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Weeds aren't just nuisances, they're messengers. Here's what they can tell you

Weeds aren't just nuisances, they're messengers. Here's what they can tell you

Got weeds in your lawn? Me too. And although it’s tempting to reach for a spray bottle , that shouldn’t be our first impulse. Believe it or not, weeds aren’t just freeloaders crashing our garden party .
Claire Nielsen: Letting go of that grudge

Claire Nielsen: Letting go of that grudge

Resentment may feel justified, but over time, it corrodes our peace, damages relationships, and even impacts our physical health.
Fragrant Nigerian-inspired fried rice is easy enough for a weeknight

Fragrant Nigerian-inspired fried rice is easy enough for a weeknight

Nigerian fried rice, seasoned with curry powder, dried thyme and a handful of aromatics, inspired this weeknight-easy meal-in-a-skillet.
How expressing gratitude can transform your work and life

How expressing gratitude can transform your work and life

NEW YORK (AP) — The first thing Alison C. Jones does when she wakes up is to name three things she’s grateful for. It can be as simple as the breeze from a fan or as meaningful as the way a friend showed up for her emotionally.
Want to grow your own rice? A step-by-step guide for adventurous gardeners

Want to grow your own rice? A step-by-step guide for adventurous gardeners

Grown as a crop, cultivating rice from your plants can be a fun activity for adventurous gardeners.
Claire Nielsen: Eat right and live right for your blood type

Claire Nielsen: Eat right and live right for your blood type

The idea to "eat right for your blood type" was popularized by Dr. Peter J. D'Adamo in the '90s.
Does where you live affect how much sleep you need?

Does where you live affect how much sleep you need?

A new study has found culture influences how much shut-eye you require to stay healthy.
Opinion: Practical ways families can foster kids' love of literacy during the summer months

Opinion: Practical ways families can foster kids' love of literacy during the summer months

Fostering children's love of literacy is an accessible and practical way for families to be involved in the process of their early literacy development.
Hooked on Steveston: Celebrate the 78th annual Salmon Festival on Canada Day

Hooked on Steveston: Celebrate the 78th annual Salmon Festival on Canada Day

Iconic tradition serves up a multicultural extravaganza with lively parade, community pride, flavourful food and family fun in Richmond
Claire Nielsen: Maybe it's all about me

Claire Nielsen: Maybe it's all about me

If you've been told more than once that you take things too personally, it might be time for some honest self-reflection. This article explores how recognizing our own patterns can lead to meaningful change.