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Wine proposal dies on vine

Wine proposal dies on vine

Overwaitea application meets sobering reality at CNV
This little university goes to market: CapU snags AMA silver

This little university goes to market: CapU snags AMA silver

After almost being derailed by an illegal travel ban, Capilano University students out-pitched, out-sold and outdid all but one of their competitors in a North American marketing competition.
Mom’s the word

Mom’s the word

Writing project investigates mom before motherhood
HOME IDEAS: Eggs can be natural this Easter

HOME IDEAS: Eggs can be natural this Easter

Easter just wouldn’t be the same without Easter eggs. This year why not dye your eggs naturally? There are many ways to do this and the results are beautiful. Here is an easy way to dye your eggs using everyday items from your kitchen and garden.
NOTABLE POTABLES: Malbec offers degrees of oak

NOTABLE POTABLES: Malbec offers degrees of oak

Almost every wine region or wine producing country has its own signature wine or style, blend or variety. The Germans remain Riesling champions of the world. Italy’s Veneto lays claim to the uniqueness of apassimento and Amarone.
THE DISH: Brunch menu more than just filler at Table 153

THE DISH: Brunch menu more than just filler at Table 153

Standing in the spacious and bright, decidedly minimalist room that is now called Table 153, I cannot for the life of me remember what occupied the space before.
MEMORY LANE: Knitting helps inspire cross-country move

MEMORY LANE: Knitting helps inspire cross-country move

One day in April 10 years ago, June Binns was in her yard, leaning on her garden rake and contemplating the roof of her house, which needed work. It was decision time.
Gowns for a good cause

Gowns for a good cause

Handsworth secondary vice-president Erica Schmidt, 44 Dresses founder Elena Grant and volunteer students Irene Jang, Alex Shiino and Brooke Cheng, along with 44 Dresses co-founder Lisa Upton look over some colourful frocks.
Full-service beauty boutique fills void

Full-service beauty boutique fills void

Lower Lonsdale makeup artist Denise Elliott began experimenting with winged eyeliner and big false lashes when she was 10 years old.
CANINE CONNECTION: Proper guidance is key for new dog

CANINE CONNECTION: Proper guidance is key for new dog

As I mentioned in my last column, I recently adopted a young adult German shorthaired pointer. Carter was returned to his breeder due to being a high energy dog and, well, spoiled to the point that he had no concept of boundaries and limitations.