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L'Occitane heralds spring

CHERRY blossoms signal the arrival of spring in Vancouver. Pure white or tinged with pink, these delicate blooms fill the air with their heady fragrance.

Ski star urges winter sun smarts

A recent survey commissioned by the Melanoma Network of Canada suggests that women are three times more likely than men to protect their skin in the winter. According to the survey, only four per cent of men use sunscreen during the winter months.

Friendship sparks Heated Apparel

STEVEN Bailey, 21, and Jack Comer, 22, both grew up dreaming of designing unique and inspiring clothing. Last month, their childhood dreams became reality with the official launch of www.heatedapparel.ca.

Smartphone app helps with garbage day

THERE is no longer an excuse to miss garbage day on the North Shore.

High tech hits the road

One of the technologies I get really excited about is the growing integration of computers and cars. We are seeing growing integration of the computer, mobility and automotive world.

The end of an era in Lower Lonsdale

Family shifts focus to West Van eatery

Clean tools before pruning

IN my Jan. 18 column I discussed winter pruning. Based on the number of emails I received, it seems to have generated considerable interest for gardeners who prune during winter.

Limit technology time

WHETHER texting, surfing the web or playing video games, research shows that kids between the ages of eight and 18 spend more than seven hours a day with gadgets. "That, in and of itself, is neither good nor bad," says Dr.

Make it sweet, honey

IS there anything more beautiful than a golden jar of honey? The very word itself is used to denote affection and sweetness; honey has been coveted and cherished since ancient times - and since it never spoils, apparently jars of honey found in Egypt

Cleaning goes green

JANUARY seems to be the month where many people like to get a head start on their spring cleaning. After you have purged your closets of old junk, you may be left with quite a mess on your hands.