Living

One of the great benefits of consumer tech is that no piece of data is too small to be recorded. One of the big annoyances of consumer tech is that no piece of data is too small to be recorded.

One of the things that Vancouver is known for is its fabulous weather during the month of September. It's the perfect time of year to host company from out of town. The leaves are changing colours and the sun is (usually) out. .. fingers crossed.

Everywhere on the North Shore, nature is showing signs that the seasons are changing. Wild asters and goldenrods are two of summer's late flowers - a hint that fall is just around the corner. Birds, too, are getting prepared for fall.

Our bountiful annual blackberry crop is now in evidence along roadsides around the Lower Mainland.

Katyin Wloskowicz, 6, Westview elementary

Common wisdom has it that you can never really go home again once you have left.

Joyful Chakra Yoga for Teens: De-stress, relax, improve your flexibility and create new energy from within Wednesdays, 5:30-6:30 p.m. at Molly Nye House, 940 Lynn Valley Rd., North Vancouver. Fee: $2.50. Drop in or register.

Call for Volunteers: Volunteers are required to help plant trees for an upcoming Tree Days event Saturday, Sept. 21 at 1 p.m. in Greenwood Park, North Vancouver. Sign up at tdtreedays.com.

NOTICES Grandparents' Day: The Elders Council for Parks in British Columbia will host a free family program in partnership with the Young Naturalists' Club Sunday, Sept. 15, 1-3 p.m. at the Heritage Centre, 1620 Mount Seymour Rd., North Vancouver.

Camilla Boisvert is a fairy godmother of sorts. She does not have a wand but an ability to connect people, specifically employers and job seekers with mental or physical disabilities.