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Internet provides 'green' inspiration

Internet provides 'green' inspiration

I meet many inspirational people in my daily work and I also search relentlessly throughout the Internet, looking for inspiration. Sometimes inspiration is hard to find.
The North Shore's first modern house

The North Shore's first modern house

When describing a house as a heritage building the thoughts of gable roofs, wood brackets and mullioned windows might come to mind but here on the North Shore it's a little different than you'd think.
Jack Lonsdale's reopens after renovation

Jack Lonsdale's reopens after renovation

Jack Lonsdale's has been a popular neighbourhood destination since 1988.

'Tis the season for charitable giving

Now that Halloween is officially behind us and the department stores are decked out with Christmas decor, it is safe to say that we are approaching the holiday season! Some people might complain it's a little quick to start gearing up for the holiday
Common sense watermelon rules apply

Common sense watermelon rules apply

Question: As I was cycling on a bike lane, another person on a bike passed me so closely and without warning, that I almost swerved into the curb (at least you hear the buses stalking you on the road).

Health Notes

THE LOOKING GLASS FOUNDATION FOR EATING DISORDERS is launching an online support group this November. Chat. lookingglassbc.com is a free resource designed to bring Canadians struggling with eating disorders together in a safe and anonymous setting.

Discovering the Zen of dining

Tassajara Cookbook, by Karla Oliveira, Gibbs Smith Publishers, 224 pages, $28.99. There is something special about purposefully focusing on the food you are eating.

Prepare for the winter season that awaits

This summer was unbelievable with endless sunny days and adventures on the water, trails and mountains. I hope you got out and enjoyed every minute of it. This fall has also been spectacular with the sun peeking its head out for most of it.
Outward bound

Outward bound

Ryan and Bob Lenarduzzi to Sleep Out for homeless youths
WV woman carries light of remembrance

WV woman carries light of remembrance

Rosemarie Block reflects on Second World War experience