Living

Trish Cuillerier serves up some holiday baking to Irene MacPherson during the Capilano Community Services Seniors’ Hub Christmas Social Tea on Dec. 15 at Capilano House.

What does the number on the weight scale really mean? Regarding overall health, weight is not nearly as important as the composition of that weight. Rather than tracking weight, we should be aware of our body composition.

Thea Verster, 2, gives her dog Cedar a squeeze at Kings Mill Walk dog park. The two enjoyed an autumn stroll before the weather turned frosty in December. Cedar, 4, enjoys pepperoni sticks for treats.

Program helps display tracking of the sleigh

Some sources suggest celiac disease is on the rise. Estimates suggest it is four times more common today than it was 50 years ago.

As we prepare for the holidays, the expectations can seem overwhelming. The trick is to determine, with family members, what activities are integral to the holiday and which are simply habits no one really cares about.

Mountainside secondary, 16 Art teacher: Sara Place Favourite art: Drawing, painting, digital art & illustration Favourite artists: LO113, Pat Perry, Lize Meddings & Ana Bagayan Her teacher writes: Maya is an incredible young artist with a following o

As we make our way through our gardens lately it is often to be clearing snow from our walkways and drooping shrubs. Most things on the ground are buried, leaving shrubs and trees the dominant features right now.

For Cheryl Kent, volunteer at North Vancouver’s Red Cross Health Equipment Loan Program (HELP), one day is like another, meaning that every day is different.

North Shore Meals on Wheels chairwoman Debbie Couling, secretary Eleanor Stephens and vice-chair Lesley Blok fill a plate during a Christmas luncheon for volunteers earlier this month at St. David’s United Church.