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Author in Squamish to talk about artist Emily Carr and her time in the Sea to Sky

Author in Squamish to talk about artist Emily Carr and her time in the Sea to Sky

Includes story about Carr, a cop, a convict and a shot dog in Lillooet
Canuck the crow fans donate $10,000 reward for return of Vancouver’s winged celebrity

Canuck the crow fans donate $10,000 reward for return of Vancouver’s winged celebrity

Beloved bird has been missing since Aug. 30
Cat librarian was one for the books

Cat librarian was one for the books

Celebration of tabby cat’s life set for Sunday
CANINE CONNECTION: Behind every bad dog there’s an awful owner

CANINE CONNECTION: Behind every bad dog there’s an awful owner

Rehabilitation hard for problem pooches
HOME IDEAS: Small additions can brighten up the tiniest dorm room

HOME IDEAS: Small additions can brighten up the tiniest dorm room

The kids are back at school. If you have a university-bound student in your family you have probably been assisting them with packing for dorm life.
OLDER AND WISER: Fight isolation by staying engaged

OLDER AND WISER: Fight isolation by staying engaged

As the summer winds down, it’s a good time for seniors to look for things to do in the fall to keep themselves engaged in their community.
West Van student scientists design award winning moon colony

West Van student scientists design award winning moon colony

Friends shed light on dark side of moon in international competition
Eric Akis: Butter tarts, a clear Canadian favourite

Eric Akis: Butter tarts, a clear Canadian favourite

This is third instalment in my series about the five classic Canadian desserts featured on a booklet of stamps released by Canada Post this year called Sweet Canada.
KFC promises new plant-based nuggets ‘taste like chicken’

KFC promises new plant-based nuggets ‘taste like chicken’

Fried chicken giant introduces Beyond Meat fried chicken
Rumi House Restaurant serves up bright, delicious Persian fare

Rumi House Restaurant serves up bright, delicious Persian fare

After moving to the North Shore in 2005 my exposure to Persian culinary traditions increased exponentially.