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I was unreasonably excited to recently find good dim sum on the North Shore.

Human’s name: Cheryl Loukas Pet: Dexter, a three-year-old pit bull Pet tale: Dexter is an SPCA rescue dog who had four littermates. He can speak on command, roll over and high five.

Notices Yoga at Loutet Farm A casual, fun class for all skill levels will take place Tuesdays, 6:30-7:30 p.m. until Aug. 26 (rain or shine) at East 14th Street and Rufus Avenue, North Vancouver.

Notices Line Dancing will be available Tuesdays, 10-11 a.m., during August at Mollie Nye House, 940 Lynn Valley Rd., North Vancouver. All levels welcome. Drop-in fee: non-members $4/members $2. 604-987-5820 mollienyehouse.

Author chronicles his struggle with alcoholism

Hollyburn Mountain a place of beauty and peace for Ivan Homes and family

Last week I discussed how dogs have greeting rituals, not only with other dogs, but with humans as well. A friendly, social yet unfamiliar dog may not be all too willing to allow a human into its personal space on first meeting.

Ultimately, though sadly, it’s not always obvious wine is very much about place: where it comes from, the land on which the vines are grown, and the people who make it.

Barb Brebner will be selling her Rockin Daisy Designs jewelry at the Norgate Open Market, which takes place Saturday, Aug. 23 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Norgate Community School playground, 1295 Sowden St., North Vancouver.

North Van clinic is first provider in the province