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Subaru upholds the rally mechanics
The quiet little town of Squamish has many attractions: rock-climbing, kite-surfing and para-sailing, hiking, sailing, fishing - pretty much any of the outdoor activities featured in the MEC catalogue. It's a little slice of Beautiful BC, just a short drive from the city.
Fundraising, bonding with food
Some of Dora Ho's most distinct memories with her mother were in the kitchen.
BBQ was Triumph for all
When you get invited to a BBQ, you normally take along a few burgers, some buns, maybe a couple of steaks if you're feeling generous.
One's English can change, accidentally
Given the number of real injustices and outrages in the world, it's probably wrong of me to flip out about grammar and word usage.
Veteran journeys back to Korea
More than 60 years ago Korea was at war. It wasn't international, but at home, brother against brother. A democratic south, supported by Canada and the United Nations, and a communist north, supported by Russia and China.
Kids attack gosling at park
A two-day-old gosling suffered a broken leg after a group of young children attacked it at Barnet Marine Park in Burnaby on Monday.
Minister's Minute
Decisions! We make them either consciously or unconsciously every moment of the day. Sometimes we are given advice, and many of our decisions are influenced by the society around us.
Rock camp returns for eighth season
Guitar Marty's Summer Rock Camps will be back for an eighth year starting June 24.
Tsa. Legion hosting First Nations art show
The Tsawwassen Legion will be hosting a First Nations art show next weekend.
Rally cars a favourite on the road
The quiet little town of Squamish has many attractions: rock-climbing, kite-surfing and para-sail-ing, hiking, sailing, fishing - pretty much any of the outdoor activities featured in the MEC catalogue. It's a little slice of Beautiful B.C., just a short drive from the city.
Some plants are less needy
A few weeks ago a harassed gardener asked me if there are any maintenance-free plants.
Vancouver NGO receives award
Vancouver NGO The Shanti Uganda Society has been chosen as one of four recipients to accept The Crystal of Hope award and share in the $150,000 donation sponsored by Swarovski. Sadie St. Denis, executive director of Shanti Uganda, will be accepting the international honour from actress and producer Hilary Swank this Saturday in Vienna at the annual Life Ball. This year's Life Ball will be hosted by AIDS LIFE, a European NGO that is held to remember those who have suffered from AIDS and honour those raising funds in 36 different countries. The Girl Effect, a social change movement for adolescent girls, has been selected as the beneficiary as well. Shanti Uganda's Teen Girls Health and Wellness Program teaches young girls about healthy relationships, HIV/AIDS prevention and awareness, family planning, skills training and sexual reproductive health rights. Girls are empowered and inspired to make healthy choices and stay in school.
Green means go for BMW
SHOWING up to a classic British car rally in a German car is a bit like landing a Messerschmitt in the midst of a Royal Canadian Legion reunion. It's a bit cheeky and quite frankly, I can't recommend it enough.
Driver earns podiums in racing debut
Burnaby's Remo Ruscitti made the podium at the Pirelli World Challenge Touring Car championships at Circuit of the Americas in Austin, Texas.
Cord-cutting night a lesson in frustration
I've been an advocate in this column for cutting the cable cord and getting your entertainment content from online sources. But I've also warned that in so doing you'll be a pioneer with all the good and bad the pioneer life provides. You'll get the thrill of settling a new frontier. You'll also wake up one morning to find locusts have eaten your crops.
Indian icon speaks
Indian cinema icon and humanitarian actress Shabana Azmi will speak about her life and work, focusing on the attitudes towards women on screen and in society June 11, as part of the SFU Vancouver Speaker Series. The discussion is presented by SFU Public Square and the Indian Summer Festival. Azmi, who is receiving a honorary degree from SFU on June 12, is a five-time winner of the National Award For Best Actress. The talk is at 7 p.m. in Room 1400 of the Segal Centre, Harbour Centre, SFU Vancouver, 515 West Hastings St. The cost is $10 and can be purchased online at sfuvanspeaksshabanaazmi.eventbrite.ca.
Vancouver needs more outdoor pools
To the editor: -- Re: Community Briefs-"Public Pools Open," May 17.
