Hummingbirds, 'remarkable little birds'

There are over 300 species of hummingbirds in the world and they are only found in the Western hemisphere.

Jul 10, 2013 4:00 PM Read more >

Summer tips for 'business' moms

Your plan might include getting to know the parents of your kids friends so you can arrange for a few play dates...

Jul 10, 2013 1:00 PM Read more >

Heat can cause issues for seniors

Summer is back, in all its glory. For some it also means an onslaught of heat-related issues, especially for seniors.

Jul 10, 2013 1:00 PM Read more >

Take care, older pedestrians

All of the things that we teach our children to survive in traffic are equally applicable to older pedestrians

Jul 10, 2013 8:00 AM Read more >

Roadside mowers need room

Yesterday I stopped to speak with the road maintenance contractor operating the mower clearing the shoulder...

Jul 3, 2013 6:00 PM Read more >

June weather tough on some plants

I cut back my lupines as all parts of the plants but the blossoms were covered in powdery mildew thanks to the damp.

Jul 3, 2013 1:00 PM Read more >

Maintain your cool when dealing with an ex

My son is getting married this summer...The problem is that my ex and his family will also be attending the wedding.

Jul 3, 2013 6:00 AM Read more >

Ghibli Museum in Tokyo features nostalgic Japanese animation

The museum itself is a single building in bright cartoon colours intended to be the antithesis to the average movie studio theme park

Jun 26, 2013 6:00 PM Read more >

Know the signs of stroke, and what to do

When working with stroke survivors, it's not uncommon for me to hear, "I didn't even know I was having a stroke" until it was too late

Jun 26, 2013 11:00 AM Read more >

Rules around collector licence plates

Safety upgrades such as disc brakes, stainless steel brake lines, seat-belts and a theft alarm system are allowed

Jun 26, 2013 11:00 AM Read more >