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I think soup is the perfect supper for a chilly fall night. I love the way the steamy aromas perfume the whole house. Soup nourishes the soul as well as the body, and making it always seems to be a nurturing, loving thing to do.

Twenty-eight-year-old Devon spends his days doing very little. He wakens late and helps himself to breakfast from the variety of foods purchased by his parents.

Jaylan Vance, 15, Mulgrave School Art teacher: Richard Kristen Favourite art: painting Favourite artist: Jane Adams Her teacher writes: Jaylan is engaged in several art classes, photography, drawing, painting and has shown commitment and dedication t

I have always thought that the whole concept of teaching a dog how to be obedient was misleading. The way most training curriculums are taught, dog owners are almost passive participants when it comes to having a well-behaved dog.

Advocates should help 55+ prepare for what's to come

HUGGS Canada fundraising evening, Friday, Oct. 18 at 6 p.m. at North Vancouver's Seymour Golf and Country Club. $60/$25 huggscanada.

Notices THE HUMMINGBIRD SINGERS OF ELDERCOLLEGE are looking for a senior alto, lead/soloist to join their choir and perform a wide variety of music for seniors. Rehearsals are Fridays, 2 p.m. at Churchill House, 150 West 29th St., North Vancouver.

Understanding dog food labels can help consumers make smarter choices. The following are some of the ingredients contained in the average food.

Book of Animal Records by Mark Carwardine (Firefly Books, 256 pages) $19.95 There is no doubt that the animal world can beat humans in most physical activities. The world record for long jump is 8.95 metres (29 feet 4.

People often ask me what my favourite wine is. The truth is at any given time it could be any number of wines.