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Negative calorie diet – fact or fad?

Negative calorie diet – fact or fad?

Even if one doesn’t lose weight, the following foods are very good for us and provide good sources of vitamins, fiber and minerals which are often lacking in the typical North American Diet.
Garden to table: Grow your garden like a parent – with intuition

Garden to table: Grow your garden like a parent – with intuition

Growing food is as simple or as complex as you make it. My advice is to start small and trust
Nearly $30K in B.C. funding to amp up New West's music scene

Nearly $30K in B.C. funding to amp up New West's music scene

The provincial investments are set to help New Westminster musicians rock out later this year.
Deadline looms to vote for favourite redesign of New West's 22nd Street area

Deadline looms to vote for favourite redesign of New West's 22nd Street area

The city has shortlisted 20 submissions in its search for a more climate-friendly, "cutting edge" neighbourhood.
Minter: Early February colour — and why we crave it

Minter: Early February colour — and why we crave it

Spring's first day is not until March 21, but expert Brian Minter says there are ways to make your gardens more vibrant for the rest of winter.
BBB: Romance or risk? How to avoid scams as a 'sugar baby'

BBB: Romance or risk? How to avoid scams as a 'sugar baby'

Valentine's Day has come and gone, but love scams can pop up at any time.
Minter: How to have success with seeds

Minter: How to have success with seeds

Timing is everything and there is such a thing as buying too much seed, says master gardener Brian Minter in his latest article.
Letter: Where is the love for accessible transit in Metro Vancouver?

Letter: Where is the love for accessible transit in Metro Vancouver?

Users of paratransit, including seniors, and those with physical and cognitive needs must be prioritized for input on the "Access for Everyone" plan, the letter reads.
Letter: Thank you, North Fraser region, for supporting those battling Alzheimer's

Letter: Thank you, North Fraser region, for supporting those battling Alzheimer's

The Alzheimer Society of B.C. says it connects people to the support they need and to a broader community of care. But the organization adds it can’t do it alone.
Minter: Pussy willows — the new winter colour

Minter: Pussy willows — the new winter colour

At this darker time of year, maybe consider a new addition, or two, to your winter colour scheme, said master gardener Brian Minter.