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Local mixologists set to shake things up at Night on the Pier

Local mixologists set to shake things up at Night on the Pier

Katie Ingram has been causing a stir. In her six years behind the bar, the Vancouver-based mixologist has become a specialist in the world of cocktails, spirits and libations.
HOME IDEAS: Take gift-giving to the next level with snazzy wrapping designs

HOME IDEAS: Take gift-giving to the next level with snazzy wrapping designs

The look on a toddler’s face when they are presented with a gift is a very rewarding moment. When giving a kid’s gift, it’s especially rewarding when they are wowed by the gift wrap. I like to involve the kids in wrapping their friend’s gifts.
Outdoor dining tips from a Dîner en Blanc expert

Outdoor dining tips from a Dîner en Blanc expert

Dining outdoors sounds absolutely charming, but there are challenges that go beyond finding the best angle for your perfect Instagram pic.
OLDER AND WISER: Here comes the sun-sense advice column

OLDER AND WISER: Here comes the sun-sense advice column

It’s that time of year again where we’re compelled to enjoy the sunshine and all the wonderful activities offered on the North Shore. Of course, the caveat is: don’t overdo your exposure to the sun and heat.
Raku Japanese Kitchen offers ambitious range of dishes

Raku Japanese Kitchen offers ambitious range of dishes

The room at 1860 Marine Drive in West Vancouver has seen a lot of turnover. It first came to my attention in 2015 as Café Ça Va, a French bistro style restaurant with a surprisingly elegant interior.
First Squamish Constellation Festival attracts mostly locals, says organizer

First Squamish Constellation Festival attracts mostly locals, says organizer

Plans to make a profit next year
North Van writer lands short story in anthology with proceeds going to charity

North Van writer lands short story in anthology with proceeds going to charity

She’s a writer all right, though her craft doesn’t exactly look like putting pen to paper.
Dinner on the Pier set for North Vancouver waterfront

Dinner on the Pier set for North Vancouver waterfront

Lower Lonsdale showcase hosting 300 guests for sit-down dinner on Aug. 7
CANINE CONNECTION: Don’t delay teaching Fido the wait command

CANINE CONNECTION: Don’t delay teaching Fido the wait command

It was just after 7 a.m. when I sat down at an outdoor café in Sicamous, B.C. It was going to be a hot day and I wanted to get an early start on the three-hour hike I had planned with my dogs into the canyon.
MEMORY LANE: Realty archive recalls years of history

MEMORY LANE: Realty archive recalls years of history

Sussex Realty opened the doors of its new offices on July 6, 1981. Since then, the building and the company that it houses have grown into a North Shore icon.