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For many backyard farmers, residential chicken coops are a great idea just waiting to hatch. In her family home on the edge of a regional park in Vancouver, Ann Pacey has spent the last two years raising hens and scrambling eggs with her neighbour.

Pet pause

Human's name: Michelle Summers, 8. Pet: Hammy, a 10-month-old Syrian hamster. Pet tale: Hammy is Michelle's first pet. He has his own song that she made up: "Baby Hammy goes out to the store, Baby Hammy eats all of his food.

Kidz biz

24 Sing it loud at Glee camp. 30 Tackling new adventures during summer day camp.

New skills gained during day camp

FOR most kids, sitting inside, doing taxes and eating vegetables (especially brussels sprouts) is a satisfying summer day.

Bring some fun to the breakfast table

TRY this recipe to entice the whole family to the breakfast table. Nutella Fruit Skewers 2 slices whole grain bread 1 tbsp Nutella hazelnut spread 1 slice watermelon (½-inch thick) 1 slice pineapple (½-inch thick) Small handful of grapes (approx.

Gatehouse Montessori

Endeavouring to develop a love of learning and a strong need to investigate

Label kids' stuff in an eco-friendly way

You do it every year

Community bulletin board

Saving Lives One Penny at a Time: The Lions Gate Gogos, which supports the Stephen Lewis Foundation, has collected $7,127.

Getting back to nature on Mount Seymour

GROWING up on the North Shore means kids have access to the wilderness and mountains, and we certainly see them take advantage of it on their skis and snowboards in winter.

Spring designer review

Wear Else at Park Royal showcased must-have fashions for work, party and play April 13. Dawn Chubai, host of Citytv's Breakfast Television, emceed the midday presentation hosted by boutique owner and West Vancouver resident Zahra Mamdani.