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Your Good Health: Red light treatments for neuropathy show little benefit

Your Good Health: Red light treatments for neuropathy show little benefit

In the best-done studies, the difference between the actual red-light device and the red-light bulb wasn’t significant.
John Ducker: Personal data at risk behind the wheel

John Ducker: Personal data at risk behind the wheel

If you drive an older car there’s not much to worry about in terms of personal data and privacy. But a new model with reams of gadgets and sensors is a different story.
Older adults' brains 'rewarded' by music they don't even like, B.C. researcher finds

Older adults' brains 'rewarded' by music they don't even like, B.C. researcher finds

BURNABY, B.C. — The brains of older adults feel a sense of reward when listening to music, even if it's a song they don't particularly like, a researcher at British Columbia's Simon Fraser University says.
Latest national emissions report shows signs of progress toward Canada's 2030 goal

Latest national emissions report shows signs of progress toward Canada's 2030 goal

OTTAWA — Canada's latest greenhouse-gas emissions report shows the country making progress toward meeting its next target in 2030 — but there is still a very long way to go.
Jim Jefferies, Jimmy Carr to co-headline Victoria show, Oct. 26

Jim Jefferies, Jimmy Carr to co-headline Victoria show, Oct. 26

Jim Jefferies and Jimmy Carr will bring The Charm Offensive Tour to Victoria on Oct. 26, the first run of dates to feature their combined talents.
Weight-loss drug Wegovy available in Canada starting May 6 for people with obesity

Weight-loss drug Wegovy available in Canada starting May 6 for people with obesity

The weight-loss drug Wegovy, made by the manufacturers of Ozempic, will be available to patients in Canada starting Monday, the company says. Novo Nordisk's weekly injection is approved for weight loss among patients diagnosed with obesity.
B.C. woman awarded $30K after being evicted for an Airbnb

B.C. woman awarded $30K after being evicted for an Airbnb

"They are ignoring us," says the woman, who still hasn't received payment from the property owner.
Prince William and Kate mark their daughter Charlotte's 9th birthday by releasing an image of her

Prince William and Kate mark their daughter Charlotte's 9th birthday by releasing an image of her

LONDON (AP) — Prince William and his wife, Kate, marked the 9th birthday of their daughter Charlotte on Thursday by posting a picture of her smiling for the camera as she posed near a plant with pink flowers.
Victoria Baroque’s In the Trees an ode to the natural world

Victoria Baroque’s In the Trees an ode to the natural world

For her final offering as artistic director of Victoria Baroque, flautist Soile Stratkauskas put together In the Trees, a multimedia concert that honours her love of the natural world.
Critic's picks: Ukraine play; Victoria Symphony; Ensemble Laude

Critic's picks: Ukraine play; Victoria Symphony; Ensemble Laude

Arts writer Mike Devlin picks his favourite upcoming events, including A Dictionary of Emotions in War Time at Metro Studio, May 3-11.