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IT'S hard to believe that a car can actually achieve a 3.7 litre/100 kilometre city fuel economy rating, which is an incredible 81 miles per gallon for those who still prefer to think in non-metric terms.

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Gate Sales: Loutet Farm will sell fresh farm produce Saturdays, 10 a.m.-1 p.m. until Oct. 27 at East 14th Street and Rufus Avenue, North Vancouver. Rain or shine. Info: ediblegardenproject. com. Nature and Water Photo Contest: The Nature Trust of B.

HOW about a Halloween cocktail party for your grown-up friends? If you're hosting a party for kids, invite their parents to come at the same time for appetizers and drinks (virgin cocktails only please for designated drivers and those who will be esc

ONCE the sun has set, the creatures of the night venture out. This is the time for raccoons, skunks, coyotes, bats and owls to forage and travel through our forests and also through our neighbourhoods.

THERE is a chill in the air and the leaves are falling. Soon it will be time for the little ghosts and goblins to venture out and collect their candy.

ALMOST everyone loves to bite into a juicy, crunchy red apple with lots of taste, and this year there's a new apple for us all to enjoy which was bred and raised right here in B.C.

Contributing Writer LAST week we measured the benefits and drawbacks of cutting the cable cord to your TV. This week, let's cover the hardware you need to make that cut last.

GREY divorce! What's that all about? Good question. Grey divorce refers to couples splitting after the age of 50. Although overall divorce rates have declined since spiking in the 1980s, grey divorce has risen to its highest level on record.

I was sitting on the couch with my dog Piper resting his head on my lap, and as per usual I began to gently stroke his head, back and chest.