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Question: Can the avocado seed be planted to grow a plant? Daryl Shim, Burnaby Answer: Yes, it can. The avocado shoot emerges from the smaller end of the pit, the roots from the fatter end.

My golden rule of medicine is this: Treat every patient with the same care I would want for my best friends and family. I order the same tests, refer to the same consultants and offer the same treatment options.

Saturday, July 19 Just Pros Toastmasters, for advanced Toastmasters, 8:30 to 11:30 a.m., Justice Institute of B.C, 715 McBride Blvd. Info: www.toastmasters.org. Sunday, July 20 St.

While the weather is expected to cool down after a hot week in the Royal City, there’s still plenty of reasons to get out and have some fun this weekend.

A random act of kindness adds to a great night out

Carter Hortie likes to make people laugh – almost as much as he likes raising money for charitable causes. The North Vancouver comedian is one of two headliners at Stand Up For FSHD at the Columbia Theatre, happening this Saturday, July 19.

Women from around British Columbia will be vying to become B.C.’s Funniest New Female. Laughter Zone 101 is running B.C.’s Funniest New Female contest at Lafflines Comedy Club.

Ken “Shaggy” Straw swept up the accolades for his 60th birthday. The longtime New Westminster resident is known for his volunteer efforts around local rinks, particularly with the Salmonbellies’ lacrosse organization. Straw turned 60 on July 11.

The City of New Westminster has planted 100 poppies at city hall to mark the centennial of the First World War.