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Why a mom-preneur started a kid-friendly café on the Burnaby-New West border

Why a mom-preneur started a kid-friendly café on the Burnaby-New West border

Xanat Guiot, a mother of two, has opened a unique coffee shop where parents can enjoy each other's company while their young kids develop their motor skills.
Here's where Burnaby ranked among Canada's top 100 most livable cities

Here's where Burnaby ranked among Canada's top 100 most livable cities

Aside from access to education and its transportation system, Burnaby was placed in the bottom tier of The Globe and Mail's annual report.
Garden to Table: Here's a way to 'buck' the processed cereal trend

Garden to Table: Here's a way to 'buck' the processed cereal trend

Buckwheat is a versatile whole food that’s easy on the wallet, explains permaculture expert Laura Marie Neubert
Rain will rule Burnaby over the first week of December

Rain will rule Burnaby over the first week of December

Burnaby could see as much as 20 mm by Tuesday morning, Dec. 5, according to the early forecast for the final month of 2023.
What to know about Hanukkah and how it's celebrated around the world

What to know about Hanukkah and how it's celebrated around the world

Hanukkah — also spelled Chanukah or other transliterations from Hebrew — is Judaism’s “festival of lights.
Photos: Adoption fees cut in half for Burnaby pets looking for holiday homes

Photos: Adoption fees cut in half for Burnaby pets looking for holiday homes

BC SPCA's seasonal initiative aims to free up space at its facilities, while also supporting those that remain in long-term care.
Millennial Money: 5 steps to creating financial boundaries during the holidays

Millennial Money: 5 steps to creating financial boundaries during the holidays

Marketing ads, family functions and holiday gift-giving culture can make it feel impossible not to spend, or for some, overspend.
Smoky and spicy, this Mexican pantry soup takes under 30 minutes

Smoky and spicy, this Mexican pantry soup takes under 30 minutes

In the old-fashioned “fondas” scattered around Mexico, diners usually find only a handful of tables and simple, comforting dishes. A three-course lunch at many of these unpretentious mom-and-pop eateries can cost as little as a few dollars.
‘Get Ready With Me’: Video genre that focuses on everyday life is everywhere - and not slowing down

‘Get Ready With Me’: Video genre that focuses on everyday life is everywhere - and not slowing down

NEW YORK (AP) — “Get Ready with Me” — to go on a date, go to work or ... get fired? “Get Ready with Me” videos are everywhere these days, and they're as straightforward as the name suggests.
Thrifting, regifting and bargain hunting: The etiquette of gift-giving on a budget

Thrifting, regifting and bargain hunting: The etiquette of gift-giving on a budget

MONTREAL — Five years ago, Julie Blais Comeau received a present. Then she learned the Christmas-themed apron and dish towel weren’t for her — originally. “I got a gift from somebody that was intended for someone else,” she said, laughing.
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