Highlights

Backpack Buddies, said to feed thousands of children each week, is hosting the inaugural charity event at Coquitlam's Westwood Plateau.

From barbecued pork to live crabs, T&T will offer a space to "explore" Asian food. Will Tri-Cities foodies visit the new "destination" grocery store?

Allowing new Canadians to take the oath of citizenship by clicking a box online is a disgusting idea that will cheapen the process and open the door to fraud — or a forward-thinking notion that will help decrease a backlog of citizenship applications.

The variety 'Kong' from Japan is making quite an impression this year, writes master gardener Brian Minter.

It's not all sunshine in this week's forecast.

The College of Pharmacists of B.C. says three-quarters of the 4,200 pharmacists who work in communities have completed a 40-minute online training that allows them to prescribe medications for 21 minor ailments

But watch out for pollsters posing as Ipsos or City of Coquitlam employees, the municipality warns.

"I think we're lining up for what could be a very active fire season."

Listen with an open heart and be all ears, following every word and being totally there with them.  Give them space and time to talk without interrupting or telling your own story.

"Queens of the Stone Fruit" is Rocky Point's latest summer mix with peaches and shaved almonds.