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'A moral issue': Canadian funeral directors warn of unauthorized obituaries

'A moral issue': Canadian funeral directors warn of unauthorized obituaries

HALIFAX — Funeral directors across the country are warning grieving families about a trend of third-party websites republishing obituaries for profit.
Spotlight on Special O: Local athletes bring home hardware from BC Summer Games

Spotlight on Special O: Local athletes bring home hardware from BC Summer Games

Global Week of Inclusion runs from July 15 to 21. Inclusion is so much more than a word. Being accepted and welcomed by society is what everyone wants, especially those with disabilities.
Five tips for buying and selling a home at the same time

Five tips for buying and selling a home at the same time

Planning to buy and sell a house at the same time? Here are some strategies to navigate the process effortlessly.
'So special': Island rowers win silver in women's eights at Paris Olympics

'So special': Island rowers win silver in women's eights at Paris Olympics

The Canadians were the defending gold medallists in the event after winning at the Tokyo Olympics in 2021.
David Sovka: Don't let my deadly allergy stop you from helping the bees

David Sovka: Don't let my deadly allergy stop you from helping the bees

If you live on planet Earth and want to combat bee decline, there are a few easy actions you can take to strengthen your local bee population, even though it will probably result in my eventual death.
Letters: Flyers, support your local newspaper

Letters: Flyers, support your local newspaper

'I do not pick up a flyer from a stack that gets delivered or one that may be placed in my mailbox at any day of the week. My mailbox is for mail––not flyers.'
Salish Soils to take on rural SCRD garbage collection

Salish Soils to take on rural SCRD garbage collection

No changes are proposed to the curbside service nor the garbage or food waste container requirements.
Worst-case models point to reduced Chilcotin landslide downstream flood threat

Worst-case models point to reduced Chilcotin landslide downstream flood threat

VANCOUVER — Worst-case scenario modelling of the potential impacts of an over-the-top water breach of a massive landslide blocking British Columbia's Chilcotin River points to reduced flood threats downstream, Emergency Management Minister Bowinn Ma
Arts council resident hosting Soil to Stage ‘production parties’

Arts council resident hosting Soil to Stage ‘production parties’

The Soil to Stage Finale — scheduled for Aug. 18 — is the culminating event in a series of workshops coordinated by The Only Animal, a Vancouver-based theatre company headed by Roberts Creek resident Barbara Adler. As the arts council’s artist in residence, The Only Animal is hosting soil-to-stage 'production parties' from July through August. 
4 really good reasons to use credit over cash

4 really good reasons to use credit over cash

Money.ca provides several reasons why credit cards should be used over traditional cash without incurring fees and debt while also taking advantage of the perks of using credit.