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Keep kids safe during Halloween festivities

Just in time for the spookiest holiday of the year, Health Canada has released a few helpful reminders about safety during Halloween: Costume Safety Make sure that costumes are loose enough to be worn over warm clothing, but not so baggy or long that

Boo! Get spooked, get ghostly, get creative

It's the spookiest time of the year - nights are dark, there's a chill in the air and it's easy to believe there might just be a ghost or goblin around the next corner.

Explore the variety of winter squash choices

Although named "winter" squash, autumn is the peak season for a variety of squashes that fall into this category. Pumpkin may be the first winter squash that comes to mind, but there are others that are popular at the dinner table.

Spirituality is essential to one's well being

Ten years ago, my mom gave me what would be her last birthday present to me. Written by psychiatrist, Dr. Roger Walsh, the book, "Essential Spirituality" brings together the shared wisdom of the world's religions. Dr.

Check your tires, top up your windshield washer

The number of calls BCAA gets for roadside assistance typically doubles during wet, snowy winter months. But, according to BCAA's team of automotive techs, many breakdowns, emergencies and related inconveniences can be avoided.

Protect plants in fall

We've had an unforgettable summer - but soon our garden soil will be cold and wet. Before long, frost will arrive. That's why it's time to bring summer-flowering bulbs, houseplants and heat-loving vegetables into shelter for the winter.

Complexity under the hood worth the trade-off

Dear Tom and Ray: I am about to buy a car. I've been advised to buy a new or newer car so as to avoid breakdowns, but I'm running into one big problem: everything on the market is computerized.

Hart House in season

Popular fine dining restaurant has something for everyone in unique lakeside setting
Deaf, hard-of-hearing lobby for video

Deaf, hard-of-hearing lobby for video

Video relay service would make life much easier for those who are deaf or hard of hearing
Harvest time

Harvest time

The Burnaby Farmers' Market is wrapping up for the season this month, with the last market on Oct. 27. This Saturday, the market is hosting a scarecrow contest.