Living

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.

Imagine and Explore - Tucked In: Children ages three to six accompanied by an adult will learn about birds that like to stay home for the winter this Saturday, Nov. 26, 1-2: 30 p.m. at Lynn Canyon Ecology Centre, 3663 Park Rd., North Vancouver.

Coats for Kids: The Greater Vancouver Home Builders' Association (GVHBA) will hold its 16th annual campaign in support of the Lower Mainland Christmas Bureau until Dec. 9.

Learn how to rejuvenate your body and what you can do to accelerate your own individual healing potential right now. Kellyann will focus on cellular health, explaining why the body's cells are at the root of all health and aging concerns.

Great Stuff: Giftable art by 35 local artisans, jewellers and craft artists will be for sale Tuesdays-Sundays, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. until Dec. 17 at the Ferry Building Gallery, 1414 Argyle Ave., West Vancouver. Late night shopping Fridays until 8 p.m. St.