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HOME IDEAS: Homemade gifts a nice treat on Valentine’s Day

HOME IDEAS: Homemade gifts a nice treat on Valentine’s Day

Are you looking to give your valentine something special this Valentine’s Day? There are many ideas for gifts that are easy to make and will take little time.
NOTABLE POTABLES: Valentine's Day romance sippers suggested

NOTABLE POTABLES: Valentine's Day romance sippers suggested

Just what makes a good Valentine’s Day wine? The answer could well be: The wine that’s in your glass. Buying wines for Valentine’s Day of all things, shouldn’t be stressful.
THAT'S MY PINT: Brew process complex, taste sublime

THAT'S MY PINT: Brew process complex, taste sublime

This year my wife gave me one of the greatest Christmas gifts I’ve ever received: A whole friggin’ crate loaded with bottles of craft beer from around the Lower Mainland. She’s on the nice list … forever.
THE DISH: Jerry's Cafe in North Van finds food fans

THE DISH: Jerry's Cafe in North Van finds food fans

Wherever you have a concentrated contingent of workers, you also likely have a casual café to service that contingent’s break needs.
CANINE CONNECTION: Mom best to curb bite-curious pups

CANINE CONNECTION: Mom best to curb bite-curious pups

Socialization – or the lack thereof – is what determines a dog’s behaviour as an adult. It begins at about three weeks of age (when pups begin to become mobile enough to interact with litter mates) and ends at about 14 weeks.
LoLo general store steps back in time

LoLo general store steps back in time

New shop a reincarnation of North Van’s first mercantile
PARENTING TODAY: Honesty is Rx for a good hospital visit

PARENTING TODAY: Honesty is Rx for a good hospital visit

When my daughter was 10 months old she spent a week in hospital with a gastrointestinal disorder. After she came home, our family physician asked me to bring her to my next prenatal appointment.
THE EDIBLE GARDENER: Cold season may have consequences

THE EDIBLE GARDENER: Cold season may have consequences

How did your winter garden crops do this year? Our colder than usual temperatures and snow (so much!) probably have impacted your garden more than usual. If you have a deep layer of mulch over winter root crops they will likely be OK.
Dementia support needs community

Dementia support needs community

What is the difference between Alzheimer’s disease and dementia? This is the most common question Bronwyn James is asked when she leads presentations about the subject.
THE DISH: Familiar venue worth another visit to Narrows Public House

THE DISH: Familiar venue worth another visit to Narrows Public House

Treasures that are off the beaten path have always appealed to me.