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Ask Ellie: It's the time of year to shape your own future

Ask Ellie: It's the time of year to shape your own future

A reader asks: What is it about New Year’s Eve that causes me so much hype and tension?
Photos: Must-see Tri-Cities 2022 light displays that'll make everyone smile

Photos: Must-see Tri-Cities 2022 light displays that'll make everyone smile

The Tri-City News will be adding to the list in the days and weeks ahead as homes and business get into the festive spirit.
Ask Ellie: Show mother-in-law respect in her final days

Ask Ellie: Show mother-in-law respect in her final days

Hugs are free. Give them out with abandon. You’ll be amazed at how good you feel.
Ask Ellie: Pain of grief eases but never fully goes away

Ask Ellie: Pain of grief eases but never fully goes away

Grieving a parent with whom you were close can be acute
Minter: Add some plant colour to your home

Minter: Add some plant colour to your home

It's always uplifting to have bouquets of fresh flowers or colourful potted plants in highly visible locations around your home, writes master gardener Brian Minter.
Ask Ellie: Tell husband about harassment but don't dwell on it

Ask Ellie: Tell husband about harassment but don't dwell on it

Do not dwell on the actions of someone you don’t know nor will ever respect
Almost back to normal: The year in photos

Almost back to normal: The year in photos

A visual retrospective of 2022 in the Tri-Cities
Claire Nielsen: Some healthy recipes from my kitchen

Claire Nielsen: Some healthy recipes from my kitchen

The following recipes use some of my favourite superfoods.
Holiday recipe: Port Coquitlam business celebrates Grandma Roses’ stuffing

Holiday recipe: Port Coquitlam business celebrates Grandma Roses’ stuffing

Fountainhead founders add a taste of Britain to Christmas dinner in honour of their beloved family member.
Holiday recipe: Ashney Rebello gives a lesson in the saga of bebinca

Holiday recipe: Ashney Rebello gives a lesson in the saga of bebinca

The Coquitlam chef provides insight into a traditional Portuguese-influenced dessert passed down through four generations of family.