Nicolas Krusek. There are opportunities for string players.

MLA McIntyre won't run in 2013

West Vancouver Sea-to-Sky MLA Joan McIntyre announced Tuesday she would not seek a third term in the 2013 provincial election, joining 11 MLAs who have said they wont be running for re-election.

After verdict, eye-gouging victim vows revenge

A man who was attacked with a hammer and whose eyes were gouged in a vicious beating in North Vancouver has vowed to get revenge on those he says were responsible for the attack. "I've lost an awful lot over this thing. It wasn't justifiable.
School, re-imagined

School, re-imagined

Dorm-room living

Make the most of space and storage

The complete jerk's guide to visitor etiquette

IF you entertained a lot this past summer, you doubtless have the ravaged wine rack and scars on your psyche to prove it. The best guests are a delight: friendly, engaging, interested in everybody around them, considerate and helpful.

Bat wielder claims self-defence

Road rage defendants tell court beaten man was aggressor

School help for girls

Big Sisters of BC Lower Mainland has been providing vulnerable girls between the ages of seven and 17 with positive female mentors for more than 50 years.

Wanted: responsible teens

who would like to help develop new youth outreach strategies for the North Shore, and log community service hours at the same time.