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Retired talk-show host opens shop-in-shop at Marilyn's

THE WEDDING FAIR at Caulfeild Cove Hall is set for this Saturday, Oct. 26, 2-4 p.m. at 4773 Picadilly South, West Vancouver. The hall is adjacent to St. Francis-in-the-Wood Anglican Church.

Redesigned Mazda3 loses the silly grin, keeps the great performance and adds fuel efficiency

Ten Orange Pumpkins: a counting book by Stephen Savage (Dial, New York) $18 Savage has created a wonderful book with a Halloween theme suitable for very young preschoolers.

THE FASCINATING WORLD OF BEARS A slide presentation with biologist David Cook about the natural history and biology of bears Wednesday, Oct. 23, 7-8:30 p.m. at Lynn Valley library, 1277 Lynn Valley Rd., North Vancouver.

Halloween is a strange and bizarre holiday and one that most kids love. After all, they get to go out on the streets after dark, wear wonderful costumes, and collect candy.

Odd as it sounds, I think I have forgotten what fresh fruits and vegetables taste like. Which is not to say that I haven't been eating my share.

The scariest holiday of the year calls for entertaining in a frightful fashion.

In my last column I suggested I would delve into the design of the modern home, the home that speaks to a current way of living and recognizes the need for positive change.

Some rainy Friday night, invite a bunch of your pals over, rent a full season's worth of a favourite TV series or a cheesy flick and share some wine and appetizers. There's nothing like it.