The new impaired driving penalties appear to be getting the word out: drinking and driving is not acceptable here in B.C. If you do and are caught, it will be a long road to travel to restore your driving privileges

The migration from California and Mexico is well underway, and for a short time in early March to mid April, our shorelines provide an essential stop over supporting a third of the Pacific flyway water bird population, such as the brant geese.

VICTORIA 鈥� A couple of readers responded indignantly to this column鈥檚 recent reference to the NDP 鈥渢rumpeting distorted statistics鈥� about child poverty.

It鈥檚 a little late to practise early tax preparation this year鈥� but make it your practice for next year and you will keep more of what you earn. That鈥檚 because early tax prep and planning pays off in many ways.

It鈥檚 a little late to practise early tax preparation this year鈥� but make it your practice for next year and you will keep more of what you earn. That鈥檚 because early tax prep and planning pays off in many ways.

Families or close friends are often called upon to respond when an aging loved one is in the emergency room, and Wendy Johnstone offers some tips to help.

Imagine if, instead of one charitable bond paying out $20,000 per year, that there were 10 charitable bonds in place, or 100 bonds in place 鈥� imagine the difference such planned generosity could make to our community, to the organizations and folks that need a helping hand from those of us than can afford to do more.

Transitions between homes are difficult. Differences between parental homes are significant even when parents are perfectly aligned and co-operative. Parents can ease kids through smoother transitions with planning. Plan to welcome kids into a calm environment.

Supporting your testimony in traffic court with illustration is often a good way to show what is difficult to describe with words.

There鈥檚 no deadline with a Tax-Free Savings Account (TFSA), it鈥檚 a great place to invest your anticipated tax refund, and it鈥檚 a tremendously flexible way to achieve tax-free savings growth.