Living

A meme came across my social media page that caught my attention. It read: “Owning a dog is like getting a tattoo on your face, you had better be committed!” I don’t know who the author is, but it got me thinking.

This isn’t your average home reno reality show, promises Mickey Fabbiano and Sebastian Sevallo. The best friends and brothers, not by blood but through marriage, bonded over asbestos removal and levelling during family dinners.

The sun is out and it’s time to party! Having a few friends over doesn’t have to be stressful. If you take a little time to plan ahead, it will all fall into place.

Carson crosses Canada by Linda Bailey, Illus. by Kass Reich, Toronto, Tundra, $21.99 Bailey’s more than 30 books for children include the beloved Stanley tales about a good-natured dog who often misbehaves (with spectacular results).

The loonie has soared over the past few months and many are wondering why and where it could go from here? The Canadian dollar rose from 74 cents US at the start of the year to about 80 cents today.

“We’ll find ‘em in the end, I promise you. We’ll find ‘em. Just as sure as the turnin’ of the Earth.” – The Searchers (1956) On July 27, 1980, a woman committed an act of kindness outside Lions Gate Hospital. At approximately 5:20 a.m.

Summer flavours in full swing at Lonsdale shop

North Vancouver’s Dan Payne remembers the first time he participated in the Ride to Conquer Cancer several years ago. Although it took some cajoling to get him to partake in the ride in the first place, he’s sure glad he did.

Allowances, saving for a rainy day, piggy banks, a penny saved is a penny earned, birthday cash from Grandma. These are some of our earliest introductions to money.

Céline Dion has caught the attention of the world’s fashion-watchers in recent months, whether she’s stepping out on the streets of Paris in over-the-top styles by Gucci, Stéphane Rolland and Ralph & Russo, or hip-hop-inspired looks by Kanye West’s l