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Take a tour of Bowen's gardens

CLIFFS, rocks, thin soil and plant-eating deer. They're not ideal conditions for gardening, but several Bowen Island residents have turned the challenging landscape into green idylls.

West Van library adds new e-readers

WEST Vancouver Memorial Library now has mobile devices with content for children, teens and families.

Light your table with lovely lavender

Savour its sweet scent fresh or dried

Tips for poison prevention

ONE day my friend Leslie was over for a visit. I had two toddlers and she had one. The three kids were playing. Leslie had left her purse open on the floor and I asked her to close and move it.

Food calendar

Happy Bastille Day at Bistro Pastis: For more than 200 years the French have been celebrating the storming of the Bastille as a national holiday.
Sweet treats at CC Violin

Sweet treats at CC Violin

IN less than a year, the Ambleside stretch of Marine Drive in West Vancouver has become something of a restaurant row. There have always been good places to eat at.

Donation keeps lessons afloat

ALL kids should have the opportunity to run, kick, skate and swim, North Vancouver non-profit Athletics for Kids believes. Now a $5,000 donation from Neptune Terminals will help get more kids into the pool.

Keeping athletes afloat

FOR many athletes, the difference between being good and great can be measured in millimetres or milliseconds.

Pet pause

Human's name: Joseph Goth Pet: Beta is a six-year-old German shepherd. Favourite activity: Beta loves to play fetch in Princess Park with Goth. If you would like to appear in Pet Pause with your pet, please send information to [email protected].

It's possible to break a sweat without breaking the bank

GETTING into shape can seem like a huge commitment - both with your time, and with your wallet. A gym membership, proper gear and fancy equipment can seem like a huge investment, especially when you're just getting started.