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Open house Saturday to show 1,000-unit concept

BOWEN Islanders are scouring their attics, basements and backyard sheds for potentially priceless antiques - but they're not planning on selling them on eBay. Instead, islanders will be donating their finds to raise money to build Snug Cove House.

THE identity of a man who was spotted half-naked on the Ironworkers Memorial Second Narrows Crossing last week remains a mystery to North Vancouver police. RCMP received a call at around 9: 35 p.m. Oct.

$62M psychiatric facility saw North Shore pledge $24M in donations

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's bike plan is a good one, says one local cycling advocate, but needs to be backed by the political will to turn the plan into reality.

THIS year's long, hot summer may mean a quiet Halloween in West Vancouver. Due to the high risk of fire, fireworks may be deemed illegal in West Vancouver this October, according to Fire Chief Jim Cook.

One hundred writers from around the world converge on Vancouver next week for the 25th annual Vancouver Writers Fest. This year's festival has six full days of author panels and readings taking place Oct.

Dial-a-dope tip leads undercover cops to North Van coke dealers

GALLERIES Artists for Kids Gallery: 810 West 21st St., North Vancouver. Gallery hours: Monday-Friday, 10 a.m.-5 p.m., weekends from noon to 4 p.m. Info: 604-903-3798 or www.artists4kidscom. Bellevue Gallery: 2475 Bellevue Ave., West Vancouver.