Facebook Clones and What to Do About Them
For the second time in six months, my friends on Facebook have been sending me messages that my Facebook account was hacked. They raised the alarm when they started getting new friend requests from me.
Island Voices – Island Talk
Winter Food for Birds
Our wildlife depends on Native plants for the food. Whether it is Native bees which depend on Native plants or birds that depend on fruit or seeds, we can lend a helping hand by supplying a food source.
Island Woman magazine actively encourages and supports “Women in Business” on Vancouver Island.
In 2007 I knew several women who loved to write stories, biographies or poetry but didn’t know how they could get them published so other people could read them. I pondered this problem and decide that one way I could help them was to create a web site in a way that would appeal to…
Decluttering Your Home to Get Ready to Downsize
As a Downsizing Specialist, I am often asked where to begin the process. The feeling of being overwhelmed by all that needs to be done can lead some to just not bother and stay in their home.
Seniors 101 continues to grow and change, just like us.
When we started seniors101.ca in 2005, the aim was to assist seniors and their families to access the infrastructure and programs available to them on Vancouver Island.
Health care complaints to B.C. Ombudsperson highest in ten years
The BC Ombudsperson’s 2021/22 Annual Report, released today, highlights that complaints about health care from British Columbians were the highest in a decade.
Business Growth Isn’t Always Worth It
From an early age, we’re inundated with the message that business growth is desirable, nay, essential for a successful life.
Seniors Advocate reports B.C. Seniors have the lowest incomes and are struggling financially
VICTORIA, B.C. – The Office of the Seniors Advocate today released BC Seniors: Falling Further Behind, a review of the financial challenges facing B.C. seniors.
A time to pause and rethink who we are as Canadians.
I believe when people who have lost their baggage going on holiday receive equal billing on the evening news with people who are homeless and our healthcare system has reached a point where people do not have access to a doctor, and our hospitals have to close emergency wards we have a serious problem as…
the British Columbia Community Response network and its mission to raise awareness of abuse, neglect, and self-neglect in vulnerable adults.
The West Shore Community Response Network was proud to offer a Fellowship Award to a student graduating from Grade 12 in School District 62 this year.