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Minter: For Father's Day, get dad an herb garden for BBQ meals

Minter: For Father's Day, get dad an herb garden for BBQ meals

Herb gardens can have basil, sage, thyme, oregano and mint — perfect for dad as he barbecues meals.
Grad 2022: Centennial Secondary co-valedictorian Ava Creamore

Grad 2022: Centennial Secondary co-valedictorian Ava Creamore

We asked high school valedictorians in Coquitlam, Port Coquitlam and Port Moody to tell us what their future brings.
Hey, Colleague: How do I deal with men talking over me at meetings?

Hey, Colleague: How do I deal with men talking over me at meetings?

In neuroscience, we often hear the term: “what fires together, wire together,” so let’s create a network of women to rewire a new cultural norm.
6 new TV series filming in B.C. this summer and fall

6 new TV series filming in B.C. this summer and fall

From a Percy Jackson and the Olympians new Disney+ series to a murder mystery set on a luxury ocean liner, this is what's filming in and around Metro Vancouver.
Ask Ellie: Widower should tell others he wants company

Ask Ellie: Widower should tell others he wants company

Dear reader: As I noted in an earlier column, my daughter, Lisi, will be handling the writing duties a few times a week. Enjoy her take on today’s questions. — Ellie I’m 85 and my wife died six months ago.
Ryan Reynolds showcases 'bromance' with Hugh Jackman in adorable video

Ryan Reynolds showcases 'bromance' with Hugh Jackman in adorable video

"Sometimes when I'm lonely, I sit and think about him," goes the song in the background.
Ask Ellie: Time to use management skills in marriage

Ask Ellie: Time to use management skills in marriage

personal relationships can also benefit from encouragement
This incredible restaurant is putting the small B.C. town of Cawston on the map

This incredible restaurant is putting the small B.C. town of Cawston on the map

Here's why you need to make this a must-try destination
Ask Ellie: How to deal with an old friend's new face

Ask Ellie: How to deal with an old friend's new face

For whatever reason, and she’s not divulging, your friend wasn’t happy with how she looked.
Ask Ellie: Aging can be tough but has its joys as well

Ask Ellie: Aging can be tough but has its joys as well

Dear Readers: It’s no surprise that a letter-writer discussing euthanasia at 80 vs. living into later years when health issues may be involved, brought a strong reaction.