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WHEN I first visited the Icebreaker website, there was an image of an attractive and apparently naked woman cuddling a large horned sheep.

THERE are many plants associated with the myths of Christmas but few have such a long and varied history like the venerable holly tree does, unless of course you are a gardener who has the unlucky task of picking up holly leaves without the benefit o

SO your Christmas goodwill is steadily draining away thanks to the granny who stole the parking spot you patiently signalled for (then flipped you the bird), the dearth of Lego Harry Potter sets within Metro Vancouver limits, and your husband, who as

LOWER Mainland residents are blessed when it comes to annual holiday attractions.

RITUALS are a touchstone for our children. It's important to make time for ritual over the holiday. Ritual sounds so ponderous and overwhelming that the idea of incorporating rituals into our busy lives seems a little over the top.

Homeless Partners gives hope to those in need

All they want for Christmas is a home

UP here in the gleaming glass tower at HiredBelly worldwide headquarters, we're making our list and checking it twice. Speaking of glass, what better way to spoil the wine lover in your life than to grace them with the gift of decent stemware.

VISITORS from across B.C. as well as the Yukon Territory, Alberta, Ontario and the United States will be heading to the City of North Vancouver next year for a conference that will promote high building standards.

WHEN I was a kid I used to start my Christmas wish list in July. By the time December rolled around I would have 100 or so items on my list.