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THE British Columbia government is requiring all strata properties with more than five units to have a property depreciation report completed by December 2013.

Good posture will help to prevent injuries

IT may sound a little dull but choosing the right light fixtures in your home is very important when it comes to good design. Most interior designers would agree that lighting plays a crucial role in the overall look of a space.

"DID you bring the house keys?" my husband, Michael, asked as we drove into Mount Washington Alpine Resort.

THAI food is a favourite of mine; the blend of sour, salty and sweet elements creates such intriguing flavor profiles. It's not that difficult to create a delicious Thaiinspired meal at home.

Chronic illness can benefit from early treatment

Deana Lancaster [email protected] LAST week, I jumped at the chance to take part in the taste test judging panel that would help the City of Vancouver hand out street vending permits for 2012.

- DIY Furniture, by Christopher Stuart (Laurence King Publishers, 145 pages) $27.95. MAKING your own furniture doesn't have to mean a bookcase made of boards and concrete blocks.

CALLING all North Shore animal lovers. The BC SPCA's West Vancouver Branch is looking for residents from the North Shore to sit on a community council to help achieve the society's mission of protecting animals.

- Electronic devices continue to consume "phantom" or standby power even when not being used, adding five to 10 per cent to your energy bill.