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Group seeks new members for its second season

Starting this September, North Shore school kids will be learning table tennis without the tables. A unique program known as aerobic table tennis will be bringing the sport to students starting in Grade 1.

As the sun starts to set a little earlier and the end of summer draws near, students, parents, and teachers may already be thinking about the start of the new school year.

As the new school year inches closer, community partners across North Vancouver are banding together to encourage families to get out of their cars and walk or roll to and from school.

Just when you thought summer might be heading for the exit, the barometer swings back and the mercury soars. No better time than to be sipping something cool and refreshing.

I corresponded with a reader recently about my approach to these columns.

Today’s baby showers seem to be less traditional and more focused on fun. Gone are the days when we used to cringe at games that were forced upon us.

June Coe spins to win with the help of Adrienne Fox at the Summer Carnival held Aug. 14 at Amica at West Vancouver. The lively afternoon included carnival games, treats and live entertainment.

Seniors can face financial abuse from family

Garth McFadden, Steve Adolph and Paul Chapman gear up for the Ride to Conquer Cancer running Aug. 27-28. The annual ride, which benefits the B.C. Cancer Foundation, takes participants on a 200-kilometre journey from Vancouver to Seattle.