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People with allergies must learn to make certain concessions. This typically includes avoiding those things, including animals, that can trigger an allergic reaction.

Though it can be fun for kids, Halloween can be a stressful experience for pets.

The North Vancouver Chamber of Commerce Business Excellence Awards Nominees reception was held Sept. 24 at the Pinnacle Hotel. Winners will be announced at the awards gala on Nov. 7.

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.