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THE City of North Vancouver's fire department has a new tool in their arsenal for responding to chemical emergencies.

FEDERAL politicians announced a new national tourism strategy at a press conference at North Vancouver's Capilano Suspension Bridge Thursday morning.

WHEN it comes to cellphones, police have heard it all. From backseat lawmakers to rationalizers, officers get a whole range of excuses when they pull over drivers for breaking B.C.'s new handheld electronics laws while behind the wheel.

Art teacher: Catherine Schecter Favourite art: painting Favourite artist: Domenichino Her teacher writes: Kathleen has a wonderful ability to draw accurately and loves to use beautiful colour combinations in her compositions.

LOWER Mainland municipal leaders voted Friday to raise the gas tax two cents along with a temporary hike to property taxes to pay for the next round of transit expansion, including more frequent SeaBuses, expansion of the regular bus system and const

The co-owner of North Vancouvers Rusty Gull Pub is willing to offer a reward for the safe return of Rusty, a sculpture turned mascot that was stolen from the pub in late September. Were all kind of unhappy, Bob Savage said.

Prosecutor: He played Russian roulette with the disease . . . and lives of other people

New process turns waste foam into reusable liquid

District of North Vancouver Next regular council meeting, Monday, Oct. 17, 7 p.m. www.dnv.org City of North Vancouver Next regular council meeting, Monday, Oct. 17, 6 p.m. www.cnv.

Carson 40th Reunion: Former Carson Graham members of the grad class of 1971 are invited to the upcoming 40th year reunion. The reunion will be held Saturday, Oct. 15 at the Lucas Centre. Go to www.carsongrad71.myevent.