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Students are still learning through the summer

Students are still learning through the summer

Armpits, belly buttons, hands, and even behind the ears. One by one, an instructor holds up Petri dishes revealing results of bacteria swabs taken from a variety of body parts belonging to students at the Genome B.C.
DIG DEEP: Hot summer speeds up flowering cycle

DIG DEEP: Hot summer speeds up flowering cycle

Summer is the season of the perennial plant and August is usually one of the most beautiful months for flowering perennials. This year however, flowering cycles in the garden are a little out of the ordinary.
HOME IDEAS: Wreaths fast, fresh and fab

HOME IDEAS: Wreaths fast, fresh and fab

Fresh outdoor wreaths are a wonderful way for capturing attention to your front door and impressing your guests. Not only do they smell and look beautiful but they also elevate your porch to a whole new level.
Name a legal guardian for your children

Name a legal guardian for your children

It happens all too often. A person dies and the fight over the estate begins. When there are children, this is particularly disturbing.
ROMANCING THE STOVE: Pick a pack of peppers for your next meal

ROMANCING THE STOVE: Pick a pack of peppers for your next meal

With their traffic light hues of green, red and amber, bell peppers are a stand out in the produce section. During late summer they’re at their very best, so now’s the time to try out some new recipes.
THE DISH: New eatery proves exceptional

THE DISH: New eatery proves exceptional

Pho Bon Mua opened up on East Second Street in North Vancouver earlier in the year following the closure and exodus of Hanoi Bistro from the same spot.
Pose for a selfie with your finances

Pose for a selfie with your finances

We take a lot of selfies and other photos these days.
Business Briefcase

Business Briefcase

New hire North Shore-based Darwin Properties has hired Carla Guerrera as vice-president of planning and community development.
Surf ski: kayaking with a kick

Surf ski: kayaking with a kick

Deep Cove a perfect place to try a new twist on an old favourite
Camping with dogs requires prep work

Camping with dogs requires prep work

When it's right, you just know it. That's how I felt when I stepped out of my truck and looked around at the rolling foothills of southwestern Alberta.