In the Community

Predictions about a massive future earthquake or devastating floods sometimes find me looking out into our lawn and musing, "At least we'll be able to eat the dandelions!" It would be a good choice: dandelions (Taraxacum officinale) are said to have

The Burnaby Board of Trade has launched a new program to introduce students to people in their potential field.

Alex and Claudia Perperidis were all set to celebrate their 20th year as owners of Paros Taverna on North Road in Coquitlam when the long awaited Evergreen Line got its final go-ahead and their property suddenly had to be vacated.

The Burnaby NOW caught up with 13-year-old Alexander Christine, a young aspiring actor who keeps himself busy helping seniors and perfecting his acting and piano-playing skills. Jennifer Moreau: Please introduce yourself.

ICBC is launching a provincewide consultation process to give British Columbians the opportunity to provide input on potential changes to the way ICBC sets premiums for basic insurance coverage.

Question: I have a pretty Nishiki Willow which has been getting thinner each year in spite of clipping it back in summer. I have taken out several dead branches and given it 20-20-20 fertilizer in water.

Burnaby resident Lubna Abdelrahman hosts free, drop in life-skills sessions for immigrants on Tuesdays and Thursdays at Edmonds Community School. Newcomers can learn about healthy eating, emotional wellbeing, finances, family relationships and more.

The sculptures of Alpha Secondary student Jack Llorente have earned him a $3,000 visual and performing arts scholarship from the Michael J. Fox Theatre Society.