In the Community

Rotary hoping to reach 2,000 coats to help keep kids in Burnaby warm

About now, compost collections are growing faster than anything else in the garden. All the spent annuals, fallen leaves and vegetable and fruit scraps are ready to be recycled into plant food for future seasons.

When Barbara Lussier's twin sister was dying of cancer, Lussier and their other sister took turns to keep a vigil at her bedside. It was exhausting, both physically and emotionally.

"Madness takes its toll." - Rocky Horror Picture Show Burnaby resident Steven Ferguson has experienced the crazy aftermath of the Rocky Horror Picture show as head manager of the Ridge Theatre in Vancouver.

The Save-On-Foods at Metrotown in Burnaby is closing on Dec. 29, according to an email sent to the NOW on behalf of Julie Dickson Olmstead, spokesperson for the Overwaitea Food Group.

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

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.

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.

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.