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Claire Nielsen: A brief comparison of the digestive issues IBS, Crohn's and Colitis

Claire Nielsen: A brief comparison of the digestive issues IBS, Crohn's and Colitis

The key distinction among these conditions is in their level of inflammation and potential damage to the digestive tract.
Minter: Get some early colour in your containers

Minter: Get some early colour in your containers

Many hostas are now leafing out, and some magnificent colour patterns are available today. They will continue to provide a wealth of colour all summer, writes master gardener Brian Minter.
Young people are losing money to scams: Better Business Bureau

Young people are losing money to scams: Better Business Bureau

Never trust too-good-to-be-true investment offers. If an investment promises massive returns with little effort, it's likely a scam, BBB warns.
Garden to table: Growing and sharing food reveals goodness in people

Garden to table: Growing and sharing food reveals goodness in people

The act of gifting plants, produce or homemade pickles even, creates space for conversation and exposes common ground
Terry Fox Foundation now out with 'Finish It' swag

Terry Fox Foundation now out with 'Finish It' swag

The charity in the late Port Coquitlam hero’s name unveiled its limited-edition merchandise this week to mark the 45th year of the Marathon of Hope; the collection was produced by Adidas.
Claire Nielsen: Tiana's story

Claire Nielsen: Tiana's story

It's never too late to improve one's health, even when we feel adrift and don't know where to start.
Minter: Get lettuce, onions, potatoes and spinach in the ground

Minter: Get lettuce, onions, potatoes and spinach in the ground

Now is a wonderful time to set out early, cool-hardy vegetables, writes master gardener Brian Minter, in early April 2025.
Claire Nielsen: How malware scams target Android devices — and how to stay safe

Claire Nielsen: How malware scams target Android devices — and how to stay safe

The best defence against malware scams is awareness.
Minter: Keep the grub predators from digging up your lawn

Minter: Keep the grub predators from digging up your lawn

For lawns which have been dug up or destroyed, mid-April is an ideal time to refurbish your lawn, writes master gardener Brian Minter.
Garden to table: Why pickles have become a friendship currency in our family

Garden to table: Why pickles have become a friendship currency in our family

It’s a season-long, labour-of-love undertaking that starts now and ends in early August with the arrival of pickling cukes