Living

SORRY, kids - thanks to Ford, your parents will have more say than ever over your driving habits, even when they're not in the car.

I'LL be the first to admit that I'm not a big football fan (sorry, the Canucks have my heart), but when we're vying for the Grey Cup you have to be a loyal B.C. supporter.

FOR reasons that can only be guessed at, the capacious, glass-walled space on the northwest side of the Lynn Valley Town Centre triangle has become the spot where restaurants go to die.

IT'S hard to ask your dogs what they want for Christmas, but local trainer Jo Carroll says training beats treats.

EVERY once in a while something special emerges on the North Shore. This may be of interest to you if you are in the redecorating mode or perhaps in search of that perfect piece of furniture to complete your room.

- Cottages to Community, by Francis Mansbridge. THE story behind the District of West Vancouver is a fascinating tale of a community's evolution.

- Woof I Love Dogs. Published by Chronicle Books, $16.95. Representing a wide range of breeds, the dogs in this book share a common trait: they are hams for the camera.

IT'S called a spare, but for many an extra tire is an essential part of any new car. Increasingly, though, the spare tire is on the road to extinction, to be replaced by a shoebox-sized tire inflator kit. In the U.S.

THERE was a time when shaking the hand of the people at the car repair shop was like playing with fire, but don't expect to see grime or grease covering many in the business today.

THE snow on the mountains and frost at night means it's time to get your roses ready for winter hibernation and it's not hard to do if you apply some focus and follow a few simple tips.