Living

ARIES (March 21-April 19): Researchers in Peru have recently tracked down many previously unknown varieties of wild cacao plants.

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Mixologists from Fairmont Hotels in the Pacific Northwest have created summer sippers to beat the heat with easy do-at-home recipes.

Courier readers : Kim and Mario Tomsich Destination: Research Station Ny Alesund, Svalbard Islands, Norway Favourite memories of trip: The Arctic Circle in mid June features 24 hour sun, snow flurries, arctic terns nesting on the ground with their "p

A Vancouverite born and raised, it has taken me 47 years to get to the Rockies. It’s sad, but true. New York, London and Paris always seem more exotic, and I’ve lost count the number of times I have visited these world cities.

This month, the B.C. government raised speed limits across the province on rural highways. Most of the changes were a bump of about 10 km/h, including portions of the Sea-to-Sky now set at 90 km/h, and some parts of the Coquihalla now at 120km/h.

Morning is best to help plants withstand midday heat

Stuffed Zucchini 1 large zucchini or 2 medium-sized ones 1 chopped onion 4 cloves of crushed garlic 2 medium sized heirloom tomatoes-chopped Black olives Handful of brown mushrooms Grated cheese (enough to cover the top of stuffed zucchini) Handful o

Summertime means an overabundance of fresh local nutrient-dense foods, farmers’ market outings and outdoor meals with families and friends.

Rockin’ Ronnie Shewchuk knows his way around a grill. The best-selling cookbook author and international barbecue champion has dedicated a healthy portion of his life to the art of slow-cooked meat.