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Minter: Our gardens as natural habitats

Minter: Our gardens as natural habitats

Diversity is key to creating a welcoming environment for animals and insects that rely on flowers for food, says master gardener Brian Minter.
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BBB: 'Buy now, pay later' customers gain protections in wake of CFPB rule

BBB: 'Buy now, pay later' customers gain protections in wake of CFPB rule

Stick to your budget and read the fine print are some of the tips the Better Business Bureau (BBB) suggests when choosing this payment system.
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Have your short story published in our new 'Sunday Night Read'

Have your short story published in our new 'Sunday Night Read'

Writers from the Tri-Cities, Burnaby and New Westminster are wanted to submit short stories for publication.
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Claire Nielsen: Negative calorie diet — fact or fad?

Claire Nielsen: Negative calorie diet — fact or fad?

"When we eat only to satisfy our need for satiation and/or to feed our cravings, the majority of the food we consume may have very little nutritional value," writes columnist Claire Nielsen.
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Sunday Night Read: 'A tribute to my father'

Sunday Night Read: 'A tribute to my father'

This short story series submission is from Ming Louie Stein of Port Moody.
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Minter: Size matters for summer containers. Yes, it does!

Minter: Size matters for summer containers. Yes, it does!

Now is a great time to add value and beauty to our outdoor living areas, says master gardener Brian Minter.
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BBB: How to spot a job scam — no matter how sophisticated

BBB: How to spot a job scam — no matter how sophisticated

Research the person that contacted you, as well as the company, is one of several tips the Better Business Bureau (BBB) suggests to avoid a job scam.
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Claire Nielsen: Healing to find our purpose

Claire Nielsen: Healing to find our purpose

"To heal the haunting of guilt and shame, we need to forgive ourselves," writes Claire Nielsen.
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Sunday Night Read: 'The Sakura Tree'

Sunday Night Read: 'The Sakura Tree'

This short story series submission is from Nancy Kato of New Westminster.
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Minter: Cooler spring temperatures — and how to garden among them

Minter: Cooler spring temperatures — and how to garden among them

Master gardener Brian Minter: "We still have a long season ahead of us."
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