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A glimpse of Eternity at the kitchen sink

HERE'S a tip: If you ever want to test your belief in a Great Beyond, try thinking you're having a heart attack. This was a conclusion I reached some years ago while washing dishes.

Sailor jailed for child pornography

A U.S. sailor caught with hundreds of images of child pornography while his ship was docked in North Vancouver has been sent to jail for 18 months. Henry Carlton Sheppard, 25, of Seattle, was arrested Sept.

Kash Heed investigated for new overspending allegations

The B.C. Elections Office is reviewing fresh allegations that former West Vancouver police chief and Vancouver-Fraserview MLA Kash Heed overspent his allowable campaign budget by far more than he previously admitted to in court.

North Shore candidates shy from A-word

Amalgamation is once again a hot-button issue in this year's municipal election campaign, but the A-word is still a touchy subject for many politicians.

Siri adds human element

HE launch of the Phone 4S was one f the more unusual roduct launches I can emember. Set against the passing of Apple co-founder Steve Jobs, the iPhone 4S was quickly the second most important story in the Apple world.

A garden rich in respect

INSTILLING and encouraging the qualities of a well-rounded global citizen is much like planting and nurturing a garden. At Northstar Montessori School, the seeds sown are independence, empathy, and respect.

North Vancouver resident among 60 recommended for riot charges

A North Vancouver resident is among 60 people Vancouver police want charged in connection with the June 15 Stanley Cup hockey riot in downtown Vancouver. But it may be a while before that person is formally charged and his or her name made public.

Coroner says home lied in senior's death

Choking during feeding caught on camera by victim's family

Advocates at a loss over youth vote

Candidate focus, lack of info blamed for low turnout

What to do with Jack

SO your short-lived time spent with jack-o'-lantern has come to an end, but what should you do with his remains?