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Column: Who's responsible for children who are cycling without helmets?

Column: Who's responsible for children who are cycling without helmets?

This week’s column is all about something I see too often. This is my eighth year taking my daughter to and from elementary school and, literally, things haven’t gotten much better with regards to children wearing helmets.
'Beer ramen' hits Richmond restaurant

'Beer ramen' hits Richmond restaurant

Is it beer, or is it ramen? A new dish on Richmond’s Yuu Japanese Tapas’ menu has certainly stirred up curiosity. Served in a glass stein, beer ramen is served with cold bonito (fish) broth and egg whites to make the “foam” on top.
Comedian Craig Ferguson to perform at the River Rock

Comedian Craig Ferguson to perform at the River Rock

If you’re looking to fit a few laughs into your calendar, Craig Ferguson’s upcoming show at the River Rock Casino Resort might just be the perfect event. On Saturday, Sept.
Everything you need to know about campfire bans in B.C.

Everything you need to know about campfire bans in B.C.

A couple weeks ago I was sitting around the campfire pictured below, thankful that I had beat the ban that feels like it’s been creeping earlier and earlier into our camping season the past few years.
Book Review: The Lost Order by Steve Berry

Book Review: The Lost Order by Steve Berry

It’s easy to overlook the books that are right in front of you, the ones that you see every day no matter where you are. In the library, I’m surrounded by books and there is only so much time to read. But there are some books you see everywhere.
Column: Celebrating Garden Days

Column: Celebrating Garden Days

Oh dear. We slipped up. We almost missed Garden Days 2018. This annual celebration of recognizing the vital role of gardening in our communities and in our lives, opens this Saturday and runs for nine days.
Eight Vancouver patios you'll want to check out this summer

Eight Vancouver patios you'll want to check out this summer

The beginning of summer marks patio season in the city
Here’s how to pair beer with food and become the hero you were destined to be

Here’s how to pair beer with food and become the hero you were destined to be

Wine is fine, but beer is here
How to celebrate Dad in Richmond this weekend

How to celebrate Dad in Richmond this weekend

Looking to celebrate Father’s Day this weekend in Richmond? Check out of these local events on Sunday. Father’s Day at the Oval Celebrate Father's Day at The Richmond Olympic Oval. Take your hero to see our Olympic heroes on Father’s Day.
Column: A celestial winery with a far out name

Column: A celestial winery with a far out name

Wineries are often named for their location. Calona Wines is obviously located in Kelowna. Mount Boucherie Winery is named after the highest elevation in West Kelowna. What about Perseus Winery? It’s named after a far out location.