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Jack Knox: In ‘fake’ Chinese food, we find real family stories

Jack Knox: In ‘fake’ Chinese food, we find real family stories

In 2009, the summer she interned at the Times Colonist, reporter Ann Hui chucked a hand grenade in the pool.
Richmond couple’s warning to travellers with pet allergies

Richmond couple’s warning to travellers with pet allergies

DJ Hutt and Trish Paez-Hutt say hotels need to keep allergic travellers in mind when crafting pet-friendly policies.
Increased screen time leading to more developmentally delayed children

Increased screen time leading to more developmentally delayed children

Children’s use of smart phones and other screens — such as TV and video games — could be making them less emotionally and socially ready to start school, a pair of recent reports shows.
Lunar New Year predictions for the Year of the Pig

Lunar New Year predictions for the Year of the Pig

The Lunar New Year is just around the corner and in celebration, a local fortune teller has this year’s fortunes for the 12 animal signs. Looking to celebrate the new year in Richmond? Here's a list of local events.
Book Review: Wildwood by Elinor Florence

Book Review: Wildwood by Elinor Florence

Wildwood , by Elinor Florence is the story of Molly Bannister, a single mother struggling to make ends meet and to provide for her young daughter, Bridget, who needs special care.
Craft beer trend predictions for 2019

Craft beer trend predictions for 2019

I know I’m a little late with this, but some things are worth waiting for (unfortunately, this isn’t one of them). 2018 was a big year for craft beer in B.C., but let’s stop living in the past.
Column: The modus operandi of cooking vegetable soup

Column: The modus operandi of cooking vegetable soup

After Shelley Civkin’s deliciously informative column the other week about frugality and bone broth , I believe the season is right for another soup column.
Column: Bringing English gardens to Canada

Column: Bringing English gardens to Canada

Sometimes I think there is something wrong with me. I dream about gardening at night, I daydream about gardening throughout my day. I seem to want to convert the world around me to be caretakers of the earth. Then I think about my grandmother.
You can Eat the Dishes at this Vancouver food stand

You can Eat the Dishes at this Vancouver food stand

This new food-venture specializes in plant-based soups and hot chocolate, served in edible bowls
Column: Best beers for Chinese New Year

Column: Best beers for Chinese New Year

Wine columnist Eric Hanson has a list of beers that pair well with Chinese food.