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The pagan history behind holiday plants

The pagan history behind holiday plants

Many Christmas customs still practised today are permeating through to our time from a pagan world, which was very different from ours.

New Westminster residents can help make Christmas brighter for others

Need doesn’t go away at Christmas – for people in need or the organizations helping them.
Top 5 things to do in Burnaby this weekend

Top 5 things to do in Burnaby this weekend

Christmas is almost here but there’s time for one last festive event … or maybe more than one.
How is the Christmas Bureau doing?

How is the Christmas Bureau doing?

Burnaby NOW reporter Jennifer Moreau caught up with Stephen D'Souza from Burnaby Community Services to see how the Christmas Bureau is doing, heading into that final stretch leading up to Dec. 25.

Holiday recipes: Steve Govett's cookie bars

Steve Govett, pro lacrosse GM Burnaby's Steve Govett is the current president and general manager of the National Lacrosse League Colorado Mammoth.

Holiday recipes: Roberta LaQuaglia's egg custard pie

Roberta LaQuaglia, Glenburn Soda Fountain and Confectionery Roberta says this pie goes well with a simple fruit syrup such as strawberry or raspberry but is also great on its own.

Holiday recipes: Rebecca Pasch's fennel and endive salad

Rebecca Pasch, archivist, City of Burnaby Burnaby's archivist, Rebecca Pasch, helps to lighten up the holiday fare with her favourite - this Martha Stewart Living recipe for fennel and endive salad.

Holiday recipes: Mike James's killer pulled pork

Mike James, ex-international rugby forward Alpha Secondary grad and ex-international rugby forward Mike James has a killer recipe for your guests on Christmas Eve. "I am more known for my prowess on the pitch than in the kitchen," he writes.

Holiday recipes: Michael Valiante's baked ziti

Michael Valiante, race car driver North Burnaby's Michael Valiante is a professional sports car driver with the Spirit of Daytona Racing team. Michael Valiante's favourite festive food: Baked ziti pasta. Feeds about five.

Holiday recipes: Matt Rachar's family treats

Matt Rachar, pro basketball player Alpha Secondary grad Matt Rachar is currently in his fifth season of pro basketball in Austria for the Klosterneuburg Dukes.