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South Burnaby Neighbourhood House hosts street party

South Burnaby Neighbourhood House hosts street party

The South Burnaby Neighbourhood House held its annual street party on Thursday, Aug. 8. The event is designed to build community while bringing neighbours together. South Burnaby Neighbourhood House annual street party

Add Asian flair to pork chops on the barbecue

If you are looking for a great pork recipe for your outdoor grill this summer, this is it. It has become a favourite with us, and I have featured it in many of my classes.

SFU Pipe Band eyeing seventh world title

The Simon Fraser University Pipe Band is sporting some new faces as it vies for a seventh world title at the world pipe band championships next weekend. The championships are on in Glasgow Aug. 17 and 18.

Volunteers keep blues festival running

With only one day to go before one of Burnaby's biggest festivals kicks off, volunteers at Deer Lake Park are getting ready to host the thousands of people expected to pass through the gates on Saturday.

Having fun can help keep you in shape this summer

Every summer, regimented exercise programs take a backseat to lawn maintenance, day-long barbecuing and outdoor fun. But here's the good news: the heat of summer naturally boosts the metabolism, and the longer days enable you to fit in more activity.

Burnaby's Thanksgiving food drive approaching

With fall around the corner, volunteers are gearing up for the annual Thanksgiving food drive, a cross-B.C. effort where people go door-to-door, collecting donations for the food bank.

Dispatches from Afghanistan

Lauryn Oates, the Burnaby resident we recently featured in the NOW, sent me an email about recent dealings with the Taliban.

Mint, coriander can thrive if tended well

Question: Can I plant some coriander in a container on a sunny patio? Also I have a potted mint plant growing for the last two or three years which was doing well, but not now.

Grandparents' picnic on

There's an upcoming picnic in New Westminster for grandparents caring for their grandchildren. Organized by the Burnaby-based Parent Support Services Society of B.C.
B.C. Day goes big in Burnaby

B.C. Day goes big in Burnaby