Saturday August 24
Motorcyclists could soon have a better sense of direction. In Connected Life, tech expert Bradley Shende shows us a helmet prototype that has GPS built into the visor. Shende also explores a new type of paper that actor Woody Harrelson has a hand in producing. The wheat based product could help save countless trees.
Chef Ned Bell from Windset Farms returns to our kitchen with a back-to-school recipe that will appeal to both children and adults. He is making an eggplant pepper quesadilla that will make you forget the everyday sandwich or wrap.
Travel Consultant Claire Newell has some advice for single parents who are dreading the idea of taking kids on a holiday alone. She explains how to pare down and partner up to save yourself some money and needless headaches.
A team of students from Princess Margaret Secondary School in Surrey is marking a Canadian first. The bright young group recently took top spot at NASA’s International Space Settlement Design Competition – the first Canadians to do so. We chat with two of the students about the hard work that earned them their big win.
The summer sun may seem fleeting, but fall is still several weeks away. Our gardening expert Scott Pearce has some tropical ideas for your garden or patio while you savour the final moments of the season. Some of the varieties can be taken inside and turned into house plants when the weather eventually turns.
Sunday August 25
The Hansen brothers have spent the past 16 months cycling the world, touring across 41 countries on five continents. Now back in Vancouver, they are reflecting on their epic journey, which was their second attempt. They originally set off in 2011, but ran into trouble in Mexico and Honduras. Kevin Hansen explains what happened and shares his favourite stories from the road at 7:40 a.m.
Has your home been on the market all summer with little interest from buyers? It’s not too late to close a sale before the fall. Realtor Sarah Daniels is our Ask an Expert and she has tips on how to improve your listing and garner some new interest in your property.
The last time the Smart Cookies were on the Sunday Morning News, we got to chatting about dollar store shopping. This weekend Robyn Gunn is hitting the aisles, giving us her list of the best things to buy and the items you should avoid purchasing at discount stores.
Recent changes to B.C.’s antiquated liquor laws are giving the province’s small distilleries a boost. Darryl Lamb from Legacy Liquor Store is bringing in a selection of locally made spirits for us to taste, including gin, brandy and two different types of vodka.
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