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Salmon Arm couple expecting surprise identical triplets

Salmon Arm couple expecting surprise identical triplets

SALMON ARM — A British Columbia couple who’ve waited years to become parents are expecting three babies at once — identical triplets, which doctors say come along only once in 50 million births.
Affordable home turns out to be a Frank Lloyd Wright original

Affordable home turns out to be a Frank Lloyd Wright original

MADISON, Wis. - Linda McQuillen long wondered whether her 1917 home had any connection to Frank Lloyd Wright, thinking at best maybe one of his peers designed it as an imitation of the architect's famous Prairie School style.

Global Voices: For business, future lies in sustainability

Perhaps you’ve heard the news that everyone is doomed. There’s a crater-size gap between rich and poor and our planet is running out of room and resources, among other calamities. Governments and charities are struggling to right the ship.
Relationships: Bucket list for two feeds joint sense of hope

Relationships: Bucket list for two feeds joint sense of hope

After being sick for nearly a decade with the symptoms of Lyme disease, jewelry designer Cheryl Laughlin was inspired to start scribbling bucket list ideas in the back of her daily planner.
Ribbons for a cause: Glut of similar symbols can cause confusion

Ribbons for a cause: Glut of similar symbols can cause confusion

Nearly 25 years since the red ribbon became the global symbol of AIDS awareness, countless other organizations have followed the rainbow in highlighting their causes through colour.
Hardcore fitness programs going mainstream

Hardcore fitness programs going mainstream

Hardcore fitness programs once relegated to military barracks are making inroads in Metro Vancouver, a place typically associated with man buns rather than brawn.
Global Voices: UVic tries to help aboriginals feel at home

Global Voices: UVic tries to help aboriginals feel at home

The Saanich First Nation people have a word for success gained after much struggle: le, nonet (pronounced le-non-git). It means “paddling a canoe in a storm and making it through to the other side.

The Doctor Game: Am I risking death by eating my favourite meal?

Why is it that so many things are bad for you these days? We know that too much sugar, salt and calories are a bad combination for longevity. Now, the health publication Nutrition Action says red meat increases the risk of several major diseases.
Christ Church Cathedral’s new rector has hands full

Christ Church Cathedral’s new rector has hands full

When Rev. Ansley Tucker is inducted as Rector of Christ Church Cathedral on Sunday, she will take on more responsibilities than the spiritual life of one city parish.
Ask Eric: Salted vs. unsalted butter — what's the difference?

Ask Eric: Salted vs. unsalted butter — what's the difference?

Dear Eric: Why do some recipes call for unsalted butter and add salt, for instance, in scones. Why not just use salted butter and leave out the salt? This has puzzled me for many years and I would like to get your opinion.