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Don't forget to dress up the path to your precious garden

Don't forget to dress up the path to your precious garden

When it comes to garden design, we would never lead you “down the garden path”. At least, not in the sense of going astray. However, we often ignore the very paths that lead us through our garden. That is, until all else is planted.
New award honours the spirit of New West's beloved "Santa Larry"

New award honours the spirit of New West's beloved "Santa Larry"

A new award is honouring the memory of a man known to thousands of local kids as Santa Claus.
This harvest moon is going to look ridiculously massive

This harvest moon is going to look ridiculously massive

Stargazers unite! A glorious celestial affair takes place this week in the Lower Mainland. On Monday, Sept. 24, a massive harvest moon will illuminate Metro Vancouver skies.
What's happening this weekend in New West? Top picks for Sept. 21 to 23

What's happening this weekend in New West? Top picks for Sept. 21 to 23

1. Celebrate B.C. and World Rivers Day at RiverFest on Saturday, Sept. 22 from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. at Westminster Quay.
UPDATE: Get set to help New West firefighters raise funds - and have fun

UPDATE: Get set to help New West firefighters raise funds - and have fun

Hydrant Cup to honour Olivia Malcom
Blog: Making your home spider proof

Blog: Making your home spider proof

There are some simple approaches you can try to spider-proof your house. Keep your house clean and airy by vacuuming and dusting regularly, and don’t allow clutter to build up.
This is your brain on emotions

This is your brain on emotions

Your amazing brain is the product of evolution, but still contains the vestiges of more primitive species. The brainstem reflects the reptilian brain that is mainly concerned with survival.
Plaskett Gallery offers a home for kids' programs in New West

Plaskett Gallery offers a home for kids' programs in New West

Plaskett Gallery is opening its doors this fall and inviting in the youngest members of the community.
Here's how you can celebrate the Mighty Fraser

Here's how you can celebrate the Mighty Fraser

What’s happening? RiverFest returns to New Westminster’s waterfront in celebration of B.C. and World River’s Day.
Munch through that garden with 'flavourful flowers'

Munch through that garden with 'flavourful flowers'

We wrote recently about food-industry trends spilling over to the cut-flower busines s , where “local”, “organic” and “heirloom” is taking hold for flower buyers.