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New program launched for immigrant seniors

The B.C. Centre for Elder Advocacy and Support is teaming up with Burnaby Community Services for a new program that helps immigrant seniors deal with social isolation and language barriers.
RECIPE: Italian style braised vegetables with soft goat cheese and pesto crostinis

RECIPE: Italian style braised vegetables with soft goat cheese and pesto crostinis

I love using this special way to cook vegetables. I find it develops an interesting flavor with lots of depth. I like to use a Dutch oven for this recipe. It holds the heat well and the vegetables cook evenly.
RECIPE: Mascarpone and wild honey cheesecake

RECIPE: Mascarpone and wild honey cheesecake

I like to make this recipe - mascarpone and wild honey cheesecake with lemon shortbread and summer berry and basil compote - as individual cheesecakes, but you can make one large one if you prefer.
Nikkei Centre hosts all-you-can-eat fundraiser

Nikkei Centre hosts all-you-can-eat fundraiser

Library offers free, outdoor programs

Library offers free, outdoor programs

Cameron branch moves outside during renos
Burnaby program helps LGBTQ refugees, immigrants

Burnaby program helps LGBTQ refugees, immigrants

MOSAIC is running a program to help lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender immigrants and refugees in Burnaby feel more connected to their community.
RECIPE: Grilled Arctic char with preserved lemons

RECIPE: Grilled Arctic char with preserved lemons

This recipe for grilled Arctic char with preserved lemon and roasted red pepper and pea vinaigrette is packed with color and flavor. Arctic char is a one of our best fishes. You can find it at most good fishmongers, and it’s from northern B.C.
Six things to do this weekend in Burnaby

Six things to do this weekend in Burnaby

1 -- Spend some quality time with your family at the Nikkei Centre. The Japanese cultural centre is hosting Sunday Family Corner drop-in this Sunday from noon to 4 p.m. Stop by and learn more about Japanese crafts and toys.
Healthwise: Mindfulness can treat mental health issues

Healthwise: Mindfulness can treat mental health issues

After its release in 1992, the selective serotonin receptor inhibitor, Paxil (paroxetine) was widely prescribed by physicians to treat a variety of psychological conditions, including major depressive disorder, post traumatic stress disorder, general

SuperWalk coming to Burnaby

Annual walk raises money to help people with Parkinson's