Living

I went to a naked hot spring spa the other day and was surprised at how little body consciousness I had. I felt totally comfortable in this nude, co-ed environment walking around with all the other people.

For a cuisine as ancient as Italian, it’s no wonder it has acquired its fair share of myths and misconceptions. I could list so many more than four, but these are the ones I really need to get out of my system.

Study will try and determine factors for their longevity

Jackie Hooper is a mental health advocate, writer, artist, and former Vancouver Courier columnist

Memories of grandparents often include playtime at the park, story time and fresh baked cookies. For kids without grandparents, these are missed opportunities. Seniors without children also feel the loss.

Volunteers are still needed for the big closing blowout of Vancouver Craft Beer Week at the PNE this weekend.

Q: I have three beautiful plum trees two to three years old. One tree has a large number of growths. The other two trees are also getting this growth.

Before you read any further, remember I’m a wine drinker by profession and by passion. When I do stray, it's in search of something harder, like whiskey or tequila.While I respect beer, I admire it from a distance.

Kin Kao 903 Commercial Dr. | 604-558-1125 | KinKao.ca Open Tuesday-Saturday, 11:30am-3pm and 5pm-10pm; Sunday, 11:30am-3pm. I love Thai food. I love the wildly disparate flavours that somehow meld happily in each dish.

The streetside view of Sierra Gallagher and Gerald Nimchuk’s 1920's character house offers a well-loved, beautifully maintained view into the heritage homes of Mount Pleasant.