Island Voices – Island Talk

Have you ever wondered whether it makes more sense to pay off your mortgage or to contribute to a registered retirement savings plan (RRSP)? Perhaps you’re expecting to receive some extra money from an inheritance or an employment  bonus, and you’re not sure which route to take.

The magic of fall on Vancouver island.

https://seniors101.ca/category/island-voices/ As B.C.’s seniors advocate, I am encouraging a celebration of our senior citizens in this province. It may be your dad, your mom, your grandparent, or maybe it’s you we are celebrating. Click here to read the complete article.

http://viccs.vcn.bc.ca/http://viccs.vcn.bc.ca/http://viccs.vcn.bc.ca/Re-New BC’s Heritage River System, & Invest in a BC Rivers Foundation “With a mandate to foster appreciation and support for our rivers and watersheds throughout the province …we are specifically requesting that the BC Heritage Rivers process be re-opened for new nominations

There is a growing body of research indicating a profound link between art and music and people who live with dementia.

I had to laugh when I read Saturday’s editorial in the Times Colonist about homeless “consultants” hired to attend the City of Victoria’s workshop on short term sheltering options.

Green Burial has become a third option available to families looking to minimize their environmental footprint when a loved one passes away. Being green and environmental conscience has become a way of life. Click here to read the complete article .

1. North Island Wildlife Recovery Centre: Here’s your opportunity to view Vancouver Island wildlife, especially raptors and black bears! This is a non-profit organization that cares for the well-being of Vancouver Island wildlife. Find them at 1240 Leffler Road in Errington.

Find a quiet place, close your eyes; take a deep breath and relax. Think pleasant thoughts. of friends, loved ones or favourite places.

This little boy drowned. He didn’t live long enough to know the bureaucratic differences between the words immigrant, refugee or displaced person. We let him down because as Canadians we do know the difference. All the values that we hold dear in our society were built by