Living

IN 1989, West Vancouver resident Phyllis Gautschi set off across the ocean to a town in Japan, a journey 44 years in the making. Born in New Westminster in 1914 to J.B. and Wilhelmina Gray, she was raised in Trail and Nelson.

Mountain climber showcases her career of being first to the peak

TEN years ago you would have been hard pressed to find any decent barbecue in Vancouver, let alone a clutch of good wines to go along.

MANY kids hope to grow up and go on exciting adventures, but one North Vancouver teen won't have to wait any longer.

STOCK markets have been volatile for months now and investors are becoming increasingly nervous. When times are uncertain it seems that many investors want to hide their money under their mattresses.

OH fun, another gift certificate.

Just Jewels: The jewelry art of 13 artisans will be for sale Saturday, Nov. 26, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. in a designer showcase at Lynn Valley Village (next to the library) in North Vancouver. The event is organized by Julie Kemble of Giulietta Designs.

THE brilliant colours of the season make this a good time to enjoy the numerous beautiful trees growing in gardens, parks and boulevards across the North Shore.

NAPA Valley Vintners came to town last week and, as usual, put on one heckuva show. To a wine weenie, when Napa Valley Vintners come to town, it's a bit like shooting the proverbial fish in a barrel.