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Sustainability is key to 'green' design

Sustainability is key to 'green' design

The expression "sustainable development" was first coined by the United Nation's Bruntland Commission to describe resource usage that "meets the needs of the present without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs.
Playing with your kids can be fun

Playing with your kids can be fun

The kitchen was alive with energy and activity. There were four children ranging in age from two to six and they were helping make dinner.
Heirloom inspires powder room decor

Heirloom inspires powder room decor

I've always believed that good design keeps secrets. When we step into a beautiful space we tend to notice how the room feels as a whole.
Rare rhododendrons preserved

Rare rhododendrons preserved

To many people plants have value beyond just money, and long term preservation of unique plant collections and even entire gardens has become an emerging trend in British Columbia.
Local heroes

Local heroes

Craig Bowlsby offers insight into his book Empire of Ice at the West Vancouver Seniors’ Activity Centre, kicking off the Local Heroes Speakers’ Series.

Water workouts beneficial

Hit the pool to shape up and improve cardio
Quails' Gate CEO Tony Stewart's new venture features Sonoma vines

Quails' Gate CEO Tony Stewart's new venture features Sonoma vines

There's a solid B.C. connection to this week's column, which finds us following the travels of Quails' Gate CEO Tony Stewart. Quails' Gate is one of few Okanagan estates that has been active in the wine industry well beyond the Okanagan Valley.

Health Notes

LOCAL VOLKSSPORT CLUB will host a noncompetitive five/10-kilometre walk in the Ambleside area of West Vancouver Sunday, Nov. 10 at 10 a.m. Free for new participants.

Stand up for Canadian veterans

Voice your concerns with those in office

Docked dogs face risks

Piper, my German shorthaired pointer, had his tail docked as a wee baby which means that all but five inches of his tail were surgically removed.