In the Metro Vancouver area alone, over 44 million pounds of clothing were thrown out last year and sent to landfills. There, many of the items containing plastic will take anywhere from hundreds to thousands of years to decompose.

Green Leaf Brewing celebrates its fifth anniversary this week. I recall first learning of the brewery’s opening and wondering, at the time, if the North Shore would be able to support the rapid growth trend of craft breweries that was materializing. By my count, we now have six unique craft breweries on the North Shore (as well as three craft distilleries) and, as reported by the North Shore News recently, new proposed brewery developments have prompted North Vancouver city council to take a look at zoning bylaw changes that would make the addition of lounge and restaurant space within breweries easier to secure. Such changes could result in a full-on brewery “district” along East Esplanade. On any given night, each of our existing breweries seem to draw significant crowds, categorically answering my earlier question about whether or not we had a critical mass to support new beer businesses. We do.

Tri-City News. August 30, 2016 11:25 AM a3. Dr. Mark Parhar of Tri-City Endodontics will tell you that the best way to avoid a root canal is to take care of your teeth. Good dental hygiene and What exactly is a root canal procedure?

At what age should you first introduce your child to the dentist’s chair? “As soon as their first teeth start to come in,” says Dr. Myrna Pearce of On Track Dental in Port Coquitlam. “Not only will an early visit help the child feel comfortable at an early age with the experience, dentists can obtain plenty of information about long term oral health simply by watching a child’s first teeth come in.”

Arthur Murray’s Coquitlam location the only bricks and mortar ballroom dance studio in Coquitlam has been acting as a sort of dance hub for the community since the franchise owners Brent Smith and Barbara Ferchuk opened it in 2004. “People have made lifelong friendships here,” says Smith over the phone from the studio. Not only is it a place for residents to come together and learn new skills, get a really fun workout and meet new people, the studio also provides a chance for dancers to sharpen their minds. “Beyond the physical, social and emotional benefits, dancing has been shown to do a lot cognitively for people as they age,” says Ferchuk.

Your front door is the first thing you see when you get home at the end of the day and it’s the first impression your home makes to your guest and neighbours. What does your front door say about you?

At what age should you first introduce your child to the dentist’s chair? “As soon as their first teeth start to come in,” says Dr. Myrna Pearce of On Track Dental in Port Coquitlam. “Not only will an early visit help the child feel comfortable at an early age with the experience, dentists can obtain plenty of information about long term oral health simply by watching a child’s first teeth come in.”

While it may seem that snoring is more akin to men, that does not dismiss women from the dangers of sleep apnea. In fact, women may be at a higher risk than men due to the sheer societal views of sleep apnea.

Mouth-watering, well-seasoned, falling off the bone slow-roasted lamb served in its own juices; skewered grilled chicken souvlaki that will transport you right to the shores Mykonos; cheesy, spinach pie rolled in flaky phyllo pastry. These are the foods of the Mediterranean – these are the foods of Dinakis Mediterranean Grill.

Pick proper sunscreen that protects your skin and doesn’t pollute the water

World Fest will provide sights, sounds and tastes of local cultures while also providing information and support for seniors

Jumping on the SkyTrain to head to work in the morning, it can be hard to make sense of the unfamiliar haunts whizzing by. So in an effort to guide Metro Vancouverites and visitors alike, TransLink has partnered with WestCoastFood to map out the Lower Mainland’s top dining and brewpubs.

Your glasses may say a lot about you, but it’s your lifestyle that says even more about your glasses. “That’s why we always put the customers’ needs first,” said Basic Eyewear Optical optician Paul Manocha. With 20 years of eyewear and optical experience under his belt, it’s safe to say that Manocha knows a few things about finding your perfect glasses. Here are some guiding questions Manocha uses when fitting customers at Basic Eyewear Optical. Think of these next time you’re getting new glasses:

Long before Dr. Myrna Pearce was a dentist, she excelled at doing detailed handiwork. Her aunt taught her how to hand sew when she was 10 and soon after, her mother taught her how to make clothing. “I started sewing my own clothes when I was in Grade 5 and basically sewed everything that I wore until I started having kids,” she says.

Your front door is the first thing you see when you get home at the end of the day and it’s the first impression your home makes to your guest and neighbours. What does your front door say about you?