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BRUCE Falkins has been a
resident of the North Shore
all of his 48 years. He is a
founding member, and has
donated thousands of hours
to, the North Shore Lifeboat
Society ~— an organization of
volunteers that rescue
boaters In distress. He also
volunteers with the Canadian
Coast Guard Auxillary.

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