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Earthquake means 'drop, cover, hold on'

Earthquake means 'drop, cover, hold on'

The best way to protect yourself from falling objects in an earthquake is ducking under a desk or sturdy table until one minute after the shaking stops.

Ramp metering is a safer way to join a busy freeway

Yesterday, I had my first experience with ramp metering as my lane and the lane beside me joined a busy freeway.
Banded woolly bear caterpillars easily catch the eye

Banded woolly bear caterpillars easily catch the eye

It's autumn in the garden, and there are many sights to see, including a cute fuzzy caterpillar called a banded woolly bear.
'Inquisitive, mischievous and highly intelligent' crows continue to thrive

'Inquisitive, mischievous and highly intelligent' crows continue to thrive

Crows are often mistaken for ravens, but they are easily distinguished from each other by their overall body shape and size.

If you own a business, effective succession planning is a must

One of the most important components of effective succession planning is reducing the tax burden on your successor(s).

Strategies to help with death and dying

I like reading the obituaries. It’s the first section I flip to in our local paper.

Manage conflict properly

Dear counsellor,
Emotional moments on tour

Emotional moments on tour

They say there’s a point at which every Tour De Rock rider gets “it.”
Time to take a look back

Time to take a look back

Every Friday we feature Valley history taken from our back issues.

From the eyes of a newspaper carrier

What do you think I have in common with John Wayne, Martin Luther King Jr. and Warren Buffet?
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