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Pro challenge

Pro challenge

Seymour Golf and Country Club pros Lenny Cyr and Dale Schienbein are once again planning to participate in the PGA of B.C. Golfathon for ALS.
Diamond car rally

Diamond car rally

Kelly Schmidt, her brother Darren Pedersen and his girlfriend Leanne Chan encourage the public to support their participation in next weekend’s Diamond Car Rally, an invitation-only event giving those involved an opportunity to raise funds for their
Scleroderma Ride for Research

Scleroderma Ride for Research

For the third year in a row, timed with Scleroderma Awareness Month in June, North Vancouver’s Rosanne (who was diagnosed with the disease) and David Queen are leading the charge by organizing a bike ride and walk, and potluck around Vancouver June 1

How to dog-proof your garden

It was a quiet Sunday morning as my significant other and I sat and enjoyed a coffee on the front porch with all three dogs peacefully lazing around.
Climbing for a cause

Climbing for a cause

The Grouse Grind will be flooded in the coming weeks on three separate occasions as community members of all ages and fitness levels rise to the occasion in the name of their favourite charity.

Seniors Calendar

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

Readers reply in earnest

Time to catch up with some emails from my readers. Two recent columns discussing end-of-life choices drew a large and, in some cases, vitriolic response. The polls suggest that the majority of British Columbians support assisted suicide.

Health Notes

Notices Paddle for a cure: Head out on the water today and go dancing tonight to help three local teams raise money for the Ride to Conquer Cancer benefitting B.C. Cancer Foundation's ride to Seattle. On Sunday June 8, 10 a.m.-6 p.m.
Mezcal centre-stage at cocktail competition

Mezcal centre-stage at cocktail competition

Over the years, I have learned to treat certain spirits (from single malt whisky to absinthe and more) with a degree of respect.
Design duo creates capsule collection of luxury handbags

Design duo creates capsule collection of luxury handbags

The 'Susie' features exotic skins and jewelled handles