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Minter: Fall containers — a 'pop of colour' for what's to come

Minter: Fall containers — a 'pop of colour' for what's to come

Give your patio a special lift in the bleakness of winter, says master gardener Brian Minter.
Opinion: Harm reduction should include abstinence

Opinion: Harm reduction should include abstinence

The hopelessness of not knowing that this kind of help is still available is heartbreaking, says Miranda Vecchio.
Column: End stigma, show compassion — honouring Burnaby lives lost to B.C.'s toxic drug crisis

Column: End stigma, show compassion — honouring Burnaby lives lost to B.C.'s toxic drug crisis

Words do matter, says a member of the Burnaby Community Action Team.
Deadline looms to nominate an outstanding B.C. senior for these awards

Deadline looms to nominate an outstanding B.C. senior for these awards

AgeCare, which has two Burnaby locations, is looking for to recognize seniors that serve their community at its annual Seniors of Distinction Awards.
Sunday Night Read: 'Of bombs and bees'

Sunday Night Read: 'Of bombs and bees'

This short story series submission is from Judith Bogod of New Westminster.
Minter: Fall crocus. What in the world are those?

Minter: Fall crocus. What in the world are those?

This once-a-year addition to autumn garden beds tend to disappear quickly, says master gardener Brian Minter.
Free car and booster seat safety clinic being hosted by Burnaby RCMP

Free car and booster seat safety clinic being hosted by Burnaby RCMP

Those interested are asked to RSVP, but some walk-in appointments will be available.
Sunday Night Read: 'Don't run in the woods'

Sunday Night Read: 'Don't run in the woods'

This short story series submission is from Hayley Morrin of Port Coquitlam.
Minter: Ornamental grasses, the long-term garden bloomers

Minter: Ornamental grasses, the long-term garden bloomers

Ornamental grasses combine well with other plants, such as flowering shrubs, conifers and late flowering perennials, says master gardener Brian Minter.
The 'orange glow candy' car returns to Port Coquitlam's show

The 'orange glow candy' car returns to Port Coquitlam's show

For the third year, Burnaby-raised Rick Marchand will display his award-winning 1933 Chevy five-window coupe at the Downtown Port Coquitlam Car Show on Sunday, Aug. 18.