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In the moments after Cpl. Nathan Cirillo was shot while standing on guard at the National War Memorial, several passersby immediately rushed to his side to perform first aid. One of them was lawyer Barbara Winters.

For most Vancouverites of Indian heritage, Diwali is the biggest celebration of the year

SCIENCE EXPERIMENT SUCCESS: The Geodesic Ball marked Science World’s 25th birthday.

Here's what's on in Vancouver tonight, Oct. 22. Music The Preatures Rock band from Sydney, Australia performs with Johnny de Courcy. 8pm at Electric Owl. Tickets $15 at Red Cat Records and TicketMaster.ca.

Halloween seems to have always suffered from a Jekyll and Hyde syndrome.

Downtown Highly trained bharata natyam dancers will perform at the Gait to the Spirit Festival, a Mandala Arts and Culture production taking place at the Scotiabank Dance Centre Oct. 31 to Nov. 2.

Here's what's on in Vancouver tonight, Oct. 21 Music Sarah McLachlan Grammy Award-winner performs songs off her latest album, Shine On. 7:30pm at The Orpheum Theatre. Tickets from $60 at LiveNation.com or any Ticketmaster outlet.

Each one to their own when it comes to the home

My mom passing away in 2007 was the saddest moment in my life. Then it also was a realization that it’s just the circle of life, you know. I would tell others to go through the grieving process and don’t try to rush anything.

VEGGIE LOVE: Growing Chef, a local registered charity founded by Merri Schwartz, gets children excited about veggies and healthy food.