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Public piano adds music, colour to New Westminster Quay

Public piano adds music, colour to New Westminster Quay

The strains of anything from Mary Had a Little Lamb to Beethoven’s Moonlight Sonata could be drifting across New Westminster’s waterfront this summer thanks to a street-piano project launched this month.

Public tickles the ivories on New Westminster street piano

The strains of Mary Had a Little Lamb or Beethoven’s Moonlight Sonata could be drifting across New Westminster’s waterfront this summer thanks to a street-piano project launched this month.
Healthwise: How to survive your hospital stay

Healthwise: How to survive your hospital stay

I’m writing this in my hotel room in the old town of Prague. In this ancient city of a hundred spires I’m surrounded by wonder and beauty, but in a place so different from home, I’m reminded that I’m a traveller in a land that is strange to me.
Gardening tips for late summer

Gardening tips for late summer

In August flower gardeners reap rewards from the hard work they did in spring and can relax knowing that most of the ornamental garden work can be left until weather cools in September. Even dead-heading flowers is an option.
Melons make great summer snack

Melons make great summer snack

One of the favourite foods to help combat the heat of the summer sun is chilled slices of melon.
Gardening answers: eggshells, garlic and avocados

Gardening answers: eggshells, garlic and avocados

Question: Can the avocado seed be planted to grow a plant? Daryl Shim, Burnaby Answer: Yes, it can. The avocado shoot emerges from the smaller end of the pit, the roots from the fatter end.
A shining day

A shining day

Healthwise: How to keep your doctor focused

Healthwise: How to keep your doctor focused

My golden rule of medicine is this: Treat every patient with the same care I would want for my best friends and family. I order the same tests, refer to the same consultants and offer the same treatment options.
What's happening in New West? Calendar - July 17

What's happening in New West? Calendar - July 17

Saturday, July 19 Just Pros Toastmasters, for advanced Toastmasters, 8:30 to 11:30 a.m., Justice Institute of B.C, 715 McBride Blvd. Info: www.toastmasters.org. Sunday, July 20 St.
What's happening in New West? Top Five weekend ideas - July 18 to 20

What's happening in New West? Top Five weekend ideas - July 18 to 20

While the weather is expected to cool down after a hot week in the Royal City, there’s still plenty of reasons to get out and have some fun this weekend.