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Series targets reluctant teen readers

Series targets reluctant teen readers

Story follows teen to New York City
Report offers insight into 2015

Report offers insight into 2015

Welcome to a new year bursting with new ideas and new gardening trends for 2015. Change is subtle and ongoing in my garden, and I rarely make significant alterations.
Quick fixes for January blues

Quick fixes for January blues

Give home interiors a lift to battle winter bleakness
Young Artist of the Week: Isabella Yaworski-Hill

Young Artist of the Week: Isabella Yaworski-Hill

Isabella Yaworski-Hill, 9, Blueridge elementary Art teacher: Andrie Levey-Bates Favourite art: sketching Favourite artist: Georgia O'Keefe Her teacher writes: Izzy is a very creative art student who enjoys working with a variety of media to produce d

Plan ahead when dining out with children

I recently received a letter from a gentleman asking the question, "When is it appropriate to kick someone out of a restaurant? If there were someone drunk and causing a ruckus they would be asked to leave.
Munchies make movie night much better

Munchies make movie night much better

When my sisters and I were kids, going to see a new movie was a really big deal, especially if it was at a drive-in (those dinosaurs of the boomer era). In today’s world of downloads and streaming, movie night is every night.
Neapolitan pizza nicely done in North Van

Neapolitan pizza nicely done in North Van

Many years from now, when I reach an age or life stage that permits it, I would like to retire to a small, comfortable abode outside the big city.
Out with the old, in with the new

Out with the old, in with the new

Stylist offers tips to refresh a tired wardrobe in 2015

Expose kids to science and technology

Science is fun according to almost three quarters of Canadian youth. Youth today also recognize that studying science will offer them a range of different career options.
Groups helping to grow positive change

Groups helping to grow positive change

Food seems to be the strongest current in this year's flow of ideas coming out of the gardening world. In community plots, the grocery store and at home, food safety is top of mind for many people.