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North Van magnolia tree charts years of friendship

North Van magnolia tree charts years of friendship

Look past the precipitation of spring in North Vancouver and appreciate the beauty of magnolias in bloom, against a backdrop of rain-given green. One magnolia has a new home, thanks to two families who share a love of plants.
West Van patient advocate helps people navigate health care

West Van patient advocate helps people navigate health care

Author just gave first presentation at TEDx
Cinco de Mayo getting ready for the big day

Cinco de Mayo getting ready for the big day

Mexican Grill celebrating May 5 as well as its sixth anniversary on the North Shore
MONEY MATTERS: What kind of person are you when it comes to finances?

MONEY MATTERS: What kind of person are you when it comes to finances?

Want to reveal what lies beneath the surface of your (and your partner’s/family’s) attitude toward money? Try some free-writing. I use this technique with my journalism students.
OLDER AND WISER: Volunteering benefits seniors in a big way

OLDER AND WISER: Volunteering benefits seniors in a big way

Did you know that there are more than 12 million volunteers in Canada and many of those volunteers are seniors? A report from Volunteer Canada states that: “Older adults have a lower volunteer rate than younger age-groups but they contribute, on aver
CANINE CONNECTION: On track for healthy dogs

CANINE CONNECTION: On track for healthy dogs

Dog and owner can function as a tracking team
HOME IDEAS: Say ‘Yes’ to the dress – if space allows

HOME IDEAS: Say ‘Yes’ to the dress – if space allows

Spring is officially here. I have to admit I love this time of year with the cherry blossoms blooming and the city looking so beautiful.
PARENTING TODAY: Teens seek humour, fairness from parents

PARENTING TODAY: Teens seek humour, fairness from parents

If you want to get a quick laugh, make some comment like, “I can handle anything, I have teens.” Ha, ha.
Japanese giant moves into Lynn Valley Centre

Japanese giant moves into Lynn Valley Centre

Last fall it was Park Royal and now it’s Lynn Valley Centre’s turn to welcome popular Japanese retail giant, Miniso.
CapU's Aboriginal education program offers a way in for students who dropped out

CapU's Aboriginal education program offers a way in for students who dropped out

It wasn’t until he tumbled down a flight of stairs that David Kirk went looking for a ladder. Kirk, the First Nations adviser for Capilano University, was working for the post office at the time.