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Gardening advice for growing grapes, tilling soil

Gardening advice for growing grapes, tilling soil

Question: How do you trim back grape plants? I have lots of fruits now and the plant has grown so bushy. Raquel, Coquitlam Answer: Grapevines should be pruned when they’re dormant and you can see what you’re doing.
Thankfulness – the healthiest attitude

Thankfulness – the healthiest attitude

The way you look at your life at this moment can determine your future health and happiness. How you habitually think has great bearing on your performance at school or work, your physical health, your emotions and your relationships.
Blessed are the pets

Blessed are the pets

St. Barnabas Church goes to the dogs (and cats)
Royal Westminster Regiment bids farewell to local veteran

Royal Westminster Regiment bids farewell to local veteran

A veteran with strong ties to the Royal Westminster Regiment recently passed away. Walter Tyler, who was raised in New Westminster, passed away on Aug. 27 after complications following surgery.
Hey, New West, want to adopt a library?

Hey, New West, want to adopt a library?

Pop-up library project is looking for homes for three more libraries
New West church blessing pets

New West church blessing pets

It could be a bit wild at St. Barnabas Church this weekend – and that’s a good thing. St. Barnabas Church is having its annual pet blessing in honour of the Feast of St. Francis of Assisi on Saturday, Oct. 4 at 2 p.m.
What's happening in New West? Events calendar - Oct. 2

What's happening in New West? Events calendar - Oct. 2

Saturday, October 4 Burnaby Cactus and Succulent Society plant sale, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., Royal Square Mall, Eighth Avenue and McBride Boulevard. Info: Pat at 604-921-7042.
Habits for better health

Habits for better health

The greatest predictor of your health tomorrow is the habits you practise today. I recognize four facets of self-care. They form the foundation of your future.
What's happening in New West? Top 5 (or more) weekend ideas for Oct. 3 to 5

What's happening in New West? Top 5 (or more) weekend ideas for Oct. 3 to 5

New Westminster is the place to be this weekend, when folks will flock to the city for the big reveal of the Wait for Me Daddy monument, stamp and toonie.
New West invited to take a stand for seniors

New West invited to take a stand for seniors

Community members are invited to stand up for seniors. The Seniors Services Society invites people to clear their calendars for noon today (Wednesday, Oct.