Look for the not so hidden signs
When families get together during festive seasons after a long period of separation, it often becomes apparent an aging loved one may need help.
Island Voices – Island Talk
Cassie Sharpe of Comox wins gold in women’s ski halfpipe at Olympics
All those countless morning-to-night hours Cassie Sharpe of Comox spent growing up on the slopes of Mount Washington have paid off in the biggest way possible on the biggest stage in sports.
What is Bio-Cremation?
Everyone likes statistics, so lets start with some as reported by both Stats Canada and BC Vital Statistics.
B.C. eliminates prescription deductibles for people earning under $30,000
British Columbia has announced plans to eliminate or reduce prescription-drug deductibles for low-income earners.
Marijuana, liquor sales to be kept separate in B.C.
Mike Farnworth, Minister of Public Safety and Solicitor General: Priorities include protecting youth, promoting health and safety, keeping the criminal element out of cannabis and keeping roads safe.
Trudeau stands up to tough crowd in Nanaimo
It might have been Groundhog Day, but this wasn’t just another town hall as Justin Trudeau wound up his cross-Canada tour at Nanaimo’s Vancouver Island University on Friday.
The Power of touch…
Today, I was listening to Senior Rabbi, Baroness Julia Neuberger on the radio. She spoke for a few minutes as part of the regular program that accompanies me through my days at home.
Trump Dangerous to Valley’s Economy.
Catalyst Paper facing countervailing duties of 6.1 per cent on U.S. shipments No matter what one thinks of Donald Trump, the tentacles of the controversial American president reach even into the Cowichan Valley. Trump has always said he would toughen up international trade deals in favour of the U.S. if he was elected president, so…
Facing the challenges of dementia.
Is the Person You Care for at Risk of Wandering or Getting Lost? Joe and his wife made a wonderful life for each other on a small farm in Sooke. When Joe’s wife was diagnosed with Alzheimer’s, a degenerative disease, Joe was determined to care for her in the familiar surroundings of their family home….
Chronic pain patients need services beyond just opioids: B.C. advocate
People who live with chronic pain need options beyond prescription opioids, and it’s up to the British Columbia government to provide more services such as physiotherapy, says the head of a group that supports patients and their families. “There has really been a lack of any appropriate response to chronic pain in our province and…