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The toy story for 2011

TRYING to find the perfect gift for the kids on your list? Each year Neighbourhood Toy Stores of Canada award "Gold Stars" to 10 toy products.

Vandals target North Vancouver tattoo shop

Power pole ripped off rear of store at night, likely by a vehicle

ICBC applies to bump basic rate

AUTO insurance rates will likely be rising by an average of $27 next year, pending the approval of the British Columbia Utilities Commission. The Insurance Corporation of B.C.

Roommate testifies in North Vancouver murder trial

Says accused North Vancouver man told him details of axe murder

North Shore News seeks best-dressed addresses

Its beginning to look a lot like Christmas, and we would like our readers to share the locations of the best light displays across the North Shore.

Dysfunctional deserve help, not insults

It is little wonder the [Canadian Occupy] protesters couldnt agree on what they wanted and even less surprising that the camps gradually deteriorated into hangouts for the dysfunctional dregs of society, pretending to be there for some noble cause.

Police arrest Sentinel student for making false threats

POLICE have arrested a Sentinel secondary student they say was behind a pair of threats that forced the evacuation of the school twice last month. The unidentified teen was taken into custody on Saturday following an investigation of the Nov.

Ferry fares to rise ahead of holiday peak

PRICES are going up for B.C. Ferries passengers headed for Vancouver Island or the Sunshine Coast. Effective Dec. 12, the ferry corporation will tack a new 2.5 per cent fuel surcharge on tickets between Horseshoe Bay and Langdale.

Bowen Island voters reject park reserve

PARKS Canada won't go ahead with plans for a Bowen Island National Park Reserve after the community voted 55 per cent against the proposal Nov. 19.

Handsworth volleyball championship streak ends at three

The Handsworth Royals senior girls volleyball team earned bronze at the AAAA provincial championships played on their home court Saturday, their streak of three consecutive B.C. titles ending at the hard-hitting hands of the Kelowna Owls.