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OLDER AND WISER: Easy tips for seeking seniors resources

OLDER AND WISER: Easy tips for seeking seniors resources

As we age it seems seniors need more services to keep us healthy and independent. We need services such as a doctor who has a continuing relationship with us. We may need good dental care, which is affordable and appropriate to our needs.
Lao Cai kitchen full of unique fare

Lao Cai kitchen full of unique fare

West Vancouver restaurant specializes in Northern Chinese cuisine
DESIGN IN NATURE: ‘Hardy’ has a different meaning in today’s changing climate

DESIGN IN NATURE: ‘Hardy’ has a different meaning in today’s changing climate

I was recently asked to speak to a group about hardy perennials.
Dustin Bentall cobbles together new tune

Dustin Bentall cobbles together new tune

Dustin Bentall belongs in a different era, by all accounts. He croons about classic cars and country roads in a pair of shoes Bentall made with his calloused hands.
Night of Hope seeks overnight success in North Van

Night of Hope seeks overnight success in North Van

Donna Lawrence spent a winter night waiting on sleep in the back of an SUV. She had a home to go to, but the reason she searched for an absentee Mr. Sandman outside St.
CANINE CONNECTION: Love, dander in the air

CANINE CONNECTION: Love, dander in the air

Love . . . a simple yet complex word that has so many conditions and expectations. A word so exploited and commercialized that its value – said to be priceless – is weighed in carats.
HOME IDEAS: Give a guilt-free Valentine’s treat this year

HOME IDEAS: Give a guilt-free Valentine’s treat this year

Who doesn’t love something sweet on Valentine’s Day? But it would be nice to enjoy the sweets on Valentine’s Day without the guilt. The good news is that there are many ways to get your sweet fix and eat relatively healthy at the same time.
Reward yourself with visit to a hidden gem

Reward yourself with visit to a hidden gem

Delbrook Plaza's Le Petit Café a great destination throughout the day
North Shore Hospice expansion underway

North Shore Hospice expansion underway

By putting more palliative services under one roof North Shore Hospice and its partners are hoping to help hospice patients make every day count.
Sweet SPCA fundraiser set for Feb. 26

Sweet SPCA fundraiser set for Feb. 26

Animal lovers with a big heart and a sweet tooth are invited to take part in this year’s National Cupcake Day. Scheduled for Feb.