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Here’s a look at all 22 breweries that opened in 2018 in B.C.

Here’s a look at all 22 breweries that opened in 2018 in B.C.

So here’s a crazy thing: it turns out British Columbians really like craft beer. Who knew! There are currently 172 craft breweries pouring beer in B.C.
Living coral colour to make waves this year

Living coral colour to make waves this year

Tropical hues are on the horizon for 2019, even here in Raincouver. Living Coral has been chosen as the Pantone Color of the Year for 2019 and it has local retailers and interior designers tickled pink.
North Van student eyeing $100,000 Loran award

North Van student eyeing $100,000 Loran award

A North Vancouver teenager with a passion for music and animal rights is in the running to win a prestigious $100,000 Loran Award for undergraduate studies.
Dining on the North Shore: a year in review

Dining on the North Shore: a year in review

This is at once my favourite and least favourite column of the year. On the one hand, I enjoy reliving the best meals and venues of the 52 weeks that this column is published.
MEMORY LANE: Volunteer recognized for good citizenship

MEMORY LANE: Volunteer recognized for good citizenship

The British Columbia Medal of Good Citizenship was introduced in 2015 in order to recognize the generosity, service, acts of selflessness and contributions people make to community life. This year, North Vancouver’s Sylvie Pather and Dr.
CANINE CONNECTION: Let your pet be the mascot for day-after joy

CANINE CONNECTION: Let your pet be the mascot for day-after joy

I’ve always found myself going through a sort of Christmas withdrawal on Boxing Day.
PARENTING TODAY: Ending physical punishment tops columnist’s 2019 wish list

PARENTING TODAY: Ending physical punishment tops columnist’s 2019 wish list

It’s nearly 2019 and time to think ahead to the new year. In 1954 the United Nations established Nov. 20 as National Child Day each year, a day to honour, celebrate and protect our children. But it is all but ignored.
Couple brings Irish flavour to Lower Lonsdale

Couple brings Irish flavour to Lower Lonsdale

Helen Ritchie became the owner of a Celtic store in North Vancouver by accident. After immigrating to Vancouver from Cork, Ireland, with her family in 1987, Ritchie got a job working in inventory management.
North Van beauty queen still smiling

North Van beauty queen still smiling

First Miss North Van, now 89, starred in holiday ad for B.C. Telephone Company
HOME IDEAS: Ring in the new year with a (Hershey’s) kiss

HOME IDEAS: Ring in the new year with a (Hershey’s) kiss

Ring in the new year with some dazzling homemade decorations. With a little planning you can take your New Year’s Eve celebrations to new heights.