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If you have a child in senior high, you know that you and your child are in for a tough couple of weeks. Yes, it's exam time and for our kids the stress can be overwhelming.

Isabella Lewis, 8, Queensbury elementary school Art teacher: Gerri Karr Favourite art: drawing with pencil Favourite artist: likes them all Her teacher writes: Isabella is a very creative thinker.

Vegetable Gardening Course: Learn how to test your soil and what to do with the results Saturday, May 24, 9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. at Cultivate Sharing Garden, 644 Queensbury Ave., North Vancouver. cultivateprojects.

I've always believed that first impressions are important, whether it's the front entrance to your home or the invitation to your party. Spending a little time on the presentation of a gift is also important for setting the stage for what's inside.

Have you ever noticed that grandparents, grandmothers especially, seem to be singularly focused on feeding their grandchildren? My grandmother, for instance, was never without a full pantry of treats to dole out whenever I’d visit, irrespective of th

Spring is definitely in full swing and the stores are full of lovely fresh green things. The warmer weather always make me crave dishes that abound with beautiful veggies and clean, refreshing flavours.

Spring has sprung over the last couple of weeks in Bloomfield, Prince Edward County, a sleepy corner of southeastern Ontario, just a couple of hours drive from Toronto. This one-time fervently Loyalist enclave is home to a growing number of wineries.

Lions Gate Bridge's official opening held 75 years ago

North Shore residents continue to amaze me with their dedication to causes close to their hearts.

Just as I sat down to write this column, the power went out at my house. Love the laptop's long life battery! Actually, a transformer blew from a crow.