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District of North Vancouver Regular council meeting, Monday, Oct. 15, 7 p.m. dnv.org Delegation: ? Stop the Violence. Reports: ? 2013-2015 taxation exemptions by council.

'We've got to stop this,' says man bullied as North Van teen

A North Vancouver hiker had an unscheduled stay in the forest last week after a stumble in the darkness left him stranded near Seymour Lake. The accident happened while the man and four companions were on an excursion up the Seymour Valley Oct. 4.

Meals on Wheels needs volunteers on Monday, Wednesday or Friday mornings. INFO: DIANA, 604-922-3414.

Afternoon Tea: The Ladies Auxiliary of the Fraternal Order of Eagles will host a fundraising tea Sunday, Oct. 14, 2-4: 30 p.m. at 170 West Third St., North Vancouver. There will be entertainment, prizes and refreshments. Admission: $5.

A brush fire in the Maplewood Conservation Area Thursday capped a busy week for North Vancouver firefighters, who dealt with a series of blazes caused by everything from faulty fireplaces to remote-control cars.

NORTH Vancouver residents have a new way to make their voices heard on issues such as the development of the waterfront through the 2012 Metro Vancouver Urban Futures Survey

HUMOUR is easy to dig up on the Internet. Simply Google The Onion for topical satire and you're off and running. But it's a delight to discover something funny hiding in an unexpected location, like the website of the online shopping giant Amazon.

Operation Christmas Child gears up starting this week

EMPIRE ESPLANADE 6 200 West Esplanade, North Vancouver 604-983-2762 The Master (14A) - Fri, Mon-Thur 6: 30, 9: 30; Sat-Sun 12: 30, 3: 30, 6: 30, 9: 30 p.m. Looper (14A) -Fri, Mon-Thur 6: 40, 9: 25; Sat-Sun 1, 3: 50, 6: 40, 9: 25 p.m.