What you should know about toilet seats and pigs
Was Mother right when she advised to never sit on a public toilet seat? Vancouver believed it had solved this “pottie” fear by installing automated toilets. But they proved we…
P.L.A.N. for success and you’ll lose those holiday pounds
By: Dr. Eudene Harry So you overindulged during the holidays and gained a few pounds or, even more distressing, you’ve added even more weight to the weight you were trying…
‘16 Days of Activism’ against gender violence” Fort Nelson Aboriginal Friendship Society
By Kathy Smith The Fort Nelson Aboriginal Friendship Society held their first ‘16 Days of Activism’ against gender violence event from November 26th to December 6th. November 25th is known…
Make a resolution to quit with B.C.’s Smoking Cessation Program
VICTORIA – Smokers who want to make a New Year’s resolution to quit are reminded that help is available from B.C.’s Smoking Cessation Program. “Quitting smoking can be the best…
The hazards of a well-made bed
What do you sleep on? Of course, the normal reply is the mattress. But few people realise they’re also resting on millions of Dermatophagoides pteronyssinuscan (dust mites). So how can…
He looked for adventure on the Alaska Highway – tragically he died at Pink Mountain
PINK MOUNTAIN – British ex-soldier killed after moving to Canada to drive on the frozen Alaskan highway featured in reality show Ice Road Truckers. Brett Colley, 45, had applied…
Canadian Mental Health Association offers 10 tips for holiday peace of mind and holiday grief relief
The holiday season is a time many of us look forward to – sometimes with anticipation, sometimes with dread. But the typical holiday pressures of more decisions, more cooking and…
Food safety tips for the holidays
OTTAWA – Food is an important part of many holiday celebrations. However, many of the foods found at holiday parties, such as baked goods, eggnog, cider, seafood and turkey,…
Police Beat – December 19th
Addressing the naked pugalist Problem residences…every community has a few, those houses that police attend on a regular basis, in some cases once or twice a week. These are houses…
McAfee reminds consumers of the “12 Scams of Christmas” as 58% of Canadians plan to shop online during the 2012 holiday season
MARKHAM – McAfee, the world’s largest dedicated security technology company, recently released findings from the company’s 2012 Holiday Shopping study. The research investigates the online habits, behaviours, interests and lifestyles…
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