UN: World eating too much sugar; cut to 5-10 per cent of diet

No way to sugarcoat this: WHO says sugar should be no more than 5-10 per cent of total calories

Mar 4, 2015 7:00 AM Read more >

Herons familiar sight on the coast

The Pacific Great Blue Heron is a familiar sight along Vancouver Island’s coastal areas.

Mar 4, 2015 7:00 AM Read more >

The Great Llama Chase of 2015, Apparently (VIDEO)

Humans are always trying to go viral. Turns out, llamas have the secret. Just be themselves. Escape, and be themselves...

Feb 26, 2015 1:00 PM Read more >

3 in 4 Canadian adults bullied in school: poll

3 in 4 Canadian adults bullied in school; 46% say their kids were bullied: poll

Feb 25, 2015 1:00 PM Read more >

Canada's maple leaf flag turns 50 this weekend (VIDEO/TIMELINE)

Once a controversial new design, the maple leaf withstood a battle between Prime Minister John Diefenbaker and Lester B. Pearson

Feb 12, 2015 5:00 PM Read more >

Community groups join forces for cardiac program for Valley

Clients had a 20 per cent increase in exercise capacity and improved quality of life.

Jan 27, 2015 3:00 PM Read more >

Fear not - there is help available for youth with anxiety

My colleagues and I are concerned that in this modern wired world, anxiety disorders are greatly increasing.

Jan 27, 2015 3:00 PM Read more >

Know risks of flavoured tobacco for non-smoking week

Smoking is still the leading cause of cancer deaths in B.C.

Jan 27, 2015 11:00 AM Read more >

Lung association launches quit smoking site for men

B.C. may have the lowest smoking rate in Canada, but that doesn’t mean good news for everyone.

Jan 27, 2015 7:00 AM Read more >

Part IV: Drugs, Alcohol and Mental Health Problems – Which Came First?

Alcohol and marijuana (or cannabis) are the substances most used by B.C. teenagers, writes Dr. David Smith.

Jan 20, 2015 1:00 PM Read more >