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Reel Thanksgiving Challenge: Film industry launches fourth food bank drive

Reel Thanksgiving Challenge: Film industry launches fourth food bank drive

Mitch Davies couldn’t take it anymore. The North Vancouver resident and president of IATSE Local 891, an entertainment union representing film workers in B.C.
CANINE CONNECTION: Ignoring your dog can help with training

CANINE CONNECTION: Ignoring your dog can help with training

In my last column, I discussed why the recall (calling a dog to come) is so challenging for most dogs.
MAKING CENTS: Stock indexes are tricky to compare

MAKING CENTS: Stock indexes are tricky to compare

We often hear “the market” being cited in the media, but what exactly are they referring to? Typically, a proxy is being referenced like the S&P 500 in the U.S. or the TSX Composite in Canada.
Etsy market makes Pipe Shop debut

Etsy market makes Pipe Shop debut

North Shore’s White Lies Jewelry among vendors
MEMORY LANE: Maven of mingling makes her mark

MEMORY LANE: Maven of mingling makes her mark

North Shore woman dedicates 40 years to local community theatre
Upcoming forums address arthritis and aging

Upcoming forums address arthritis and aging

North Shore residents are invited to attend two upcoming public forums looking at different aspects of aging.
Seasonal scenes

Seasonal scenes

With the fall finally upon us, so ends another active summer on the North Shore. Shown here are a few of the outdoor activities that kept local residents busy.
BOOK BUZZ: Woodland storybook features stunning art

BOOK BUZZ: Woodland storybook features stunning art

Tidy by Emily Gravett ( London, Two Hoots ) $25 Anyone who is a tiny bit obsessive compulsive will relate to the story of Pete the badger, whose mission is to tidy the great outdoors ... including its inhabitants.
THE DISH: North Vancouver's Pemberton Station puts forth a satisfying spread

THE DISH: North Vancouver's Pemberton Station puts forth a satisfying spread

I don’t remember Pemberton Station being quite as sports-oriented the last time I was in there, but then again, my life has changed significantly from the time of my most recent visit and the previous experience, and my recollection may be a bit fuzz
DESIGN IN NATURE: Managing ‘garden thugs’

DESIGN IN NATURE: Managing ‘garden thugs’

Since the rain showers began in August, many seedlings have gotten a start in the garden, among them many of our undesirable ‘garden thugs.