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Tom Parkes spends much of his life in a dark garage. What he does in there will go on show this weekend

In Asian culture, they're a symbol of longevity, prosperity and good luck.

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.

Some of Dora Ho's most distinct memories with her mother were in the kitchen. Standing on a chair, she would help as her mother tried out a new recipe idea.

The Richmond branch of St. John Ambulance has been pushing hard for a year in a bid to raise $140,000 for its first ever "first-aid mobile post.

Fifth of a 10-part series I'm a very patriotic Canadian. Although I love to travel outside our borders, it's always great returning to the true north, strong and free.

Here's another way to think about the issues of ethnic enclaves, of signage, of expectations around integration and the question of who accommodates to whom. We used to get immigrants in Canada. Now we have migrants.

Much as I'm ashamed to admit it, I've failed my Class 7 road test twice. Most of my friends have heard the stories (and the excuses) multiple times, but I've reassured them that this summer is the year that I'll get it.

The year was 1969. I was 16 and had just landed a job as a trainee recording engineer in London, England's hot music industry. This was the land of the British Invasion, and I was wide-eyed at its bright lights, big city nerve centre.