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Cape Lazo Power and Sail Squadron鈥檚 spring class will start Jan. 11.

Those looking to recycle their Christmas trees can do so at the firehalls in Comox and Courtenay next weekend (Saturday and Sunday, Jan. 8 and Jan. 9) from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. The Cumberland firehall will also accept trees between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 9.

Over the holidays, many people get new electronic gear. But did you know that the B.C. government can help you get rid of your old gadgets, while keeping your private information safe at the same time?

A number of Mount Washington-bound vehicles have been towed from the Strathcona Parkway due to flat tires, some of which have been punctured by sharp rocks.

Do you know what you should do to help manage chronic health challenges, but just can鈥檛 seem to do it?

It鈥檚 resolution time with a new year just around the corner.

A free local video workshop invites Canadian youth to speak out on global issues as part of a national contest.

鈥淗istrionicus histrionicus鈥� translated from Latin means 鈥渟tage player or actor,鈥� and the Italian version describes characters in a comedy that wear masks and oddly painted costumes.

If you have been looking for something quiet and nourishing to do to celebrate the new year, look no further.

There鈥檚 a resolution revolution a-comin鈥�! A few days from now, as the old year gives way to the new, Canadians everywhere will be making promises to themselves. Big promises (I resolve to quit smoking.) and not-so-big-promises (I resolve to call my aunt more often.). But here鈥檚 one promise you should make and never break: 鈥淚 resolve to be financially secure.鈥� And here are 10 simple ways to make that happen: