Living

Hundreds of thousands of patents are issued by the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office for new inventions every year. Some of these creations, such as the lightbulb, personal computer, and automobile, changed the world.

Advice: Your son is taking advantage of you. He chose to “move home” and he can do his own parenting tasks there, but he’s not your boss.

The milestone is reached on the same day Terry Fox started his Marathon of Hope 43 years ago.

Kathy Costello and her late husband Allan spent every day together for nearly 50 years, even after dementia took a toll on his mind and body.

Some of your favourite musicians, actors, directors, athletes, and even fashion designers are passionate about following a vegan lifestyle for various reasons.

Advice: Now that the weather is getting nicer, meet your sister after work, in the evenings, a few times a week and go for a walk or another activity.

A master plan is now underway for Blue Mountain Park in Coquitlam with many councillors urging city staff to keep the wading pool, an aging amenity in the 20-acre space.

Neighbour issues, especially regarding condo units, call for delicate handling, since the parties in each unit have equal rights under normal circumstances.

Sneezing, runny nose, congestion, wheezing, inflamed eyes, skin irritation: None of these is an ideal reaction to have when playing with an adorable puppy.

When you think of pets, maybe a picture of a faithful and friendly golden retriever comes to mind, or a soft, purring kitty that curls up beside you on the couch.