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Take a photo of B.C. wildlife. Win a prize from the SPCA

Take a photo of B.C. wildlife. Win a prize from the SPCA

Photographers, ages 14 and up, can take part in the 16th annual Wildlife-in-Focus contest that opened July 2, 2024.
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Make room on your grill for smoky charred eggplant

Make room on your grill for smoky charred eggplant

Move the burgers and hot dogs to the side and make room on your grill for smoky, tender eggplant.
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Getting rid of poison ivy is a serious matter. What you should and shouldn't do

Getting rid of poison ivy is a serious matter. What you should and shouldn't do

For all the time I spend digging, planting, pulling and weeding, one would think I’d have some poison ivy horror stories to tell, but I do not.
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This bean salad known as Cowboy Caviar is a protein-packed addition to any summer cookout

This bean salad known as Cowboy Caviar is a protein-packed addition to any summer cookout

If you're looking for a bean salad with substance that can serve as a dip, a condiment, a side dish or even a vegetarian entrée, than you must make Cowboy Caviar a part of your summer cookout repertoire.
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It's not as world-famous as ramen or sushi. But the humble onigiri is soul food in Japan

It's not as world-famous as ramen or sushi. But the humble onigiri is soul food in Japan

TOKYO (AP) — The word “onigiri” became part of the Oxford English Dictionary this year, proof that the humble sticky-rice ball and mainstay of Japanese food has entered the global lexicon.
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Sunday Night Read: 'The Last Ride'

Sunday Night Read: 'The Last Ride'

This short story series submission is from Vienna Kerfoot of Port Moody.
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Claire Nielsen: A few common reasons for weight gain

Claire Nielsen: A few common reasons for weight gain

Columnist Claire Nielsen shares her thoughts on this complex topic.
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Minter: Give your garden a boost. Here's how

Minter: Give your garden a boost. Here's how

Extra care and "sequential planting" and go a long way to make a garden more enjoyable, says master gardener Brian Minter.
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Claire Nielsen: Healing relationships through self-inquiry

Claire Nielsen: Healing relationships through self-inquiry

After exploring our thoughts and asking four questions, we can broaden our perspective, challenge our assumptions, and find new ways of interpreting our experiences.
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Sunday Night Read: 'Falling in love with community'

Sunday Night Read: 'Falling in love with community'

This short story series submission is from Monisha Kumar of Port Coquitlam.
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