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Minter: Bulbs and companion planting

Minter: Bulbs and companion planting

Master gardener Brian Minter it's a "huge waste" to simply plant a bulb, leave it there and let it only briefly bloom in your yard.
Charla Huber: Young Indigenous entrepreneurs are on the rise

Charla Huber: Young Indigenous entrepreneurs are on the rise

Jumping into entrepreneurship can be scary and there is uncertainty. It also builds confidence, skills, strength and courage
Backyard Astronomer: A partial solar eclipse

Backyard Astronomer: A partial solar eclipse

The meteorological event will be seen across North America on Oct. 14 — and here's why it's important to not look directly at the sun.
Opinion: Proven ways to reduce the scale and severity of wildfires

Opinion: Proven ways to reduce the scale and severity of wildfires

Spending more money on firefighting won't save us, writes Robert Gray.
Opinion: 'Disruptive and deadly' — why public health leaders must act now

Opinion: 'Disruptive and deadly' — why public health leaders must act now

"We cannot take the risk of mass infection in schools."
Letter: Burnaby needs regulations to prevent 'parking wars'

Letter: Burnaby needs regulations to prevent 'parking wars'

Many people still need cars, this writer says.
Letter: Burnaby's recreation facilities are way behind city's needs

Letter: Burnaby's recreation facilities are way behind city's needs

Where was the forethought years ago when Brentwood and Lougheed began to develop? That's this writer's question.
Letter: Reducing parking requirements improves life for everyone

Letter: Reducing parking requirements improves life for everyone

Housing affordability, climate change and healthier living are all part of the issue, this writer says.
Letter: 'Overwhelming' cost makes Burnaby City Hall plan a bad idea

Letter: 'Overwhelming' cost makes Burnaby City Hall plan a bad idea

"Moving forward on a mega project like constructing Burnaby City Hall at Metrotown would be like pouring gasoline on an out-of-control fire."
Letter: Moving Burnaby City Hall to Metrotown shows long-term sense

Letter: Moving Burnaby City Hall to Metrotown shows long-term sense

This writer says the controversial plan to move city hall to Metrotown is "just plain smart." Here's why.