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GET Mom's day off to a great start by taking her to brunch. On the North Shore, Rockford Grill is introducing a brand new brunch menu just in time to fête mom. The roster of dishes includes roasted salmon hash, made with wild B.C.

Art Exhibit: The Bellevue Gallery will host a fundraising auction for Chelsea House preschool Thursday, May 10, 7-10 p.m. at 2475 Bellevue Ave., West Vancouver. The artwork is by children from the preschool.

CANADA is a great country to live in if you're expecting a baby. Here we have access to an adequate diet, medical care and proper pre-and post-natal care. Last year it is estimated there were more than 386,000 births in this country.

CALL it a party with a purpose. This Saturday, May 12, the Saint Cristina Italian Association will host a Mother's Day gala dinner and dance with silent auction at Pinnacle Hotel at the Pier, 138 Victory Ship Way, North Vancouver.

Looking for a new job can be a challenging process, especially for those new to Canada, grappling with not only a new home and culture, but for some a new language.

FLOODS, wildfires, earthquakes and severe storms: They make for compelling viewing on the evening news, but most of us assume they wont happen to us.

North Shore farmers' markets are once again open for the season. In North Vancouver, the Lonsdale Quay Farmers' Market runs Saturdays from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the East Plaza, 123 Carrie Cates Court.

MAKE Mother's Day extra special this year by supporting BC Children's Hospital while celebrating Mom. On Saturday, May 12, and Sunday, May 13, select restaurants will be donating a portion of their sales to BC Children's Hospital Foundation.

A Vancouver woman and her pitbull had a close call last week when they tumbled eight storeys down a ravine above Horseshoe Bay.

North Vancouver resident Ali Solehdin is pleased with the opportunity his role as Vancouver chairman of the Institute for Canadian Citizenship provides to help create a culture of active, engaged citizens.