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Eek-O Friendly Costume Swap: Bring a costume to swap or donate to support the Lynn Canyon Ecology Centre and take any costume you need this Saturday, Oct. 15, 9 a.m.-1 p.m. at Lavish & Lime, 272 East First St., North Vancouver.

THE recent Throne Speech signalled that big changes lie ahead for B.C.'s public education system, and these will likely dwarf anything seen in recent memory.

EMPIRE ESPLANADE 6 200 West Esplanade, North Vancouver 604-983-2762 The Ides of March - Fri, Mon-Thur 7, 9: 35; Sat-Sun 1: 10, 3: 55, 7, 9: 35 p.m. 50/50 (14A) - Fri, Mon-Thur 6: 40, 10; Sat-Sun 1, 4, 6: 40, 10 p.m.

Vancouver's annual film festival is truly an international experience

North Shore dentist Dr. William Liebenberg has finally got his dream team together; he beams as he says, "Molly has been part of the office for over ten years now, and continues to be the most amazing person on the planet.

For the first time since the advent of government health care, First Nations in B.C. will be overseeing their own services, thanks to a landmark pact signed at the Capilano Longhouse on Xwemelch'stn Thursday.

GALLERIES Artists for Kids Gallery: 810 West 21st St., North Vancouver. Gallery hours: Monday-Friday, 10 a.m.-5 p.m., weekends from noon to 4 p.m. Info: 6049033798 or www.artists4kidscom. ArtStarts Gallery: 808 Richards St., Vancouver.

October is shaping up to be a bad month for West Vancouver police vehicles

FOR the first time since the advent of government health care, First Nations in B.C. will be overseeing their own services, thanks to a landmark pact signed at Xwemelch'stn Thursday. Federal Health Minister Leona Aglukkaq, B.C.

TransLink is warning passengers on some North Shore bus routes to expect diversions and delays this morning in the face of down town protests related to the provinces missing women inquiry.