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North Shore government workers, including liquor store clerks, child protection workers and justice ministry staff, walked the picket line Wednesday to draw attention to frozen wages and stalled contract talks.

AFTER 17 years at the North Shore News, director of sales and marketing Dee Dhaliwal leaves the newspaper this month to step into the role of publisher at the Vancouver Courier.

New system of fines in place; transit cops checking fares

WEST Vancouver police raided a marijuana grow-op in Eagle Harbour on the weekend, seizing 638 plants. Police entered a home on Daffodil Drive at about 11: 30 a.m. Saturday with a search warrant to look for a hydro bypass.

North Shore Celtic Ensemble: Children ages nine to 17 with at least two years experience of violin and an interest in Celtic music, are invited to play in a lively ensemble.

New Member Information Night: The West Vancouver Youth Band will hold an information meeting Wednesday, Sept. 5, 7: 30 p.m. at the West Vancouver Community Centre, 2121 Marine Dr.

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.

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.

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.