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Is it time to plant outdoor tomatoes?

The health benefits of walking are clear. Walking conditions the heart and lungs, maintains muscle strength, balance and coordination, and helps us maintain a healthy weight.

Did you neglect to make Mother’s Day plans? By now, it may be too late to secure a table at her favourite brunch spot. Rather than compromise, treat your mother to a home cooked meal. The effort is far greater and the impact will likely be as well.

ARIES (March 21-April 19) Benedictine monks observe the Latin motto Laborare est Orare. The 19th-century abbot Maurus Wolter interpreted these words to mean "work is worship" or "work is prayer.

Vancouver designers Robyn Fenner Rush and Cami Tessa Rush are the sisters behind the sleek swimwear line, Fenntessa, which is making waves at local boutiques, including El Kartel, Charlie & Lee, and Still Life For Him & For Her.

Granville Island might be touristy, but that’s no reason to hate. I was born and raised in Vancouver, and, as a local, I love Granville Island.

The much-anticipated Grapes and Soda , little sister to Farmer’s Apprentice, is finally open, serving up a rotating list of small bites paired with natural wines. Open Wednesday to Sunday, 5pm-11pm. GrapesAndSoda.

It used to be only during playoff season when our favorite NHL players would don their unruly man-beards. Forgive and forget was the unspoken rule because this trend had an expiry date. Gone are the days.

It might be very easy to rest on your laurels when your name is Lauren Mote.

Deciding on planting dates for warm weather veggies is trickier than usual this spring due to strangely unpredictable weather — but sowing runner beans once May starts is normally a safe bet because they withstand colder soil than snap beans.