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We asked local independent schools to talk about how they teach non-academic skills essential for future success, such as persistence, teamwork and resilience. Their responses were included in our Independent Schools special section.

We asked local independent schools to talk about how they teach non-academic skills essential for future success, such as persistence, teamwork and resilience. Their responses were included in our Independent Schools special section.

A common description of something basic and mundane is “meat and potatoes.

Despite its popularity in Canada, chocolate is still an exotic thing. The big bin at the local supermarket featuring oversized candy bars priced at three for a fiver doesn’t do this complex treat justice.

Doreen Ahmadnia returns a serve during doubles table tennis action at Silver Harbour Seniors’ Activity Centre. silverharbourcentre.com

Ava Lopez, Jack Hamilton, Aidan Kershaw and Remy Duynstee invite community members to Cleveland’s Olympic Soirée, the school’s PAC biennial adult fundraising event, Saturday, Feb. 15 at 7 p.m.

RRSPs don't have to be difficult. Nevertheless, it's easy to make mistakes. And that can cost you money. Here are the most common RRSP mistakes people make, according to a BMO survey which shows 43 per cent of Canadians plan to contribute.

"I'm just so proud of being from North Vancouver. It's my town," says Doris Hart. In 1923, Doris was brought into the world by her father at home in Cedar Valley, near Mission.

Battlestar Galactica star vying for Ellen show spot

24 Hours of Winter: To celebrate the launch of the Olympics, Grouse Mountain will feature allnight skiing, snowboarding, ice skating and snowshoe tours, running through to Sunday, Feb. 9 at 10 p.m.