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Continued pesticide use a concern

In March of this year the province passed a little known law, the Miscellaneous Statutes Amendment Act, which enables the Minster of Environment to regulate certain pesticides differently than other pesticides.

Kids Stuff

Paws 4 stories Kids with reading challenges can spend 20 minutes a week reading with a certified therapy dog Wednesdays, until Dec. 4, 4-5 p.m. at West Vancouver Memorial Library, 1950 Marine Dr. Registration required. 604-925-7408 westvanlibrary.

SnowPass offers deals for grade 4s and 5s

Ski and snowboard season is upon us and the Canadian Ski Council is once again offering SnowPasses to kids in Grade 4 and 5.
Spin cycle

Spin cycle

BodyCo Deep Cove owner Laurie Cooper and daughter Julia Vodarek invite community members to DJ Soul Spin, a monthly spin class featuring a live DJ that raises funds for various North Shore non-profit organizations.
Pet Pause: Rob Hanek and Leo

Pet Pause: Rob Hanek and Leo

Human's name: Rob Hanek Pet: Leo, a five-year-old St. Bernard, is a therapy dog with St.

Think twice before putting a puppy under the Christmas tree

Christmas is a little more than a month away and if you are like me, you were a bit flabbergasted at this revelation. I adore the Christmas season. I'm the kind of person who loves seeing Christmas decorations in mid-October.

Seattle programs inspire

Wash.'s amalgamated treatment of programs for the elderly cover all the bases
Program takes caring approach

Program takes caring approach

Kid's First gets a boost from the Cause We Care Foundation
Fest explores recovery

Fest explores recovery

Bowen Island's Orchard Recovery Center is presenting the third annual REEL Recovery Film Festival Sunday, Dec. 1 at Vancouver's Rio Theatre. Getting underway at 1:30 p.m.
Carpentry program helps women build skills

Carpentry program helps women build skills

Tradeworks breaks down barriers to employment