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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.

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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.