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WHEN Jim Barnum was forced to choose between washing dishes and designing skate parks 11 years ago, he paused for a moment. Then he laughed.

SOME time back in the closing chapters of the last century we visited Porto's Factory House.

ELIGIBLE B.C. residents who want to protect themselves and their families from getting the flu are now able to get vaccinated at flu clinics throughout the province, announced Minister of Health Michael de Jong Oct. 17.

NOTICES Emergency Medical Cards: The Keep Well Society has produced medical alert packages containing cards to be carried with individuals and placed prominently at home to provide medical information for emergency care workers.

IF you're in the mood to be inspired, consider attending My Road to Rome, a book talk featuring authors BJ McHugh and Bob Nixon at Capilano library this week.

ARE YOU READY? Last winter was amazing. The powder days were endless and every ski destination was off the hook. Well get ready because the weather gods are calling for this winter to be even colder and more epic.

HALLOWEEN has officially gone to the dogs. Whether you make your own or buy one for your pooch, the costumes for dogs are just as fun (if not more so) than the ones for kids. People take their canine costumes darn serious.

DEAR Mattie: What should I wear in the office? Seeking new styles in Edgemont Dear Edgemont: This is a great season for office wear. Styles have a professional look and a sophisticated feel for all the women with interesting and demanding lives.

PARTY treats taste better in spooky bags. Entertain your Halloween guests this year with these bewitching loot bags. You can find plain vellum bags at Costco or other supermarket stores.

URBAN gardening enthusiasts who are curious about agriculture programs in the community can head to an upcoming forum for more information.