Living

I love a good mystery. Unearthing clues and piecing together snippets of evidence to paint a clear picture can be an exciting exercise.

Brandon wants to play hockey and he tells you his friends are also taking up karate this year. And he and his pals have also discovered volleyball and are very keen on joining the team.

Ringette open house: An on ice and information session will take place for youth between the ages of 12 and 14 who are proficient skaters and interested in playing ringette Wednesday, Sept. 4, 7:15 p.m.

At the outset of any successful new home build sits a thorough, transparent job cost estimate. As with most of life's journey, it is the communication that counts.

Say farewell to summer with an evening of laidback entertaining by the pool (or on the patio for pool-deprived folks like me). Invite the gang over for a cool swim followed by delicious, summer food that can be prepped ahead of time.

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. Lawn Sprinkling Schedule: Mornings-only (4-9 a.m.

There's something nice about a summer outdoor table glowing with candles. Candlelight provides a warm ambience that really sets the tone for a calm and serene setting.

Nature-based playgrounds are built for fun and exploration

Online research tips for students

THE story of the Minions family parallels that of West Vancouver. There are other families like theirs, families that survived the Depression and the Second World War, whose hard work built our community.