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Art teacher: Helle Simonson Favourite art: Sketching Favourite artist: Leonardo da Vinci Her teacher writes: Alessia loves to sketch still-life compositions using her home as inspiration.

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.

Close calls show dangers of airing out homes in bear season

Tests, lie detectors aim to drive drugs from CapU muscle contest

Dome lids have become deadly problem for animals, say rescuers

THE District of West Vancouver voted to oppose Kinder Morgan's plans to expand its Trans Mountain pipeline at a council meeting Monday, despite the objections of the mayor. The Texas oil giant is currently planning a $4.

THE North Shore's mayors are praising new federal guidelines that will force an upgrade of the Lions Gate Wastewater Treatment Plant by 2020, but the question remains: Who will pick up the $400-million tab? Environment Minister Peter Kent confirmed a

A North Vancouver man who was accused of obstructing a police officer in connection with a jaywalking incident has had his conviction overturned in B.C. Supreme Court.

A bystander with a big heart is being credited with saving a beloved pet after she jumped into frigid waters off the Ambleside dog park to guide a dog to safety.