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GREEN beans are one of my favourite veggies, and right now they're at their best. Beautiful local beans are available at most large grocery stores and produce markets.

THE numbers are in and it would appear that our sky-high property values are being held together with far more than a thin film of soapy water. Reports by the Canadian Real Estate Association and Central 1 Credit Union suggest that B.C.

IN 1946, Dr. Benjamin Spock wrote The Common Sense Book of Baby and Child Care. Children may not come with an instruction manual but Spock's book was the next best thing.

If you are considering selling your home, there are easy ways to boost its value. Making minor changes to a home can add to your asking price, whether you're putting your home on the market this week or waiting for the market to rebound.

THE Hired Belly is beginning to think it's time we named the third week in September "B.C. Wine Week." Seriously. After all - if you're not picking it in the Okanagan or Similkameen, chances are you're tasting it in Vancouver or somewhere else.

To lessen the load on landfills, some manufacturers of household cleaners are going green and offering concentrated detergents in small refill packages.

SANDRA Wilson is no stranger to pushing herself to the limit.

Women of the River: The Elders Council for Parks in British Columbia will host a free presentation with author Trisha Mason and nature journalist Rosemary Taylor, Sunday, Sept. 25, 11 a.m. at the Heritage Centre, 1620 Mount Seymour Rd.

CALL it crossed signals. Many dog owners are not sure how to display leadership towards their dog. They conduct themselves in ways where they think they're in control of their dog and the situation, but the dog interprets the behaviour differently.

- Rotary Ride for Rescue: A recreational bike challenge up Cypress Bowl Road followed by family-friendly festivities at the Cypress Mountain parking area, Saturday, Oct. 1, 10 a.m. Info: www.rotaryrideforrescue.org.