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Obituary: Michael Thomas Macartney

Obituary: Michael Thomas Macartney

'When they weren’t travelling to faraway places, Michael enjoyed summers on his Harley Davidson travelling across the USA with his friends. He also loved his annual fishing trips and crabbing in the bay.'
Obituary: Ralph Phillips

Obituary: Ralph Phillips

1947 - 2023
Obituary: Donald 'Don' James

Obituary: Donald 'Don' James

'After spending his working life as a driver for Eaton’s, BCAA and Jersey Farms Dairy he retired to Halfmoon Bay on the Sunshine Coast in the 90’s and became affectionately known as “The Deer Man”- welcoming deer, raccoons and other animal visitors with a weekly box of apples he bought at Claytons.'
Obituary: Genevieve Olive Page (nee Wood)

Obituary: Genevieve Olive Page (nee Wood)

July 2, 1929 - November 11, 2022
Obituary: Mabel C. Eastwood

Obituary: Mabel C. Eastwood

'Throughout her life Mabel persevered, brave, resilient, never complaining, with determination and honesty she lived a life that reflected the Finnish mindset of Sisu.'
95 extra B.C. Ferries sailings planned for May long weekend

95 extra B.C. Ferries sailings planned for May long weekend

B.C. Ferries is warning travellers that staffing shortages could lead to cancellations.
How emergency alerts can harm those in vulnerable situations

How emergency alerts can harm those in vulnerable situations

For the general public, emergency alerts are "absolutely no issue," says one UBC associate professor. But for others, like those in domestic violence situations, they could cause harm.
Misprescribed and ‘dumped’ at the hospital’s doors

Misprescribed and ‘dumped’ at the hospital’s doors

Marilyn Johnson says she faced health-care discrimination because she is Indigenous and lives in the Downtown Eastside. Here’s what needs to change
From Wiccan priestesses to pet rabbits: A B.C. convicted killer's odd requests

From Wiccan priestesses to pet rabbits: A B.C. convicted killer's odd requests

In 1987, John Mark Lee Jr. was convicted of first-degree murder of William Patrick MacLeod of Kingston, Ont.
Why taking death seriously will change your life

Why taking death seriously will change your life

Reena Lazar and Christa Overnell are working to shift our approaches to end-of-life planning.