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The singing mermaids in Florida are back for tourists to see

The singing mermaids in Florida are back for tourists to see

The singing mermaids looked like they may be silenced due to a legal dispute, but they are singing loudly now

Helpful tips on what to do with your tax refund

What are you going to do with your tax refund? You could spend it but then, it would just be ... gone. Here's some handy tips.

What's legal and what's not when trying to avoid a speeding ticket in B.C.

Radar and laser detectors are legal in B.C. but rules around laser jammers are a little more complicated
Spring cleaning is not just for our own benefit; it's for wildlife too

Spring cleaning is not just for our own benefit; it's for wildlife too

MARS columnist Sandy Fairfield gives advice for getting your home and yard cleaned up for yourself, your family — and surrounding wildlife

You could live to be 100, but can your money last that long?

You should reasonably expect to enjoy a much longer life, so begin planning for all those extra years of retirement right away

Make sure your aging loved one gets the most out of their doctor appointment

Comox Valley columnist Wendy Johnstone provides tips to ensure your aging loved one's doctor visits provide the most answers

Police officer quotas for catching impaired drivers and speeders

Retired RCMP constable Tim Schewe talks about his experience with police quotas for catching speeders and impaired drivers

It's tax time — here are some tips to save the most on your taxes

Tax credit tips for everyone including children, students and grandparents

The serious consequences of using a phony driver's licence

It is an offence to simply possess a phony driver's licence, much less attempt to use it
Comox Valley garden expert gives tips on starting peas

Comox Valley garden expert gives tips on starting peas

Leslie Cox talks peas, sweet or edible. When to start them, how to start them, and everything in between