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Suspect allegedly threatened Esso attendant with a screwdriver

"Jack accomplished what many thought was impossible." David Schreck, former NDP MLA for North VancouverLonsdale, on late party leader Jack Layton, who succumbed to cancer Aug. 22 (from an Aug. 26 news story). . . .

A North Vancouver RCMP officer put herself in the line of fire early Friday morning - behind a confused and disoriented skunk with its head stuck in a McFlurry dessert cup. Cpl.

Human's name: Suzanne Wrinch Pet: Yoshi, a six-year-old border terrier Favourite treat: Kibble Favourite activity: Flirting and swimming If you would like to appear in Pet Pause with your pet, please send information to [email protected].

THE small town life is not for us. You can keep your country livin'. Give us North Shore residents the bright lights of Dundarave on a Saturday night (before 7: 30 p.m.), and the hustle of Capilano Mall the day before school starts.

Espiritu Vocal Ensemble, a high profile community choir that performs a wide variety of music, is looking for motivated singers for the upcoming fall season. Singers should have basic music reading skills. Rehearsals take place Mondays, 7-9 p.m.

Chair Yoga: Fridays, 9-10 a.m. and 10: 30-11: 30 a.m. at the North Shore Volunteers for Seniors, 275 21st St., West Vancouver. Info: 604-922-1575, [email protected] or www.nsvs.ca. Chess: Mondays and Wednesdays, 1-3 p.m.

North Van cook vies for grilling glory at PNE

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