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Q. Our camellia is developing a black powdery substance on its leaves. This rubs off but is even discolouring the side of the house and the neighbouring rhododendron. The plant doesn’t seem to be suffering too much — but it’s really become unsightly.

Clothes and Collectibles funds West End seniors programs

Jackie Hooper was “lost in a dark place” when she was admitted to the psychiatric ward of UBC Hospital.

Spring Bazaar Saturday, May 31 10 a.m.-2 p.m. The South Granville Seniors Centre is putting on its annual Spring Bazaar. This market is perfect for bargain hunters, collectors and bookworms.

The latest edition of the historic name

Courier reader: Cathy Ebbehoj Destination: Cardiff, Wales Favourite memories of trip: Cathy and her partner Rhodri Hanmer spent two weeks visiting family.

Even people who don’t normally grow vegetables find the notion of picking their own fresh ripe tomatoes quite irresistible. Nurseries offer lots of transplants and some will be marked as being ideal for containers.

Forget being a tiger or jellyfish, Dr. Shimi Kang says. She explores how we can all be more like dolphins in her new book for parents.

While it would be awesome enough writing my column in this issue guest-edited by Prevail, there’s actually a bit of an auspicious connection here.

Vikings: Lives Beyond the Legends runs in Victoria until Nov. 11