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Lawn Sprinkling Regulations Due to unseasonably dry and hot weather, and record low inflows to reservoirs, Metro Vancouver has further restricted water use and Stage 3 Lawn Sprinkling Regulations are now in effect.
DIG DEEP: Time to plant winter veggies

DIG DEEP: Time to plant winter veggies

The unusually dry summer has left some planting projects sitting on the drawing board waiting for fall rains to provide cooler conditions and salvation from the drought.
THE DISH: Brunch goes above and beyond

THE DISH: Brunch goes above and beyond

I have found my new favourite brunch dish on Tap & Barrel Shipyard’s weekend menu.
NOTABLE POTABLES: Tasting event to highlight B.C. wines

NOTABLE POTABLES: Tasting event to highlight B.C. wines

With B.C.’s earliest ever harvest already underway, perhaps there’s no better backdrop for this week’s milestone tasting, The Judgement of B.C. Led by wine guru and educator D.J.
Nesters Market opens in North Vancouver

Nesters Market opens in North Vancouver

Gloria and Sandi Fordyce try samples from Lia Padgett of Jules and Kent Food Group at the grand opening of the new Nesters Market on Dollarton Highway in North Vancouver.
Racing legend McHugh to light the torch

Racing legend McHugh to light the torch

It's not surprising that local running legend BJ McHugh will be participating in the 55+ Seniors Games next week. What is surprising is that she won't be running. Instead, McHugh will be lighting the torch at the opening ceremonies on Wednesday.
OLDER AND WISER: Lessons learned around the world

OLDER AND WISER: Lessons learned around the world

Travel, they say, broadens the mind. I suppose it depends on whose mind we're talking about, but I'd tend to agree. My wife and I spent some time in Europe last month.
PEDAL PUSHERS: A handy guide to road rage

PEDAL PUSHERS: A handy guide to road rage

Question: I have read about road rage, but feel I have not perfected my technique. I was hoping you could give me some pointers on how to rage "right" here on the North Shore. Answer: We understand.
Time with animals sparks reflection

Time with animals sparks reflection

I've been on a bit of a hiatus from life the last few weeks, spending my days with my animals in the quiet solitude found in the silence of nature.
Mobile boutique rolls into town

Mobile boutique rolls into town

Friends forgo storefront for four wheels