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MONEY MATTERS: RRSPs are a brilliant deduction, Holmes

MONEY MATTERS: RRSPs are a brilliant deduction, Holmes

The last couple of months have been all about putting money into an RRSP – something less than half of Canadians planned to do for the 2016 tax year. But the other part of a BMO survey shows over the past year more than a third of Canadians – B.C.
Documentary puts spotlight on dyslexia

Documentary puts spotlight on dyslexia

Cathy McMillan didn’t know she was dyslexic. In university she’d spot a diligent note-taker and offer to buy them an after-class beer in exchange for their notes. “I always got the notes,” she recalls.
HOME IDEAS: Tips to make flower arranging easy-peasy

HOME IDEAS: Tips to make flower arranging easy-peasy

You don’t have to have professional training in floral design to put together an impressive arrangement. There are some very easy tricks to arrange a quick floral arrangement that you can master in minutes. Here are a few ideas to get you started.
THE DISH: Ambitious sampling doesn't disappoint at Barcelos Flame Grilled Chicken

THE DISH: Ambitious sampling doesn't disappoint at Barcelos Flame Grilled Chicken

It is not my habit to detract from the focus of a Dish review by bringing a competing venue into the mix. After all, every restaurant has its own identity and deserves to be considered on its own terms.
Pirate Pak 2.0

Pirate Pak 2.0

Pirate Pak 2.
Looking smart through the ages: CFUW celebrates 60 years

Looking smart through the ages: CFUW celebrates 60 years

Hemlines have risen and fallen since the West Vancouver chapter of the Canadian Federation of University Women started 60 years ago.
CANINE CONNECTION: A puppy’s best subject is social studies

CANINE CONNECTION: A puppy’s best subject is social studies

We expect a lot from our dogs in our complicated human life. We expect them to be quiet living amongst other people and animals they can’t see yet hear in condos and townhouses. We expect them to welcome strangers randomly touching them.
Digital discussion

Digital discussion

Patricia Prior teams up with Grade 12 Collingwood School student Sian Shin for the Digital Buddies program at West Vancouver Memorial Library recently.
MEMORY LANE: West Vancouver Seniors Activity Centre offers a place to connect

MEMORY LANE: West Vancouver Seniors Activity Centre offers a place to connect

The annual Heritage Tea has become a popular tradition at West Vancouver Seniors Activity Centre during Heritage Week in February. “It’s one of the ways we celebrate the people who built our community,” says Joni Vajda, outreach co-ordinator.
PARENTING TODAY: Uphold the rules of the game

PARENTING TODAY: Uphold the rules of the game

Children should never be under the radar or above the law