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Third Black History Walk in Burnaby to honour Rosemary Brown

Third Black History Walk in Burnaby to honour Rosemary Brown

The annual free event, organized by Ethiopian Affairs in BC, will celebrate Black History in Canada this Saturday, March 2.
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Column: Are you due for a screening test?

Column: Are you due for a screening test?

Davidicus Wong, M.D., of PrimeCare Medical Centre in Burnaby, presents a refresher on when it's time to get screened for diabetes, cancer and high blood pressure.
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Minter: Planning for Spring gardening? Proceed with caution

Minter: Planning for Spring gardening? Proceed with caution

Patience, and some garden wisdom, will pay huge dividends, especially this spring, says master gardener Brian Minter.
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Negative calorie diet – fact or fad?

Negative calorie diet – fact or fad?

Even if one doesn’t lose weight, the following foods are very good for us and provide good sources of vitamins, fiber and minerals which are often lacking in the typical North American Diet.
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Here's when Burnaby residents will get first dibs for spring rec programs

Here's when Burnaby residents will get first dibs for spring rec programs

Four days in advance for recreation and summer camps, three days for arts activities and one day for swimming lessons.
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Garden to table: Grow your garden like a parent – with intuition

Garden to table: Grow your garden like a parent – with intuition

Growing food is as simple or as complex as you make it. My advice is to start small and trust
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Burnaby 'Coldest Night of the Year' fundraiser nears $115K goal

Burnaby 'Coldest Night of the Year' fundraiser nears $115K goal

Nearly 350 people are currently signed up to walk 5 km this weekend to raise awareness on Burnaby's homeless population.
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Photos: Take a leap, and adopt animals in Burnaby care for half off

Photos: Take a leap, and adopt animals in Burnaby care for half off

Leap day is next Thursday, Feb. 29, and the BC SPCA is giving Burnaby residents the chance to add a furry friend to the family.
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Nearly $50K in B.C. funding to amp up Burnaby's music scene

Nearly $50K in B.C. funding to amp up Burnaby's music scene

The provincial investments are set to help Burnaby rock out at live events later this year.
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Minter: Early February colour — and why we crave it

Minter: Early February colour — and why we crave it

Spring's first day is not until March 21, but expert Brian Minter says there are ways to make your gardens more vibrant for the rest of winter.
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