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A 34-year-old man who broke into a home in the middle of the night while residents were sleeping - then robbed a convenience store while he was on bail for that offence - has been sent to jail for slightly less than two years.

A North Vancouver man who chatted up a 13 yearold U.S. girl online, telling her he would either marry or adopt her, has been handed a 12-month conditional sentence, including six months of house arrest.

Police are warning home sellers to be on the alert after large appliances went missing from five different houses in a three-week period. Thieves started breaking into the properties beginning Oct.

Warehouse Sale: North Shore Winter Club will host a sale of ladies fashions from Canadian clothing manufacturer Nygard this weekend, Oct. 28-30. Hours are 5-10 p.m Friday, 9 a.m.-7 p.m. Saturday and 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Sunday.

THE replacement of two aging rec centres in North Vancouver needs to be a top priority of any new councils, according to the outgoing chairman of the recreation commission. Vincent Santacroce, chairman of the commission until his term ends Dec.

GALLERIES Artemis Gallery: 104C-4390 Gallant Ave., North Vancouver. Hours: Tuesday-Sunday, 12: 30-5 p.m. Info: 604-929-4354 or [email protected]. Artists for Kids Gallery: 810 West 21st St., North Vancouver.

LAST year, In the House Festival's haunted house explored various aspects of hell. This year, evil fairies get their wings.

HE'S still not as well known as his chief opponent, but NDP leader Adrian Dix has quietly established himself as a much tougher and capable foe than B.C. Liberals no doubt thought they would be squaring off against just a few months ago.

Hypothermia and lack of food and water led to hallucinations

NV man and one other accused of axe killing on logging road