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New collection inspired by Italian art and architecture

The idea of a hot hatchback is a quintessentially European one, a recipe made for a narrow road winding through the Italian Alps or the Yorkshire moors. As such, it's fitting that the premier hot hatchback manufacturer is based in Michigan.

Roses are red Violets are blue But what would you think If we only drank pink? The Hired Belly has been busy checking his Valentine’s Day shopping list, and pondering just which wines might be best to go along with this upcoming holiday.

Diana Cowden, of Family Services of the North Shore, checks out the big stuffed bear at Capilano Suspension Bridge Park with John Stibbard and his kids Mackenzie and Mitchell. The park is hosting a Family Day on Feb. 10, 9 a.m.-5 p.m.

The Lobby Restaurant at the Pinnacle Hotel manager Sharon Holmes and chef Meaghan Friswell, and Nature Trust of B.C.’s Robin Rivers invite community members to Dine for Nature, a fundraising evening at The Lobby Feb. 24.

Pick up any newspaper and at least once a month there will be a story about the inactivity of our kids. We need to get them away from their screens, up and moving, active and engaged. We all agree but the real question is how.

Reducing digital noise: The second in a two-part series

BIRD WALK: Wild Bird Trust of British Columbia offers free walks at The Conservation Area at Maplewood Flats on the second Saturday of every month. The next walk will be Saturday, Feb. 8 starting at 10 a.m.

February is prime time to tackle pruning projects

Phillip Rojkov, 10, Montroyal elementary Art teacher: Nic Emanouilidis Favourite art: fantasy - dragons, cryptids and monsters Favourite artist: William Blake His teacher writes: Phillip is a very focused and articulate artist.