Living

Who knew that rain in B.C. would be so welcome? Last week’s Similkameen BBQ King event took place against a backdrop of six weeks of scorching temperatures and a weekend of lightning strikes.

People in Pain Network expanding its reach across the country

I'm not sure why common sense seems to be so. . . uncommon these days. Part of me wants to blame technology and all the "smart" gadgets that seem to be having the opposite effect and making people dumb.

Ray and Ann Frost's West Vancouver home is a shady oasis, thanks to a leafy maple tree and two majestic cedars. The maple was planted about 30 years ago. The cedars have been there much longer, over a century by Ray's calculations.

We often talk about rebalancing our life-work-play priorities and activities. But when is the last time you rebalanced your investments? The main balance factors involve diversification, liquidity, income need and risk.

Dear Mattie: How can I have fun with summer clothes? — Savouring Summer in Caulfeild Dear Caulfeild: This season has been the most fun ever. Millennials are getting older and their casual way of dressing has definitely made a mark on fashion trends.

89 vendors showcasing their handiwork

This year we’ve really experienced the dog days of summer. In the unrelenting heat any opportunity to cool down is a bonus. The last thing you want to do is spend hours in a hot kitchen, so maybe it’s time to fire up the outdoor grill.

Maybe it’s the travel fanatic in me, but I find few Internet time wasters more enjoyable than Google Maps.

Claudine Pender of ReStory Furnishings demonstrates how to refurbish an old dresser by painting it at a free demonstration at North Vancouver’s ReStore — Habitat for Humanity Store, located at 126 Harbour Ave.