Living

We are very excited when our little one begins to talk. He says "Mama" and we beam, particularly if he's actually looking at Mom when he says it.

Once again, 'tis the season to be dieting. To help ease into your new routine, imagine you're at a magnificent health spa with a world-renowned chef whipping up gorgeous, palate-pleasing meals.

Winter on the North Shore offers many wonderful birding opportunities from a fine diversity of waterfowl to raptors and small birds.

The bills are in the mail. Few other statements offer such certain and universal truth this time of year.

Wednesdays Ambleside Orchestra rehearses Wednesdays, 3:15-5:30 p.m. at Highlands United Church, 3255 Edgemont Blvd., North Vancouver. Intermediate level of musicianship required. Bring a music stand. David, 604-922-1035.

In late November I was a guest on a Calgary radio talk show answering questions about cutting the cable cord.

Runner up Brian Laurie lines up his shot in the B division final during the recent West Vancouver Seniors’ Activity Centre Snooker Tournament.

Lions Gate Hospital was the site of a number of giving initiatives this holiday season thanks to the generosity of a host of community partners and donors.

It's the end of another year, which means it's time to appraise our fitness successes over the last 12 months and make any changes that might be needed to ensure even greater improvements in 2014.

A local pet food manufacturer is celebrating a decade in business. North Vancouverbased Red Dog Deli, which produces Red Dog Blue Kat raw pet food, was founded in 2004 by a group of friends who met at an off-leash park.