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OLDER AND WISER: Myths about older adults are destructive, says seniors advocate

OLDER AND WISER: Myths about older adults are destructive, says seniors advocate

Have you fallen for the usual myths about seniors? It seems many of us do, according to B.C.’s Seniors Advocate, Isobel Mackenzie, in a presentation to a group of 152 seniors on the North Shore last week.
HOME IDEAS: Table tops to be thankful for this long weekend

HOME IDEAS: Table tops to be thankful for this long weekend

The leaves are changing, the days are getting shorter, and it’s time to pull out the sweaters and scarves and light the fire in the evenings. It really doesn’t sound that awful when you think about it.
Did someone find Canuck the Crow’s dead body or is it a hoax?

Did someone find Canuck the Crow’s dead body or is it a hoax?

Rumours are beginning to spread that Canuck the Crow – Vancouver’s unofficial winged ambassador — has been found dead.
Earls co-founder Bus Fuller dies at 90

Earls co-founder Bus Fuller dies at 90

Family patriarch owned part of Earls, Joey, Cactus Club and other restaurants
Vote now for The Growler’s 2019 B.C. Craft Beer Readers’ Choice Awards

Vote now for The Growler’s 2019 B.C. Craft Beer Readers’ Choice Awards

Welcome to The Growler ’s second annual B.C. Craft Beer Readers’ Choice Awards, AKA, the Growlies! The Growlies are B.C.’s only province-wide craft beer readers’ choice awards, celebrating every style of awesome craft beer B.C. has to offer.
Vancouver’s Bloedel Conservatory celebrating 50 years with tropical Tiki Night

Vancouver’s Bloedel Conservatory celebrating 50 years with tropical Tiki Night

Vancouver’s domed lush paradise is kicking off its 50th anniversary celebrations this month with a very fitting tiki themed party. Vancouverites are invited to celebrate the history and future of Bloedel Conservatory Oct.
Drug policy researchers, academics, doctors descend on Vancouver

Drug policy researchers, academics, doctors descend on Vancouver

Canadian premiere of the film DOSED screens at the Vogue on Oct. 7
Dish 2.0: Bon appétit and ratings be damned

Dish 2.0: Bon appétit and ratings be damned

Opening up the conversation on anything and everything related to food, drink and dining
New development says ‘yes’ to pets and family

New development says ‘yes’ to pets and family

New North Vancouver rental apartment building The Saint George offers both modern amenities and a traditional approach
MEMORY LANE: North Van woman celebrates 100th birthday among friends and nature

MEMORY LANE: North Van woman celebrates 100th birthday among friends and nature

If one day this fall you take a walk along Mackay Creek Park – to breathe the clean air of the forest and the creek, to enjoy walking on soft ground instead of everlasting concrete (we call this forest bathing these days) – you will cross a wooden br