Living

Representatives of Vancouver Coastal Health are encouraging members of the public to get their flu shot - especially babies, young children and seniors.

Fifty new exhibitors participating in this year's Christmas craft market

Sheila Baxter and June Hann organize some of the treasures being sold at the 47th annual Elegant Flea Market, Saturday, Nov. 7, from 8:30 a.m. to 2 p.m., at West Vancouver United Church.

Palm Springs Modern Living , by James Schnepf, Gibbs Smith, 224 pages, $54.

The question of when kids can stay at home alone has recently been discussed in the media.

Granny Get Your Glue Gun by Maureen Goulet and Diana Budden ( Madi Publishing, 64 pages ) $19.95 Keeping the grandchildren entertained can be a challenge, but this delightful book can turn that stress into fun.

I have found that Canyon, chef and owner Scott Kidd’s diminutive Edgemont Village eatery, glides nimbly into each new season, taking the best of what is available on the market and turning it into fare well suited to the weather outside.

I am a linen devotee. I love the fact that it is one of the world's oldest fabrics, and it is biodegradable and recyclable. Linen has always been known to be sustainable.

Fall a chance to make positive improvements to outdoor spaces

Meatballs aren’t found solely in Italian cuisine. Many cultures serve ground meat formed into balls or other shapes, and the meat involved won’t necessary be beef.