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Townhall meeting helps Victorians prepare for any emergency

Games Without Frontiers - UVic's “pop-up idea arcade” March 9, 11:30 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Sometimes there’s a good thing right in front of you — and you just need a little push to see it. Howard Brunt, vice-president of research at the University of Victoria, aims to give Victoria that push.

Dear Eric: I have three lovely cast-iron pans in fairly regular use. I left one pan soaking by mistake and I now have a “rusty” pan. I cannot remember how to season it. Can you help, please? I know you are an advocate for these pans.

RICHARDWATTS Times Colonist Non-profit organizations need to keep their own houses in order while holding their hearts in the right place.

LONDON — British grandparents are in danger of being overlooked for advice by their grandchildren, who are more accustomed to searching for answers on the Internet, a survey showed this week. Almost nine out of every 10 U.K.

• It’s normal for children to have fears about going to the hospital. Try to acknowledge those fears and provide lots of hugs and comfort. • Be genuine and honest. It isn’t wise to try and cover up painful or unpleasant things with false cheeriness.

When Maya Bosdet was getting ready to go to the hospital for an MRI, the procedure was old news for the Saanich seven-year-old. Maya had already performed an MRI on two of her 30-odd stuffy toys, the plush frog and cat.

Last week, a mother asked for help dealing with her “obstinate” five-year-old daughter.

FRIDAY, MARCH 1 The Beatles: Sergeant Pepper, presented by the Victoria Symphony Pop Series, Friday and Saturday, 8 p.m. at the Royal Theatre with matinée Sunday at 2 p.m. Tickets at rmts.bc.ca or tel. 250-286-6121.