Living

Jointly presented by the District of North Vancouver Public Library and the North Shore Community Resources Society with contributions by Lynn Valley Care Centre .

You have probably seen Pantone’s colour of the year surfacing in many different areas of home decor. The shade “greenery” is everywhere, including towels, sheets, toss cushions, sofas and other household items.

One of the more intriguing (and tasty) events of the Vancouver International Wine Festival is Vintners Brunch. It’s still one of the hottest tickets in town, and its 450 or so tickets sell out in minutes.

Oh Bridge, how far you have come. I remember when I used to visit your nano operation on Old Dollarton Highway, with your roll-up garage door entrance, miniscule tasting roo . . . er, nook and Friday specialty cask releases.

The North Shore’s acclaimed Challenger Baseball program is now granting adults with cognitive and physical disabilities a league of their own.

With a bit of trepidation, reluctance and stifled enthusiasm I found myself boarding an early morning ferry, heading to the island to meet and bring home Carter, a German Shorthaired Pointer. It had been a while since I had adopted an adult dog.

It’s always darkest before the dawn, and it’s always bleakest before the cash comes in. A small group of St. John’s Anglican Church parishioners recently raised $10,400 for the Lookout Emergency Aid with the Long, Long Night of Hope sleep-out.

“Growing up in Edgemont Village was idyllic,” says Elaine Kriz (née Hutchings). “I remember vaulting over backyard fences and running in the forest with my friends.” It was also an insulated childhood.

A butcher, baker and candlestick retailer – Lynn Valley Centre will retain its familiar charms but wants to add a "desperately" needed higher-end restaurant to the mix for its revamp.

You have just asked seven-year-old Justin to get his coat on because it’s time to leave.