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Japan’s official cherry blossom spotters on Monday confirmed the first blooming of the country’s favourite flower, declaring the official start of the festive season in the Japanese capital. An official from the Japan Meteorological Agency carefully examined the specimen tree of Somei Yoshino variety at Tokyo’s Yasukuni shrine and announced …
Read More »From tragedy to flowers: How a B.C. family is healing and helping others – BC
Descrease article font size Increase article font size Three years ago a North Vancouver family faced a devastating situation after their teenage daughter was struck in a hit-and-run. In 2021, 17-year-old Grace Haines nearly died after being hit near Keith Road East and St Andrews, while out for a run. …
Read More »Dutch Growers celebrates 70th anniversary in Saskatoon
It was 70 years ago a couple from the Netherlands packed up their bags and came to Saskatoon in hopes of a brighter future. It was here they began the family business, Dutch Growers. Three generations later, the greenhouse remains one of the most popular spots in the city. “With …
Read More »Flowers, painted rocks stolen from memorial bench for B.C. teen actor who died 2 years ago
Each week, Marlyse Williams cleans and looks after a bench in Port Coquitlam, B.C., that honours her late son, actor Logan Williams, who died two years ago of a fentanyl overdose at the age of 16. The Pitt River Trail bench was adorned with photos of Logan, flowers, succulents and hand-painted rocks. …
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