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When it comes to areas where us dog owners can exercise and walk our dogs off leash, we usually get the short end of the stick.

The following is a selection of volunteer opportunities from various community organizations, made available through Volunteer North Shore, a service of North Shore Community Resources Society.

From July 17 to 27, all B.C. SPCA branches, including the West Vancouver location, are offering 50 per cent off the usual adoption fees for adult cats.

Every now and again along comes a wine that you just know is going to be a game changer.

Question: I am worried about the health of my children as they are starting to gain weight and they are not as active as they should be.

Liz Burnett of LizArt Studio displays her hand-painted silk scarves at the Lonsdale Quay Farmers Market. Located on the east side of Lonsdale Quay, the market runs every Saturday from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. until Oct.

Walking on the Land exhibit runs until Aug. 24

Beneficial elements in all three are released slowly.

We’re well and truly into grilling season now, and one of the best ways I know to add a punch of flavour to grilled meat, poultry, or fish is with a zippy salsa.

Order envy (noun): A situation in which a diner realizes that his or her meal selection is inferior to that of a fellow diner. Order envy is often marked by feelings of ineptitude, frustration and even persecution.