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Of the many problems that occur in the garden over the winter, damage to concrete, stone walks and paving stone areas can be among the most costly to repair.

kilby memorial teen photo contest North Shore teens in Grades 6 and up are invited to email a single photo in which they have captured this year's theme, "Elemental: Fire, Water, Air, Earth" until May 9. Prizes will be awarded. 604-998-3450 nvcl.

North Vancouver resident Michelle Robindell and Rebecca Porte of Vancouver are challenging fellow moms to achieve their spring goals.

When you are looking for quality childcare you are extremely careful. You do your due diligence and make a choice based on a number of criteria determined by you. You trust that you are leaving your child in good hands.

If you’re looking for a quick and delicious light dinner, brunch or lunch idea, continue reading. Frittatas are one of the easiest dishes to make, once you’ve mastered a few basic principles.

What you don’t know can’t hurt you, or so the maxim goes. When I was 17 years old, I saved up a bunch of money from various part-time jobs so that I could treat my date to a fancy Valentine’s Day dinner.

Alice Chan and Linda Riddell work on stained glass projects as part of a class offered at North Vancouver’s Silver Harbour Seniors’ Activity Centre. For full program listings, visit silverharbourcentre.com.

A Mardi Gras celebration took place at West Vancouver’s Revera — Hollyburn House March 4. Residents were treated to trivia, refreshments and music, wore costumes and vied for beads.

TransLink TravelSmart’s Denis Agar demonstrates how to put a bike on a bus bicycle rack last month, as part of an event highlighting cycling safety for winter, held in partnership with HUB, at West First and Mackay in North Vancouver.