Living

"I want to find a new home for it," were the words that brought me back to reality. It was a Sunday afternoon when I returned a "desperate dog owner's" anxious phone call. The conversation started off decently.

If the big one had hit downtown at around 3 p.m. this past Tuesday it would have likely wiped out most of the Vancouver wine community, who were gathered above Hawksworth restaurant. The occasion was the launch of the B.C.

Many people think they need to file a tax return only if they owe tax. But you do need to file to collect certain benefits, even if you have no income.

24Fit Bootcamp Challenge: A registration and orientation will take place Monday, April 21 with workouts every Tuesday and Thursday from 6-7 p.m. People of all fitness levels are welcome.

Dementia Care and Communication: Learn about dealing with the challenges of caring for someone with dementia and adjusting to new roles and relationships Monday, April 28, 3-5:30 p.m. at North Shore Community Resources, 201-935 Marine Dr.

West Vancouver community agencies focused on children are continuing to collaborate to cultivate kindness and compassion in the early years.

POP-UP SHOP K-O.ME (pronounced kay-oh-me) is opening a pop-up boutique for one day on Saturday, April 19, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Lawson Creek Studio, 1756 Argyle Ave., West Vancouver. Clothing for women size XS to XXXL; prices from $12 to $180. k-o.

Grade 7 student Emma Fairfield (centre) models the outfit she picked out at the 44 Dresses Boutique Day event last week.

Fourth-year Kwantlen Polytechnic University fashion design and technology students are busy making the final nips and tucks to their year-end collections, which will head down the runway next week.

Greg Tolliday, Kristen Oostindie, Jane and Jeff Harris, and Linda Devine invite community members to register for Treasures from the Attic, Saturday, April 26 at the centre court of Lynn Valley Centre to discover what their antiques and collectibles