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Preparation and training important steps

Blends more common in other areas

A West Vancouver hairstylist is singing the praises of a humble little plum from northern Australia. Mika Ozeki Saunderson discovered the kakadu plum extract in skincare products from Toronto-based Niko Cosmetics.

OH BUTTER CHICKEN. There are some who spurn you. Food snobs say you're common; that every Indian restaurant, shopping mall food court outlet and downtown food truck is ladling you over rice.

Puzzle display showcases six images

AS we sizzle into midsummer, the heat and all that flowering can make many perennials in the garden look a little tired and ragged. For some plants, the end of flowering does not mean the interest is over.

-13 Gifts by Wendy Mass, New York, Scholastic, $18.

Avoid giving children mixed messages

North Shore Celtic Ensemble: Children ages nine-17 with at least two years experience of violin and an interest in Celtic music, are invited to play in a lively ensemble.