Life

Centre of change

Bound Lotus Meditation and Yoga Centre teacher Jagdeesh

WHEN Heather McLeod's favourite local yoga studio closed unexpectedly, she was compelled to action.

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Live

Commuters encouraged to ditch their cars for a week

AS commuters continue to eye the rising price at the pump, representatives of HUB: Your Cycling Connection are encouraging people across Metro Vancouver...

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West Vancouver stroke survivor a champion for the cause

THOMAS Dignum is among the Lower Mainland residents going to bat for the B.C. Children's Hospital Foundation next weekend at a fundraising slo-pitch tournament...

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Piano teacher keyed up for race

WHEN Natasha Wakaruk takes off from the start in next weekend's Edinburgh Half Marathon, she expects to find herself reflecting on the journey she's been...

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Women invited to wellness event

THE Gordon Smith Gallery of Canadian Art is the site for the third annual Women and Wellness event hosted by the North Shore branch of the Canadian Mental...

Reach your mark by taking steps to avoid injury

SPRING is here and it's a great time to pull out your running shoes.

Cap U student inspires action

FRESH off the school year, Capilano University student Kilderic Moroy has forgone rest and relaxation, instead he's decided to hop on his bike to cycle...

Cooking contest seeks entrants

REPRESENTATIVES of Better Together are inviting B.C. youth to enter the fourth annual Hands-on Cook-off.

Health notes

Call for Board Members: Living Systems Counselling has immediate openings for volunteer board members who have an interest in Bowen Family Systems theory...

Couple to go the distance

While the couple has tirelessly worked to do whatever it takes to prevent suicide in young people, this year, they're truly going the distance to make...

West Vancouver book club joins international movement

WHEN the members of a West Vancouver book club finished reading Nicholas Kristof and Sheryl WuDunn's Half the Sky: Turning Oppression Into Opportunity...

Bridge Brewing presents inaugural charity 10K run

NORTH Vancouver's Bridge Brewing Co. is presenting the inaugural North Shore 10K Growler run, Saturday, May 11 at 9 a.m.

Tee Time: Course setting shines at Squamish Valley

TO tell you the truth, I hadn't been happy with my golf game.

Forum encourages those with arthritis to take action

AN upcoming health forum is intended to arm arthritis patients with the most up-to-date knowledge about how to protect themselves from heart attacks, ...

Hospice society presents bucket list festival May 4

- The North Shore Bucket List Festival, Saturday, May 4, from 10 a.m. to 2: 15 p.m. at the Pinnacle Hotel at the Pier. Cost: $25 (includes breakfast and...

Fast friends

FINN Rennie's favourite part of being a member of a local youth group is the sense of belonging and acceptance it affords.

Hope, courage in a bottle

ESCENTS Aromatherapy's new eau de parfum line supports the fight to end human trafficking.

Gemstones infuse luxury skincare line

MY jewelry collection consists of a few pairs of stud earrings and a wristwatch, so the thought of massaging crushed pearls and sapphire-infused creams...

Program helps youngsters shoot for the stars

A growing North Shore basketball program is not only finding success in inspiring more elementary school students to take up the sport, it's also helping...

Music heals

IN an increasingly gadget-and app-focused world with the most popular continually being updated and unrolled in the market, it's not uncommon for households...

Parenting

Young artist of the week: Vincent Enojo, 11

VINCENT ENOJO, 11, WESTVIEW ELEMENTARY -- Art teacher: Leanne O'Neill

Fantasy genre entices teens

The Raven Boys by Maggie Stiefvater (Scholastic, New York) $20

Having polite children involves teaching

MOM is sitting and watching TV and 11year-old Owen is in the kitchen.

Taste

Tequila talk previews expo

WHEN I first met Eric Lorenz a couple of years ago, tequila was something you made margaritas with and, well, who had even heard of mezcal?

Salmon starts menu for mom

THIS Sunday is Mother's Day, and a lovely way to say thank you to your mum on her day is to host a special luncheon in her honour.

Hennessy hosts a local lunch

THERE are few family businesses as legendary as Hennessy Cognac.

FAshion

Soft sell

Carmen Lee models a dress by Toronto designer Marika Brose, made entirely of Cashmere-brand toilet paper Saturday at Save-On-Foods Pemberton Plaza in ...

Bags make a statement

DEAR Mattie: -- Should accessories match this season?

Jewelry plays a starring role

LEONARDO DiCaprio and Carey Mulligan may shine in The Great Gatsby, but the jewelry is the real star of the show.

Seniors

Hollyburn Family Services gets a boost

NORTH Shore seniors at risk of homelessness will have access to additional supportive services thanks to a funding boost from the upcoming North Shore...

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Lynn Valley woman's vision a guiding force

AFTER 18 years, says Doreen Wakefield, "I've almost arrived at my dream garden.

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What's going on for seniors

Annual General Meeting Notice: The Canadian Association of Retired Persons Chapter 4 (CARP) will hold its annual general meeting Thursday, May 23, 3: ...

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Pets

Recognize the signs of canine heat stroke

LAST week I wrote about the effect of hot weather on your dog.

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Dogs and heat don't mix

IT happens pretty quickly here in the Lower Mainland. Summer, that is.

A trainer can help pick the right dog

HELPING people improve their relationship with their dog has always been my main focus throughout the many years of my dog training career.

Neighbourhoods

Local students get firsthand look at lab life

TWO North Shore students were among four from the Lower Mainland who recently donned lab coats at the Centre for Molecular Medicine and Therapeutics to...

Home

Learn from garden mishaps

SOME people say you learn more from your mistakes than you do from your successes.

A sweet bunch for brunch

TREAT your mom to something special this year on Mother's Day.

Green Guide

Compost Coaching: Free personalized, at-home support for using the Green Can or backyard composter. Whether you're a beginner or a seasoned pro, you're...

News around the world

News around the world April 28 2013

Take the North Shore News with you and we'll try to publish your high-resolution photo in our News Around the World feature (there is no guarantee photos...

News around the world - April 21, 2012

Going on a trip? Take the North Shore News with you and we'll try to publish your high-resolution photo in our News Around the World feature (there is...