In the Community

The annual Vancouver Santa Claus Parade returns to the city for another year of festive fun. The parade begins at West Georgia and Broughton, and then it travels east along West Georgia. It turns south on Howe, and then finishes at Howe and Davie.

It is time for fall cleanup, digging out dahlia tubers, planting those spring bulbs that are still sitting in your garage or yard waiting to be planted and covering any bare soil with leaves or mulch.

Holiday shopping, yummy baked goods and free workshops are all on the agenda at the Nikkei National Museum and Cultural Centre in November. The centre is kicking off the holiday shopping season on Nov. 17 and 18 with its craft and bake fair.

Paying $160 for the year was a pretty good price for a vacation property. Only eight minutes from Ben’s downtown apartment, there was 1,000 square feet of fertile soil with direct water access. Well, irrigation access.

Lose yourself in the land of loose leaf at the fifth annual Vancouver Tea Festival . Taking place November 3 and 4, 2018 and hosted by the Vancouver Tea Society, the Vancouver Tea Festival is just the spot for those who enjoy a spot of tea.

Looking for some unique holiday gifts – for someone else, or for yourself? The Burnaby Potters’ Guild is inviting everyone to Seasons Eatings, its fall show and sale, on Nov. 10 and 11. The event is running 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Got a talent to share? Burnaby Neighbourhood House is inviting performers to join in its next open mic event. The Neighbourhood House holds regular open mic nights at its new community hall at 5024 Rumble St.

We’re heading into November – the remembrance month. A time to reflect and honour Canada’s fallen. Of all the words that we use to describe what happens during Remembrance month, we never use the word “celebrate.

Three-year-old Aubrey and her best friend Sophie, 2, sat side-by-side savouring fluffy bites of cotton candy, as the circus swirled around them.

Still haven't found your Halloween costume? This list might help!