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Gardeners tackle challenges in different ways

People who wanted to put in a garden bed or path last fall but ran out of time have a second chance now before the growing season really starts. Outlining the shape of the bed is usually the first concern.

FortisBC comes home to Burnaby

An employee waving a red flag would be cause for alarm at many companies but not at FortisBC. The utility company opened call centres in Burnaby and Prince George in January and has been training its new staff to answer calls from clients.

Creating a better doctor-patient relationship

Though your doctor is the last person you should think of on Valentine's Day, the patient-doctor relationship is one of your most important. Your health depends on it. Ideally, it's a relationship of mutual positive regard.

Enjoy the foods of love

What better time of year is there to talk about aphrodisiacs than at Valentine's Day? Aphrodisiacs can be foods that psychologically and/or scientifically help us feel . well, "in the mood," for lack of better words.

Burnaby firefighter cut from handyman show

But his work will be auctioned off for charity at upcoming ball

Burnaby Habitat project gets boost

Writing contest garners $5,000 for B.C.'s Habitat for Humanity division

Shark-friendly contest on

Burnaby resident Claudia Li is launching another wedding contest to save sharks from slaughter.

What's happening around Burnaby this weekend?

The Burnaby NOW staff is once again offering its Top 5 Things to Do This Weekend. Here are our suggestions for Feb. 10 to 12: 1 Get into the Valentine's spirit with a 5 Valentine's Skate at the Bill Copeland Sports Centre.
Actor makes surprise visit to Burnaby school

Actor makes surprise visit to Burnaby school

Moscrop Secondary student Chloe Hoy had a surprise visit from a celebrity heartthrob on Thursday. Hoy was scheduled for a phone interview for the school paper with actor Chris Zylka, but Zylka surprised the Grade 11 student by showing up in person.

Large yard appealing

With a big deck and hot tub, South Slope property has plenty of appealing amenities Built in 1962, this four-bedroom South Slope home - the next instalment in our ongoing Sold in the City feature - was snapped up in just nine days.