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Notices Soul Power Group Learn to self-heal and heal others through simple but powerful techniques Jan. 22 and 29, 7 p.m. at the Silk Purse, 1570 Argyle Ave., West Vancouver. Heal the soul first, and the mind and body will follow.

Nomination sought Do you know a local business or citizen you would like to see celebrated? Nominations are still being accepted for the West Vancouver Chamber of Commerce 2014 Excellence Awards. The nomination period closes Friday, Jan. 24 at 5 p.m.

A North Shore-based organization is reaching out to friends and family members of people recently diagnosed with a serious mental illness to help them move forward and lead healthy lives, armed with new knowledge and understanding about how to help t

NV Variety kid makes gains thanks to funding support

Red Carpet Walk: Connect with your Feminine Power and Confident Self, Friday, Jan. 24, 7-9 p.m. at the Silk Purse Arts Centre. Tickets: $45/one or $75/two (15 per cent discount offered if purchased by Monday, Jan. 20). Registration required.

The concept of canine hierarchy, or the lack thereof, is once again the topic of many dog training social media pages these days.

Last week, cruising the aisles of the local liquor store, the Hired Belly noticed the selection of local brews had improved immensely. The near monsoon outside had me craving something dark and warming, maybe a decent porter or stout.

On Sunday, Jan. 26, British Columbians in 23 communities across the province will walk to raise funds for research and support for more than 70,000 people who face dementia in B.C.

From my experience in retirement planning I have witnessed certain investor habits that can lead people down a destructive path. Although the stock market has moved higher in recent months, one can always learn to improve their investment practices.