Living

For Lower Lonsdale resident Thea VanHerwaarden a broken back became the catalyst for a cooking career that led her to appear on a number of major Canadian networks in the past year.

It just wouldn’t be Christmas if I didn’t write about puppies as presents.

Stittgen Fine Jewelry proprietor Selina Ladak put a twinkle in the eyes of attendees, who got a glimpse at some of the world’s rarest gemstones at the special event.

“I came to Lynn Valley in 1962 and I’ve never lived anywhere else ever since. We didn’t look any further once we found Lynn Valley. It just had the lifestyle I wanted to live.

Maryan Webb and Hailey Afton model lingerie by local designer Christine Morton during a fashion show on Dec. 2 at West Vancouver’s Romantique clothing boutique. Photo Paul McGrath, North Shore News

No need to dry clean your best LBD or suit for this black-tie fundraiser – in fact, you can show up in sweats. You are cordially invited to not attend Hollyburn Family Services Society’s first annual no tie, no tails, Black Tie Gala on Dec. 15.

Sides just as good as the meats at North Van eatery

In the morning, Casey James reaches for an aromatic black tea, a robust blend with hints of chocolate perhaps. Throughout the day, she shifts to green tea with festive notes of marzipan and orange that suit the holiday season.

I’ve always appreciated the work that goes into making homemade tree ornaments for the holiday season. These are the ornaments that we tend to cherish over the years.

Maintaining healthy teeth and practising proper mouth hygiene is critical for seniors’ well-being. But some research and some seniors say it is harder to care for their teeth and mouth as they age.