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Reducing household 'foodprints'

Reducing household 'foodprints'

Table Matters Network launches home food waste challenge

Make strategic changes to prevent misbehaviour

What can I do when my son throws a tantrum in the mall? How can I get my daughter to eat her vegetables? Why won't my children behave? Whenever we talk about child discipline the focus invariably comes around to particular child misbehaviours and how

Stories focus on family and friends

Mighty Dads by Joan Holub, illustrated by James Dean (New York, Scholastic) $18.99 Aimed at young fans of big construction vehicles, this oversized picture book is illustrated by the artist who created the very popular Pete the Cat series.
Brightening up your Easter table

Brightening up your Easter table

It's true that April showers bring May flowers but why wait until May to bring spring flowers indoors for a fabulous Easter centrepiece? Fresh cut tulips and other spring flowers are available in many grocery stores and floral shops at the moment for
Lawyer weighs in on common conflicts

Lawyer weighs in on common conflicts

Here's the scenario: Neighbour 1 says, "That's my tree and you can't prune it." Neighbour 2 replies, "But your tree's branches are hanging over the fence and restricting the use of my yard.
Kids and family events and programs

Kids and family events and programs

Mondays A Capella Chorus: Choirs for children ages eight-12 and youth 13-18 are looking for new members. Learn animal themed songs, raise money for the SPCA, perform outreach concerts for the elderly and make recordings.
Egg safety

Egg safety

Just ahead of the Easter long weekend, here are some egg safety tips from Health Canada: Egg Safety Shop carefully: Purchase refrigerated eggs at the end of your shopping trip.
What's on your plate?

What's on your plate?

We want to share the photos you take of your homemade culinary masterpieces on the Taste page of our website (nsnews.com/living/taste), starting with your Easter meal.
Mayors for Meals

Mayors for Meals

North Shore mayors once again participated in the annual International Mayors for Meals campaign, helping North Shore Meals on Wheels Society volunteers with their deliveries March 18.
Welcome wagon

Welcome wagon

Lynn Valley Seniors Association board president Jackie Hay, Silver Harbour Seniors’ Activity Centre board president Betty Lebeter, Lynn Valley Seniors Association board director Joanne Peterson and Silver Harbour program and administrative co-ordinat