In the Community

Many of us don't have space anymore for a holly tree in the garden, but holly is still a lovely traditional decoration at Christmas and a great wildlife tree all through winter.

It looks like Burnaby resident Danielle Callaghan won't be having a blue Christmas now that her dream of a Vegas wedding has come true.

Kudos to the Burnaby North students who led the charge to raise thousands for victims of Typhoon Haiyan.

Though the days continue to get darker, Burnaby is all aglow this season. It's not only because of the strings of lights popping up on many of the homes in the city but the glow that comes from time spent together.

Dear Tom and Ray: What is the best way to have transmission fluid changed? Around 2002, I had my transmission fluid changed by the recycle method at a quick-change oil place.

It’s the flu that stole Christmas. ScandiaCare has cancelled a Christmas concert at a Burnaby seniors’ home in response to Fraser Health’s requirement that anyone visiting a health facility have a flu shot.

The holiday season is in full swing in Burnaby, with everything from cultural offerings to breakfast with the big guy. Whether you want to hide out indoors where it's warm or get out in the fresh air, there's something for you in the city.

The joyful trip with children out to a Christmas tree farm to choose your own tree and enjoy hot chocolate and a bonfire is a treasured memory for many parents and grown-up children. Every year thousands of families still enjoy it.

Being a man, I am sometimes mistakenly slotted into the stereotype of a last-minute shopper. Nothing could be further than the truth. Hurriedly pushing my way through the crowds at the mall on Dec.