Victoria Lifestyle News

Helen Chesnut's Garden Notes: Eagerly awaiting the signs of spring

The gorgeous coral-red buds swelling on red huckleberry bushes herald the coming of gardening season

Feb 4, 2023 4:56 AM Read more >

Condo Smarts: Stratas not required to repay expenses from reserve fund

Since most stratas already contribute the 10% minimum to their reserves, this new regulation will have little or no effect on their business or fees

Feb 4, 2023 4:55 AM Read more >

Rick Steves: San Sebastián the Gateway to Basque Country

Insulated from mainstream Europe for centuries, this plucky region has maintained its spirit while split between Spain and France

Feb 4, 2023 4:50 AM Read more >

Ask Lisi: It's a parent's job to stay loving through tough times

Some people handle stress better than others. Some lean in to their loved ones; some pull away. It’s a parent’s job to stay supportive.

Feb 4, 2023 4:40 AM Read more >

Your Good Health: Recreational tianeptine has potential for abuse, overdose

Because it acts on the same receptor as morphine, tianeptine has potential for abuse and overdose, with a handful of deaths ascribed to its use

Feb 4, 2023 4:30 AM Read more >

Kim Pemberton: Rocky Mountain adventure a trip for your inner child

A visit to Calgary and Banff brings back some favourite memories of being a kid

Feb 4, 2023 1:00 AM Read more >

February 4: Your Daily Horoscope

Saturday, February 4th ARIES (March 21 - April 20): If you fell out recently with someone in a position of authority you must make an effort to repair the damage this weekend.

Feb 4, 2023 12:00 AM Read more >

Removing barriers to cancer care: 'People really rallied for us'

Barriers to accessing cancer care in B.C. can take a number of forms – geographical, socioeconomic or cultural. This World Cancer Day, the BC Cancer Foundation is encouraging British Columbians to look Beyond Barriers to care, to mobilize, and to support solutions.

Feb 3, 2023 6:00 AM Read more >

Ask Lisi: Dad's extreme spontaneity frames mom as the 'bad guy'

His spur of the moment plans are fun, but … he doesn’t check dates against the shared calendar, doesn’t ask her first and doesn’t pay attention to cost

Feb 3, 2023 4:55 AM Read more >

Your Good Health: Rheumatoid arthritis can be treated with meds

It’s important for doctors to recognize rheumatoid arthritis early and get patients into treatment quickly before permanent damage to joints occurs

Feb 3, 2023 4:54 AM Read more >