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THEY may not be able to walk, but with a little help, they can gallop.

THERE'S lots for young artists at the North Vancouver Community Arts Council's summer camps. Kids six to 10 years old can get messy with papier mache, practise drawing and painting animals, tie-dye a hand-made kite, or create costumes.

Human's name: Anita Priest Pet: Pepper, a 16-year-old mini pincher Favourite activities: Pepper loves to travel, and to walk in Queen's Park. If you would like to appear in Pet Pause with your pet, please send information to tpeters@ nsnews.com.

NORTH Shore port terminal operators say they're relieved to see an end to CP Rail's nine-day strike.

CHILDREN can venture into the realm of ghouls and goblins, shake to a hip-hop beat, or create their own movie at Norgate summer camps this July.

AT 12 years old Mitchell Ostler already has a good understanding of teamwork. "A good team is one that listens, cooperates and is aware of each other," he notes.

NOW in its 43rd year, Dynamic Dan All-Star Summer Camps will once again be offering a variety of sports and strength training camps this summer.

HEAR ye, hear ye! On the occasion of Queen Elizabeth's Diamond Jubilee, Her Majesty is branching out from her official responsibilities and "giving back" by sharing her wisdom with those who need it most - American celebrities.

THE North Vancouver Chamber of Commerce has been awarded the Chamber of the Year Award by the B.C. Chamber of Commerce. North Van's chamber took the top honours at the B.C. Chamber of Commerce's annual general meeting, held in Penticton last weekend.

NOTICES Call for Contestants: The public is invited to audition for Chartwell's annual Senior Star singing and musical instrument competition that will take place on June 28.