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The Parkgate Singers perform at Government House in Victoria Feb. 15 at an event hosted by Lt.-Gov. Judith Guichon. The public ceremony was intended to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the National Flag of Canada.

North Vancouver residents Michelle Sirois-Silver and Catherine Nicholls are among 25 B.C. artists participating in a travelling exhibition of contemporary textile art called Mended, organized by the Surface Design Association of B.C. and Yukon.

Jewelry sale A Norouz Jewelry Sale will take place until March 28 at Caroun Art Gallery, 1403 Bewicke Ave., North Vancouver. Opening hours are Tuesday to Saturday, noon to 8 p.m. Call 778-372-0765 or visit caroun.net for info.

Dear Mattie: What colours are in fashion this spring? — In the dark in Deep Cove Dear Deep Cove: This spring is blossoming to be a festive season of colours and prints. The look is bright and airy with many bold images.

Always the explorer, Thomas continues his Northern prospecting

"Scawn" or "scohne" How do you pronounce “scone”? It’s been a subject of debate for generations. My English mother pronounced it to rhyme with "dawn," while my Scottish friends tend to rhyme it with "stone.

According to La Taqueria’s website, the restaurant group, which now has three locations, including a brand new one on Welch Street here in North Vancouver, was born in 2009 as a means of bringing authentic Mexican street fare to Vancouver.

Home Makeover Centre owner Ray Gorjian and designer Aida Ziari raise awareness of the upcoming 14th annual North Vancouver Spring 2015 Home Expo, March 20-22 at Karen Magnussen Arena.

Community members volunteer at a workbee organized by the Edible Garden Project to help build and fill 100 raised beds, mulch paths and plant flower borders at the Sutherland Schoolyard Market Garden Saturday.