Living

I was making a quick stop on the way home to grab a bottle of wine when, out of the corner of my eye, I noticed a mini van pulling into the parking stall in front of the veterinary office located beside the liquor store.

Wonder Women Run4Mom A memorial run to honour women who struggle with significant life challenges like mental illness, addiction and domestic violence Saturday, July 26. This is a virtual event powered by FitCause, so anyone can join.

Notices Formerly Married Club: A social group for formerly married men and women 55 years and older meets the first Tuesday of every month, 7:30 p.m. at Highlands United Church, 3255 Edgemont Blvd., North Vancouver.

New COO named Mike Nader has been appointed chief operating officer - coastal with Vancouver Coastal Health and will oversee the delivery of health care on the North Shore, Sea-to-Sky, Sunshine Coast, Powell River, Bella Bella and Bella Coola.

Representatives of Nurse Next Door North Shore and the West Vancouver Seniors' Activity Centre Keeping Connected programs have teamed up to collect and make North Shore seniors' dreams come true.

Quiz time! Our fourth annual Seniors Summer Quiz is fun and challenging. In this edition of the quiz, we've lightened up on the health questions and included some trivia questions. Be forewarned, this is our toughest quiz yet.

Last week, I was lucky to be right on the beach at the south end of Skaha Lake, enjoying a lively, laid-back tasting known appropriately as Party in the Park.

White House Design Co., headed up by North Vancouver fashion designer Jan Stimpson, has been ranked among Canada's fastest-growing companies.

Dear Mattie: How should I be accessorizing my outfits? — Ready to Accessorize in Pemberton Dear Pemberton: This season, accessories steal the show. There are many fashion trends that are bold and jewelry is at the front of this trend.

ANNIVERSARY The Village at Park Royal will celebrate its 10-year anniversary this summer beginning July 19 and culminating in a free concert for the community with musical artists Dear Rouge on Sept 6.