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Just when you think you have parenting under control

What I didn't know this time was that her boyfriend was going on the camping trip...

Leaving some weeds in your garden can be a good thing

Overlooked by many, dandelions are now the dark horse in the realm of salad ingredients...
Hosta la vista

Hosta la vista

HOSTA LA VISTA A frog takes five on a hosta shrub, which our Duchess of Dirt columnist Leslie Cox says is ideal for shady conditions.
Cyclist Margaret Harris urges input on Courtenay's transportation plan

Cyclist Margaret Harris urges input on Courtenay's transportation plan

Improving the opportunities for people to walk, cycle, use transit and mobility devices would lessen the strain on our road system...

Drivers, beware of cycling lanes

Drivers may not understand the duties required of them by the lines painted on the roadway.
Singer Mary Murphy silenced for months

Singer Mary Murphy silenced for months

I am not sure which is worse, telling a singer she may not sing, or telling an Irish person she may not talk.

Seed winnower demo next week

A high-capacity seed winnower demonstration will happen on June 6 at Creekside Commons in Courtenay.

Gain an understanding of strokes in Stroke Month

Heart disease and stroke remain the leading cause of death and disability in Canada...

Exercise care driving with a propane tank

A lack of care will eventually result in something like the recent incident in the West End of Vancouver.
Annual Gardens in Bloom tour coming up soon

Annual Gardens in Bloom tour coming up soon

The annual Gardens in Bloom Garden tour showcases 10 beautiful and diverse gardens for your enjoyment.