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Exotic Courier: Lenora Hayman in the Valley of Fire, Nevada

Courier Reader: Lenora Hayman Destination: Valley of Fire, Nevada Favourite memories of trip: Despite her giant smile, Lenora was boiling in the 40 C (104 Fahrenheit) heat at Fire Canyon, located northeast of Las Vegas.

Why I write this column

Negative letters inspire pause for refl ection after 20 years

'Roughing it' on the Sunshine Coast

Rockwater Secret Cove Resort offers home comforts in a tent

Planting beans is a snap

Stringless varieties include 'Scarlet Empire'
Royal-approved Land Rover no longer toils in the trenches

Royal-approved Land Rover no longer toils in the trenches

Having toiled in the trenches as the British equivalent to a Jeep, these days Land Rover has become the "all that-money-can-buy" machine for those who live or want to adopt the off-road adventurer role.

Biking deaths have long-lasting impact

Great article on helmet laws, and a suitable time to bring up the subject. My sister died over 20 years ago from a head injury after being struck by a car while on her bicycle. There were no signs of trauma to her body.

Deprive Devil's Guts of moisture and light

Cure for the mummy-berry blues
CITY CELLAR: Much-maligned Merlot earns #1 spot in B.C.

CITY CELLAR: Much-maligned Merlot earns #1 spot in B.C.

A couple of reports have recently been released by the British Columbia Wine Institute on the state of the industry, which is both healthy and still growing at a considerable pace.
ON THE PLATE: Au Petit Chavignol's the big cheese of burgers

ON THE PLATE: Au Petit Chavignol's the big cheese of burgers

Im a bit of a cheeseburger nut.
MY DIGS: Wine expert savours cozy pad in Mt. Pleasant

MY DIGS: Wine expert savours cozy pad in Mt. Pleasant

What it is: A one-bedroom corner suite in Mount Pleasant. Price or rent: Market value right now is a little over $300,000.