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Volunteers sought for invasive plant pull in West Van

Volunteers sought for invasive plant pull in West Van

The next West Vancouver district-sponsored park cleanup event is scheduled for this Saturday at Whytecliff Park from 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
PARENTING TODAY: Helping kids grow up is a process

PARENTING TODAY: Helping kids grow up is a process

Recently a librarian shared a story with me. In the children’s department of a local library a boy about six years old came up to the desk to check out some books. The librarian noticed he had a book about the Montreal Canadians.
North Van band students called up to big leagues

North Van band students called up to big leagues

Select North Vancouver band students have qualified for the Super Bowl of the symphony world.
Former West Van cop recounts life behind the badge in new book

Former West Van cop recounts life behind the badge in new book

Robert Persowich had been back at work for less than two months when a man in a motorcycle helmet shot and killed him outside the liquor store in Park Royal South. It was June 29, 1984. Perowich was a guard for Brinks Canada.
HOME IDEAS: Here's a way to make Mother's Day memorable this weekend

HOME IDEAS: Here's a way to make Mother's Day memorable this weekend

It’s time to honour and celebrate our mothers. This year celebrate Mother’s Day with a well-deserved brunch that your mom will appreciate. In order to get the table ready there are some details that you may want to plan ahead for.
B.C. breweries tapped for 50 medals at 2019 Canadian Brewing Awards

B.C. breweries tapped for 50 medals at 2019 Canadian Brewing Awards

Central City Brewers and Distillers was the big winner from B.C. Saturday night as it picked up Best in Show at the 2019 Canadian Brewing Awards in Toronto for its After Hours Old Fashioned Pale Ale.
Get set for sizzling sun and high of 27 C this week in Vancouver

Get set for sizzling sun and high of 27 C this week in Vancouver

While the Lower Mainland enjoyed some warm sunshine this weekend, the Metro Vancouver weather forecast calls for even hotter temperatures this week. Environment Canada calls for temperatures to reach as high as 27 C inland by Friday.
West Van offers great specialty retail spots to stop and nosh

West Van offers great specialty retail spots to stop and nosh

I live in the City of North Vancouver but I have grown fond of ducking into West Vancouver for short, functional walks, especially along the easternmost stretch of Marine Drive by Ambleside. You see, I have a soft spot for walkable neighbourhoods.
This B.C. hike takes you through a network of mysterious tunnels

This B.C. hike takes you through a network of mysterious tunnels

The journey through the tunnels is a 3.5 km round-trip hike, and takes approximately one hour to complete...
Find the private school that is the right fit for both your child and family

Find the private school that is the right fit for both your child and family

Howell Academics specializes in navigating the admissions process so you can achieve your goals academic and beyond.