Living

NOTICES Getting to Know You: All community members 55+ are invited to join the Lynn Valley Seniors' Association for a wine and appetizers social evening Thursday, March 1, 7-9 p.m.

CIELO English thought she was alone. Diagnosed with arthritis at age 19, the now 39-year-old has long battled the disease. "It took a couple of years actually before I was diagnosed," the North Vancouver resident says.

THE Feb. 29 deadline for contributing for 2011 is almost here. After that the interest in RRSPs tends to fade for another year. So make sure you organize your plan(s) most effectively now.

IN 2008, B.C. ombudsperson Kim Carter launched a systematic investigation into seniors care issues in the province

REGISTERED Psychologist Cara Zaskow answers our Questions about bullying.

Canine Connection

For the last three years, Naikoon Contracting has been one of the North Shore's leaders in building well insulated, energy efficient homes.

THIS is the week that the wine world descends on Vancouver. Question is: Will you be there too? Vancouver's weeklong celebration of the vine is much more than a packed program of events and tastings.

Journeys With Heart - Taste of France: Enjoy wine and appetizers while learning about Chef John Bishop's upcoming culinary riverboat tour on the Rhone River to raise money for the Canadian Breast Cancer Foundation Sunday, Feb. 26, 35 p.m.

YEARS ago, West Vancouverite Daniel Merkins was flipping through the pages of a car magazine when he found an article about an 8,000-kilometre car rally that began near Seattle, Wash., and ended in Alaska.