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THE province is touting the replacement of a bugridden nurse call system at the Kiwanis Care Centre with a pricey new upgrade as a win for patient safety.

CONSERVATIVE MP John Weston spoke to West Vancouver council Monday on the topic of oil pipelines, the federal government's decision to cut diplomatic ties with Iran and National Fitness Day.

POLICE are on the trail of a view-hungry West Vancouver resident who apparently resorted to forging municipal letterhead in a bid to trick neighbours into topping their trees.

Rosalind Duane Physiotherapist shows patients how to exercise

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.

Since 1963, Weight Watchers has helped millions of people around the world control their weight through an integrated, healthy, science-based lifestyle program that takes food, activity, behaviour and support into consideration

North Shore Kidney Run aims to raise awareness and funds North Vancouver's Kelly Knill remembers going hiking as a child with her father. An avid outdoorsman, he often went hunting and fishing.

Chelsea's Challenge: A five-kilometre run/walk Sunday, Sept. 16, 9 a.m. in North Vancouver's Lower Seymour Conservation Reserve. The course is relatively flat and includes a portion of Rice Lake. Fee: $25/$15 or $30 on race day. Registration: www.

Like many young Beatie fans, Jody Tennant wanted to be Paul McCartney. But, he wasn't a musician... although he tried being the bass player in his brother's band until they found someone who knew how to play.

Brent Richter checks out the power behind the pedals