Time to talk with the folks

Maybe you’ve already had The Talk with your kids. Well, now’s the time to have The Talk with your parents.

Nov 29, 2011 2:00 PM Read more >

We have a problem with arguing — how can we change this?

If you want to change the pattern of arguing, you need to stick to your plan.

Nov 24, 2011 5:00 PM Read more >

Everyone copes with grief in their own way

Like courageous explorers and ancient pilgrims, getting lost, dead ends and stormy weather are part of being human and part of grief.

Nov 24, 2011 5:00 AM Read more >

Ever wonder how vines wrap themselves around something?

Most vines actually have a tendency to wrap themselves around a support in a counter-clockwise rotation.

Nov 17, 2011 5:00 PM Read more >

Get out of the way when you see emergency vehicles

Everyone must pull over and stop if they see an emergency vehicle approaching with a flashing red light and siren.

Nov 17, 2011 3:00 PM Read more >

Trumpeter swans announce their winter arrival

Newcomers and longtime residents get a thrill when trumpeter swans arrive in the Comox Valley each winter.

Nov 17, 2011 5:00 AM Read more >

Loonie's rise can have negative consequences for those with foreign mutual funds

For Canadians with foreign mutual fund investments, a rising loonie can have negative consequences — unless you stay the course.

Nov 15, 2011 8:00 PM Read more >

Loss and grief part of caring for someone with Alzheimer's

Loss and grief are part of the daily experience of those caring for loved ones with Alzheimer’s disease or other dementias.

Nov 10, 2011 5:00 PM Read more >

Satisfy your curiosity about the Approved Screening Device used by police

Much has been written recently about the Approved Screening Device being used by police to test drivers. Many are curious about it.

Nov 10, 2011 11:00 AM Read more >

Parents need to get on the same page

Children whose parents are openly in disagreement and have different rules will quickly learn to divide and conquer.

Nov 10, 2011 10:00 AM Read more >