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Should children receive allowances?

We worry that giving him allowance would teach him to expect money for nothing; we want him to have a strong work ethic
Scents theme for this year's list of outstanding plants for Pacific Northwest

Scents theme for this year's list of outstanding plants for Pacific Northwest

Each plant in the trial is evaluated for its overall performance in Zone 7 and 8 for growth, flower and fruit production...

Unless in crosswalk, pedestrians must yield

Right of way generally belongs to the driver outside of crosswalks

Caregiving takes a toll over time

Caregiver expends too much energy caring + not enough time to recover physically and emotionally = caregiver burnout

What should a driver do if they hit an animal?

If it is daylight, I could knock on a door to ask whom the animal belongs to, but what if it is late evening or after midnight?
Comox Valley saw all four seasons in past few weeks

Comox Valley saw all four seasons in past few weeks

Out on my daily walk, I was amazed at the number of birds that were busily trying to forage what little food they could find...

Running lights not enough at dusk and dawn

If you don't reach down and turn on the headlights yourself, the rear of your vehicle will remain dark, putting you and others at risk

Separation anxiety fairly common in children

It sounds like your daughter is experiencing anxiety when she is in situations that require her to be apart from you...
Experts battle growing online crime

Experts battle growing online crime

Organized crime-sponsored hackers "are getting smarter, they have more money than anybody else" but you can protect yourself

Turning right on Ryan Road

Courtenay resident is upset with drivers who turn left from the Island Highway onto Ryan Road and fail to enter the first available lane