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Step sisters

Step sisters

Amanda McCulley, Kirynn Luke and Bahareh Jokar join together to promote the Cerebral Palsy Association of British Columbia’s participation in the 2015 Steptember Challenge, a global initiative meant to raise funds to help improve the lives of individ
NOTABLE POTABLES: Okanagan red wines fare well at tasting

NOTABLE POTABLES: Okanagan red wines fare well at tasting

At last week’s Judgement of B.C. tasting, you could have heard a proverbial pin drop. While the air was hardly tense, beneath the camaraderie there was a palpable feeling of suspense. After all, by B.C.
Sage advice for parking lot vigilantes

Sage advice for parking lot vigilantes

As tragic as it is, dogs die every year from being left in hot vehicles by uneducated dog owners. This year is no different and social media is having a feeding frenzy.
PERSONAL BEST: Stretch your back pain away

PERSONAL BEST: Stretch your back pain away

Time for a little fitness Q&A. Let's go! Question: I sit all day at work. When I get home, my back is stiff, tight, and very sore.

MEMORY LANE: Archivist helps history live forever

Recently a pair of robins hatched their family in a nest they built on the wreath that decorates the front door of a North Vancouver home.
North Shore teen donates hair to charity for the third time

North Shore teen donates hair to charity for the third time

Makena Petrie, 13, with the help of Anna Macias from North Vancouver’s Serenity Hair Lounge, recently cut off 18 inches of hair to donate to a charity that provides wigs for sick children.
Jewelry designs exude earthy elegance

Jewelry designs exude earthy elegance

Like many jewelry makers, Alison Higgins was introduced to the craft through beading. From there, she graduated into wire working, metalsmithing and shaping precious metal clay.
ROMANCING THE STOVE: There’s still time to barbecue

ROMANCING THE STOVE: There’s still time to barbecue

Though no one wants to admit it, our amazing summer is definitely winding down. I just saw some golden leaves on a tree (eeeeeek!).
North Vancouver family ready for start of school

North Vancouver family ready for start of school

Nine-year-old Riya Bahia is looking forward to returning to school in a couple of weeks. She’s heading into Grade 5, and says starting a new grade brings on a mixture of emotion.
Tips to stay organized this school year

Tips to stay organized this school year

The first week of school presents a special kind of chaos. School routines quickly pounce on summer fun. No more sleeping in, way less sunshine and goodbye vacation. Start preparing at least a week ahead for your own sake and sanity.