Poppy, a 'prolific self-seeder'

This species is an annual and a prolific self-seeder. It was this trait that inspired John McCrae to write the poem In Flanders Field

Nov 6, 2013 12:00 PM Read more >

Resentment likely if couple's division of work unfair

He says he pays for more things so he shouldn't have to do as much of the work at home. At the end of the work day, I am tired, too...

Nov 6, 2013 7:00 AM Read more >

Sober driving extends to supervisors, too

Who would have thought that the supervisor of a new driver needed to be sober? Hello? What does a supervisor do?

Nov 6, 2013 6:00 AM Read more >

No excuse for breaking rules of road

The driver clearly knew that what they were doing was against the traffic laws but in their minds they were still being safe

Oct 30, 2013 7:00 PM Read more >

Eldercare the new norm

With the rapid increase in seniors and recent changes in the delivery of health care, eldercare is the new 'crisis'

Oct 30, 2013 5:00 PM Read more >

Bats 'fascinating little mammals'

Halloween conjures up everything "spooky" and many creatures are feared when in actual fact they are harmless and really cool

Oct 30, 2013 5:00 AM Read more >

Are your tires ready for winter roads?

Some "all season" tires are good enough for winter roads in B.C., but not all of them

Oct 29, 2013 1:00 PM Read more >

Kids want to dress sexy younger and younger

We have a 12-year-old daughter who wants to wear a Halloween costume that we think is too sexy for her age...

Oct 23, 2013 11:00 AM Read more >

Many plants are toxic to pets when ingested

Have daffodils? The bulbs are very toxic. Eat enough of them can result in convulsions and cardiac arrhythmias...

Oct 23, 2013 8:00 AM Read more >

Deer likely won't hear a whistle on your vehicle

You may have seen them, a pair of small whistles that you attach to your vehicle to scare deer away and prevent collisions with them

Oct 23, 2013 5:00 AM Read more >