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New West woman chosen for inspiration award in Dress for Success

New West woman chosen for inspiration award in Dress for Success

Kate Brunger is receiving the Inspiration Award for her perseverance and mentorship with the volunteer organization.
Got extra warm clothes? Coats for Kids drive has two New West donation spots

Got extra warm clothes? Coats for Kids drive has two New West donation spots

Coats, scarves, gloves, blankets and new toys are needed for the annual HAVAN Coats for Kids campaign.
'Westies' team led by Coquitlam soldier wins silver in NATO's toughest test

'Westies' team led by Coquitlam soldier wins silver in NATO's toughest test

Master Corporal Justin Fernandes was the lead for the Royal Westminster Regiment’s Exercise Cambrian Patrol team.
Helen Chesnut's Garden Notes: Early spring best time to prune, repot house plants

Helen Chesnut's Garden Notes: Early spring best time to prune, repot house plants

In a perfect world, every gardening project will be accomplished at the most favourable time. But no busy gardener’s world is perfect.
Need some fall comfort foods? Flavorful twists on 2 classics, apples and bread

Need some fall comfort foods? Flavorful twists on 2 classics, apples and bread

The smells of warm apple pie or fresh baked bread are two of the pleasures of fall. Especially in today's anxiety-provoking world, there's a welcoming spot at home for cozy comfort foods.
There's a movement to 'leave the leaves' in gardens and lawns. Should you do it?

There's a movement to 'leave the leaves' in gardens and lawns. Should you do it?

Unless you’ve been living under a pile of leaves, you’ve no doubt heard about the “Leave the Leaves” movement that’s been gaining in popularity in recent years. The idea is to avoid sending bagged-up fallen leaves to landfills.
New West realtors' fundraiser aims to collect $15K, winter clothing

New West realtors' fundraiser aims to collect $15K, winter clothing

There are two drop-off locations New Westminster residents can make a donation the week of Nov. 14 to help clothe those in need.
Handfuls of fresh herbs enliven Sardinia’s fregola-studded soup

Handfuls of fresh herbs enliven Sardinia’s fregola-studded soup

As chef Luigi Crisponi stood in his Santa Rughe restaurant in Sardinia, he insisted there was nothing he can teach about s’erbuzzu.
David Sovka: The smell of freshly cut grass and other reasons I'll always be a real-lawn guy

David Sovka: The smell of freshly cut grass and other reasons I'll always be a real-lawn guy

Even higher-quality artificial lawns look pretty cheap and crappy, like you picked the worst carpet in the history of floor covering, then decided to put it outside.
Helen Chesnut's Garden Notes: Time to harvest the winter squash

Helen Chesnut's Garden Notes: Time to harvest the winter squash

Winter squash and pumpkins store best in cool conditions.
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