In the Community

Kudos to Burnaby's Ariel Jingjing Cao, who was crowned Miss Teen Burnaby in the Miss Teen Canada pageant. Cao is a Grade 10 student at Burnaby North Secondary School, and she's going on to compete at the national level in July in Toronto.

Students and faculty at Burnaby's BCIT campus have erected a living wall. The 25 square metre wall is covered in plants and is part of an educational project on "green" technology.

Upcoming talk on the importance of archives

Cherry blossoms are blooming, and it’s starting to feel more and more like spring. Check out our staff’s Top 5 (Or More) Things To Do This Weekend. Here’s our Top 5 list for March 28 to 30.

Question: I am living here with my son and his family and miss my garden in England. Is it possible to get bluebells here? – Anne Wilkinson, Maple Ridge Answer: Yes, it is possible. The bulbs are offered in some fall catalogues (print and online).

Burnaby students set up shop at Brentwood Town Centre recently to sell their wares as part of an educational project with a business focus.

New program offers seniors help with light housekeeping and transportation

The BMW 3 Series is a brilliant car – it has always been a great vehicle and as a result, the 3 Series is BMW’s bestselling car accounting for about a third of the brand’s total sales.

The Douglas Park Community Centre has asked me back to speak at their Young at Heart program’s Wellness Show on Saturday, April 5. I’ll present Achieving Your Positive Potential in Life: Finding Meaning and Fulfilment in Every Stage of Your Life.

Chef Dez offers tips on zesting with citrus fruit