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Garden thrives due to volunteers, Powell River Community Forest

Garden thrives due to volunteers, Powell River Community Forest

Seniors create plan for abandoned Sycamore Commons plot in Townsite
Healthy Living: Ancient genetics meet modern life

Healthy Living: Ancient genetics meet modern life

"Diets and food trends influence mental health directly and should be thoughtfully considered before making any real commitment."
Here's how to make a hearty split pea soup

Here's how to make a hearty split pea soup

"Smoked paprika is absolutely essential, giving the dish a smoky, 'meaty' flavour"
A word-of-mouth sensation, Matzo Buttercrunch earns a place on the Passover dessert table

A word-of-mouth sensation, Matzo Buttercrunch earns a place on the Passover dessert table

On Passover, dessert options can feel limited. No leavened foods are allowed, so the usual recipes for cakes, cookies and the like are off the table (literally).
'Foodscaping' slips vegetables in among the flowers for visual appeal in the garden

'Foodscaping' slips vegetables in among the flowers for visual appeal in the garden

I recently started my seeds – tomatoes, cucuzza squash, climbing zucchini, golden beets, Florida cranberries, nasturtiums, zinnias, edelweiss, various herbs and Roma beans.
Spring cleaning? Here's how to organize a closet

Spring cleaning? Here's how to organize a closet

The number one question people ask is: Where do I start decluttering?
Singer brings stripped-down show to qathet’s Max Cameron Theatre

Singer brings stripped-down show to qathet’s Max Cameron Theatre

Musician who played with Canadian greats now on solo tour
How to find balance in a challenging world

How to find balance in a challenging world

"As a general rule, it is recommended to reflect on each quadrant of the medicine wheel regularly and ask: What did I do for each area of my medicine wheel this week?"
How to find happiness in times of trouble

How to find happiness in times of trouble

"This problem often stems from our inability to distinguish between rumination and self-reflection."
The garden's waking up again. Spring chores to tackle first

The garden's waking up again. Spring chores to tackle first

As trees, shrubs, perennials and insects enter a new phase of life in our gardens, we, too, emerge from a type of dormancy in spring, a pause from yard work. Well, buckle up, buttercups. It’s showtime. First, inspect and assess the garden for safety.