Living

The first rule of investing is to protect your capital. Let's say you make a lump sum investment of $10,000 in a mutual fund, or several stocks. Of course you hope the investment will go up in value.

Every year, in July, I put together a quiz for my readers. And every year readers complain the quiz is too easy. So, this year I fixed that. Were people happy? No! How bad was it? Never mind that half the people I heard from failed the quiz.

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.

North Shore officers join 900 km Tour de Coast ride

Norwest Men's Curling Club is looking for new recruits. They curl from October to March on Tuesdays and Thursdays 12:45-3:15 p.m. at the North Shore Winter Club, 1325 East Keith Rd., North Vancouver.

I had a reader write to me and tell me I should write about more serious dog issues like abuse, neglect and such. She said, "Enough of the feel-good, I-love-my-dog stuff . . .

Learning new skills can be a lifelong pursuit. But whether you’re a kid or an adult, it isn’t easy to perfect a jump shot or a karate kata.

Destiny Frieson, Emily Hartwick and salon owner Tara Main invite the public to the grand reopening of Joy Hair Studio on Saturday, Sept. 20 from 6 to 11 p.m. on the second floor at Lonsdale Quay Market.

Changing Hands Isabelle's Bridal has new owners. Sisters Kasia Bulva and Basia Antos have taken over the North Vancouver business from previous owners Cheri and Mona Hamm, who are also sisters.

North Vancouver residents lead workshops at symposium