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NORTH Shore Rescue is warning even the most experienced outdoor adventurers to steer clear of the backcountry this week after a bout of nasty weather raised the risk of avalanche dramatically.

A B.C. Supreme Court murder case went behind closed doors for several hours Monday and Tuesday as special prosecutor David Butcher prepared to call a final witness in the case.

A Crown prosecutor has asked that a former Capilano College instructor and acting coach be sent to jail for between eight and nine years for sexually abusing five girls over a period of several decades.

Police are hoping the public can help them find a missing North Vancouver teen after an all-night search turned up no sign of the at-risk youth. Milena Nordwall, 17, vanished from her home in the 400-block of East 15th Street at about 9:30 p.m.

WHEN the dust finally settles at the 2012 Scotties B.C. Women's Curling Championships - running Jan. 23-29 at the North Shore Winter Club - we may finally know which spelling of Kell(e)y is better.

North Shore Rescue is warning even the most experienced outdoor adventurers to steer clear of the backcountry this week after a bout of nasty weather raised the risk of avalanche dramatically.

Human's name: Lindsey Hills Pets: Norwich terriers Stuffy (left), 9, and Hunter, 13. Favourite activity: Stuffy and Hunter love to chase squirrels, cuddle and follow Lindsey wherever she goes.

AN Akita named Max who had been on doggie death row for a year has been granted a stay of execution after lawyers told a judge this week he has turned his life around, with the help of an expert dog trainer.