Living

WINTER on the West Coast is one of the best times of the year to do several seasonally relevant tasks in the garden including mulching, transplanting, liming the soil and, above all, pruning many trees, shrubs and vines.

MAKING a great Italian meal doesn't always have to be an allday event.

WHEN the snow and ice hit, it's traditional to turn to deeply flavoured stews, luscious braised meats and rib-sticking starches. Or, you can leave town.

HARD to believe, but the days are already getting longer. Summer - and wedding season - is just around the corner. If your nuptials are scheduled for 2012, it's time to get cracking.

IN 2005 Ernest Fitch turned 100. At that venerable age, the North Vancouver resident recorded his memories. His family, ranging from three children to one great greatgrandchild, received a copy of three hour-long CDs.

EVERYONE can make a new year's resolution - the tricky part is following through.

I love the backcountry! The amazing views, fresh air and endless mountaintops that leave me breathless are just a few of the things that make me feel at home there.

IT'S rare to come face to face with your athletic heroes, but at a new training facility on the North Shore, not only will local legends in the cycling world share their expertise to help you reach your personal goals, they'll also bring you water an

YOUR financial health is just as important as your general health. So when setting your New Year's resolutions, remember to consider your overall financial picture and look for any room for improvement.