Living

STUDENTS from a North Vancouver Montessori school got a chance to walk the halls of power at the United Nations headquarters in New York in May.

I do believe I've had enough of the prejudiced attitudes towards pit bulls, or towards any breed of dog that resembles them. They are, after all, just a dog.

ARTS, CRAFTS, MUSIC AND ENTERTAINMENT Quilting: Wednesdays, 10 a.m.-noon at Parkgate Community Centre, 3625 Banff Court, North Vancouver. Free. Info: 604-983-6362 or [email protected].

REGISTRATION is open for the 2012 Scotiabank & BC SPCA Paws for a Cause walk taking place Sept. 9 in 35 communities throughout B.C.

HARD to believe, perhaps, but the summer wine touring season is now firmly upon us.

LOOKING for a petfriendly vacation this summer? Book in with your furry friend at Pan Pacific Whistler Village Centre, and you'll be doing a good deed for less fortunate animals.

A free comprehensive map of North Shore bicycle routes is now available at bike stores, municipal halls, libraries and recreation centres across the North Shore.

Research shows seniors get a bad rap

EVER since the GranFondo Whistler came about, I've noticed more and more people going gaga over road biking! This is amazing, awesome and inspiring.

Pick up the sticks and join Tag... You're Knit!, a yarnbombing project in North Vancouver. Check out the colourful knitted tree on Lonsdale outside CityScape Community Art Space in Lower Lonsdale.