Local News

NEWS outlets are abuzz with the "inappropriate" relationship between Florida socialite Jill Kelley and U.S. General John Allen

DUE to fairness concerns following Monday's marathon hearing on redevelopment bylaws for the Safeway site, Coun. Pam Bookham has called on the B.C. Ombudsperson to suspend a council vote scheduled for Nov. 26.

THE FOLLOWING is a selection of volunteer opportunities from various community organizations, made available through Volunteer North Shore, a service of North SHORE COMMUNITY RESOURCES SOCIETY.

POINSETTIA SALE: Sentinel secondary's Interact Club is holding a poinsettia sale to raise money for ShelterBox, a disaster relief charity which provides shelter for survivors in need. The plants come in red, pink or white and cost $12.95.

CAPILANO Suspension Bridge Park continues to build on its success, and was recently named the top tourism business in the country. The park received the Air Canada Business of the Year award at the 2012 Canadian Tourism Awards held in Gatineau, Que.

WV council wants feedback on mid-rise plans for 1300-bl. Marine

North Shore libraries look to the future while building community ties

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.

Local Volkssport Club will host a non-competitive five/10kilometre walk in the Ambleside area of West Vancouver Sunday, Nov. 25 at 10 a.m. Free for new participants. Info: Verni, 604682-8390.

Sentenced criminals exempt from law change