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Energy savings offered to lower-income families

Energy savings offered to lower-income families

BC Hydro and FortisBC are expanding their low-income energy conservation programs to reduce the impact of rising electricity costs

Behind the Wheel: Distracted driving rules tougher for novice drivers

The holder of a class 7L (learner) or Class 7 (novice) driver's licence must not use an electronic device while driving, period

Sandwich Generation: Book breaks down Alzheimer's disease

It takes a very difficult topic to digest and breaks it down into bite-size pieces. The story is based on the author's mother's life...
MARS Moment: Kingfishers skilled fishers

MARS Moment: Kingfishers skilled fishers

It is quite easy to miss a solitary, motionless bird perched along a river bank, as it sits waiting for an unsuspecting fish to pass by
Duchess of Dirt: Plenty of insects to celebrate

Duchess of Dirt: Plenty of insects to celebrate

Upwards of eighty per cent of all plants in the world are pollinated by insects...

Consult a Counsellor: Getting kids outside

Kids spend so much time on computers, TV and their cell phones these days. I'm looking for some ideas of ways to get them doing other things

Behind the Wheel: The keep-right attitude

The left lane is so popular lately that when I use the right lane I often find myself behind far fewer vehicles in the right lane...
Should Canada Day always be on a Monday? (VIDEO)

Should Canada Day always be on a Monday? (VIDEO)

This year, July 1 falls on a Tuesday – meaning Canadians will either take a four-day weekend or awkwardly work Monday...

Sandwich Generation: Managing distance caregiving

Long distance clients often remark on how surprised they are to see the physical, cognitive and emotional decline of their aging loved one

Behind the Wheel: More than one method to secure your vehicle

In most cases you can still leave the windows down to keep animals in the vehicle cool in warmer weather...