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A week-long celebration of poutine returns to B.C. in February

A week-long celebration of poutine returns to B.C. in February

The week-long celebration of one of Canada's most beloved - and iconic - dishes returns next year to restaurants across the country, including right here in B.C. La Poutine Week is set to return Feb.
Cut carbs in 2020 with ‘chaffles’

Cut carbs in 2020 with ‘chaffles’

You can use these cheese and egg waffles as an alternative to bread, pizza dough and dessert

December 28: Your daily horoscope

BIRTHDAY SATURDAY: You have no end of reasons to be cheerful, so why the long face? You may not have got everything you wanted in 2019 but no matter.
Books Plus: The Woo-Woo talk & Bullet journaling

Books Plus: The Woo-Woo talk & Bullet journaling

This feature, written by librarians with Coquitlam Public Library, Port Moody Public Library and Terry Fox Library in Port Coquitlam, is published each Thursday to highlight programs and happenings in the Tri-Cities’ three libraries.
What’s the deal with a partridge in a pear tree?

What’s the deal with a partridge in a pear tree?

Meaning behind 12 Days of Christmas full of historical secrets, mix-ups and misunderstanding
‘Tis the season for boozy beers like barleywine and imperial stout

‘Tis the season for boozy beers like barleywine and imperial stout

There are certain beers that seem ideally suited to each season: fresh, light saisons and malty maibocks are perfect for spring; sessionable lagers, citrusy hazy ales and fruity sours can’t be beat in the hot days of summer; while autumn is all about
Best books of the decade — according to us

Best books of the decade — according to us

As the decade comes to a close we at The Tri-City News offer up a humble list of must-read books
Book of the Week: Breakfast with Einstein

Book of the Week: Breakfast with Einstein

Breakfast with Einstein: The Exotic Physics of Everyday Objects by Chad Orzel
Let's Talk Trash: Last-minute eco gifts

Let's Talk Trash: Last-minute eco gifts

Tick tock, fill the sock! The pressure of the gift-giving season may have led you to join the ranks of the last-minute shoppers. You may even be procrastinating by reading this column.
Promoting food security involves fixing our entire food chain

Promoting food security involves fixing our entire food chain

I have been privileged to meet some very inspiring people over the course of my food writing sideline, people who are at the forefront of significant, positive social change.