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Taxpayers are stretched thin and are asking candidates for office to give a hard, long look at ways to hold the line on taxes, reduce spending, and become more transparent and accountable . . .

New plans trim costs by $25M but choices left to new council

Processing a concern; no illness reported

TWO North Vancouver residents are among the latest Simon Fraser University recipients of graduate research fellowships from the Pacific Institute for Climate Solutions (PICS).

A B.C. Supreme Court judge has rejected a West Vancouver man's claim that he was defamed by comments made during a 2009 provincial all-candidates forum.

THANKSGIVING is generally viewed as the time to be thankful for a successful harvest. Historically, those who settled in Canada from various countries brought their traditions to the harvest celebrations. Interestingly, there was another explanation.

POLICE are calling attention to the "grandparents scam" for the fourth time this year after a North Vancouver senior fell victim to the ruse. The North Vancouver woman received a call Sept.

North Shore Celtic Ensemble: Children ages nine to 11 who have at least two years of violin, ongoing private lessons and an interest in Celtic music are invited to play in a lively ensemble. Rehearsals take place Wednesdays from 7: 30 to 8: 30 p.m.

It appears the collision that closed several lanes of the Upper Levels highway Tuesday afternoon involved a distressed young man who stole a friends car from Capilano University, according to police.

A young porpoise found near death in Horseshoe Bay last month is recuperating swimmingly thanks to a rescue effort by the Vancouver Aquarium.