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Hey, Colleague: How do I deal with men talking over me at meetings?

Hey, Colleague: How do I deal with men talking over me at meetings?

In neuroscience, we often hear the term: “what fires together, wire together,” so let’s create a network of women to rewire a new cultural norm.
Ask Ellie: Widower should tell others he wants company

Ask Ellie: Widower should tell others he wants company

Dear reader: As I noted in an earlier column, my daughter, Lisi, will be handling the writing duties a few times a week. Enjoy her take on today’s questions. — Ellie I’m 85 and my wife died six months ago.
Ryan Reynolds showcases 'bromance' with Hugh Jackman in adorable video

Ryan Reynolds showcases 'bromance' with Hugh Jackman in adorable video

"Sometimes when I'm lonely, I sit and think about him," goes the song in the background.
Ask Ellie: Time to use management skills in marriage

Ask Ellie: Time to use management skills in marriage

personal relationships can also benefit from encouragement
This incredible restaurant is putting the small B.C. town of Cawston on the map

This incredible restaurant is putting the small B.C. town of Cawston on the map

Here's why you need to make this a must-try destination
Ask Ellie: How to deal with an old friend's new face

Ask Ellie: How to deal with an old friend's new face

For whatever reason, and she’s not divulging, your friend wasn’t happy with how she looked.
Ask Ellie: Aging can be tough but has its joys as well

Ask Ellie: Aging can be tough but has its joys as well

Dear Readers: It’s no surprise that a letter-writer discussing euthanasia at 80 vs. living into later years when health issues may be involved, brought a strong reaction.
17 B.C. restaurants make DoorDash Canada's 50 'most loved' list

17 B.C. restaurants make DoorDash Canada's 50 'most loved' list

17 nominees are local B.C. restaurants.
Ask Ellie: Many people are much stronger emotionally than they think

Ask Ellie: Many people are much stronger emotionally than they think

Casual meeting for a date worth a try
Hey, Colleague: How many side hustles is too many?

Hey, Colleague: How many side hustles is too many?

Without your health, you have nothing, no matter how much money you make.