In the Community

While the members of a jigsaw Meetup based in Burnaby may have differing levels of ability, they have what’s most important to the group – a passion for puzzles.

Passion Foundation trains girls to help others, become peer mentors

Students at Simon Fraser University are organizing a comedy fundraiser to help the Special Olympics.

There are some long overdue congratulations in order for Burnaby’s Aruna Neela, the local knitter who won first place in a Debbie Bliss contest for best baby blanket. Bliss is a giant in the knitting world, I’m told. The U.K.

It has been a busy holiday season for Operation Red Nose but it isn't over yet - the campaign still needs volunteers for Tuesday, Dec. 31.

The year is coming to a close, but there are still plenty of fun ways to finish off the holiday season in Burnaby. From train rides to bike races, there is lots happening in the city. Here's our Top 5 list for Dec. 27 to 29.

For many of us, the arrival of winter means ski season, skating lessons and hot chocolate by the fireplace. Unfortunately, for many seniors, winter can lead to isolation, depression and increased fall risk due to weakened muscles.

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