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Changing retirement age affects job market for 'kids' today

NORTH Shore residents will be among the volunteers leading by example at an upcoming event seeking to inspire those struggling with addiction to take positive steps in their recovery journey.

NOTICES Local Volkssport Club will host a non-competitive five/10-kilometre walk in the Horseshoe Bay area of West Vancouver Sunday, Dec. 9 at 10 a.m. Free for new participants. Info: Verni, 604-6828390.

Team at Cork It Winemaking honour one of their own

NOTICES Home for the Holidays: Nurse Next Door is holding a contest to help one senior go home for the holidays rather than stay in a hospital or facility. The contest winner will receive two days of complimentary home care services.

Line-ups at the checkout, parking lot congestion, holiday traffic. It's no surprise that some Canadians are looking for alternatives to traditional holiday shopping.

THE Universal Outreach Foundation was recently awarded the 14th annual Unity in Diversity Award.

Essential oils ease everyday aches and pains

Nicole Vondruska, 12, Carisbrooke elementary Art teacher: Michelle Phillips Favourite art: drawing Favourite artist: My Dad (Martin) Her teacher writes: Nicole particularly enjoys drawing and shows great attention to detail in her work.