Meet James, 33, a green home owner in Sembawang! A part of Singapore Green Building Council, they are currently running a digital outreach campaign, the Green Means Go, is intended to help homeowners and the public to to better understand green buildings and their benefits to physical and mental health, as well as to empower … Continue reading James, 33, Green Home Owner →

1. How would you introduce yourself? I’m a management consultant who has gone into politics. I work hard and I play hard. To quote my favourite poet Maya Angelou: "My mission in life is not merely to survive, but to thrive; and to do so with some passion, some compassion, some humour, and some style". I … Continue reading Getting To Know Your MP: Mariam Jaafar →

Canberra Plaza - Singapore The highly-anticipated opening of Canberra Plaza means more food, shopping and activity options for us Northies. From a famous bubble tea stall and halal food court to a free-to-access Water Play Park, here’s what Canberra Plaza has to offer: Canberra Plaza food - dining options including A&W & bubble tea Whether … Continue reading Canberra Plaza: New Mall Opening With A&W, Daiso &Famous Taiwanese BBT →

Deepavali celebrations are known for their sweet treats, which are often snacks or dessert. They could be high in sugar, and can be a little too sinful if you over-indulge during the festivity. Limit yourself to two to three pieces of each snack, or less if you are visiting a few households. https://www.thebetterindia.com/73479/traditional-diwali-food-india/ Try making … Continue reading 6 Tips to Eat Healthy this Deepavali →

1. How would you introduce yourself? I’m an energetic person because of my sporty nature. I’m also down-to-earth in my approach and resilient in my personality mainly because of my life experiences. 2. Tell us something that our friends in Woodlands don’t already know about you! I start my days with a 40 to 60mins … Continue reading Getting To Know Your MP: Poh Li San →

In more recent times, superfood have become widely popular as people are becoming more health conscious. However, there are some who find these superfood quite a conspiracy; simply a marketing term that are classified as nutritional powerhouse that are worth incorporating in the diet. Putting the term aside, here are 8 highly nutritious food to … Continue reading 6 Kinds of Superfood to Incorporate In Your Diet →

Most digital products have fixed shelf lives, and if you don't have the technical skills of a technical expert, it's probably time to bid farewell to your used electronic products after maximizing its use. But we understand that this could be a painful decision since these products are big-ticket items, so tossing them in the … Continue reading Where To Recycle Your Used Electronic Products in the North →

Yes, in a consumer-centric society today, we tend to buy things only to realise that we don't need them. We become a society that is wasteful and clutter start to pile up in our homes. Why not give away some of these pre-loved items to someone who needs them more? This way, you can help … Continue reading Where Can You Donate Your Pre-Loved Items in the North? →

(This article was published on our previous site on 13 May 2017) “My brother brought me over here to Singapore to work,” Mr Sajib tells us. He came over to Singapore in 2012, with his brother, who was already working in Singapore as a cleaner under another Town Council. “When I first came, my brother … Continue reading #SayangOurHeroes: Sajib →

(This article was published on our previous site on 30 June 2018) Individuals who constantly misplace their items may know how anxious and nerve-wrecking it can be to misplace something precious— be it a wallet or a mobile phone. But through resident Afiq’s experience on losing his wallet, something more precious came out of retrieving a lost wallet— … Continue reading #SayangOurHeroes: Badhan & Jahid →