In the Community

Carolyn Orazietti tells the NOW what it’s like being the chair of the community policing advisory committee

Before Brentwood mall moved in, before houses sprouted up, before the streets were even paved, the Brentwood neighbourhood was a place of woodlands and creeks, according to former resident Geraldine Knibb.

We hear it over and over again, using your phone while driving is dangerous, and yet countless people continue to do it.

First-time Burnaby mom and school board trustee Katrina Chen talks about the trials and tribulations of breastfeeding and the importance of public support.

1. Always been curious about the city’s arts offerings? This is your weekend to explore them all, as Culture Days takes place across the country and right here at home.

When perennial roots are exhausted and drying up in long, hot droughts, tulips are happier than they’ve ever been. They have a huge need for months of bone-dry resting time.

Many seniors would prefer to stay in their own homes longer, but aging in the home can be challenging. There’s the risk of cognitive decline, deteriorating physical mobility and isolation from the outside world.

Check out the car show on Saturday, Sept. 19 from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. at 5344 Lougheed Hwy. There will be all kinds of vintage cars on display, including a 1928 roadster and a new Camaro. There will be live entertainment, a raffle and food trucks.

Lindy McQueen tells us what it’s like being the chair of the community policing advisory committee

A local non-profit that raised $10,000 for extra programs at low-income Burnaby schools last year is thrilled sales at its thrift store are holding steady after a move at the end of July.