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B.C. is getting a brand new, province-wide area code this week

B.C. is getting a brand new, province-wide area code this week

As British Columbia’s population grows, the number of available cellphone numbers shrinks. As such, the CRTC has announced that the province will receive a brand new area code.
Famous Taiwanese large fried chicken spot opening Richmond this week

Famous Taiwanese large fried chicken spot opening Richmond this week

A long-awaited Taiwanese fried chicken restaurant is finally opening its doors this week, offering cutlets as big as your head.
Column: Advocating for the elderly

Column: Advocating for the elderly

No matter how sharp someone is mentally, when serious illness strikes, both their physical and emotional resources can quickly become depleted. A 91-year-old friend of mine was recently hospitalized for a month.
Hawaiian Matcha Café Maiko gearing up to open in Richmond this week

Hawaiian Matcha Café Maiko gearing up to open in Richmond this week

The matcha trend is continuing in Richmond and this time, it’s a Hawaii-based café that’s gearing up to open its first Canadian location in Richmond this week.
Metro Vancouver farmers markets happening this summer

Metro Vancouver farmers markets happening this summer

Here are 25 farmers markets that you should add to your warm-weather shopping list...
Check out 17 craft breweries during this one day ‘Yeast Van’ DIY beer crawl

Check out 17 craft breweries during this one day ‘Yeast Van’ DIY beer crawl

It’s no secret that something’s been brewing in “Yeast Van,” and that something is, of course, great beer.
Column: The Peace of Weeds

Column: The Peace of Weeds

After a long war fought with glyphosate weapons, many of us seem to have declared the Peace of Weeds. Last week I visited one of Richmond’s older residential areas, north of Lansdowne.
Column: Creating an artistic garden

Column: Creating an artistic garden

Sometimes I look out at my gardens and imagine looking at a painting of a landscape.
Greater Vancouver’s favourite free food truck fest gets rolling

Greater Vancouver’s favourite free food truck fest gets rolling

Ready for some serious outdoor eating? The time has come: The Greater Vancouver Food Truck Festival kicks off the 2019 season of the free family-friendly fest.
Lego-inspired Brick Bar to pop up in Vancouver

Lego-inspired Brick Bar to pop up in Vancouver

We’ve been waiting for this one for a long time, but finally the Lego-inspired Brick Bar will be in Vancouver...