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The challenge: Surviving on $1.75 per day
Is it possible to feed yourself on pocket change? Chris Miele, who lives on the border of Burnaby and Coquitlam, is finding out with a five-day challenge to raise awareness about extreme poverty, while spending only $1.75 for food per day.
18,000 expected for 'blossoming' festival
If the weather is decent from May 23 to 25, this year's version of Surrey Children's Festival could hit the 18,000 attendance mark over the three days.
Locals on target
Four sharpshooting local cowboys and cowgirls are targeting Rock Springs, Wyo. and the National High School Finals Rodeo.
Multiculturalism competes on global market
Here's another way to think about the issues of ethnic enclaves, of signage, of expectations around integration and the question of who accommodates to whom.
Complex issues can lead to voter apathy
Perhaps that's the wrong question, according to Michael Brydon, a Simon Fraser University academic who studies why people make decisions. A professor with the university's Beedie School of Business, Brydon says the more important issue is why people should bother to vote.
Patience, friends, this pitch is going places
Is it through childhood lab kits? Does one explosive triumph with baking soda and vinegar turn them on so much that they vow to keep plugging along, investigating obscurities and inventing items that nobody else thinks are advisable?
Man of many trades pursues his passions
"I remember things so clearly now that I've started thinking about them, even from when I was a boy, not even four years old."
Subaru dodges trees and spits gravel
THE quiet little town of Squamish has many attractions: rock climbing, kite surfing and parasailing, hiking, sailing, fishing - pretty much any of the outdoor activities featured in the MEC catalogue.
What's on
Student art On now at the Chilliwack Cultural Centre art gallery is the annual exhibition of high school students from School District 33. On display is a selection of art from Grade 10, 11 and 12 students. Featured is a wide range of topics and media, including paintings, drawing, printmaking, digital art, photography, ceramics, sculpture and more.
Dinner and silent auction raises funds for market
Fundraiser taking place on May 23 at Wild Rice, tickets on sale online and at market Saturday
What's on
Bozzini's welcomes back to the Upstairs Lounge an intimate performance by a true Canadian pop icon, Alfie Zap-pacosta. Edmonton's Andrew Glover will join him on piano. Zappacosta was set to return to Chilliwack for a pair of concert dates at Bozzini's Upstairs in January, but a medical condition prevented him from flying. Zappacosta performs April 25. Doors open at 6 p.m., show at 8 p.m. Tickets are $22.50 and available now at Bozzini's or call 604-792-0744 to reserve by phone.
Immigrants should prepare for career setbacks
I've had occasion to think a lot about job prospects for immigrants lately.
Nyhaug to podium
With an Olympic experience already under his belt, Coquitlam's Tory Nyhaug has added a UCI BMX Supercross World Cup podium finish to his list of accomplishments.
Bayside thrives on squash courts
It's been a banner season for all men's and women's squash teams at The Bayside Club in Tsawwassen.
Tickets now on sale for the 2013 Surrey Children's Fest
Tickets for the ninth annual Surrey Children's Festival went on sale Tuesday, April 16 at the Surrey Arts Centre box office.
Mariners ready to take on the world's best
The Earl Marriott Mariners will be rubbing shoulders with some of the best high school rugby teams on the planet beginning April 29.
Cadets ship out to New Zealand
A contingent from the Royal Canadian Sea Cadet Corps Fraser is taking part in an adventure of a lifetime.
