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Loonie's rise can have negative consequences for those with foreign mutual funds

For Canadians with foreign mutual fund investments, a rising loonie can have negative consequences — unless you stay the course.

Loss and grief part of caring for someone with Alzheimer's

Loss and grief are part of the daily experience of those caring for loved ones with Alzheimer’s disease or other dementias.

Satisfy your curiosity about the Approved Screening Device used by police

Much has been written recently about the Approved Screening Device being used by police to test drivers. Many are curious about it.

Parents need to get on the same page

Children whose parents are openly in disagreement and have different rules will quickly learn to divide and conquer.

Registered Disability Savings Plan can be a good tool

A Registered Disability Savings Plan can be a very good way to accumulate tax-deferred savings for a disabled person.
Windmill in Lincoln, England, still produces flour

Windmill in Lincoln, England, still produces flour

Built in 1798 and recently refurbished with parts scavenged from other windmills, the Ellis Mill in Lincoln is once again fully functional.

It's November — which means you're likely to run into wildlife on the roads

November has arrived and, along with May, it shares the distinction of being the most likely month to run into wildlife on B.C.'s roads.
Capture of sandhill crane causes 'quite a stir'

Capture of sandhill crane causes 'quite a stir'

When a sandhill crane was grounded in Merville, it was captured, banded and transported to the Reifel Bird Sanctuary — causing quite a stir.

How do I keep from sinking into another depression this winter?

Is your heart sinking at the prospect of another long winter? You might struggle with Seasonal Affective Disorder.
Philadelphia penitentiary scares more than 100,000 visitors a year

Philadelphia penitentiary scares more than 100,000 visitors a year

Philadelphia’s Eastern State Penitentiary is Gothic enough in daylight, but around Halloween, it is one of America’s largest haunted houses.