Living

THREE North Shore builders have been recognized for exceptional work at the Greater Vancouver Home Builders' Association's Ovation Awards.

National Garage Sale: Local Royal LePage offices will host a fundraising sale for shelters which support women and children fleeing abuse Saturday, May 12, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. at Salmon's Transfer, 9500 Van Horne Way, Richmond.

IF you combine the wisdom and patience of a 70-year-old senior with the enthusiasm and curiosity of a seven-yearold child and place them together in the garden, something akin to magic can happen.

SOME people divvy up the year by the seasons. I prefer to do it based on what I like to eat.

INCREASINGLY we are becoming a society obsessed with video, from our HD home theatres to YouTube to recording and even editing videos on our smartphones.

Jean Hamilton shines in role of Ethel Herman

2012 Spartan Race

KIDS

Here's a tip of the cap to the top of Lonsdale: it's a bustling, vibrant community on the climb that hosts a number of activities both entertaining and healthy and affords residents plenty of chances to get out and take advantage of all the area offe

Lonsdale Quay Farmers' Market will run every Saturday from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. until October 27 at the East Plaza, 123 Carrie Cates Court, North Vancouver. There will be traditional and organic produce, prepared food vendors, crafters and more.