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The Doctor Game: Assisted-death delay ‘boneheaded’

How can you learn to become a hypocrite? It’s easy. Take a course in Politics 101, then get elected to Parliament. This will make it easy to postpone matters that demand instant attention.

Global Voices: Using compassion to get tough on crime

In a moment of boredom, two teens in Lanark County, Ont., smash their way into a hardware store and help themselves to the goods. Police nab the pair soon after.
A celebration of learning as Pearson College turns 40

A celebration of learning as Pearson College turns 40

Much is asked of the students at Pearson College. But much is also given. The college brings together 160 students from 80 countries for schooling that covers Grade 12 and a year of post-secondary.
The family Packard: One man's quest to restore a piece of his history

The family Packard: One man's quest to restore a piece of his history

The 1930 Packard Phaeton was a stunner when it was brand-new and driven on Victoria roads. Today — 85 years later — the immaculately restored luxury automobile is even more of a standout. Others agree.
Collector cars set to gather in Sidney

Collector cars set to gather in Sidney

Victoria car enthusiast Chris Yarrow starts the engine of his 1956 Austin Healey 100M with a deep rumble, the kind of sound that tells you this car means business.
Fall decor mixes mid-century with traditional and a touch of handmade

Fall decor mixes mid-century with traditional and a touch of handmade

If you’re looking to update your home decor this fall, you’ll find new furniture profiles, accents and textures galore, in everything from rugs to wall coverings, ceramics and bedding.
Children's rooms inspired by kids’ literature

Children's rooms inspired by kids’ literature

Using children’s books as inspiration for bedrooms and playrooms is one way to introduce a child to literature. It also can be just a fun, imaginative way to decorate.
B.C.’s homeless people left out by high tech

B.C.’s homeless people left out by high tech

Having just been denied an investigation by the previous B.C.

Condo smarts: Mistakes common in mixed-use strata votes

Dear Tony: What happens to bylaws in a strata that is mixed residential and commercial? I own two commercial strata lots and, at the recent annual general meeting, the strata voted a number of bylaw amendments that control signage, access to the buil
How to handle dating deal-breakers

How to handle dating deal-breakers

Imagine your ideal mate. What would he or she look like? Do for a living? Be passionate about? Now imagine who that person wouldn’t be.