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The week at wine festival unfolds in a whirlwind of events and tastings, all of which confirm one salient fact that, ultimately, wine is all about place and people.

Small business awards Two North Vancouver businesses took home hardware at the 11th annual Small Business B.C. Awards presented Feb. 27 at a gala in downtown Vancouver. Xanatos Marine Ltd. won the Best International Trade Business Award.

The week at wine festival unfolds in a whirlwind of events and tastings, all of which confirm one salient fact that, ultimately, wine is all about place and people.

New frames coming for spring 2014

FACE OF TODAY The fifth annual Face of Today Gala, presented by Burberry, will take place March 7 from 8 p.m. until late at Rosewood Hotel Georgia.

The best of B.C.'s residential builders, renovators, designers and marketers were honoured Feb. 1 at the 22nd annual Georgie Awards gala at the Vancouver Convention Centre West.

For many, our modern lives are so busy that, between working during the day, shuttling the kids to various activities and taking care of aging parents, there is little time for growing a garden.

Game Series Children ages six and up are invited to play with Lego Wednesday, Feb. 26, 4:30-5:30 p.m. at Capilano library, 3045 Highland Blvd., North Vancouver. Registration required. 604-987-4471 x8175 nvdpl.

Upper Lands Open House: West Vancouver is reviewing the bylaws and policies relating to the Upper Lands to determine what lands should be protected, what can be developed, uses of public land and appropriate forms of development: Feb.

Remove tarnish with a simple homemade cleaner