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THE military jacket is this season's answer to last fall's favourite, the boyfriend jacket. A slim silhouette with narrow shoulders and a double row of shiny buttons defines the look. Navy presents a polished image for work or play.

BRRRR. There's no mistaking it - winter is on its way and that casual fall jacket isn't going to do the trick for much longer. Get cosy for a good cause this season during West 49's ninth annual Coats for Kids campaign.

IT'S just over one week now until Whistler hosts the most exciting multidiscipline event of the fall. No, it's not the luge or giant slalom - it's Cornucopia, the best annual excuse going to head for the hills and eat and drink to total satiation.

Candy Buy Back: Dr. Pocock's orthodontist office will launch their annual program where you can bring in your Halloween candy and they will give you $1 per pound. You can choose to keep the money or donate it to the Children's Hospital.

DO some good with your love for beautifully made food and local wine this fall. On Thursday, Nov. 10 at 6 p.m., C Restaurant is throwing a dinner hosted by sustainability titan David Suzuki.

A solid neighbourhood restaurant doesn't have to draw the city's fanatic foodies to find success.

Fall Flavour Fete: A special three-course prix fixe menu for $49 that highlights traditional autumn ingredients will be available at Bistro Pastis, 2153 West Fourth Ave., Vancouver. A celebration of charcuterie will take place until Nov.

IF you ask my husband what he'd like for dinner, I'm willing to bet he'd say "chili." It's a guy thing.

WE lost a champion for seniors this month