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Kyle Lynch and friend Alex Durocher splash each other as they enjoy the mild weather on the beach, Saturday, May 18, 2013 in Port Dover, Ont.

'Surprising Facts on Chocolate and Wellness' will be the sweet subject of the next Women of Infinite Possibilities meeting in Slidell.

As British Columbia's construction industry becomes more familiar with the principles of green building, questions are being asked about the roles and responsibilities of the builder in realizing sustainable building goals.

Bound Lotus Meditation and Yoga Centre teacher Jagdeesh and owner Heather McLeod invite community members to attend their new free monthly Healing Circle Meditations.

North Vancouver's Doreen Wakefield can often be found in her home garden, which she's long cultivated with the help of husband Wally.

By Kolby Solinsky - BC Local News Published: May 18, 2013 12:00 PM Updated: May 18, 2013 1:02 PM The Duke was at company Wavefront, where he met with Vancouver's young CEOs and young entrepreneurs, including Igor Faletski from Mobify and 15-year-old entrepreneur Chris Bolton, a mobile developer from B.C. who has developed a food and wine app for ... (more)

Stephen Hood is currently the Director of North Shore Soccer Development in North Vancouver, but will be moving with his family to join PGYSA in his new position as of July 1st.

North Vancouver piano teacher Natasha Wakaruk is heading to Scotland this week to compete in the Edinburgh Half Marathon as a Team Diabetes member.

Premier Christy Clark at a campaign appearance on the new Port Mann Bridge. She has said she's against slapping more tolls on existing bridges or roads.

By Michaela Garstin - North Shore Outlook Published: May 15, 2013 1:00 PM Updated: May 16, 2013 1:05 PM But to suit today's families, they are often torn down to make room for larger houses that take up nearly the entire lot.

John Guenther looks over a city map in his office. He stepped down as the City of Revelstoke's Director of Planning this week.

Frederic and Mabel in the North Shore Light Opera Society's version of the late-1800s classic The Pirates of Penzance.

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Planned route of coal barges from Fraser Surrey Docks' proposed direct transfer coal export terminal to a transhipment point on Texada Island, where coal would be loaded onto ocean-going ships.

Some Liberal MPs and Senators were in Vancouver to hear from RCMP officers who have complained about sexual harassment or bullying.

A film crew on the set of "Bates Motel," in Aldergrove, British Columbia. NDP Leader Adrian Dix had promised a 40 per cent tax break for the province's film industry.

Premier Christy Clark at Vancouver airport in Richmond, BC May 17, 2013 before leaving on a holidaywith her son Hamish Premier Christy Clark at Vancouver airport in Richmond, BC May 17, 2013 before leaving on a holidaywith her son Hamish Say goodbye to the B.C. Liberal Party.

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By Kerry Vital - BC Local News Published: May 16, 2013 7:00 AM Updated: May 16, 2013 8:45 AM Everyone has fond memories of their childhood summer vacations, spending time with family and friends and playing outside for hours.

NAOMI Yamamoto hugs her father Tuesday evening as voting results show her edging ahead of NDP challenger Craig Keating and holding her seat as the MLA for North Vancouver-Lonsdale. AS pundits and journalists autopsy the unexpected big win by the B.C. Liberals in the 2013 election, the North Shore's candidates are reflecting on hard-fought campaigns ... (more)