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Seniors Gathering A free drop-in program for an informal get-together and chat from 10 to 11:30 a.m. on the second Tuesday of every month at the North Vancouver City Library, 120 West 14th St.

North Vancouver author changes how we look at learning

As many of us gear up to celebrate, the BC SPCA is reminding pet owners that the holidays (and the colder weather) can be hazardous for pets. A recent press release highlighted the following holiday pet safety tips.

The holiday season is a great time to visit with friends and family, and sometimes to share a drink. The following are some recipes for easy-to-make cocktails. Please remember to drink responsibly.

In an effort to prevent influenza from spreading, Vancouver Coastal Health has started a new policy requiring visitors to don a surgical mask if they haven't had a flu shot.

Human's name: Lucas Smith Pet: Teddy, a six-year-old Shitzu-Yorkie cross Favourite activity: Chasing squirrels and rabbits because he is fast enough to catch them Favourite treat: Soft milk bones Pet tale: Walking in Ambleside one day, Teddy was spoo

Petcam by Chris Keeney ( Princeton Architectural Press, 144 pages ) $24.

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.

Tony Burrows has travelled and lived in exotic destinations the world over. But when he was diagnosed with Parkinson's disease in 2012, it threw his life of being an executive hotelier and former chef into upheaval.

The Silver Harbour Seniors' Activity Centre received more than $98,000 in federal funding for a pilot project helping those who feel isolated and disconnected from their community.