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Pretty packages make nice first impressions. This year, impress your recipient with a beautifully wrapped gift. When these are placed under the tree they double as lovely holiday decorations.

A shift is underway in Vancouver dining, one that has been developing for years.

Margitta Schulz, of Margitta’s at Lonsdale Quay, offers advice to Audrey Lintott during a wreath-making class held at Mollie Nye House Dec. 4.

Tai Chi Lessons The Taoist Tai Chi Society offers a variety of classes at: North Lonsdale United Church, 3380 Lonsdale Ave., North Vancouver; and West Vancouver United Church, 2062 Esquimalt Ave. taoist.

Stay active this winter by giving ice skating a try

Christmas can be a tough time for those of us who have experienced the passing of a loved one. I recently received an email from a man whose wife passed away this fall. They have three children under the age of 15.

This last weekend we had some friends over for some Christmas cheer. All the guests know that the house is filled with dogs, which means dog hair, dog slobber, dog paw prints, etcetera.

We are 'woefully' unprepared for the 'looming dementia epidemic'

For the last eight years, Homelesspartners.com has provided personalized connections between people who are homeless and residents of the Lower Mainland and beyond.

Paper Label sleepwear too stylish to keep under wraps