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Internet gawks at North Van road rage video

A cellphone video of an apparent road rage incident leading to fisticuffs in North Vancouver is racking up views online.

Expectations need to be clearly stated

YOU asked Hunter to pick up his toys and he said that he would. You were so pleased that he was so obliging. You left him to the mess of toys and went off to fold laundry. Finally, you think to yourself, he is old enough to follow through on a job.

Take a risk and ask the difficult questions

"She who asks a question may appear a fool for five minutes; but she who does not ask a question will remain a fool forever." Gender equality version of ancient Chinese proverb THREE issues led me to paraphrase that Chinese proverb last week.

Keep things light when travelling with tech

WHEN I travelled to Cuba in the simpler time of 1999, I went technology free. I didn't have a laptop, iPads were two decades away, and my tiny, primitive cellphone remained at home.

Kids find guns in woods

Old pistol find illustrates need for gun amnesty
Pizza place has unique pies

Pizza place has unique pies

I wrestle with the notion that pizza is junk food. In part, this is because I adore pizza and I don't want to feel guilty about eating it. Various flavour combinations emerge when pizza crust is the ingredient delivery system.

Blast off into reading with space books

? Astro Bunnies by Christine Loomis, Captain Arsenio: Inventions and (Mis)adventures in Flight by Pablo Bernasconi, Captain Raptor and the Moon Mystery by Kevin O'Malley, Lego Man in Space by Mara Shaughnessy, Man on the Moon by Simon Bartram, Orson

Kids' stuff

BC Bike Race: A race for kids Saturday, June 29, 9: 30 a.m. (registration begins at 8: 30 a.m.) at Argyle secondary, 1131 Frederick Rd., North Vancouver. There will be prizes for best costumes. Entry fee: $2. Info: bcbikerace.

Green guide

Lawn Sprinkling Schedule: Mornings-only (4-9 a.m.) watering regulations will be in effect until Sept. 30. Even numbered addresses - Monday, Wednesday or Saturday mornings and odd numbered addresses - Tuesday, Thursday or Sunday. Info: www.

Possible safety barrier coming for Stanley Park bicycle commuters

CYCLING advocates have won a small victory for North Shore bicycle commuters who cross the Stanley Park Causeway.