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Nicaraguan fire chief visits Burnaby

Nicaraguan fire chief visits Burnaby

Burnaby firefighters are making a difference a world away, and on Tuesday, they got to meet with the man who sees first-hand how much of a difference they truly make.

Here & Now: Free meals workshop on

Burnaby Food First is hosting another free workshop on healthy meal-planning for families. The event is on Wednesday, Oct. 22, from 6:30 to 8:15 p.m. Nutritionist Suzan Anbari will teach participants how to create healthy meal plans.
Gardening advice for growing grapes, tilling soil

Gardening advice for growing grapes, tilling soil

Question: How do you trim back grape plants? I have lots of fruits now and the plant has grown so bushy. Raquel, Coquitlam Answer: Grapevines should be pruned when they’re dormant and you can see what you’re doing.
Thankfulness – the healthiest attitude

Thankfulness – the healthiest attitude

The way you look at your life at this moment can determine your future health and happiness. How you habitually think has great bearing on your performance at school or work, your physical health, your emotions and your relationships.
Thanksgiving food drive collects donations for local families

Thanksgiving food drive collects donations for local families

With Thanksgiving on this weekend, it's nice to know local food banks will have more to offer low-income families, thanks to the efforts of dedicated volunteers who spent Sept. 20 collecting donations from Burnaby homes.
Pirate Halloween home helping others in Africa

Pirate Halloween home helping others in Africa

Burnaby family turns home into Halloween pirate bonanza to raise money for a kids' centre in Africa
Habits for better health

Habits for better health

The greatest predictor of your health tomorrow is the habits you practise today. I recognize four facets of self-care. They form the foundation of your future.
Top 5 things to do this weekend in Burnaby

Top 5 things to do this weekend in Burnaby

We have more than enough events happening this weekend, however, all of them are on Saturday, so you will have to choose between our Top 5 (or more) picks for this weekend.
A walk back through history in the Heights

A walk back through history in the Heights

Residents share memories of Burnaby from decades past
Burnaby RCMP opens its doors to the public

Burnaby RCMP opens its doors to the public