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NOTICES North Shore Kidney Run: The fourth annual run to help promote organ donor awareness and raise funds will take place Sunday, Sept. 23, 8 a.m. at Ambleside Park, West Van-couver.

Take a close look at self-employment related deductions

YOU can save hundreds, even thousands, of income tax dollars - often year after year - by deducting expenses when you have a self-employed sideline or full-time business. But please resist the very real temptation to deduct nonbusiness expenses.

Uphill battle

TACKLING the Grouse Grind seven times in a single day: That's the challenge participants in an inaugural fundraiser will face in an effort to raise funds and awareness in support of B.C. families living with Alzheimer's disease and other dementias.
Fall fashion channels best of Britain

Fall fashion channels best of Britain

Braids add an edge to posh ponytail

A new twist on the ponytail fuses two of the hottest hair trends for fall: braids and a chignon.

Troubleshoot shopping trips before you leave

YOU are going to take four-year-old Adon to the mall with you. So you make sure to remind him that you want him to behave.
Green roof an age-old concept

Green roof an age-old concept

GREEN building methods and materials are typically seen as "new-age" building solutions to age-old building problems.

Invites make it special

I'VE always admired pretty invitations. Every special occasion deserves a well thought-out invitation. After all, the invite sets the tone and theme of the event so a little planning and design is probably warranted.
Gluten-free full of flavour

Gluten-free full of flavour

WHEN Marie Antoinette famously uttered "Let them eat cake," she spared little thought for the glutensensitive among her subjects.
Plant spring bulbs now

Plant spring bulbs now

THE irony of fall is that you have to think about spring. And with the start of fall only days away, it's time to start planting bulbs for spring. The common large flowered tulips and daffodils are the easiest to plant for the beginner.