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London building becomes freakin' laser

A biweekly roundup of automotive news, good, bad and just plain weird: London building melts parked Jaguar Here in the City of Glass, we're used to massive buildings hewn from reflective services - a forest of crystalline spires like some 1960s sci-f
Hugo Boss sets sail in Vancouver

Hugo Boss sets sail in Vancouver

SEE MORE PHOTOS “Are you ready to grind?” I’d blush at this cheeky come-on in any other setting, but when it’s British skipper Alex Thomson — a major talent in international yacht racing — who’s asking, I’m happy to oblige.
Apps and devices track physical activity

Apps and devices track physical activity

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.
Make guests feel at home

Make guests feel at home

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.
Birds get ready for migration

Birds get ready for migration

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.
Blackberries are bountiful this time of year

Blackberries are bountiful this time of year

Our bountiful annual blackberry crop is now in evidence along roadsides around the Lower Mainland.
Young artist of the week: Katyin Wloskowicz

Young artist of the week: Katyin Wloskowicz

Katyin Wloskowicz, 6, Westview elementary
'Mama' makes meals from scratch

'Mama' makes meals from scratch

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

Kids' Stuff

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.

Green Guide

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.