Living

Clearer skies allow for the completion of outdoor tasks

The two men had a lot to catch up on. Having met 12 years ago and lost touch until last year when they had an opportunity to reconnect, North Vancouver residents Jay Doherty, 44, and Ryan John Phillips, 40, had each been through a lot.

Taking your dog for a walk is supposed to be the most peaceful, joyful and stress -free part of the day, but for some people it is quite the opposite.

Violet Roden didn't expect her life would change the day she and her son went to court. The plan was to introduce the boy to our country's justice system. Nor did Vi's background indicate she would become a force for social change.

Tickets are now on sale for the 2016 BC SPCA Lottery for animals in need.

Old-timey photo booth meets Vogue editorial

Sunshine Coast resident Paddy Wales spoke on planning a resilient garden at a celebratory evening presented by members of the West Vancouver Garden Club at its new location at the West Vancouver Presbyterian Church last month.

Soccer Sami and the Big Meanie Coach by Stooart ( www.stooart.com ), 2015 North Shore author Stewart McKenzie has selfpublished a small picture book about the importance of teamwork.

"Hi sweetie" (or is it "cheeseburger?") is the lovely little song of the black-capped chickadee that greets the rising sun.

It's not the most glamorous job in the world. We tend to put it off until we can't stand it any longer. I'm talking about properly storing our household products.