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Young Artist of the Week: Tom Holt

Tom Holt, 8, Carisbrooke elementary Art teacher: Cheryl Toms Favourite art: ceramics and painting Favourite artist: Ted Harrison His teacher writes: Tom's attention to detail is evident in every piece of work.
ROMANCING THE STOVE: It’s the right time of year for rhubarb

ROMANCING THE STOVE: It’s the right time of year for rhubarb

Spring’s officially in full swing, and with it come two of my favourite edibles: asparagus and rhubarb. Having dealt with asparagus in a recent column, this week I’m launching into all things rhubarb.
THE DISH: A new take on a familiar space

THE DISH: A new take on a familiar space

Dish readers sent me to Tawara Sushi on Lonsdale Avenue.
West Vancouver-based Larco lands Fairmont Hotel Vancouver in $180 million deal

West Vancouver-based Larco lands Fairmont Hotel Vancouver in $180 million deal

West Vancouver-based Larco Enterprises Inc. hospitality wing has acquired the Fairmont Hotel Vancouver at Georgia and Burrard streets from Ivanhoé Cambridge for $180 million.
NOTABLE POTABLES: Key events to highlight B.C. premium liquor

NOTABLE POTABLES: Key events to highlight B.C. premium liquor

A couple of key happenings underscore just how much Vancouver’s premium liquor culture continues to surge and grow in popularity.
Brain plasticity

Brain plasticity

Debbie Sesula, peer support program co-ordinator, North Shore Adult Community Mental Health Services, speaks at a North Shore Schizophrenia Society Public Education Lecture Series event. The next free talk, Brain Plasticity and Everyday Life, by Dr.
Foundation seeks support

Foundation seeks support

Fundraisers dedicated to sending children to camp
MEMORY LANE: West Vancouver woman survives Dutch famine

MEMORY LANE: West Vancouver woman survives Dutch famine

Marleen Cotterill has lived in Canada since 1963 and in West Vancouver since 2001. She is a Canadian citizen with sons and grandsons born in this country, yet a piece of Marleen's heart will always belong to Holland.

Be a good neighbour and control nuisance barking

With summer around the corner, windows and patio doors are being left open and people are spending time outside after months of being locked up away from the dreary rain.

Fashion File

SCARVES FOR WATER The Obakki Foundation, founded by West Vancouver's Treana Peake, has launched a new limited-edition $29 scarf, Orchid, in order to build a well in the village of Ronga, South Sudan.