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Local writer takes on tween turmoil with humour and a twist Mahtab Narsimhan with her latest book, 'Not Myself Today'. Photo by kc dyer. Who hasn't ever wanted to be someone else? In Not Myself Today Saanvi makes that wish in a moment of desperation, and from that? A story is born. Mahtab Narsimhan's latest book is a must-read for the 8-12 set, and is specially geared for reluctant readers to enjoy. Her publisher, Orca calls this book an 'ultra-readable page turner'. Riya ha

Local fundraiser for earthquake relief Long-time Lions Bay residents Catalina Lopez-Correa and Maria Escobar Trujillo have got a treat for you. They are holding a bake sale this Saturday to raise funds to to support communities in their native Colombia damaged by the devastating earthquake in August. "Every purchase and every donation will help support families and communities as they rebuild," says Lopez-Correa. On September 10, the UN's Office for the Coordination of Humani

Big changes in store for garbage collection File photo of a typical clip-style 240 litre bear-resistant disposal bin. Planned changes to garbage collection in the Village are drawing negative feedback from some residents. In a recent letter to Council (and copied to The Watershed), Bear Smart team member Norma Rodgers expressed outrage that a new garbage collection contract for the Village had been signed without consultation with residents. At the September 1 Council meeting

Local consignment business off to a good start Rebecca Loyo Mayo believes in sustainability — and that extends to the clothes on your back. So after having a frustrating experience trying to find second-hand clothes for her children, she decided she would start her own company. Re.Be Kids is an online consignment store with a local angle. Loyo Mayo says her business is rooted in the belief that "every garment passed on is one less new item produced, one more story shared, and